Transform Your Messy Home With These 5 Genius Closet Systems Hacks

Whether you live in a tiny house or a mansion, most of us can benefit from the extra organisation brought into a home by closet systems. Not just limited to the bedroom, specialized or off-the-shelf systems can transform hallways, kitchens and garages from piles of chaotic mess into clean and structured spaces.

Bedroom

Traditionally the best place for closet systems, the piles of clothes, accessories and shoes we all acquire make this a great place to start. Depending on the size of your space you can choose from reach-in or walk-in closets. Here, customization comes into its own, with adjustable shoe shelves, special jewelry storage, slide-out racks for small items and soft-close drawers, among other features.

Kitchen

Walk-in pantry systems could include slide-out wine racks, lazy Susans, and customized shelving for different size products. Laundry rooms can benefit from hideaway ironing boards and slide-out baskets.

Garage

If you have lots of tools and equipment then slatwall systems can be a flexible solution. Heavy-duty metal shelving will hold heavy items, but make sure they are rust resistant (steel is good). Tool racks can also be useful features.

Materials and construction

For shelves, fused edge banding is better than glued. If you’re concerned about the environment then polypropylene is better than PVC. Drawers should ideally have a dovetail construction. Floor standing is also better than wall-mounted because of the weight involved.

Find a closet system maker in my area

Search online and you’ll find a range of local companies that can make you customized storage. The price will really vary depending on what you are looking for. If you go for customised, you should have a free consultation and a design model. Your closets should also come with a guarantee of a certain lifespan. This should all be included in the price quoted to you. If you don’t have the budget for custom-made, furniture stores like Ikea can be a good next best option.