You’re Almost Done With the 6 Step Challenge!

Congrats! You’re almost done with the 6 Step Challenge for an organized closet. After the first two challenges we discussed assessing the space in your closet organizer, and then deciding on a permanent storage solution. But, the final steps are all about putting everything back in your closet in an organized fashion – and keeping it that way.

Step 5 – Organize Your Wardrobe
Hopefully you’ve decided that a custom closet system from A Perfect Closet is the best answer for you; specifically when it comes to keeping your closet clean and organized. Now that your custom unit has been installed, you don’t want to put everything back without an organized plan. Even if you opted for another type of storage system, you still need to put everything back in an organized way.

Many organization experts advise the best way to store your wardrobe is to group like items together, but the best way is really what works best for you. If you don’t know, then start by grouping similar items together and see if this works for you – in terms of finding what you need easily and quickly. If possible, use one type of hanger and make sure you hang your clothes properly. Store your shoes in pairs, place folded clothing in stacks and make sure that special items like evening wear are stored correctly in your closet organizer.

Step 6 – Maintain Your Beautiful and Organized Closet
Your new custom closet system is the answer to how you will keep your clothing organized, but like many things, it must be maintained and cared for. You don’t want to lapse back into old habits of putting things where they don’t belong or not utilizing your closet storage for what it was meant for.

If you place everything back where it belongs to begin with, you don’t have to reorganize or clean up later on. Get in the habit of putting your jewelry back into your jewelry drawers or hanging your belts on the belt rack, instead of throwing everything down on the nearest surface. However, we are only human and even a closet storage system needs some refreshing from time to time. If possible, on a monthly basis, make sure your closet is organized and free of clutter. This kind of mindful upkeep will ensure that your custom closet stays as beautiful as it was on the first day you ever used it.

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The Next 2 Steps For Closet Organization

The Next 2 Steps For Closet Organization
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Now that you’ve gotten the clutter out of your life, it’s time to move ahead in the organization process. Here are steps three and four, which are guaranteed to help you to determine just how much closet storage space you have, and then guides you in deciding on a permanent storage solution.

Step 3 – Assess Your Closet Storage Space

Now that you’ve gotten rid of everything you are not keeping, it’s time to completely empty your closet, so you can see how much space you have for the things you’re keeping. Take everything out of your closet and group like items together so you can see how many things you have in each group. Here comes the big question – do you have enough space for everything?

The answer should be yes, and the next step is to make sure you have the right size and types of storage available for everything. How do you want to organize your clothing? By color, by season or by type of clothing? It’s best to use the same kind of quality hangers to achieve a uniform look and insure each piece of clothing is properly hung. How are you going to store your shoes? Professional organizers recommend getting them off the floor and into sturdy shoe storage options such as a shoe rack, bag or shoe shelves. How will you organize your jewelry? Jewelry is something that must be organized or you run the risk of either loosing pieces or damaging it. Are you going to hang your jewelry in a storage bag, on hooks or in a lined jewelry tray? Once you make these decisions, it’s time to go get the proper storage tools.

Step 4 – Finding a Permanent Closet Storage Solution
If you’ve come to the conclusion that you don’t have the proper storage solution, it’s time to consider your alternatives.  You can get a DIY closet kit available in retail stores, but, if you want a more permanent solution, it’s best to get meet with a custom closet expert who can show you all your options.

A Perfect Closet, for example, offers a no-obligation design consultation in which one of their professional designers will come to your home, assess your closet storage space for you, and collaborate with you to create a closet design that best maximizes your space.

Watch for the last two steps to come!

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Organization Tips From A Perfect Closet

Organization Tips From A Perfect Closet
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The trick to an organized closet is to get good, functional systems in place so that you never have to go through this challenge again. A custom closet system is the best permanent solution for solving organizational issues for any closet organizer because it’s made expressively to fit your unique storage needs.

Use this six step challenge to help you finally organize that closet you’ve been intending to clean for a long time, and get on the path to permanent organization. The challenge is set up so that you can either execute it in six steps or six weeks depending on your schedule. You can apply these steps not only to clothes but also to organizing jewelry, accessories and shoes. And, in the true spirit of a challenge, if you do this with someone else and make a friendly bet, you will be even more motivated to complete the challenge.

Step 1 – Declutter Your Closet
Decluttering is always the first step in organizing any space and is especially important when it comes to closets, which generally become the dumpster for not only clothes but also miscellaneous stuff. There are two parts to the decluttering process: determine what you will definitely not be keeping, and decide whether what stays is worth keeping. These two steps are necessary because you don’t want to organize clutter – you want to get rid of it.

