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8 TIPS FOR DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT CLOSET
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s fall approaches, it’s time to put your summer clothes aside and bring out your warmer wardrobe. You are probably wishing you had more closet space and organization. Here are some practical tips: Layout: You can double the amount of storage in your closet by designing it more efficiently. Incorporate mostly twotier hanging with only a small amount of one-tier for dresses or robes. Add as much shelving as you can for folded clothes, sweaters, shoes and purses. Wall space can have hooks for belts, jewelry or scarves. Make sure to leave three feet of floor space for walking in the closet. Elevation: Allow enough space for the clothes to hang freely, typically 42” between bars for two-tier hanging. A shelf above the rod ensures you don’t catch your hangar in the clothes hanging above. Shelves are designed for what you will put on them: 6” apart for shoes and 12” apart for folded clothes. Go to the ceiling with the shelves. Even the space above the door could have shelves. Gadgets: There are organizational gadgets that can be incorporated to maximize efficiency. Add pullout trays for jewelry, laundry baskets, drawer dividers, adjustable shelves, pant, skirt
and tie racks. Everything can have a place and be easy to find. Lighting: You need great lighting in a closet. On the ceiling, it is best to have LED fixtures that spread light in all directions, like a flush or semi-flush mount. These can be supplemented with directional pot lights or track lighting. You can also add lighting to the underside of the shelves that will illuminate the rod or shelf below. Island: An island is a great place to add drawers for smaller items of clothing, but make sure you leave 36” of space all around the island. The top can be used for laying out your wardrobe and accessories as you create your outfit for the day. Bench: It is handy to have a spot where you can sit down to put on your socks. A bench can also be used to lay out your wardrobe or your suitcase while you pack. If you have a window in the closet, the bench could be built-in below the window and have drawers below for additional storage. Mirror: A mirror can be mounted on the wall or back of the door where you have space to stand back and look at yourself. Or you may choose a pull-out mirror that slides out and rotates.
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Colour: It is best to keep the inside of a closet light and bright. Stay away from vivid paint colours because they will affect what colour your clothes will appear. Designing an efficient closet takes a lot of planning and skill. Contact us today to have your custom closet designed for maximum efficiency, and to help you get organized for the new season!
Pam Tower
Registered interior designer Tower Interiors Halifax 902.455.1544 www.towerinteriors.ca
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