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A Guide To Choosing The Right Closet
Closets are important fixtures in the house.
Aside from containing and providing protection for clothes, toys,
and food, the closet contributes significantly to the room's
ambience and design.
Before placing an order for a closet, here are some things that you
need to consider.
* Size
The size of the closet depends on the size of the space in which the
furniture will be placed. After considering the amount of space,
also think about the amount of items that you will be placing inside
the closet.
It is suggested that you place similar items in one closet than
having several closets than contain the same items. This will
provide ease in organizing the contents and in looking for things
stored in the closet.
* Materials
While most closets are made of wood, the most important thing that
you need to consider is the sturdiness of the materials used.
Closets are almost permanent fixtures in the house. These cannot be
easily replaced without going to a lot of trouble with the
construction.
So make sure that the materials used can stand thru time until you
decide to have the house renovated. Make sure that the wood has been
pretreated to prevent mold and insect growth.
Also, make sure that the materials are suitable for what you intend
to store in the closet. Some closets may not be good for storing
food, so ask first before buying a closet or ordering one.
You can also purchase a closet in three ways. You can buy stock
closets, which are ready-made that you can take it home on the same
day. This is cheaper, however this provides you with little options.
You can order semi-custom closets. This would mean that the maker
can give you samples of designs, parts and accessories, and you can
select your own combinations.
Custom closets are the most expensive. If you choose a custom
closet, you can specify the size and shape (for irregularly-shaped
spaces) and design of your closet that you would like to order.
Also consider the drawer slides. These are rated according to load
capacity as light, medium or heavy. It is better to choose slides
that have full extension capability so can access the full depth of
the drawers.
* Contents
Consider the amount of contents that will be stored in the closet.
It will be better that you have a single closet for similar items
for ease of storage and finding what you need.
Also, think about what type of items will be stored. Will you need
additional drawers, attachments and racks for your closet? Make sure
that you inform or ask the maker about this so he can give you
suggestions and more information.
* Design
If you will be placing an order for a customized closet, you can
choose exactly what you would like it to look like. Here are some
considerations.
Finish - Apart from considering the latest trend, ask what will look
good with your home. For a traditional style, brushed finishes,
polished
nickel, pewter or brass will look great in your home's interiors.
For contemporary style, enameled and gloss-metal shine will match
your home's style.
Knobs and pulls - Knobs and pulls are mounted on drawers and doors
to facilitate opening. Knobs are attached with a single bolt and
screw and require less space than pulls, which are attached by two
screws. Both can be combined with a backplate or can be used alone.
These are available in a variety of designs, colors and finish
including sterling, antique or polished brass, aged bronze, iron,
nickel, polished chrome, ceramics and antique copper.
Backplates - Backplates are placed on the knob or pull and the
drawer or door surface. These are used to cover existing holes on
the surface (usually when changing knobs or pulls), to protect the
surface (during construction or when the knob is pulled) and to
improve the design of the hardware.
* Budget
Ready-made closet are always the cheapest but make sure that these
will fit your allotted space in your room. If you will be able to
stretch your budget, it is still best to get a semi-custom or
customized closet so you can specify the size and the design.
You can always check online for different offers on stock,
semi-custom and custom closets. Surely, you can get one that will
match your storage and decorating needs.
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