Storage of things has
become a serious criterion when deciding to buy a home, in modem times. People
want each and every room to have a functional as well as decorative storage
space, and the bed room is no exception. The closet nowadays is no longer just
a shelf. As per the widening needs, it has taken new designs, dimensions, and
components.
Before the commencement of
planning the closet, one has to consider the amount of space at disposal and
the amount of space possible to dedicate to the closet or wardrobe. Depending
on the need a variety of closets can be made. Thus, closets could be large,
small, narrow, decorative or just functional. The best aspect about
building a closet is that
it can be made to fit any shape and comer.
Wall-to-wall closets are
easiest to make because the ceiling floor and walls provide one with a fixed
dimension to work with. The closet can be made as deep or as narrow as desired,
but a 24 inch depth is usually the norm. These closets enable one to have as many
shelves as wanted of varying heights and allow one to hang the clothes too.
In-corner closets are ideal
for smaller rooms. The space found in between is apt for putting in a bed,
desk, or any other furniture. The whole wall looks unified and continuous while
giving a built-in effect.
If one needs a space
exclusively for accommodating all the linen, then the linen closet perfectly
fits that requirement. These are mostly located in the bathroom or hallway and
every inch of space should be utilized to the maximum, as the space available
is often not much. The closet should be divided into three sections - the top
shelf to be used for storing the least used items, the middle shelf for most
used and the bottom shelf for larger items like bedding or cleaning items.
A
room- dividing closet is another type that not only gives more storage space
but also it enhances the privacy. Under- eaves closets are made under sloping
ceilings that have little headroom. Since the space in these closets is
limited, one can have boxes instead of shelves to easily store items.
Walk-in closets are quite
popular in foreign countries but these are helpful only if enough space is
available for placing them. These serve not only as a storage space but also
act as a dressing room. The great advantage of walk-in closets is that they
allow one to have a variety of storage spaces in numerous dimensions like
drawers, hanging space, shelves, shoe racks etc., Even the ironing table and
window seat could be put in, if one is there.
After the advent of modular
furniture in the modem era, all aspects of collecting and installing cabinets
and closets has become a simple task. What one has to do is to just choose the color
and design from the innumerable choices from a catalogue and the sought after
closet is ready in no time.
An elementary arrangement
normally most miss either to think or incorporate, is the providing of lighting.
Any closet should be brightly lit and the position of the light is also
important. The light should not be placed at the back of a shelf, for the
purpose of the light is to illuminate the contents. The light should be placed
towards the front of the closet or even under the top shelf, while the switch
should Be outside the closet.
Shelves are the only way to go for closets-one can use baskets, drawers and tie and belt racks also. Nowadays
when the modular furniture is readily available in the market one can quickly
and conveniently configure the closet in a variety of ways.
So as to make more space in
the closet, it should be reorganized and should possess several levels for hanging
clothes. It should be ensured that the depth of the closet is at least 24
inches. That will have the width which is more than a hanger, for conveniently
hanging the clothes.
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