Closet – The most secret yet a personal place to keep all your essentials. Does your closet bust out the clothes and other necessities with a bang? Yes? Is your storage space smaller than your need, or have fewer compartments? Again yes?
If the answers to both questions are YES, then it's time to reconsider your decision to keep going with the same messy closet. Instead, we would suggest you opt for remodeling and revamping the space for better storage, organization, and style, so you can feel the class every time you bring out the attire from the concerned place.
However, there are two types of maintenance we usually require
• Construction-wise (remodeling)
• Attire-wise (revamping)
But, in this article, we will mainly talk about the construction-wise remodeling of the closet.
So, let's begin!
15 Things To Consider When Remodeling The Closet
Below, you will find things that are imperative to keep in mind while remodeling the closet.
1. Tools You Should Have
• Drill gun (to make holes in the wooden doors or walls)
• Flexible drill extension for house works. Connect it with a driller gun as it aids in reaching delicate or narrow areas more profoundly and efficiently as you think
• Nails, bolts, framing hammer, and door hinges (to give firm hold to the cabinet doors and sections)
• Woodcutter or Tilescutter knife (to cut the material into different pieces for closet shelves, doors, and drawers)
• Stationery items like chalk, scale, compass, marking pencils, etc
• Adhesive hooks to attach behind the closets for regular usage
2. Evaluate Space In Your Room For Closet
Take dimensions of the area that is specified for the storage. Undoubtedly, your further decisions are based on this evaluation. We would recommend you take expert advice on this, as the professional person can guide you better on utilizing the space fulfilling all the requirements.
3. Determine Storage Space You Need
After taking the room measurements, it is mandatory to examine the required space to keep clothes, shoes, bags, and everything. Well, you wouldn't like to ruin your mood by stepping into a zone where you hardly find a place to put your feet. Right? No doubt, the hassle comes with a mess.
Therefore, keep in mind the number of things you have and how many shelves and drawers you need for them. Additionally, divide the portion for accessories, bags, clothing, and enable hanging capacity by attaching hooks.
4. Choose Walk-In Or Reach-In Closets
These two main types of closets serve best in times of need. So, whatever style or design you choose, make sure it comes up with the maximum benefits to you.
• Walk-in Closets are perfect for large rooms and open spaces. You don't have to go with several drawers and cabinets as the whole area works as a closet. Simply install a door in front of the closet. However, it has compartments but not in multiple numbers.
• Reach-in Closets are ideal for rooms with limited space. For instance, if your room has a closet option but on a small scale. You can easily invite this design to store maximum things without being unorganized.
5. Choose Building Materials Wisely
You see the material first, feel it by moving hands over it, and then you decide to open the wardrobe door. Right? That's why it is recommended to select the material for the closet sensibly. Indisputably, the fine material, decorative drawers, stylish doors, and perfect finishes enhance the room look.
Types of material that are perfect for closets are laminate storage and wire storage.
• Laminate Storage: It is a durable and high-quality building material that allows custom-designed storage. Laminate storage is available in multiple finishes to match your room theme. It helps to give a traditional look while keeping it simple.
• Wire Storage: As the name says, it includes the rod style wiring, which is a good option for an open closet. Wire shelving solution involves slanted shoe racks and fabricated with stainless steel. It is affordable yet supports a lot of storage. Not only this, but it is also compatible with almost all closet shelf-types.
6. Lighting Is Not To Be Missed
The impact of the closet gets destroyed when it is not enlightened well. Usually, people install lights outside of the cabinet but don't pay heed to the inner darkness. Being a homemaker, you are suggested to install LED string lights in the closet's inner edges, highlight the shoe rack, and illuminate the mirror with makeup lights for a glowing view.
7. Wall Paint You Love
Closet background walls and doors need a refreshing look, and painting them is necessary. Certainly, the colors add life to things. The sense is similar to your wardrobe, which looks adorable when filled with different hued dresses. You can go with funky prints, vibrant color tones, and amazing textured paints for closet walls and doors.
8. Spruce Up The Wardrobe Like A Pro
No matter how expensive and beautifully designed your wall is, it is worthless if it is unorganized. De-cluttering the things and assembling the basics are all that you need to do. Thus, you can find labeled bins for bags or makeup, separate shoe racks (for smaller rooms), and organizer bags to stack clothes and other things.
9. Separate Section For Shoes
Some people ask us how to manage shoes in the same closet? Well, it is not rocket science. If you have chosen a walk-in closet, you can easily place the pair of shoes free of mind. However, if your closet is too small, you need to have a shoe rack organizer. Simply keep your favorite pair of shoes in them and relax.
10. No Laundry In Closet
We would not suggest you keep cleaned and dirty clothes together in the same place. We all know that unwashed clothes are stinky. Don't let your closet get smelly, and keep the laundry in individual boxes. Furthermore, place the boxes in the washroom or laundry room instead of putting it in the closet as the atmosphere begins to decay.
11. Placing Soft Rug Underfoot Is A Good Option
Don't you like to spend hours in the closet? If you ask us, the answer would be yes. Luckily, a bit of empty space, along with a cabinet, gives a chance to do several things there. For that, you must have a colorful rug to invite coziness and colors in the space. By doing so, you would enjoy your dressing up sessions there.
12. Locked Safe For Expensive Stuff
A person who has no hidden locker in the closet is missing a major facility. It is recommended to get wooden or steel lockers made in the storage space to protect your jewelry, money, papers, or anything important from sudden theft. Select the part of the wardrobe that is merely used or opened, so nobody can get a clue of it.
13. How Can You Forget Mirror In Closet?
Self-lovers' closets are definitely incomplete without a mirror where they see themselves plenty of times. If you are one of those, you would also love to play "mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" For this, you can find various ideas for mirrored closet doors. Install a stylish mirror and praise your look every day.
14. Power Outlets To Charge Devices
Other than lighting, it is advisable to install switchboards that allow extra electricity connections. For instance, in the closet, you want to turn on the hair dryer or straightener while getting ready. Plus, the powered outlets enable people to charge their devices while keeping the gears away from unwanted access.
15. Show Off Your Fashion Sense
House owners pull off their fashion sense by building different styles and shapes of the closet. Some choose to make diagonal shelves, while others keep it straight and verticle. The style and design vary according to the mindset of the homemaker. Besides, attire-wise revamping also covers here. Ultimately, you may add style to your closet beauty by placing a captivating collection of accessories.
Bottom Line
The article ends here, but your struggle starts from here. Hopefully, the points discussed above would help you remodeling your closet and make it your style statement. I would suggest you add your confidence while creating styles and designs as the place is solely for your personal satisfaction, not for people's praising glance.
