As a homeowner, here’s a harsh reality you probably face every day. Your closets are a mess and, thankfully, most people outside your immediate family don’t see them. If they did, what would they see? Piles of shoes that have fallen off poorly constructed shoe racks. Coats, dresses, and pants stuffed together so tightly from lack of space you can barely jam your fingers between them to grab something to wear. And shelves stacked with boxes and other items because there’s nowhere else to store anything efficiently. At Keystone Home Products, we understand the challenges homeowners face when it comes to closet space, which is why we offer a full line of custom designed, professionally installed and affordable closet organizers for all your storage needs.
Closet organizers have surged in popularity over the last decade because more homeowners have sought to gain control of their clutter than ever before, and because of the wide availability of systems and accessories to fit every budget and need. In many cases, perfectly usable systems can be installed by an accomplished do-it-yourselfer, but these products are mostly of the “what you see is what you get” variety – lacking the means to truly customize and accessorize because they’re limited to shelves and a few pull-out baskets. That’s where the experts at Keystone come into play. Give us a call, and make an appointment for an in-home appointment with one of our design and organization experts, and we’ll show you how to turn your closets from “Yuck” to “Wow!” in just a few easy steps.
There are many kinds of closet organizers available to choose from, including wire closet organizers, wood closet organizers, canvas, and even plastic organizers. Wire is the most commonly used material for closet storage systems purchased “off the shelf” at retailers and home improvement centers and routinely feature simple configurations made of shelves, bins, and bars to hang clothing or other items. Of the four, plastic organizers – mostly stackable bins or drawers on metal casters – are strictly of the “starter” variety and a staple of college dorms and children’s bedrooms where there’s a need to get small toys out of the way at bedtime. Organizers made of canvas are a step up, as they come in a wide range of colours, are lightweight, and easy to reconfigure. Wood is the most popular material for closet storage. It’s sturdy, can be used in a wide range of applications and configurations and, depending on the species, is naturally resistant to bugs, minor damage, and spills.
Popular Features of Closet Organizers
The key to finding closet organizers that work best is to understand what you’ll use them for. Will you be storing clothing mostly on hangers, or on shelves? Do you anticipate stacking boxes or other heavy items that you won’t open very often? What about the need to keep shoes organized? How do you go in the closet? Is it a shallow closet used for linen storage, or the walk-in variety? These are all questions that need to be answered before purchasing anything. Popular features include:
- Racks for storing belts, and padded jewelry drawers.
- Double clothing racks.
- Angled and multi-level shoe racks.
- Tilt-out clothing hampers lined with plastic or some other moisture resistant material.
- An island that acts as a functioning table and includes drawers and shelving.
- Sliding or fold-out mirrors.
- Fold-down or recessed ironing boards.
Finally, many integrated closet organizers feature a wide range of power outlets and small charging stations purpose-built for today’s on-the-go world, with things like cell phones, tablet computers, and MP3 players essential to many peoples’ lives.
