Posted by Michael Cota on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 @ 03:25 PM
1.Any counselor will tell you that, " The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem." I don't want to exaggerate the point, but it is worth mentioning because most of us will keep tripping over the same pile of stuff until we finally get tired of it and do something about it.
2.Look at the big picture, what is it that you are trying to accomplish, ie; organizing the sports equipment in the garage or maximizing the space in your master bedroom closet. Create a list of items that must stay, and a list of items that can be moved elsewhere. (I am a big fan of lists they keep you on task)
3. a. What is a reasonable time frame for your project to be completed? b. Will you be doing the work yourself or hiring a professional?
4. If you are a DIY'er than pick a day NOW! Do not procrastinate, the sooner you commit to your project the sooner it will be accomplished. If your free time is limited, or if you would rather let a pro deal with the mess than call today, RIGHT NOW!
Again do not procrastinate, the likelyhood of you remembering to call for a consultation after you have gone onto something else is slim to none.
These are very basic points, but than would you follow a long drawn out tutorial? Probably not.
I would be remiss in this blog if I didn't leave my e-mail, web address and phone number for you to get in touch with us.
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Posted by Michael Cota on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 09:48 PM
The ultimate in stylish organization
Something not necessarily featured in tours of celebrity homes is the walk-in closets and pantries. But imagine if you had all the resources in the world. What kind of organizing spaces would you create?
First, you'd want to consider the sheer size of your collection of whatever. If you're like Kimora Lee Simmons of Baby Phat clothing fame, you need some 49,000 square feet to house not only your clothes, but a mini-bar, flat-screen tv, and marble columns.
Mariah Carey only requires 12,000 square feet to house her 1,000 pairs of shoes and Louis Vuitton luggage, but the space is climate-controlled and fits well in her Manhattan triplex digs.
The modest Paula Abdul only needs 5,000 square feet for her collection of shoes and accessories, but her array of footwear, sunglasses, and belts looks like a veritable boutique.
How about this dressing room closet from the movie, Something's Gotta Give? Really can't get more elegantly organized than this. Nicky Hilton's closet is similarly tasteful, with glass door cabinets, and this time with a black and white, more modern motif. Apparently, she's a handbag fanatic and needs room for her 200+ items.
Celebrity walk-in closets usually include furniture that invites lounging as you decide on the perfect outfit, or just sit back and enjoy your fantastic wardrobe. An easy chair or chaise is often paired with a luxuriously soft rug or pieds-à-terre.
For the gentlemen, the celebrity look may drop the rug in favor of a gleaming hardwood floor, but the lounge is still de rigueur. Design guru Nate Berkus, for example, ties his blue and yellow walls together with a simple gray-and-white striped cotton rug and plush benches. Taken together, the 'room' itself looks a bit like a well-dressed executive.
As you can see, celebrities each have their own tastes, and there's no such thing as the perfect walk-in closet for everyone. What do you collect? What would your dream organizing space look like?
Posted by Michael Cota on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 @ 08:44 PM
Here is an article I found while browsing through the latest edition of Closet Magazine.
This article explains the difference between two different installations of a wall hung closet system.
I am looking forward to some feedback on this article.
Mike
New England Closet Design
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Closets & Home Organization article dated March 18-20, 2008.
Jeff writes: 45 degree hanging angle iron???
I have seen a hanging system that relies on a 45 degree "angle iron" to be fastened to the wall, and then the modular sides to be hung off it via some, "routs" on the back sides. Does anybody know a source for that piece of angle? What I have seen appears to be painted and has holes across the bottom edge.
Thanks in advance!
Wood-N-Concepts writes:
Re: 45 degree hanging angle iron???
I've seen this system used by a few companies and I don't recommend it. I know I'll draw some flak from those who currently use it, but as an installer with over a decade of experience, I believe it's possibly the worst wall mounted system on the market. The notch routed into the panel creates a fracture point about an inch to an inch and a quarter deep. Melamine is simply particle board, sawdust and wood glue holding hands. Expansion and contraction of melamine due to temp and humidity weakens the structure of this route over time, multiplied by overtaxing of the material due to loads most clients try to stuff into the average system. Then there is the installation aspect. No wall is truly flat, and the notch in the panel will be stressed from the initial installation on due to the non scribed nature of the system. In order to get these perfect rectangles to join together, and function properly, there needs to be some degree of adjustability to get the flat back of the system to hang against the waves of the wall.
I recommend the rail and bracket system available from Hafelea and a few other vendors. It allows adjustment vertically as well as away from the wall, making the system perfectly level and snug to the wall everytime without creating a stress point in the material.