Glamorous Walk-In Closet

Do you get claustrophobic walking into your closet? Most walk-ins have a bar on each side and one on the back wall. If you have any shelving back there you probably added it yourself. Closet systems are not generally installed by contractors, but this could be a good thing. The right closet system is a very personal choice. An effective closet system is one that accommodates what you own, not one that you can make your things fit into. If you are lucky enough to have a walk-in closet, then there is really a lot you can do with the space.

If you want to make the space a beautiful, high-end space to behold, wood is the way to go. Smooth wood systems make your closet smell great and look spectacular. Wooden bars and wood hangers make the space even more inviting. Wooden systems may take a little more investment on your part, but the money you spend can actually increase the value of your home and make it more desirable to buyers in the future.

The cedar closet is the ultimate wooden closet. With cedar hangers and a few other accessories, you can have a closet that rivals that of the most luxurious boutique hotels. Cedar planks or panels can be used to line the walls for the ultimate in cedar bliss. Cedar has a unique aroma that is inviting and fresh. The wood itself absorbs moisture to prevent mold and mildew from getting into your stored items. No more musty closet smell! It can be especially important to incorporate cedar products or cedar hangers into your closet system if you live in a humid climate or if your closet is near a bathroom in your home.

Wooden systems are perfect for walk-in closets because you have so much room to work with. By alternating levels of hanging bars, shelves and drawers, you can create a very attractive space. Drawers or bins with acrylic or glass fronts will allow you to see what's inside without opening them. Using the vertical space in the closet can help you to free up space in the center so that you can take a look around and actually see what you have.

Use spaces that can't be easily seen or accessed for storage. Corner unit cabinets are great for those hard to reach recesses of the closet. You can use a lazy Susan type of turntable to make items in the back more accessible. Use high shelves for things that you need to store. Make sure that you label storage boxes so that you can easily find what you need without tearing the closet apart looking for it!

Make sure that you make room for all of those little things that you keep in your closet. Choose the clothes hangers that best compliment your closet system style and serve the purpose that you need them to. Metal hangers save space while cedar hangers offer other benefits. Wooden hangers look great and add style to your closet. When you are done, you will never feel that claustrophobic feeling in your closet again!