October 11, 2017

Building Your Dream Closet

When imagining your dream closet, what comes to mind? Is it racks of space for dresses and pants or multiple nooks for accessories? Do you crave lots of storage areas or do you dream of fitting a dressing station inside? No matter what sort of layout strikes your fancy, there is no doubt about it: closets serve as the hubs of homes, ideally organizing our lives and allowing us smoother, more efficient mornings. Though closets occupy tiny slices of real estate in a home compared to other rooms, they are an important consideration for homeowners, potentially making or breaking a purchase decision. Though Britton Homes prides itself on providing important items of luxury to homeowners, including spacious closets, there are still several things you can do to ensure it is the perfect space for you.

Take stock of your fashion: what are your needs?

The first thing you should do is decide how to make your closet best work for you. This requires taking inventory of what you have, deciding what should stay and what should go, and making a priority list of your needs based on what you own and what you envision. For example, if you are a fashionista with an enviable shoe collection, you may want to dedicate a space for a tall shelf with individual compartments for each pair to make it easy for you to view them all (as well as admire them!). Perhaps you own a dresser’s worth of scarves, tights and jewelry and want an island in the middle of the closet. Planning ahead will ensure you utilize every inch of space.

Designate large and small storage areas

In order to use all the space you have, measuring each wall and corner to designate large and small storage areas will be key. Think beyond shelving and clothes racks—these are necessary parts of any closet, but get creative with storage with pull-down rods, pull-out shelves or carousel racks.

Use your eyes as your guide: store your most-used items at a comfortable height where you can easily see them and grab them. Place your seldom-used items—special keepsakes or off-season clothes—up high.

Easy fixes for those on a budget

Even if it is not possible to completely overhaul your closet space, there are still lots of smaller things you can do that will make a big difference. The more your closet looks like a room of your own, the more inclined you will be to keep it neat and in shape. Plus, it just makes it more fun and enjoyable to get ready when you like spending time in there. If you have the space, add a dressing table. Then you will have all that you need in one place to get ready, eliminating the need to rush around searching for things.

Is bright fluorescent light too much for your eyes in the morning? Add style and comfort to your closet with a fun chandelier or pendant. To mimic real sunlight, go for bright white, which has the added bonus of looking high-end. To add to the grand look, fill your closet with mirrors. Not only will they offer you more glimpses of yourself before you head out, they also can make a room appear larger. Do not stop there with the personalization: brighten the space with photos and artwork that make you smile.

Unique ideas for everyday items

Small details can make such a difference in a closet. For a simple change, adjust the way you organize your clothing. Choose a system that will make outfits easier to build, whether this means color coding your wardrobe or organizing it by type. Do not just think of the clean clothes, either—instead of an unattractive hamper, consider a decorative laundry cabinet that can tuck away your dirty clothing. Also, try thinking beyond suggested uses for items. For example, a tie rack could also be great for storing necklaces in an easy-to-view manner.