If you haven't already read Marie Kondo's 2011 book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you should definitely check it out. It provides tons of practical tips for decluttering your home and your life. And it also talks a lot specifically about closet organization as well. So here are some of organization guru Marie Kondo's closet tips. Make sure your closet isn't too full. If it's too full, it'll take forever to pick out an outfit in the morning. You'll have trouble physically getting your stuff out. And nobody wants that. Most people store far too much stuff in their
We had the pleasure of working with one of our clients in Towaco, NJ to design, build and install an incredible walk in closet in one of their spare bedrooms. There were two challenges to work-around for this closet install: 1. An unnecessary window that the client was willing to lose 2. Baseboard heating Solutions: The first challenge was "fixed" by installing a full length shoe wall. The window was covered and still looks like a normal window on the outside. This new arrangement allows for privacy when getting dressed and an enviable amount of shoe storage. In terms
Our client in Wanaque, NJ came to us with a unique need: a spacious addition, with 2 large windows on 2 opposite walls, and the desire for a centered wardrobe. They're an international couple who wanted to bring features of their favorite European hotel rooms to their home in Northern New Jersey. Not only was this a unique design for us, but one that needed a lot of careful planning to incorporate a large wardrobe in the center of the room. The walk in closet was destined to house both His & Hers halves of storage space. Our client was
With the growing popularity of master suites, many homeowners are transforming their spare bedrooms into their ideal walk-in closets that their homes weren't originally built with. One of the challenges that comes into play when transforming these rooms is baseboard heating. It's an advantage to keep your baseboard heating intact for warmth but how do you keep your heater and your new wardrobe protected at the same time? Since we offer custom carpentry for all of our closet designs, we're able to accommodate these design challenges and make them work for homeowners. Our design allows for heat to be
When it comes to keeping your closet neat and efficient, using a few tricks can go a long way in keeping your clutter at bay. 1. Everything must have its place... or it must go Get in the habit of going through your wardrobe every season and donating the clothes you haven't worn or can't currently fit into. With the rise of fast fashion, more and more people are overwhelmed with the amount of clothing they have in their closet. Taking the time to go through can help keep your mind on more important things. If you're holding onto things