“All closet systems are basically the same,” the confident woman said to me. “They are just a bunch of white shelves stacked on top of one another.”

As a designer and owner of a custom closet business in Columbus and Cleveland Ohio hearing this was like nails on a chalkboard for me. When I stopped to think about it – I can see how at first glance, closets can look pretty generic. Many are white, have a bunch of shelves, some closet rods…

When you and your spouse bought your home you had no idea you’d have be doing so much debating (OK – maybe it’s also been a bit of fighting!) on seemingly simple projects like closet organizer systems. Choosing the right products, contractors and installation systems can make the difference between success and failure in any home improvement project – whether it’s a complete bathroom remodel or a walk in or reach in closet.

If you’re in the…

It doesn’t take a genius to create a beautiful closet system with an unlimited budget and unlimited space (you may be able to think of a few celebrity’s closets which fit this description). The question is, how you design an affordable closet organizer system . Since you probably don't have have a master carpenter “on staff” working on your mega-mansion (OK – if we’re being honest here, your quaint Victorian Village, Clintonville or…

“I wish I didn’t have to use two closets to fit all of my stuff. I told my husband we should move out – but we love this neighborhood and the school system is fantastic. However, I would somehow love not having to cram my clothes in these 2 tiny closets,” Gail said to me.

The older homes in neighborhoods in Columbus like Clintonville, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Worthington and Victorian Village just scream out charm, character and community.…