When you open your closet doors, you may get overwhelmed, so start by simply addressing one section of the closet. You don’t need to take everything out since you are dealing with the things that you really don’t want. As you go through your clothes, throw out anything that doesn’t fit, is out of style, worn out or you simply don’t like. You may also want to dispose of something you haven’t worn in a year, however, occasion clothing is the one thing that is exempt. Once you’ve determined what you will not be keeping, decide whether you will be donating the items or throwing them out. Keep in mind to not donate anything that is in poor condition.

Step 2 – Organize What is Left
It’s easy to throw out the stuff you obviously don’t want but now that the first round of decluttering is done, you must decide if the things that are left are worth keeping. Some things are obvious; you’re not going to be throwing away those good suits and designer shoes. However, it’s the things that are in limbo that make up this process tough.

To help you decide, group similar items together then list the must haves in order. Most of the must haves are pretty clear, so you can leave most things in your closet for now. When you get to the bottom of the list of must haves, look to see if there is room in your closet for those items. If not, chances are you need to find new homes for them. This weeding out process is not as easy as it sounds and you may re-prioritize items several times. Keep in mind; if you don’t go through this process and make some tough decisions, you will be stuck where you started – frustrated with an unorganized closet that’s filled with clutter.

Watch for the other steps to come!

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Custom Closets Aesthetics From A Perfect Closet

Custom Closets Aesthetics From A Perfect Closet
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We know that custom closets can provide much needed functionality to a home, and over the years, closet aesthetics have evolved on an equal scale.

A well-designed closet has the potential to be a place of retreat and a personal oasis, where you’re surrounded by all of the beautiful personal bells and whistles selected during your collaboration with a designer such as glass sliding doors and Lucite drawer handles. However, the glitz and glam options might not be for everyone, as some people prefer a cozier and homely atmosphere in their closets. Luckily, since a custom closet can be designed in so many different ways, it can also be made to be warmer and more inviting.

Use Those Colors
First off, you’ll want to incorporate the appropriate color schemes for your closet. Creamy tones such as gray and pastel work well for women’s dressing rooms while exotic veneers provide a comfortable aura for men’s closets. If you’re thinking about adding backing to the closet, make sure it’s a pale background with some texture, as dark closet backs can clash horribly with the aforementioned colors.

Use LED Lights
For your hanging rods, consider adding LED light strips underneath them, as this subtly adds a bit of ambience to your shirts and dresses. If you’re so inclined, you could also add LED strips along the base, which creates the illusion of a welcoming walkway for the closet.

Display Your Shoes Properly
Shoes should be displayed with slanted shelves that have toe stoppers. If your shoe collection is expansive and is stored in high vertical shelves, a rolling ladder can be used to access it, similar to how people grab books in a large cozy home library.

Use Glass
Finally, if you’re thinking of closet counters and islands, it is highly recommended that they are covered in glass so that contents such as jewelry can be seen at a glance. Getting ready for the day in a custom closet is a unique experience, and one can draw inspiration from his or her surroundings if he or she can see items right away.

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Create Your Dream Home

For many people building a home of their own is like a dream come true. In such cases people prefer custom cabinets over the pre-crafted cabinets. Custom cabinets are the perfect match to create your dream home. People spend fortunes in building a dream home so in order to make the home look its best, nothing can be better than customized cabinets. The best thing about the customized cabinets is that while building them you can enjoy full liberty of choosing everything from the materials to the color of your choice. A home should be a reflection of its owner. Custom cabinetry reflect the personality and the identity of the home owners; hence, it is truly a reflection of one’s character.

The best thing about the customized cabinetry is that you can make full use of your creativity and imagination to a great extent. You can try a hand at designing your own cabinets and give them a unique touch. In these types of cabinet people enjoy the freedom to dictate the color, shape and size of these cabinets in accordance to their requirements. Depending on your needs you can go for single door or multi door cabinet- a liberty that you cannot enjoy with pre crafted cabinets. Cabinets are used for storage purpose, but the storage requirement of every person is surely not similar. In the case of pre crafted cabinets people are not left with any other option than to go for the standard sized cabinets. But custom cabinetry can be manufactured keeping your requirements in mind; hence, they are of great benefit.

Custom cabinets are the best investment that you can make in your home. They will fit better, they will blend with your decor better and you can customize them so that the layout is exactly the way that you want it to be. So, make your house your dream home by having your cabinets customized to fit your exact requirements. You will be surprised how affordable they can be!

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