Operation Get Organized ~ The Closet

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I like things to look a certain way, I enjoy finding a system that works and sticking to it, and my desk is never messy. Okay, sometimes it's a little messy, but I never leave the office with it looking that way.  I like things in their place and I don't like clutter.

Sometimes it is the places behind closed doors that are the most difficult to keep orderly and tidy. Maybe it's because we never expect someone to open up closet doors in our craft rooms, or go digging through our pantry that we find the excuse to not keep it organized.

Enlisting the help of a design professional can assist you in designing a functional storage system that is as compartmentalized or open as you can imagine.

Two places that I turn to for help when working on a custom closet are California Closets and The Closet Factory. Both companies have a knowledgeable and professional team who can tailor a design particular to the design needs of any client. Also, they are both ASID Industry Partners, so I enjoy contributing to their business and exposure.

California Closets New England

 I think this is a marvelous use of space. Sometimes you have to get creative in homes where there is no real mudroom or entryway near the main door, especially when the rain boots and back packs start to pile up.

California Closets New England

This laundry/craft room has a place for everything. The natural wood tone gives an otherwise sterile place some warmth.

Closet Factory

The stone countertop and mirror detail between the upper and lower storage give the illusion of more space. Vertical storage is backed with wood to give the built in a "furniture" look.

Closet Factory

Believe it or not, the framing for this closet is made out of melamine, a type of durable hard plastic. Floor to ceiling open shelving is great because you can store the less used items further out of reach, and the daily essentials at a height easiest to access.  

Gast Architects

I thought it was important to show you how a color can transform an all white pantry. The china pops off of the blue gray built in.

Closet Factory

I have a client in Weston who has children who are involved in many athletics. She was exasperated about having no place to store their gear. The utilitarian design and materiality of the storage system above is a great solution for spaces like the garage or basement, where the use of sports equipment changes with the season.

As you can see, it's easy to be obsessive these days, because the solutions are endless, and there's always a way to keep organized.

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