About a year and a half ago my husband and I decided that we needed to renovate our en-suite bathroom. Well as anyone who knows me knows, I never just renovate one room. This renovation was going to be anything but a simple bathroom makeover.
After weeks of brainstorming, designing, planning and thinking I came up with a design that involved adding rooms, moving door ways and repositioning my closet. The renovation had grown to include my master bedroom and all the floors on the second level of the house. Although it took some convincing on my husband's part, when he realized the what the outcome would gain us he knew it would be a good decision.
One expense of the renovation that we had not budgeted for was the new master closet interiors. Although we had moved the closet to another area of the bedroom and it had become much larger, we had initially decided that we could re-use the existing shelving and storage cabinetry and add on additional pieces to fill the new space. But when we realized that the existing shelving would not fit precisely and we would eventually be changing it we thought it would be best to do it at this time since we were already in "reno mode." So we decided to have a custom closet interior done for our master bedroom. It was one of the best decisions I'd ever made.
I think everyone should feel the same way Carrie Bradshaw felt every time she walked into her closet. Even though it is just a room to store my clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery, it feels so good to know that everything is in it's own place and organized so that at any moment, I can go into my closet and find whatever I want. I take great pride in organizing my closet now, because it looks good!! Having the custom closet manufacturer put in cabinetry that is built in from ceiling to floor, wall to wall, made it all look amazing. I was able to customize the closet to include all the components I would need to fit my things. So no more squished dresses, no more bunched up tops. Everything is neatly organized and easy to get to. This is what makes it all so great.
There are so many different ways to make your closet more usable and practical. You can add many components such as drawers, double hanging systems, jewellery holders, shoe storage, belt holders, open shelving and much more. If you have the space you can add an island with additional storage or an ottoman.
If your budget will allow it I always recommend hiring a professional closet organizer to help design the space. They are trained to help you know exactly what type of storage you will need. Professional closet organizers are also equipped to give you those extra design options that can make your closet cabinetry look as beautiful as you'd like. You can add doors to your shelving with mirrors on the exterior. You can add lighting, crown moulding, custom colours, and so many other details. Although it was not something I had initially budgeted for in my renovation it is a decision I am very happy to have made. My closet is now a room that makes me smile. It is an investment I will definitely get a return on.
But even if you do not have the budget to use a professional organizer there are many do-it-yourself options offered that help you re-design your existing space to better suit your needs and maximize your storage potential. Although you may not have as many options you will be able to divide your closet into segments that work for you.
Whether you have the budget that Mr. Big did when he gave Carrie her dream closet or you have a small amount to spend, you can redesign your closet so that you can be better organized and feel happy every time you open your closet door.
Not just a simple bathroom makeover.
I think everyone should feel the same way Carrie Bradshaw felt every time she walked into her closet.
