What Type of Custom Storage System Should You Start With?

If you are considering having custom closets installed in your home because you struggle with home organization, you might be surprised to learn that there are many different types of storage systems to choose from. Depending on your specific needs, you might benefit most from having your walk-in closet , your children’s closets , your kitchen pantry , or your garage customized first. Or you might be better off choosing to have a mud room or an entertainment systembuilt right from the start. Some homeowners experience a tremendous improvement after having just one closet or space redone, while others prefer to have all of their spaces done at once.

While we can’t determine what’s best for every homeowner in the Ann Arbor area, what we can do is provide a free in-home consultation to help you make the decision that is right for you. Read on to see some of the considerations you should keep in mind when deciding where to start when it comes to customized storage and organization systems.

If you think about your biggest organizational problem in your home, you might not be able to quite put your finger on what is causing you the most trouble. Many people are overwhelmed by clutter in the closets, a kitchen pantrythat is not organized well, and piles of random belongings in the garage. It can all feel like too much. Still, there is probably one area that would greatly improve your routines if you had the correct organizers.

For many people, this is the master bedroom walk-in closet. In order to get yourself and your family out of the door on time in the morning, you need to be able to quickly and efficiently get ready for the day. When you wake up and have a hard time finding your outfit or trip over your shoes, it can feel like the entire day is off to a bad start. Getting your largest closet under control can help you stay calmer first thing in the morning, and that feeling can spread to the entire family.

For others, the kitchen pantry is the first priority. If mealtimes are the most stressful times of your day, then focusing on the pantry first might be the best way to start getting more organized. Imagine being able to easily find all of the ingredients you need to make dinner after a long day at work. That can be your reality when you have a custom kitchen pantry built.

The cost of custom closets and storage areas varies substantially depending on how large your space is, the types of components you need, and even the finishes you choose. For a more in-depth look at the factors involved in pricing, check out How Much Do Custom Closets Cost? on the Closet Decor & More website.

While there are several considerations to keep in mind when setting your budget for your home organization project, one good rule of thumb is that most of the time, smaller closets will be less expensive to customize than larger closets. If you find it difficult to assign each item a home, then having a small reach-in closet (like a hallway closet or even the linen closet) customized first can make a big difference by opening up space. At the same time, this type of project will be budget-friendly.

If you are ready to make a larger investment, then you might choose to have several areas of the home done at once. It will make an enormous difference to have, for example, your walk-in closet , your children’s closets , and your garageall completely organized at the same time. In fact, it can feel like you have a whole new home!

Sometimes, a homeowner will have a specific need that requires and completely customized project. For example, you might want to build your garage into a “man cave” while still reserving some of the space for storage. In this case, you should talk to your garage organizerabout how to start this project.

You might have extended family who lives out of state but no guest room to accommodate them when they come to visit. If this weighs heavily on your mind, then you might consider starting with a Murphy bed. This is a type of wall bed that comes with its own integrated storage unit. It folds down into a regular-sized, comfortable bed without taking up a lot of room in your office, playroom, den, or whatever area you are having it installed in.

If you work from home, you might be struggling the most with your home office. Having a well-organized home office is imperative if you want to be at your most productive. We can install workspaces, office cabinets, drawers, and shelving that will help you keep your workday on track; in turn, this can help you find more time to spend doing other things around your home.