Top Closet Organizers

If constant battles with closet clutter have led you to the decision that you need to purchase a closet organizing system, some good information about different closet companies and what they offer is going to come in handy.  If you are not so sure that you want to tackle the job yourself, there are businesses that will come in to your home and do a complete closet makeover from start to finish for you.  Just do an online search for organizers in your area. 

For the purposes of this article, however, we will be talking about companies that offer take home systems that you do yourself.  Here is a brief rundown of three of the most popular do it yourself closet organizer companies and what they offer. 

Rubbermaid
One of the most recognized names in household storage and organization, Rubbermaid offers a very affordable and flexible closet organizing system.  The best thing about their systems is they can be configured to fit any space without measuring or cutting.  The set up is quick and easy and can be made to suit all kinds of closets.  Kits are available that include various accessories such as wire or wood shelves, baskets, boxes and hanging expandable rods.

Sauder Closets
Sauder is a well known manufacturer of knock down furniture products.  They have recently started making a line of modular closet organizers that allow you to create a custom closet to suit your needs and budget.  They are easy to install and require no cutting, drilling or even anchoring.  The modular units include shelving, hanging rods, stackable cubes and even drawers.  The finished product closely resembles a custom designed closet, but at a fraction of the cost.  Sauder units are great for small closets or larger walk in ones.

EasyClosets.com
If you like to shop online then this is a great closet company to check into.  You can actually design your closet online using a friendly design tool, and then have all the components shipped right to your door!  The website is very detailed and simple videos show you how easy it is to design and install a new closet organizer.  Like the other closet companies, Easyclosets organizers come with hanging rods, baskets, shelves and other accessories.

There is an old saying that states, “out of sight, out of mind.”  For many of us, such a statement makes us think of our not so organized closets and the wild assortment of paraphernalia that has been shoved there to be out of sight.  We cringe at the thought of having to open any closet door for fear of the avalanche that may ensue.  But the good news is, with a little planning and a bit of help from closet organizer companies and their systems, anyone can easily have an organized closet.  Here are a few pointers to keep in mind.

Finding clothes to wear is usually the first thing we do in the day, so making your bedroom closet organized should be a top priority.  Put the things you wear most often front and center so you aren’t searching through tons of old, unworn items to get to the things you need.  In fact, items that you no longer wear should be removed from the closet altogether.  Then, try to organize what is left by category.  Hang office clothes together, casual clothes together and eveningwear together. This will make it so much easier to find what you need.

In addition to putting everything in some kind of order, also consider adding extra shelving, baskets or modular units to the closet to help you get even more organized.  This way items like folded sweaters, jeans and shoes can all have a home of their own.

One item that people often overlook that uses up a lot of valuable space, is an overabundance of hangers.  Often, with dry cleaning we tend to acquire extras that we just don’t use.  Clear them out on a regular basis, or keep them stored somewhere else for future use if needed.

Once you have enjoyed the pleasure of an organized closet in your bedroom, it’s time to tackle the others in your home with similar gusto.  You’ll find that life will run just a little smoother with every one you do!

If there is one thing almost every homeowner complains about, it is lack of closet space.  Even new homes designed with plenty of closets, and, sometimes even huge walk-in closets still fall short of providing the space a family really needs.

To gain as much space, and get the most use of what space you have, a modular closet system might just be the answer.  There are numerous systems on the market so you will have to closely analyze your personal needs and objectives to ensure you spend your money wisely.

The first thing you need to do is look up, down and around your closet space.  Think of how you can increase space by going both horizontal and vertical.  For example, individual modular closet units can be stacked up right beside the hanging area and extra units can be lined up underneath.  You can even separate hanging areas into two separate spots by stacking a column of modular cubes right down the center.  A design such as this uses every bit of floor and wall space to the best advantage.

The modular nature of these closet organizers helps you to group like items together to help keep your closet tidy.  Keep all shoe cubes together and all sweater cubes together.  This will also help make quicker work too, of putting away laundry!

Most modular closet units come in a combination of wood and wire units with hanging rods and an assortment of shelves and cubes.  This allows you to configure the set up any way you want.  Most modular units come broken down, but go together very easily and with the use of simple tools.  This flexibility also means that you can take apart or rearrange the configuration very easily if your needs for the closet change.

Most modular closet organizers come in a variety of sizes and price range to suit everyone’s needs and budget.  With a unit like this in your closet you’ll never have to complain about a lack of space again!