If you’re looking to organize your life, the closet is one of the most vital areas to start with. The closet design process is all about collaboration between you and a team of expert designers and remodeling professionals. We’ll guide you through the process of designing your dream closet so you know exactly what to expect for your new organized life.
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At Signature Closets, we believe your home should be a reflection of what inspires you. The design of your home, from the foyer to the guest bathroom, should be inspired by what you want.
While the closet is such a personal space, it’s a combination of form and function. While friends and family gather in other areas of your home, your closet can be your own private oasis. A place where everything has a place and storage options are limitless. Our team will work with you to create a seamless, captivating closet design that reflects your personality, makes the most out of your space and is totally unique.
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What to Consider for Your Closet Design
When you’re considering a large master closet or creating a space for your children’s toys, you’re making a big commitment. You have a lot of questions to think about, especially before you settle on a particular design firm or remodeling company. Your budget, ideal layout, current design and needs all factor into what your new closet will look like.
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What do you want out of your closet?
Are you looking to increase your storage? Do you crave organization but have too much stuff and no where to put it? Can’t find your favorite shirt? All of these questions can help inform the overall design of your new closet. Knowing what you want to use it for can answer a lot of questions about its look and feel.
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What do you want to store?
Do you have large bulky items that need a home? Do your children’s toys take over their bedroom? Do you need a place to store your valuables? Would you like to display your shoes like a store on Rodeo Drive? What you want to store impacts the design in a major way.
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What accessories do you want?
The kinds of accessories you want for your new closet can inform its design and your budget. If you’re iron everything, perhaps you’d like a pull out ironing board or perhaps you have a lot of shoes and need to see all of them like a store display. Or would you like to have your jewelry tucked away safely in a velvet lined drawer?
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What’s your ideal budget?
Your dream closet can certainly be a reality, but with that comes deciding on your budget! Some companies may only work in a specific price range or with a narrow budget, so having a range in mind can help you in the search for the perfect closet designer.
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The early days of your closet project may involve a lot of choices and conversations about what you want in your dream closet. Having an experienced design and remodeling team working with you can make the entire process go smoothly.
The Most Important Elements of a Closet
Your closet isn’t just a place to hang your clothes. It’s a space that you use every day. Whether you’re starting your day or you’re retiring for the evening with your cozy pj’ss, your closet is a place or privacy and serenity. Updating your closet to suit your taste, style and personality can be as simple as updating a single wall or a complete remodel from floor to ceiling.
Lighting
Lighting your closet is a major wow factor. It provides visibility to everything, illuminating your choices and provides a clean look. From LED strips, to puck lights or backlit glass shelving, adding lighting to your design can immediately elevates your closet to one worthy of being in a magazine.
Accessories
Accessories make the closet. They provide a specific place for things and help you stay organized. Whether it’s a pull down closet rod that enables access to previously unusable space, or a pull out ironing board that can free up other space. Accessories provide unique solutions designed to solve your organizational issues elegantly
Belts, Ties & Scarfs
Having a place to put your scarfs or hang your belt adds functionality to your closet. It provides an area where you know you’ll be able to find that pink scarf or red belt that you only wear with that certain outfit. In times before, you’d be rummaging through drawers trying to find that rare wear, but now you’re organized with a place to put that pashmina.
Laundry Hampers
While much of your closet is focused on clean clothing, neatly hanging in their designated spaces we also must think about the dirty clothes. It’s super easy to just throw them on the floor (many husbands are guilty of this), but slide out laundry hampers provide a clean and organized space to store that dirty laundry.
Storage Drawers
I found one earing, but where is the other one? I thought this necklace had a matching bracelet. If there’s a sock gnome that lives in the dryer, he’s got a cousin that lives in your jewelry box. Creating a space to store in an organized fashion all of your fashion is going to make getting ready that much faster.
Get a ConsultationBring Your Dream Closet to Life
Working with our expert design consultants is a unique collaboration. We’ll take the time to listen so we fully understand your custom closet design dreams, your desires and your tastes. What we learn will then guide us in designing and building the luxury closet of your dreams.
