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Are Custom Closets Worth It?

Neil Rohrbacker • October 2, 2019

You work hard and you are likely to be careful about how you spend your money. If you own a home, you know that there are some maintenance chores you have to do, like replacing faulty plumbing or having the roof repaired after a bad storm has damaged it. There are also lots of upgrades that you would like to do when you have the time and money. These might include upgrading your landscaping or replacing your kitchen counters to improve the design. Another upgrade that many homeowners choose is to have custom closets installed in various rooms of the home.

As with any home improvement project, it is important to evaluate whether custom closets are worth the time and money invested. Will custom closets help you and your family improve your daily routines? Could they possibly save you money over time? What about in the future, when the time comes to put your house on the market? We have answered some of these questions below to help you decide whether custom closets are worth it for you.

Can Custom Closets Change Your Daily Routine?

Think about how your day usually unfolds for yourself and your family. Is it simple for you to get yourself dressed and ready for the day in the morning, or do you struggle with looking for an outfit, finding the shoes that match, ironing a shirt that was crushed in your closet, and so on? If you have children, do they get themselves ready for school, if they are old enough? Can they find their shoes and backpacks without your help?

Think about the end of the day. Is it simple for you to prepare a nutritious meal at dinner time, or do you have to waste time lugging small appliances out of the cabinets and searching for ingredients that you know you have somewhere? Is your laundry caught up and easy to put away? How do your children’s bedrooms look when you tuck them into bed at night?

If you struggle in any of these areas due to disorganization, know that you are not alone. Every day, we work with New Jersey homeowners who have a hard time keeping on top of these daily tasks. A custom closet, whether it is a walk-in closet, a children’s closet, a kitchen pantry, or even a small linen closet, gives you the space you need to store items neatly and properly. You will be able to find what you need in the morning and so will your children. A well-organized kitchen pantry provides plenty of space to store your small appliances, paper goods, canned goods, and so on. Stop losing ingredients, shoes, and accessories once and for all.

Can Custom Closets Save You Money?

You know that you will need to invest some of your money into your home if you have custom closets installed, but did you know that they can end up saving you money over time? First and foremost, you will stop having to replace items that are broken or damaged from improper storage. You’ve undoubtedly had the experience of pulling a shirt out of a too-tight closet and hearing a button ping across the floor. Glass jars of food stacked in a cabinet will be completely wasted if they fall onto the tile floor, and this can end up costing you plenty if you end up needing to go to the emergency room for stitches afterward! Having a place to store these items correctly will minimize this type of loss (and pain!).

One often overlooked benefit of having a neat and tidy home is the money you will save on convenience services. If your kitchen and pantry are neat and tidy and you know that you have the ingredients on hand that you need for your favorite meals, you will likely spend less on takeout. Similarly, if everything has a place and you can easily put your belongings away, you are less likely to need to hire someone to clean the house on a regular basis because the tasks become so much more manageable.

Can Custom Closets Raise Your Home’s Value?

If you have recently purchased your home or you see yourself living there for the next 10 years, selling it might be the last thing on your mind. As a homeowner, however, all home improvements that you take on can potentially impact the value of your house. Custom closets are no exception.

Potential buyers like to see evidence that the current owners of a home they are viewing have kept up with basic maintenance and that they’ve kept it clean and in good condition. Custom storage lets buyers know that you have taken pride in your home and that cleanliness is important to you. More practically, custom closets also provide extra storage space, which is appealing to most potential buyers. If someone is between your home and a comparable home without good storage, the custom closet systems just might be what tips the scales in your favor, resulting in a bid. When the time comes, talk to a qualified real estate agent for more information on how your closets might impact your home’s sale price.

How Can You Get Started for Free?

The good news is that you can get started toward a custom closet of your own right now without spending any money. Simply contact Closets to Adore to schedule your free in-home consultation appointment. We will come and look at your space, talk about your needs and your budget, and design a custom closet system for you to consider. You’ll get a quote and can schedule when you’re ready. We are confident that you will find that custom closets are worth it. Give us a call to find out more!

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