January 20, 2016
Custom Solutions
Angles of any sort present multiple challenges in a closet deign. Depending upon where the angles are and how “angled” they are impacts storage capacity. What looks like reasonable storage space on empty walls suddenly either becomes excessively deep storage Read More »
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May 20, 2015
Custom Solutions
Any multi-level house has stairs. And most people want to utilize this ready-made storage space as well as they can. As closet and storage designers, we discuss this space with our clients frequently. Sometimes they want to put a desk Read More »
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December 22, 2014
Custom Solutions
When we hear the word “accessories” we typically think of the things that we add on to what we’re wearing; going beyond our clothing garments to include items like earrings and necklaces for women and ties and cufflinks for men. Read More »
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September 22, 2014
Custom Solutions
If you happen to live in a house that has a couple of bedrooms and a garage, perhaps even a basement and/or attic, then you have lots of places to put your “stuff”. And that makes it easy to buy Read More »
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July 21, 2014
Custom Solutions
Determining your navy blues from your blacks seems like a minor thing in life – but walk out the door with a mismatch and suddenly it feels epic. Or foolish to say the least. Good lighting is an important factor Read More »
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February 20, 2014
Custom Solutions
he “His” and “Her” sections of a closet ( or His/His or Hers/Hers) come up frequently in a design consultation. Honestly, it’s often a 2/3 Her and 1/3 His division. But once you get past that, what about getting a Read More »
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November 18, 2013
Custom Solutions
In both new construction and remodeling projects, builders like to “hide” all kinds of mechanical things in the closet space. Of course, that is frustrating to us because we are challenged to “maximize every inch” for the items that need Read More »
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October 21, 2013
Custom Solutions
are a place in your home where a couple of hours invested could net you lots of new storage space. And, perhaps, even some new entertainment value. We all have a bit of “old media syndrome” – whether it’s cassettes, Read More »
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August 1, 2013
Custom Solutions
Angled walls and ceilings present unique design challenges in closet space. What initially looks like great little “cubbie” space or “nooks” because of a curved wall or angled ceiling often ends up expensive to build out. And it isn’t always Read More »
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July 30, 2013
Custom Solutions
Wire management. It’s a term that people don’t always consider when working on home improvement projects, but it’s something designers MUST think about in advance. therwise, we risk the dreaded client call and subsequent appointment where we are standing side-by-side Read More »
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July 29, 2013
Custom Solutions
We all like our homes to feel good. A natural state of “flow” contributes to that home-like, peaceful feeling that says “welcome” when we arrive at the end of a long day. But if you live in a house that’s Read More »
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July 27, 2013
Custom Solutions
Having custom millwork made for your home can happen in a variety of ways. One option is to have your local trim carpenter do the work while they are actually in your house. This option involves designing and making the Read More »
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