Reach In Closets
Don’t forget there are other closets in your house other than the master and those need just as much attention and love as the master. A child that starts with an organized life tends to stay organized. Teach those skills early – it’s really difficult later in life!
Pantry
Your kitchen could use some love with an updated and organized pantry. Did you think you had one more can of tomato sauce? Are you constantly digging through large shelves trying to find that one spice? Do you forget that you even had that soy sauce you bought a few months ago?
Laundry Room
Families need storage and organization solutions for their laundry room. Big families need it even more! Imagine how much laundry having three or four children generates each week, one outfit might have 5 pieces of clothing and if you go more than a couple of days with out doing laundry, you’ll quickly find yourself having more than a hundred individual pieces of clothing that need to be washed and folded. That much laundry screams for some storage and organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Considering your next kitchen remodeling project? Here are some of the most common questions and their answers.
Q: What type of remodeling company should I hire?
Q: What type of remodeling company should I hire?
A: There are two basic types of kitchen remodelers: a one-stop-shop, or a specialist. A one-stop-shop can be appealing however, companies that try to be all things to all people and do everything, are usually great at a few areas and mediocre at the rest. We are specialists, we focus on kitchen design, cabinetry and appliances. We believe a team of experts is best!
Q: What is the average cost of kitchen remodeling?
Q: What is the average cost of kitchen remodeling?
A: We created an entire post How Much Does A Kitchen Remodel Cost to address that very question because there are so many factors that go into it. So the real answer is it depends; it depends on the scope of your project, the size of your kitchen and the quality of the product you want. Generally, there are 3 basic levels of kitchen remodel (which we go into more detail in the post) and they on average cost $22,000 for basic; $65,000 for a mid-range remodel and $127,000 for a high-end remodel. For more context, read the full post.
Q: How long does it take to remodel a kitchen?
Q: How long does it take to remodel a kitchen?
A: Longer than you’re probably thinking! We deal with a high-end product and a high level of design and the added detail does take longer. In the design phase, it can take anywhere from a month to a year depending on how quickly you decide on key determining factors. Manufacturing of custom cabinets takes anywhere from 7-10 weeks alone and then installation can take 4-6 weeks depending on the size of the kitchen. All told, a luxury kitchen remodel can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months.
Q: How much should I budget for a kitchen remodel?
Q: How much should I budget for a kitchen remodel?
A: Your budget will depend on a number of factors but a general rule of thumb is to estimate 12% – 15% of the value of your home for a kitchen remodel. If you’ve got a $500,000 home then a reasonable budget would be somewhere between $60k – $75k.Â
Q: What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Q: What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
A: Cabinets tend to be the most expensive part of a kitchen remodeling project. The materials can play a big part in their cost.
Q: In what order do you remodel a kitchen?
Q: In what order do you remodel a kitchen?
A: There can be a lot of steps to remodeling your kitchen. But generally, you should start with any structural construction work like removing walls. If you’re getting new flooring that would go in next followed by cabinetry, countertops and the backsplash. The last step is installation of appliances.Â
Q: Can I install my own cabinets?
Q: Can I install my own cabinets?
A: Yes, but we don’t recommend it even if you have a background in construction and you think you’re handy. The level of design and quality of the product we have can’t be installed by even the most seasoned cabinet installers. Sadly, most people opt for this route thinking they’ll save a lot of money – but in the end, end up paying more – when you consider the cost of wasted materials and having to re-order a few cabinets.
Conclusion
Your kitchen can be the heart and soul of your home. The kitchen is where people gather, share meals and make memories. Your home’s kitchen should reflect you and your personality, just like any other space in your home. You don’t have to compromise on that vision, either!
At Signature Kitchens, our goal is to provide you with your dream kitchen. Our team of designers will create a layout and design that captures your personality and tastes and will captivate your friends and guests. Whether you’re looking for new cabinets or a complete makeover, we can help. Get started with us today and request a consultation!