Closet Organizer Shelves

If you look at the shelves of the closet system in question, chances are you will be able to improve that with a few smart additions. Even if it has adjustable shelving, open space is often evident. Additional shelving and baskets that hang off the top shelf can further boost the available room without cluttering up the system intended to keep things clean.

Deep corners are another problem. Make these areas more efficient and easier to use with spring loaded corner shelving, pull out baskets, and turntables if need be. Dividing larger sections into smaller segments help you use these great spots successfully. Shoes, socks, unmentionables, ties, and other small items will stay neater, are easier to put away, and they are more likely to stay that way.

Closet System Drawers

The pulling open and slamming shut of drawers give these areas their own unique set of issues. To keep everything from sliding and crashing into each other, use dividers. If you didn’t have them premade when you had the closet organizer built, you can purchase removable ones from many home stores. Shallow baskets are a good substitution. In fact, may people find them better because it is faster to rearrange the various items when it just isn’t working for you.

Hanging Items

Your custom closet system likely already has bars at different heights to accommodate the various lengths of clothing you already have. However, items you are using constantly and those that you want to keep separate from the rest for a reason often cause problems. Add a few small hooks to the closet organizer so that you can quickly slip things on and off them to still keep things neat. If you don’t have enough room, add over-the-door hooks — just be sure they won’t knock holes in the wall behind them!

Dealing With Miscellaneous Knick-Knacks

Everyone has a group of mixed items that they need and use, but are difficult to store. Makeup, toys, and other items of various sizes may do better in a basket. Look for styles that pull out like a drawer or fit onto hard to reach areas like the top shelves. For items such as sweaters that take up a lot of space, slip them into a few sweater bags and get rid of the extra air or set them into containers that fit under the bed. When the seasons change, you can easily trade your favorite summer tops for sweaters without worrying about where you will store them. You can store purses and backpacks in much the same way.

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Blinds 101 are the basic models of blinds. They are the functional models and come without any frills. They may not be visually very aesthetic, but are very efficient sun shields for any room.

When shopping for blinds, it is recommended to know the various types available on the market. Family and friends who have them should be consulted before a purchase. Getting an expert opinion is also recommended. The buyer can also get quotes online anytime.

Grab and go blinds are pre-cut shades that the customer can buy off the shelf. These are made to common, nonspecific window sizes. These blinds do not fit as well as custom-made blinds or shades. They are also the lowest-priced blinds on the market, since they are made of lightweight, cheap materials and lower quality hardware. There is not much of a choice in sizes or colors, and they also lack a warranty. They generally do not have a very long life. Since they are cheap, they make a good choice for certain places like basements, garages and attics, which are not the homes show-window. These blinds are available at most reduction chain stores, large department stores and home enhancement centers.

Blinds can be purchased locally. They can be ordered online as well. However, it is important to verify the credibility of the suppliers to avoid getting duped or end up with cheap material.

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Let me outline a recent project I worked on for a family in Brighton and I’m sure it will either be relevant to you or you will know a family just like this.

My clients have two young children and live in a four-bedroom house. Both the parents also have children from a previous marriage, one of which (in their late teens) lives with the family and two of which regularly stay for weekends. Therefore, on some weekends, there are seven people in a four-bedroom house.

The challenge the family set me was to review the space available to them and to try and create a personal space for everyone. Not easy when two of the children only visit every other weekend, but critical that when they do, they feel at home and integrated into the family.

Here are some of the top tips I learned from that project which I’ve since passed onto other clients and hope they are of use to you too.

1. A tip which applies in every situation, but which is particularly important when space is really at a premium is de-clutter as much as possible. A good rule is for every new item you buy, remove an old one.

2. Rooms fulfil many purposes today, for example, lots of families who have a separate dining room, may also decide to use this room to house a communal computer and study area. Don’t allocate too many uses for any one room. In my view, a room can only have two purposes effectively, decide at the outset and stick to it.

3. If you have a wide hall way, or landing, consider placing the family computer and desk in this space. This can be a really effective use of space, particularly if your budget extends to buying some really smart shelving to keep clutter to a minimum. It also has the advantage of keeping computers out of children’s bedrooms, which is the preference of some parents.

4. Bunk beds are always a good solution if you have siblings sharing, but can also be really useful if you have step-children regularly visiting. Whilst sounding a small point, allowing children to choose their own bedding to match the overall colour design of the room can help to transform even that small area into personal space. Good quality bunk beds can be divided into separate single beds, so offering a versatility that may prove useful as children grow older and older ones leave for university.

5. Choose storage solutions carefully. If visiting step-children do not have their own room, it is really important that they have some space to store their belongings so that they do not constantly feel as though they are living out of a suitcase. On my project, I found the classic Cilek bookcase design invaluable as it is thin, but tall with a mix of cupboard and shelf based storage.

6. On my project, I could not believe the number of duvets and pillows my clients had, with summer and winter versions, storing them took up a surprising amount of space. I’m a real fan of the vacuum based storage bags that are now widely available. In my view you should only reduce duvets/pillows by 50% of their size if you want them to “bounce back”, but even this can make a real storage difference.

I hope that you find some of these tips useful. I’m always keen to hear your tips for design and can be contacted at susang@srbworld.com.

Susan is the founder of East-Sussex based interior design consultancy Interior Motives. Susan acts as a consultant designer to http://www.srbworld.com and works closely with the srbWorld team in the development of their children’s bedroom furniture and accessory range here -> http://www.srbworld.com/Department/childrens-bedroom-furniture.aspx