Closets For Life owner, Rick Lyrek, is becoming a Grandpa with the arrival of his first granddaughter in March! When considering what to give their son and daughter-in-law, Rick and his wife, Shari, looked at many options but decided that a custom closet system for the new baby’s room would be the perfect baby gift! Living …
Custom Closet: A Baby Gift That Will Be Used for Years, Not Months! Read More »
Providing that space allows it, a closet island is a must-have feature in a walk-in closet. Closet islands are easily customized and there are many advantages to including an island in your walk-in closet design. Spacing Requirements for Closet Islands Before deciding if a closet island is on your wish list, first determine if your walk-in closet has adequate …
Looking for a Christmas or birthday gift for your child that won’t end up forgotten a month or two later? We have a gift he or she is guaranteed to use all year long (and no, it’s not underwear!). The Perfect Gift for Kids! A Built-in Desk Consider giving the gift of a built-in desk. …
Just as an ice cold beer is the perfect match to a hot summer day, cool fall temps lend themselves perfectly to curling up on a couch with a glass of wine. This fall, consider adding a wine cellar to your home. You don’t need to be a wine expert to appreciate a good bottle …
Most of us have that room in our house. You know…… the over-crowded room in the basement that is the go-to space for storing random items you rarely (if ever!) use. We don’t intend for it to become an over-filled catch-all space. We start by saying we’ll just store an item there until we have time to go through …
How to Turn a Cluttered Basement Room into a Multi-Functional Space Read More »
If you have kids who play sports then you’ve probably experienced first hand the struggle to get out the door on-time to a practice or game with all of the necessary gear. Having all of your gear organized and ready in one spot is a key play in securing a win for your home team (and family …
Murphy Beds have been around for a long time but if you haven’t taken a look at them in the last 10 years, you should. Here are three reasons to consider installing a Murphy Bed in your home. 1) Murphy Beds = Multi-Functional Space Home design is changing. Homes are moving away from having single-use spaces such as formal …
Even the best designed custom walk-in closet or reach-in closet can get overwhelmed if you pack too many clothes into it but parting with items of clothing can be difficult. Whether it’s because the item has sentimental value or because it cost a lot of money, letting go can be hard. However, a once or twice a year …
Powerful Questions To Ask Yourself When Organizing Your Closet Read More »
It’s no secret that a well-organized closet will help make choosing an outfit easier each morning. But knowing how to best store different articles of clothing can also extend the life of your clothing and allow you to utilize your storage space more efficiently. We’ve taken the liberty of compiling some clothing storage tips highlighting the best ways …
Even though it was a beautiful, sunny 58 degree day this past Sunday in Minneapolis, I’ve been hearing whispers that it’s going to snow later this week. It’s a uniquely Minnesota thing to be outside wearing a t-shirt while thinking in your head about digging out your snow gear to make sure your kids have a …
