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 So you've just found the perfect apartment--the only problem is the lack of closets. Apartments with minimal storage space can be common but they shouldn't deter you from moving into an otherwise great place. There are many alternatives to DIY to utilize the space you do have. And besides, open storage can add unique design elements to your room.
Plan out your closet space.
Find an empty wall or corner of the room that will be your designated closet space. Measure out how long and how tall it is so that you know how much space you have to work with. When deciding how you are going to make your closet, take these measurements into account. Don't start a project that is too big or too small for your space.
Buy an armoire or dresser.
The easiest and least involved option is to just buy furniture to store your clothes. Pick out something that has drawers and something with a hanging rod for the different pieces in your wardrobe. You'll be fine without a closet as long as you have these pieces. In smaller rooms though, furniture can be clunky and take up too much valuable space.
Build warehouse shelving.
Metal shelving units are relatively inexpensive and extremely customizable. You can put them together in whatever arrangement is best for your storage needs. Make it into a shoe rack, or a hanging closet. Use fabric bins on the bottom shelves as drawers and leave the metal bars exposed to create an industrial look.
Make your own clothing rack.
Clothing racks are versatile and don't take up a lot of space. You can just buy one already made, or you can make your own to represent your personal style. Use copper piping or PVC to create a free-standing rack. To hide your clothes from view, put the rack against the wall and use a U-shaped bar to hang a curtain around it. For a more creative approach, hang a pipe horizontally from the ceiling with rope for a floating closet effect.
Re-purpose a bookcase.
Bookcases already have the shelving you need, so you just have to create the hanging space. Get a relatively tall bookcase, one that your clothes will fit in vertically. Put a shelf or two at the top and a shelf or two at the bottom. Leave the middle empty and under the top shelf, install a closet rod. The height of this "closet" will help you take advantage of all that dead space overhead. You can even put a closet rod in between two bookcases for more hanging space.
Find a new use for a ladder.
A lean-to ladder is an easy way to create a high shelf and hanging bar in one. Hang the ladder horizontally on the wall and use triangular brackets for support. The rungs are perfect for hanging clothes and the top can be used to store boxes and large items. Leave it exposed to create an interesting design concept or hang a curtain from the side of the ladder to hide your clothes from view.
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Author : Amy Meerovich
on May 26, 2016
TopMoving.ca - Moving Expert
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