A Guide To Choosing the Right Closet

Closets are important fixtures in the house. Asidethe drawers.* ContentsConsider the amount of
from containing and providing protection for clothes,contents that will be stored in the closet. It will be
toys, and food, the closet contributes significantly tobetter that you have a single closet for similar items
the room's ambience and design.Before placing anfor ease of storage and finding what you need.Also,
order for a closet, here are some things that youthink about what type of items will be stored. Will
need to consider.* SizeThe size of the closetyou need additional drawers, attachments and racks
depends on the size of the space in which thefor your closet? Make sure that you inform or ask
furniture will be placed. After considering the amountthe maker about this so he can give you suggestions
of space, also think about the amount of items thatand more information.* DesignIf you will be placing an
you will be placing inside the closet.It is suggestedorder for a customized closet, you can choose
that you place similar items in one closet than havingexactly what you would like it to look like. Here are
several closets than contain the same items. This willsome considerations.Finish - Apart from considering
provide ease in organizing the contents and in lookingthe latest trend, ask what will look good with your
for things stored in the closet.* MaterialsWhile mosthome. For a traditional style, brushed finishes,
closets are made of wood, the most important thingpolishednickel, pewter or brass will look great in your
that you need to consider is the sturdiness of thehome's interiors. For contemporary style, enameled
materials used. Closets are almost permanent fixturesand gloss-metal shine will match your home's
in the house. These cannot be easily replaced withoutstyle.Knobs and pulls - Knobs and pulls are mounted
going to a lot of trouble with the construction.Soon drawers and doors to facilitate opening. Knobs are
make sure that the materials used can stand thruattached with a single bolt and screw and require less
time until you decide to have the house renovated.space than pulls, which are attached by two screws.
Make sure that the wood has been pretreated toBoth can be combined with a backplate or can be
prevent mold and insect growth.Also, make sure thatused alone.These are available in a variety of designs,
the materials are suitable for what you intend tocolors and finish including sterling, antique or polished
store in the closet. Some closets may not be goodbrass, aged bronze, iron, nickel, polished chrome,
for storing food, so ask first before buying a closetceramics and antique copper.Backplates - Backplates
or ordering one.You can also purchase a closet inare placed on the knob or pull and the drawer or
three ways. You can buy stock closets, which aredoor surface. These are used to cover existing holes
ready-made that you can take it home on the sameon the surface (usually when changing knobs or pulls),
day. This is cheaper, however this provides you withto protect the surface (during construction or when
little options.You can order semi-custom closets. Thisthe knob is pulled) and to improve the design of the
would mean that the maker can give you samples ofhardware.* BudgetReady-made closet are always the
designs, parts and accessories, and you can selectcheapest but make sure that these will fit your
your own combinations.Custom closets are the mostallotted space in your room. If you will be able to
expensive. If you choose a custom closet, you canstretch your budget, it is still best to get a
specify the size and shape (for irregularly-shapedsemi-custom or customized closet so you can specify
spaces) and design of your closet that you would likethe size and the design.You can always check online
to order.Also consider the drawer slides. These arefor different offers on stock, semi-custom and
rated according to load capacity as light, medium orcustom closets. Surely, you can get one that will
heavy. It is better to choose slides that have fullmatch your storage and decorating needs.
extension capability so can access the full depth of