Sometimes the closet space is not enough. Consider the different closet options to organize your clothes and make the space you need. There are many types to choose from and different benefits for each. Use this guide to determine which type best suits your needs.
Two-door wooden cabinets look great and give you a good amount of hanging space for bulky items that clutter up your closet. People often use them for coats and suits. Besides that, they usually have drawers. Here you can store bedding, blankets or seasonal items, freeing up space in your closet.
Cedar closets are great for keeping your most valuable clothing safe from moths, moisture, mildew, and odors. Cedar hangers are also useful. Wool isn’t the only fabric susceptible to damage from moth larvae. Anything you use and don’t clean right away is vulnerable to moth larvae. Moths lay their eggs on clothing that has body oils on the fabric so that the larvae can feed on it when they hatch. Cedar helps keep moths away from your coats, suits, sweaters, and other items you don’t need to clean often. Cedar also absorbs odors, having a deodorant effect. Some people like to store their shoes in cedar cabinets for this reason.
Closets covered in canvas, nylon, or plastic are an inexpensive option for storing extra clothing. These portable closets are ideal for storing clothes out of season and storing clothes in a spare room. The cover prevents dust from settling on clothes when not in use for a while. These cabinets often have wheels on the bottom for easy maneuverability, making them a great option for versatile storage.
Another option is to build a wardrobe. These are becoming very popular. Some people just build bookshelves, install cabinets, and hang a bar on an empty wall in their house. Clothes are easily organized in drawers and closets, keeping everything easily accessible when you need it. These types of built-in cabinets are more like built-in cabinets than a closet. Building one yourself shouldn’t be too difficult, or you can hire a cabinet designer for a truly professional look. Crown molding and baseboards can add a nice look to closet shelves and cabinets.
Some people find it very effective to simply install a hanging bar on the wall. You can put a shelf above the bar to store bedding, purses or other closet items. Then you can put another shelf at the bottom for shoes. You can make this wardrobe-style closet as big or small as you want.
To make your closet look pretty, choose the best hangers you can find. Wooden hangers, like cedar hangers, always look great. Another option is to opt for space-saving hangers, such as metal hangers, which give you extra space. Finishing touches like hangers, lighting, varnish, and trim can make a DIY closet project look like a professional job.