How to Maximize Your Easy Closet Storage

Extra storage space is always a MUST, whether you're staying put or selling your home, but if you're planning to sell, maximizing your easy closet space is important. Extra storage helps attract house buyers and lets you maintain organization while the house is still yours.

Adding storage space could be costly, so unless you are ready to part with the money your first step must be to refurbish your closets. You could do it, and for lesser money than you may think. Let us begin.

1st Step: De-clutter

Do you need to keep all those things? I am as guilty as anybody out there of hanging into things, and my downfall is paperwork, everything from used magazines to 15 year old checks.

So before you make a decision how much storage space you need, make a decision what you could throw away, donate or sell. And look on the positive side--if you choose it now you would not have to box and move it sooner.

Assess Bedroom Closets

Are there rods running from end in each easy closet, with a shelf above every rod? That organization is usual in the traditional closets we see in bedrooms, and sometimes in walk in closets.

How about the clothes, are they boxed so tightly that you cannot find what you are looking for? Are the shelves on top filled with stuffs you have not seen for so many years?

Begin emptying the easy closets, individually, putting things in 3 piles:

1. Things to store... that'll stay in the easy closet
2. Things to set out... trash, sell, donate
3. Stuffs that are placed in the wrong spot... place it in a bin to tote bag to other places

Every Budget

Look at the things that'll be stored back in the closet. Is the things mostly clothes, or odds-and-ends? Do you have lots of shoes? Belts and ties? Sweaters? Lots more short things than full length clothing? There are helpers accessible for each storage need and budget:

• Turn the top part, catch all shelf in shelves that stretches to the ceiling. That'll keep things separated and let you retrieve things very easily, without getting stack of boxes down on your shoulder.

• Increase storage space for short things by setting up double deck rods in a part of each easy closet.

• Go farther and setup special modules in a part of the closet--with shelves and slots for shoes, drawers or cubbies for clothes that must be folded, and built ins for special items.

Installing an easy closets does not have to be difficult or expensive. Get all of the tricks and guidelines at http://www.shoe-closets.com.

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Choosing a Closet Design Company

Hiring a closet designer or organization specialist is a great idea if you want to create a high end closet or get your closet organized. You can spend anywhere from hundreds of dollars to thousands upgrading a closet. It is a good idea to do your research and ask the right questions when you get an estimate so that you are able to get the best closet with the most useful features within your budget.

First, ask yourself what you hope to accomplish with the new closet design and have these points written down for the designer. Think about what function you want the closet to have. You may be hoping to save space, create storage areas, make a spot for everything, or move all of your clothing from dressers into the closet. If the designer knows what you're hoping for, you'll get a custom design that works for you.

Before the designer comes, start getting rid of what you don't need. The designer will need to inventory your things and divide them into categories before they can begin. There's no use in having them try to make space for things that you aren't going to use anymore. It can be a waste of time, space, and even money.

Ask the designer to also look at your things that you will keep in the closet in the opposite season. If you have a closet designed to perfectly hold your summer clothes, then what will you do when it's time to take out your bulky winter clothes and coats? Get everything set up and even separated into piles so that the designer can take all of your clothing into consideration when they work on your design. They may even be able to come up with a storage solution for your out of season clothes that you haven't thought of before.

Most companies will do an estimate for free, so it may be a good idea to have several companies come in for estimates and ideas. Ask questions about materials and the pros and cons of each type before you decide. You can spend a lot of money on accessories like tie racks, valet rods, pull out pants drawers and more. However, your money would be better spent on quality construction. You can actually use high end hangers to organize little things like swimwear, belts, ties and scarves.

When you've got your closet designed, don't forget to budget for some good, durable clothes hangers. Cedar hangers are the ultimate, benefiting you in many ways. They deodorize, absorb moisture, and they're beautiful. Your hangers can serve certain purposes, like helping your clothing keep its shape or saving you closet space. Investing in good hardware, good building materials, and some high quality hangers will help you to create a closet that will be beautiful and useful for many years to come.

About the Author: Ellen Hamm is on the staff of Everything Hangers, a leading online resource for the highest quality clothes hangers, including sturdy metal hangers and cedar hangers. Learn more about our high end hangers at http://www.everythinghangers.com.

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