The Closet Blog
Peruse the predicted trends for home design in 2019 (like those listed in this article from Houzz.com), and you’ll notice a theme. In a welcome breath of fresh air, after years of neutral color pallets and monochromatic design choices, color and texture are infusing their way back into our homes. From striking feature walls in […]
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Anyone with kids knows that encouraging them to keep their room organized is an uphill battle. This can be especially challenging during the holidays when many new toys, clothes and other gifts are coming in, particularly if storage is already tight! Never fear! Here are 3 tips for ensuring that your kid’s closet remains on […]
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Hosting Thanksgiving? Coordinating can be a daunting task. But as with anything, good organization is the key to ensuring events go as smoothly as possible. While cooking isn’t our specialty, helping homeowners get organized is. Therefore, we’ve compiled 4 organization tips to help you host a successful and stress-free Thanksgiving. Organize your food and cooking […]
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We recently re-connected with a client of ours for whom we designed and installed a custom walk-in closet system. He had recently put his home on the market and he commented to us that the walk-in closet had been one of the big selling points of the home. Closet System Return on Investment Questions about […]
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The State Fair is over, the kids are back in school, and we’ve detected a slight chill in the air. This can only mean one thing, fall is on its way and soon after that (too soon for many of us Minnesotans!), winter will arrive. Is your garage ready for winter? Is there space for […]
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Characterized by warmth and simplicity, natural textures and materials like wood or galvanized steel, elements of modern farmhouse design have been finding their way into more and more homes. Think kitchens with warm wood details and white shaker cabinets or living rooms with textural features and natural embellishments. It’s not surprising then that these same […]
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Closets are sneaky. As with most storage areas in our home, most of us don’t put much thought into our closets. After all, it’s just an area of your home you visit for a few minutes a day before moving on. Then, one day you walk into your closet and are ambushed with the realization […]
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Considering a remodel of your walk-in closet? Or are you building a new home and wondering how to utilize your new closet space best? Clients frequently ask us, “Do I have enough space for a closet island?”. While space IS a significant consideration for a closet island, it’s not the only consideration. Assuming you have […]
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The calm before the storm, the quiet before the chaos. School is almost out! If you have school-age kids, the start of summer is a great time to give their room and closet a fresh reboot. Whether you want to freshen up the whole décor or just want to tackle the mess, here are 3 […]
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Closets For Life was awarded a Silver 2018 Contractor of the Year (CotY) award by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry – Minnesota Chapter for outstanding work in the category of Residential Interior Element Under $15,000. The project, a renovated walk-in closet in a 100-year old Minneapolis home, involved carving out additional closet space from […]
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