"Chaos in the Closet"

Extract an article in the House & Homes Montco / Main Line East January 2009 edition.

"Get Organized" in the "Chaos in the Closet" segment

by Lindsey Getz

... Many homeowners complain that their furniture makes their bedroom look cramped and messy. Bulky dressers take up a lot of precious space.

By having your closet restructured, the extra storage space may allow you to ditch those extra pieces of furniture, says Janet Stevenson, design consultant, Closet City LTD.

"One of the most popular trends right now is that homeowners are building more into the bedroom closet and eliminating their furniture," she explains. "It opens up the space and gives the bedroom more of a retreat feeling."

Stevenson points out that when you create a walk-in closet, it can double as a dressing room. "You may consider adding an island in the center where you can keep folded items and lay out your outfit for the next day," she says. "And possibly consider including a little bench where you can sit down and put your shoes on."

Getting your closet in order will certainly make your day much less stressful. "When you're getting ready to leave for the day and everything is easy to find, it just starts the day off on a much better note," says Stevenson. "You don’t have to dig through everything and make a mess or waste extra time." ...

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