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Tips and tricks from organizational and custom closet experts on how you can live an organized life.

How a Great Closet Can Change Your Life

One of the most important reasons for adding storage solutions at home is to make your life easier. In many instances today, however, getting organized is not only a way to simplify your life, but it’s necessary in order to keep all of your ducks in a row. This is due to the large number of people who now work from home, those who homeschool their children, have children attend school remotely, and simply to the overall fast pace of life we’ve all had to…

Colors of the Year

At the beginning of 2021, we included 21 new colors and color ideas to our current offerings which includes a palette with over 90 colors, finishes and textures from which customers can choose. With 2021 coming to a close, we’ve selected 4 of our favorites from this list to be colors of the year. These choices are based on customer feedback, as well as the expertise of our space optimization specialists, also known as designers. All of these selections are textured, and feature a look…

Traditional Beds Are Boring, You Deserve A Custom Bed!

Taking the bed out of the traditional bedroom might sound like a foreign concept, but there are plenty of reasons families and singles alike are choosing to do just that. The problem with that, though, is that traditional beds don’t always fit with the function of the rooms they’re moving into. This is why it’s important to look for options that allow the space to function as needed during the day and then, can be brought out for use at night. Why Bring Beds…

Different Types of Sliding Doors

Did you know…? According to a recent report, sliding doors are in demand and the demand has been growing annually by 4% ever since 2016! It was estimated that in 2020, the sliding door market had hit an all time high and was worth $14.95 billion. Not sure if sliding doors are trendy or chic enough for your taste? Artisanhardware.com, as well as Woodlandwindows.com and Pinterest, all agree that sliding doors are not only in style, but they’re a great option, regardless of your taste!…

What You Can Do With an Entertainment Center

What’s the one requirement for an entertainment center? It just needs a TV – the rest is left to interpretation of what entertainment means to you. Entertainment centers have become essential in the way that we live, much like a bed: we can’t imagine our lives without it. If we’re unable to dedicate an entire space, like a living room, family room or den to an entertainment center, do we let that stop us? Never! We simply adapt and make one of these rooms a…

Organizing a New Laundry Room

What’s the best part of designing a brand new laundry room? You get to start from scratch and create a space that accommodates you and your family’s specific needs. This is especially helpful when it comes to keeping your laundry room organized. The closet company you choose will help you design a space that’s ideal to work in and install storage solutions that are custom made to fit, thus, helping you stay tidy 365 days of the year. If you’re in need of inspiration for…

How Do You Organize a Cluttered Craft Room?

Do you have a craft or hobby room at home where you can sew, paint, draw, execute paper crafts and/or kids crafts (if you have children)? If so, it’s important to keep this space clutter-free and tidy. “Why is this so important?” you may ask. According to Skillshare.com, getting organized can make you a more productive artist. On a similar note, the Productivity Experts are adamant that an organized workspace can help you: Save time Eliminate stress Become more creative Locate anything and everything you…

Is a Murphy Bed Dangerous?

We at The Closet Works, Inc. discovered that “can a Murphy bed kill you?” is the most frequently asked question on Google regarding space-saving beds, and thus, we felt compelled to provide a responsible and informed answer to this common query. Our answer? When a Murphy bed is custom-made and installed by experienced experts, and used properly according to the provided instructions, it is a space saving asset, not dangerous, and certainly not a death trap! Having said all of that, we’d like to share…

How To Organize School Supplies

For many across the country, August 30th will mark their first day back to school. The start of the 2021 school year brings up concerns, with one of the most common being how to get kids organized and keep them organized. Whether your children are learning virtually or will be back in a classroom, here are our best tips and tricks for organizing school supplies – and keeping them that way! Best Hacks For Organizing School Supplies Tip #1 – Collaborate with Your Child Before…

Our 8 Tips for Cleaning Up Your Cleaning Supplies

We’re guessing that when it comes to cleaning the house, the task isn’t on your top 20 list of things you enjoy doing! To make cleaning worse, starting with disorganized or cluttered cleaning supplies makes the process all the more dreadful, and needless to say, counterproductive. As a matter of fact, The Daily Mail estimates that we’ll each spend 3,680 hours of our lives (or 153 days) searching for misplaced items. If you can’t find the large garbage bags, clean sponges, or you misplaced your…

Begin To See the Light… in Your Closet System!

According to Architectural Digest, these are the top 5 rules for having good lighting in your home: Spread the light around Customize your lighting Buy top-quality light resources Have multiple sources of light Focus your lighting on what’s most important Based on the list above, it’s safe to say that having a well-lit home is important, and the need for good lighting certainly extends to your closet. “But why?” you may ask. What’s the big deal? You’re probably thinking to yourself “I have two lightbulbs…

How to Create a Terrific Crafts Workshop in a Small Space

According to a survey done by the Association for Creative Industries (AFCI), 63% of people in the U.S. are crafting or have crafted within the last 12 months. Are you one of these crafters? If so, you likely desire a place to store all of your hobby supplies, as well as a dedicated area to work, regardless of if it involves painting, embroidery, collecting stamps or coins, origami or whatever. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a craft/hobby room in their home. With that…

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