There are many types of closets. There are the closets in your bedrooms, in which you store your clothing. There are linen closets, in which you store your extra sheets and blankets. And there's your kitchen closet - more commonly called a pantry.
The linen closet usually consists of wall-to-wall shelving, on which you place your folded liens. Not much organizing needed there.
What about your pantry?
It saves money to buy non-perishable items in bulk, but if you buy items in bulk you need to store them properly so that you can always see what you have available to you. How many times have you bought a stock of items, only to come home, dig around in your pantry, and find that you already had enough of that item?
That's where proper organization comes in.
Many businesses offer organization systems. There are several that you can visit on the internet to see what kinds of things are available to you.
These sites offer various essential items which will help you to save space, and be able to have a place for everything, so that you may put everything in its place.
There are various types of door racks that you can either install on the door itself, or use over the door hooks to hold them. Spices, bottles of all kinds, cereal bottles, anything you like can be placed in these racks.
Depending on how deep your pantry shelves are, you'll want to get stacking shelves, so that you can place cans of various kinds on them, elevating them for easy viewing. This will save a lot of time if you're searching for your favorite type of soup. You can also get undershelf storage baskets for yet more room.
And now we come to your bedroom closet.
It is essential to have an organized closet. You may skip brushing your teeth in the morning (although I wouldn't advise it) but you always need to go into your closet to find clothes to wear for the day. And you don't want to waste time digging around on the floor for clean clothes, because for one thing no matter how clean they are they'll be wrinkled. And you don't want to bury your shoes underneath those clothing, for then you'll spend forever trying to find a matching pair.
To get a good start in the morning, you'll want to be able to spend just a few seconds in your closet, and in order to do so, a closet organization system - the kind that you can buy at a store or over the internet, is essential.
An over-the-door shoe rack will allow you to store up to 15 pairs of shoes behind the door of your closet (depending on the kind of door you have, of course.) If you think your closet floor looks neater if there's nothing on it, this is the type of system for you. If not, you can purchase tilted shelves on which to place your shoes.
Do you need a place for your ties (if you're a guy) or belts and scarves (if you're a gal)? There are various systems you can purchase that will keep these sorted and pristine, so that you don't have to cram them into a drawer. And if you have a lot of ties you can actually buy a motorized tie and belt rack!
Depending on how wide your closet is, you can even purchase a closet carousel. It'll affix to the closet ceiling, and it's electrically operated. With the touch of a button you can stand and watch your clothing whirl around until you find something you'd like to wear.
The best thing to do is assess your closet needs, and then visit a few sites on the web to see the various designs that can be achieved. Then, get yourself the appropriate organizing system for your needs.
Andrew Caxton is the editor of different articles published at http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com, with reference to interior design and organization tips. Find more publications about closet organizers at his website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Caxton
Friday, November 16, 2007
Closet Doors Dare To Be Different
You've just spent a considerable amount of money on the interior of your closet, installing a closet organizer to assure that your shoes, ties, belts, scarves, dresses, shirts and slacks are all easily accessible. As nice as the interior of your closet now looks, you don't want the effect to be spoiled by a door that doesn't do it, or the rest of your bedroom, justice.
How big is your closet?
Of course the type of closet door you have depends in large part on the size of your closet. If it's a wall closet - very shallow - then of course you'll need a different type of door then if it's a walk-in.
The four types of closet door, therefore, would be the simple panel door that opens outward and lets you into the walk-in closet, bifold doors that let you view your wall closet, and the sliding doors which could be used for either version, depending on the length of the closet itself. The accordion door is also a choice.
Bifold doors would allow you to use over-the-door system to store shoes, for example - which would not work with a sliding door. Sliding doors can look more attractive than bifold doors, however.
Matching or contrasting colors?
Of course the first thing you'll have to decide about the door is its color. You'll need to find a color that will match your bedroom walls, or set it off in a striking manner. If you'd like to give your bedroom the illusion of greater size, than you'll want to get mirrored doors. And for that really elegant touch, you can even get sliding frosted glass doors.
And you'll have to give some thought to the future, of course. If you like to change the color of your bedroom every now and then, you won't want to have to change the closet door as well because it would clash with your new decor.
Vinyl or wood or what?
And what should your closet doors be made of? You've got a lot of varieties to choose from: stamped steel, hollow core, super-thin wood, or solid wood. Solid wood doors give you the most variety in their design, for you can have them hinged, folding, sliding or with pocket applications. These doors can have flat panels - to which you can affix mirrors or fabric, or louvers. (Kestrel Wood Closet Doors is one company that offers solid wood doors of high quality. They also do custom doors.) For mirrored closet doors, Fort Glass (fabricators of Stanley Mirror Doors) are one provider out of several that you can investigate on the web.
There are so many choices that you won't want to rush into your decision. Take your time investigating sources on the web, visit such stores as Home Depot or Menards or the specialty stores in your area. You can also take advantage of open houses in housing developments to go in and visit these houses and see the way those closets and bedrooms are designed. You'll then be able to make an informed decision.
Andrew Caxton is the owner and journalist of many information websites, who has written more articles and newsletters on organization tips and closets. You can find more information and resources on closet organizers at his website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Caxton
How big is your closet?
Of course the type of closet door you have depends in large part on the size of your closet. If it's a wall closet - very shallow - then of course you'll need a different type of door then if it's a walk-in.
The four types of closet door, therefore, would be the simple panel door that opens outward and lets you into the walk-in closet, bifold doors that let you view your wall closet, and the sliding doors which could be used for either version, depending on the length of the closet itself. The accordion door is also a choice.
Bifold doors would allow you to use over-the-door system to store shoes, for example - which would not work with a sliding door. Sliding doors can look more attractive than bifold doors, however.
Matching or contrasting colors?
Of course the first thing you'll have to decide about the door is its color. You'll need to find a color that will match your bedroom walls, or set it off in a striking manner. If you'd like to give your bedroom the illusion of greater size, than you'll want to get mirrored doors. And for that really elegant touch, you can even get sliding frosted glass doors.
And you'll have to give some thought to the future, of course. If you like to change the color of your bedroom every now and then, you won't want to have to change the closet door as well because it would clash with your new decor.
Vinyl or wood or what?
And what should your closet doors be made of? You've got a lot of varieties to choose from: stamped steel, hollow core, super-thin wood, or solid wood. Solid wood doors give you the most variety in their design, for you can have them hinged, folding, sliding or with pocket applications. These doors can have flat panels - to which you can affix mirrors or fabric, or louvers. (Kestrel Wood Closet Doors is one company that offers solid wood doors of high quality. They also do custom doors.) For mirrored closet doors, Fort Glass (fabricators of Stanley Mirror Doors) are one provider out of several that you can investigate on the web.
There are so many choices that you won't want to rush into your decision. Take your time investigating sources on the web, visit such stores as Home Depot or Menards or the specialty stores in your area. You can also take advantage of open houses in housing developments to go in and visit these houses and see the way those closets and bedrooms are designed. You'll then be able to make an informed decision.
Andrew Caxton is the owner and journalist of many information websites, who has written more articles and newsletters on organization tips and closets. You can find more information and resources on closet organizers at his website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Caxton
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