Whether you buy or take the time to make your own closet storage systems
, you will need solutions for two areas: hanging items and shelves. No matter how big or how small your closet is, these two areas will need to be addressed. So how do you solve these problems? What do you need?
Hanging Solutions
Obviously you will need to have hanging rods in your closet. But as you look at solutions for your closet, really think about how much space you need for items like dresses that need to the floor hanging space. If you can cut down that space to a minimum, you can double the hanging space for the rest of your items by using double hanging rods.
Shelving Solutions
Another important factor in closet storage systems is shelving. When it comes to shelves, you have some options that you need to think about. Do you want shelves in the closet for everyday use clothes? If so, do you want it as open shelving or as drawers? What about the shelves above the hanging rods? How do you want to use that space? Are you going to use it to store out of season clothing, occasionally used accessories? How you want to use that space will determine how you organize it and what solutions you need.
One other little tip about closet storage systems. If you do it yourself, you will end up saving a lot of money than if you had it professionally done. You also have the opportunity to personalize it.