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Are Custom Closets Worth Their Cost?

Anthony Cuomo • November 25, 2014

When you have a consultation for custom closets, you will receive a price quote. This quote could, of course, range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, and beyond. The reason for the wide variances in price has to do with the size of the space available, the types of accessories that you need, the materials used and more. You may take the price quote and think about it for a few days, wondering whether custom closets are worth the cost involved. Here are some considerations to keep in mind:

While DIY closets might be cheaper, you also get what you pay for
If you are thinking about going to your local home improvement store and purchasing a do-it-yourself custom closet installation kit, you are right in that you will most like spend less money. These products aren’t custom-designed for your available storage space, however, and might not bring you the level of organization that you are hoping to achieve.

Custom closets can add value to your home
One benefit to having custom closets installed is that it can make your home easier to sell when the time comes to put it on the market. People in the market for real estate often rank closet space toward the top of their list of priorities, so the money that you invest now can really pay off in the future.

You might be surprised at how much money you save on clothing-replacement costs
When clothing is not stored properly, it’s likely to get snagged, pulled, crumpled or crushed. Having adequate space to hang items, as well as enough shelving to stack folded items like sweaters, can make your clothes last longer. You probably spend a good deal of money on your wardrobe; you should do what you can to protect it.

Reduced stress is priceless
Perhaps one of the most important parts of investing in an organizational system is the lower levels of stress that you’ll have. Your morning routine will be more simpler and you won’t be scurrying around looking for something to wear. If you’re currently having a lot of disorganization-induced stress now, whatever systems that you can come up with to make things easier will help, whether or not that means having custom closets installed.

There are ways to lower the cost
If you are interested in proceeding but just can’t make it work out financially, there are some ways to bring the costs down. One is to choose a smaller closet in your home to have customized. Large walk-in closets are more expensive than smaller reach-in closets. Another is to re-think your closet accessories. These will drive up the cost. If you don’t need the jewelry trays or the tie rack, then consider eliminating them! Your custom closet professional will be able to help you make these decisions. Let him know what your budget is and see what solutions he can come up with.

Many homeowners do feel that between the increased organization, the decreased stress, and the home value improvement, custom closets are worth the investment. You know your own financial situation the best, however, and you’ll need to make the best decision for you and your family.

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