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Here's What to Know
Selecting a closet planning professional
Consumers have numerous options for selection and installation of closets and storage space. If you are considering installing closets yourself, it is important that you keep in mind the cost of purchasing the product, hauling components home, and installing the product. Your time is valuable, and often the money that you saved to do-it-yourself is not nearly enough to justify your frustrations. Closet professionals who are members of the ACSP are committed to upholding the highest quality standards in the industry. Here are some other considerations to keep in mind when selecting a closet provider:
Closet companies should be licensed
and insured
Inquire about warranties, which can range in duration
anywhere from one year to a lifetime
Ask if the company uses its own personnel for installation,
or works through subcontractors
Determine how long it will take for delivery and
installation; for instance, special order materials may delay
installation
Take everything out of the closet and
evaluate what should be kept
Get rid of clothes that do not fit or are out of style
Find other storage areas for things like sports gear and
other items that don't belong in a clothes closet
Weed out unused hangers to create more space
Now you are ready to plan the space for the remaining clothes and accessories:
Measure the length of hanging
clothes; shirts, skirts and other short items can be hung on double rods
Count sweaters and shoes in order to provide adequate cubbies
and shelving
Use hooks to store robes, night gown, and "around the house"
clothing
Put folded items on shelves where they can be seen
Here's What to Know
Selecting a closet planning professional
Consumers have numerous options for selection and installation of closets and storage space. If you are considering installing closets yourself, it is important that you keep in mind the cost of purchasing the product, hauling components home, and installing the product. Your time is valuable, and often the money that you saved to do-it-yourself is not nearly enough to justify your frustrations. Closet professionals who are members of the ACSP are committed to upholding the highest quality standards in the industry. Here are some other considerations to keep in mind when selecting a closet provider:
Closet planning tips
Effective closet systems can significantly increase available storage space. A conventional 6-by-8-foot walk-in closet has, on average, 20 linear feet of hanging space. A closet system can double hanging space to 40 linear feet, plus shelves and drawers can also be added to make the most of the closet.
To make the best use of the space, follow these simple steps:Now you are ready to plan the space for the remaining clothes and accessories: