January 23, 2018 Walk-In Closet
It’s not uncommon to have a “walk through” closet that leads to a bathroom. This floor plan shows up in both city and suburban housing. And this closet project was exactly that, with a client that had definite ideas and…
December 22, 2017 Home Office
In our current “work from everywhere” world, it’s even more important to have a home office that is set up to really work FOR you. Determining things like what you easily need access to, what kind of lighting will allow…
November 29, 2017 Custom Solutions
Not all walk-in closets are simple. And it’s often true that the larger the space, the more demanding it can be with the clients often wanting more customized features. In this project, the client wanted two islands and was willing…
October 23, 2017 Custom Solutions
Deciding to have custom work done in your home is a big step.. There can be lots of variables that contribute to the decisions you make. And those decisions drive look, function and price. So let’s take a look at…
September 26, 2017 Design Trends
Design drives may of our decisions, whether we realize it or not. The things we surround ourselves with in our homes are all, at some level, design decisions. Here’s what’s trending now that you can either incorporate into your personal…
August 21, 2017 Custom Solutions
How Do You Balance Modern Decor With Your Need to Store and Hide Things? Clean and simple design is trending. So is tiny living. That means many are getting the urge to lessen the burdens of keeping track of all…
July 20, 2017 Laundry / Mudroom
If you’ve got kids who play sports, I’ll bet there are days when you feel like “laundry is my life”. There are always dirty uniforms to wash. Add teenage girls to the mix who try on twenty seven outfits…
June 20, 2017 Design Trends
Function is always a top priority when designing effective closet space. Your garments need to be visible and accessible. And any closet designer worth their chops knows that. So, once we’ve established a terrific, functional design for you, it’s time…
May 19, 2017 Custom Solutions
Closet storage space is some of the most valuable space in your home. It’s also the space where you can hide things from view, whether you don’t like seeing the clutter or you want to keep others from seeing it….
April 24, 2017 Custom Solutions
Closet Organizing Systems and Denise Butchko recently collaborated on a project titled “Channeling Frank Lloyd Wright.” The objective of the project was to blend modern cabinetry elements into a Chicago Craftsman home. This led to transforming a traditional vacant dining…
March 20, 2017 Design Trends
Face it, there are days when you feel like everything makes you look fat (we hate those days). And then there are the “power days” when you can take a good look at what’s shoved into your closet that, honestly,…
February 21, 2017 Custom Solutions
In some ways this topic reminds me of the old saying “Give a man an inch and he’ll take a mile”. Clients start planning their home renovation project by thinking about their spaces, use of natural light, and material selections…
