Luxury closets are high on homeowners priority list when...
Luxury closet with 'waffle glass doors"
When shopping for a new house it's common to see inadequate closets which will never accomodate anyone’s skirts and suits and average size shoe collections without first being stripped of shelves and poles and completely re-done. Luxury closet touches are now high on the to-do list for many Boston area homeowners who are considering remodeling, real estate professionals say.
And in those renovations, closets are transformed from dimly lit caves-for-clothing to fashionable, well-lit dressing rooms where everything is easily seen and accessible.
When shopping for a new house it's common to see inadequate closets which will never accomodate anyone’s skirts and suits and average size shoe collections without first being stripped of shelves and poles and completely re-done. Luxury closet touches are now high on the to-do list for many Boston area homeowners who are considering remodeling, real estate professionals say.
And in those renovations, closets are transformed from dimly lit caves-for-clothing to fashionable, well-lit dressing rooms where everything is easily seen and accessible.
What are people looking for when they dream of closet makeovers?
Answer: What you are going to do is to optimize the space that you have. In a lot of cases, a good design will double the hanging space and quadruple the shelving. So a luxury closet makeover will make a huge impact on the amount of usable space.
I would say drawers are one of the most popular accessories because closet drawers allow you to cut back on furniture in the bedroom. Plus it also gives you a dressing area with everything at your immediate disposal, getting dressed is easier. The luxury of having everything at your fingertips and organized as well... there’s a certain emotional satisfaction to it.
Answer: What you are going to do is to optimize the space that you have. In a lot of cases, a good design will double the hanging space and quadruple the shelving. So a luxury closet makeover will make a huge impact on the amount of usable space.
I would say drawers are one of the most popular accessories because closet drawers allow you to cut back on furniture in the bedroom. Plus it also gives you a dressing area with everything at your immediate disposal, getting dressed is easier. The luxury of having everything at your fingertips and organized as well... there’s a certain emotional satisfaction to it.
What are some more of the most popular closet accessories?
A: Velour lined jewelry trays are very popular and cubbies for hand bags. Valet bars (which are telescoping rods) so that when you walk into your closet you have a temporary hanging spot for your dry cleaning or whatever until you put it away.
Belt and tie racks are very popular. Drawer dividers are popular too. Adding the moldings and decorative doors to your closets makes it furniture rather than just a set of utilitarian shelves.
What can someone expect to pay for a luxury closet?
A: All over the map. It's like asking 'how much does a luxury car cost.' They have quite a range. Large walk-in closets can be $5,000 - $20,000, depending on the options. A less-than-luxury closet will be very, very nice and come in at a lower price.
What features would you get in a $20,000 closet?
A: You would get wood grain melamine or real wood veneers. You would get crown molding, matching base molding, frosted glass doors here and there. You would get drawers and jewelry trays and dividers, shoe shelves, designer handles. Self closing drawers. More.
What features would most help optimize the space in a small walk-in closet?
A: The advice that I give is determined by what people want to do but only as long as that first meets what they need for accomodating their personal collection of clothes.
Is there anything else a homeowner should consider when planning a closet renovation?
A: Spend the right amount of time with a designer so that you think of everything you want to have in your closet. Cutting that part of the process short could be a mistake, don’t be afraid to tell a designer what you want. Also, make sure that your closet company is very well experienced. You don't want beginners practicing on your house.
