One of the ways I designed my closet was to take inventory of everything I had that was going in the closet. Shoes, short blouses, skirts, pants dresses and folded sweaters. First I started with everything short, including blouses, skirts and pants. These were put on 2 rods, with one above the other.
I measured the blouses and skirts to see if they would fit the rods. Skirts were on the rod closer to the floor and the blouses were on the top rod. I divided these rods with a shelf to the floor for the folded sweaters. Then next to that shelf I hung a rod for dresses or longer items. If I did not have a lot of shoes, I would arrange then on the floor under the dresses.
Alternatively, I get a handing shoe rack that holds about 24 pairs and hang it next to the rod with the dresses. Coats and jackets are kept in a hall closet, for easy access for the different seasons. There was also a shelf put above the rods. These were used for purses, an umbrella, gloves and hats. By putting the blouses and skirts this way it gives you more room to hand these items. Sometimes I keep the shoe boxes and stack the boxes on top of each other by season.
Boots are not included the closet they are either placed in the basement or put in the hall closet on a small plastic boot tray. This way it will keep the closet clean and free from salt from in the winter months, and leaves and dirt the other seasons. I do have a separate closet in the hall next to the bathroom where I keep towels, hand towels, and face cloths. This also includes sheet sets, divided by size of the bed, blankets also divided by the size of the bed. With a little organization, it is easy to have easy access to basically everything in your closet.
My closet before the redesign
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Written by admin on September 23rd, 2009 with no comments.
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So, you have created your own personal workplace by transforming a closet into an office. There are some common concerns for many people that are looking for a place that can be their personal office. There are some tips to make the environment a bit more comfortable, which will allow you to focus on your work.
The first recommendation has to do with your orientation while working in a closet office. In particular, most will find themselves facing a bland and boring wall. However, this doesn’t mean that the view cannot be changed. After all, once you have made the step to change a closet into an office, the rest is easy.
Try spicing up your wall with a bright and lively color. Many find colors such as blue and green to be soothing colors. Stay away from darker colors, such as black. This is because one of the common problems with closet offices is the lack of sufficient light. After all, closets were designed for clothes, not people. Therefore, a bright, non-white color may brighten both your new office and your mood.
The right picture can also create a more comfortable workplace. For example, a picture of a beach with a sun setting on the horizon may make you feel a bit more relaxed. Alternatively, if you have a picture from a favorite vacation, this can help lighten your mood. Of course, pictures of family can make for the perfect workplace.
Remember, a closet is place in your home that you can make your own. Although some may view having to face a wall a problem, they are no rules to making this space more comfortable. After all, this home office is where you may be spending a considerable amount of time. You have already thought outside of the box by transferring a closet into a productive workspace. Adding the final finishing touches can make this space a relaxing place for you to enjoy.
Woman working at her closet office
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Written by admin on September 22nd, 2009 with no comments.
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An office closet is the term used when a standard closet has been transformed into a work desk. The popularity of an office closet is growing, as more and more people are beginning to work from home or telecommute. This setup also allows people that live in small apartments to have the ability to work on a desk with a computer, without the requirement to set aside an entire room for an office.
The invention of the office closet demonstrates a change in the way we use our available space. In other words, the need for an office closet is a result of a need for many of us to have available workspace in our home. Prior to the invention of the internet, there would be little need to work from home in the way many of us think about this today. It is true that people still traditionally brought home work with them, but this meant dragging home a bunch of papers, etc. Today, many people can connect to their corporate network through the use of a computer and a VPN connection to the office.
As you can see, the office closet satisfies a couple of different needs. As computers and notebooks have become more portable, many workers can be productive with a dependable at-home internet connection. As for a place to perform this work, many are finding that transforming a closet into a workable space is much more convenient than trying to do work on a busy and noise kitchen table.
Home Office desk built into a closet
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Written by admin on September 21st, 2009 with no comments.
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