Closet Storage Systems Are the New Therapy for Troubled Closets

Ok, Ok. The 'therapy' analogy is a little more philosophical that I usually roll, but it does fit the bill. Finding the right one out of the large market of closet storage systems almost seems impossible. But it doesn't have to be.


Evaluate your level of DIY abilities. Can you visualize how a shelving unit versus a hanging rod would look in your closet? Can you use a hammer, power drill, tape measure and level pretty well? Is removing any existing unwanted items from the closet a welcoming task? Answering yes to at least two of three of these questions would tell me that you could take on organizing your closet yourself.

The other option here is to use the often included consultant that is offered when buying closet storage systems. These people are trained in how to fit your clothing and accessories using the most optimized organizational items to create the perfect layout of your closet.

Closet storage systems can be very intimidating depending on the space too. I created my own for my sons' rooms with no problems. But now I look at my closet and feel completely overwhelmed. I have an odd shaped closet, so I can't visualize the space right. Given that, I am considering hiring someone to lay it out for me. Which ever method you use, you still need a knowledge base of how to organize. I got my base from www.DeclutterClosetsFast.info. It's a great resource for organizing ideas, plans and getting behind why you made a mess in the first place.