moeronn

Anyone have recommendations for closet organizer systems? Looking for something decent, but not too expensive. Pereferrably something that you install yourself. The wife and I need better use of our space and this seems like the way to go.

I saw a really nice looking system at the Container Store, but it would cost roughly $3k to do 1 closet - no way I'm springing for that. I think we would do a decent Ikea system for closer to $1k, but need to see it in person, as I've only looked online so far.

So - any experiences, good or bad you can share?

timmahh

Ikea stuff isn't terrible; I think Lowe's has modular units you can buy.. and there's always the rubbermaid wire rack system; that's what our house came with..

Probably the cheapest and easiest - wire racks:

NSXNEXT

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Closetmaid - Home Depot or Lowes

svtmike

I've used www.easyclosets.com for my kids' closets, three linen closets, my pantry, and my entry closet. Much more customizable than what you get at Home Depot/Lowes.

If you stick with the basic white finish, they are reasonably cheap. And no wire shelves, which I hate with a passion.

moeronn

I definitely want to stay away from the wire shelves. I like the closet builder app on easyclosets and need to play with it a bit more. Still seems like it might end up a little more expensive that I want, since I don't really want white.

I'll keep them in mind, but keep looking.

pinky_ttc

WOW!

I totally got sucked in after watching the video on the website. I actually cant wait to use them in the future. Neat!!


I think my closets were done (previous owner) with easyclosets.com b/c it looks similar.

Sarlacc

When we bought the condo one of the first things I did in the master walk in was to across the street to HD and piece out a closetmaid system. I ripped out the original generic looking shelf/bars and re-finished the walls. Now we have side by side drawers, shelves, 4 bars at various levels, places and she has her giant ass shoe shelves.

I did similar in the office closet expect I just went with wall mounted shelving.

I have been considering going closet maid in the foyer closet to maximize storage, and give myself a shoe shelf

For the master walkin with all wood stuff (I hate wire too) I think it was like $700ish

Sarlacc

PS elfa is overpriced...and I hate the way it looks.

Sarlacc

To the left the shoe shelf...before all the shelves where in of course. Along with upper and lower hanger bars.



Next, 4 drawers with shelving (hers) next to 3 drawers and another hanger bar (mine)



Then, Corner unit shelvings (both of ours) and one last hanger bar for dresses, suits, longer items.





Obviously, that whole closet is now FULLLLLLL!

moeronn

I was looking at Stolmen. Not sure they have elfa anymore.

I'll look at Closetmaid, too.

Sarlacc

Container Store is HUGE on elfa. At least the one at century city still is.

scroll up for pics of the closet maid.

moeronn

Oh. I thought elfa was Ikea. I took a look at the container store site and I didn't see any wood or woodlike drawers, so they are out.

The pics above look good. You only paid ~$700 for all that? If that's the case, I'm headed to HD.

Sarlacc

Yeah something like that. Maybe a little more but less then 1000.

Its not the greatest stuff in the world. but it works. and its nice enough for a first condo that will eventually become a rental unit in a few years.

moeronn

Where there notches at the bottom-back of the shelf units to avoid the base boards and 1/4 round?

Sarlacc

No, the the it all sits out from the baseboard...not too much only like a 1/4 of an inch. the you can see the plastic spacers it uses to attach the pieces to the wall. Its pretty solid.

I debated about ripping out the baseboard as well, before install then decided against it.

The feet on the pieces are also adjustable so I was able to get in with a level and get it al striaight before securing it all to the walls.