If your closet is starting to look like a bad ‘before’ photo, it’s probably a sign that it’s time to declutter. But don’t despair, there is more than one approach to declutter your closet space. Whether it’s a mudroom closet, a craft closet or a bedroom closet, here are three approaches to getting your closet …
Here at Closets For Life, we like to say that there isn’t a challenging closet layout we can’t conquer. Our proclamation was recently put to the test (and thankfully conquered!) when a client came to us with a unique closet dilemma, two bedroom closets with curved walls. Luckily, with a bit of ingenuity, technology and …
Curved Closet Walls? Getting Creative with Closet Design Read More »
Closets are taking a decidedly brighter turn with the growing trend of built-in LED lighting. Going beyond the standard overhead lighting, these new LED closet lighting options, including the illuminated closet rods and accent LED light strips featured below, illuminate closet contents while also adding an up-scale boutique look to the space. …
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 …
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 …
While we all love to gaze at photos on Pinterest or Houzz of beautiful, spacious walk-in closets, the reality is that many of us just don’t have the option of a walk-in closet. Many older homes were built before walk-in closet space grew into a mainstay of home design and own homes with reach-in closets instead. However, …
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 …
