Closet Solution?

Question

I am moving into a new apt. with no closet in the bedroom. I don't want just hanging racks all about I want it to look nice. I have searched the web for how-to's on building closets and other closet solutions. All I come up with are organization systems. Anyone out there ever built there own inexpensive closet?? Any tips??

Answer 1

What you choose to do is all about the time effort and money you want to invest.  True you could build a wardrobe closet but this is for an apartment so I will go out on a limb here and assume you don't have most of the tools you will need for this endeavor. If you want it to look like a crate you could get by with just a circular saw and a power drill.  I think you would be better served with some RTA furniture.  Ready To Assemble.

There are many brands out there that would offer a nice looking wardrobe closet for your things.  O'sullivan or Sauder would be the major brands in my locale.  You might also try to look up some decorating ideas for lofts.  They are the new trendy living and they don't utilize closets as they are totally open floor plans.

Answer 2

You can buy a large armoire,they have a place to hang clothes and drawers for storage. It is possible to build a closet,but of course it will make your room smaller.You should get a carpenter,or someone  that has done that type of work before.

Answer 3

If you don't have closet space, where are you going to put the racks, etc.? Try a chest instead:

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Answer 4

In older homes and such they never built closets.  What they did have was "wardrobes".  These were/are very tall "boxes" with doors on the front.  I have seen some inexpensive ones on the market.  You could build your own out of plywood.  You need it to be at least 25 inches deep (you might get away with less a little less (24") .   The height only has to be long enough for your longest item(formal dress).  

You can be as fancy or as simple as your budget and time allow.

Answer 5

OMG what are you going to do without a closit! ITS THE END OF THE WORLD!