custom closets?

[Anonymous]

Hi. We are undertaking a redo of our master bedroom closet, and we would like something custom and nice, but not expensive (join the club, right?). We ruled out Elfa because I think it more appropriate for a small wardrobe than a large walk in closet and it just doesn't do it for me, especially given the cost. So we are considering the following options, and would love to hear feedback on quality, durability, price and satisfaction if you have experience with any of the following for your closet:

- Closets by Design
- Eco-nize
- Timeless Closets
- Capitol Closets
- Closet Stretchers

[Anonymous]

I've re-done/customized all the closets in our house using the HomeFree line from Lowe's and the ClosetMaid line from Home Depot. Hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars cheaper than a custom company that does the work for you, and they are easy to install for an amateur. You just need to know how to use a drill, level, and stud finder. Even if you have to purchase the tools it's still way cheaper. You could probably do the entire project in less than a day, even if it's your first time installing one of these things.

The great thing with those products is that you can easily rearrange and reconfigure the shelves later, and you can easily purchase new components at Lowe's/Home Depot in the future if you want to change things.

However, if you want the look of wood built-ins, you'd probably have to go with one of the professional companies. Sorry, can't help with recs on those. But the drawback of that is that you can't reconfigure them easily later on!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've re-done/customized all the closets in our house using the HomeFree line from Lowe's and the ClosetMaid line from Home Depot. Hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars cheaper than a custom company that does the work for you, and they are easy to install for an amateur. You just need to know how to use a drill, level, and stud finder. Even if you have to purchase the tools it's still way cheaper. You could probably do the entire project in less than a day, even if it's your first time installing one of these things.

The great thing with those products is that you can easily rearrange and reconfigure the shelves later, and you can easily purchase new components at Lowe's/Home Depot in the future if you want to change things.

However, if you want the look of wood built-ins, you'd probably have to go with one of the professional companies. Sorry, can't help with recs on those. But the drawback of that is that you can't reconfigure them easily later on!

Me too! I've done this for 2 houses, probably 8 closets in all (including large walk-ins) with Closetmaid stuff. Aesthetically it's similar to the Elfa but it's way less expensive. They have all different kinds of drawers, hooks, shelves, etc. I'd say a large closet is a one-day job, and it's not difficult if you have even the most basic level of handy-ness like I do. As far as tools all you really need is a decent drill, a stud-finder, and a level. They will cut the shelves for you at the store or you can use a bolt-cutter to do them at home for more flexibility. They key is to measure plan, plan, plan everything out before you start and figure out what you need. You can always change the configuration once it is installed, but you don't want to be running back to Home Depot 10 times to get more materials. The Closetmaid website has a good tool for laying everything out and figuring out what you need.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks, but I really am looking for a non DIY custom job. I plan to use the Elfa or other DIY type system for the other closets in the house, but I really want to have custom closets in our master bedroom. Anyone use any of the companies I mention before? Or have another company they used for custom closets that they would recommend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks, but I really am looking for a non DIY custom job. I plan to use the Elfa or other DIY type system for the other closets in the house, but I really want to have custom closets in our master bedroom. Anyone use any of the companies I mention before? Or have another company they used for custom closets that they would recommend?

We used California Closets (their office is in VA near Merrifield but we are in Potomac, MD) and they did a great job. Highly recommend.