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 If you’ve ever opened your closet  
 doors  and  been  depressed  by  
 what you see, it may be time to  
 rethink your closet.  
 In fact, according to a One Poll  
 survey on behalf of ClosetMaid, 57  
 percent of women admitted having  
 an organized closet would make  
 finding what they’re looking for  
 faster and easier while 3 out of 10  
 said  an  organized  closet  would  
 make mornings less stressful. 
 However,  treating  yourself  to  
 your dream closet and introducing  
 a  new  level  of  organization  can  
 help alleviate those worries and  
 provide a fresh perspective.  
 To  get  started  on  your  closet  
 makeover, consider these tips: 
 Assess Your Needs 
 Before  diving  headfirst  into  
 a  full-blown  closet  makeover,  
 start by assessing any budgetary  
 constraints as well as the physical  
 aspects  and  size  of  your  space.  
 Determine  your  ceiling  height  
 and  available wall  space  to  give  
 yourself  a  feel  for  what  your  
 area  can accommodate;  you may  
 even want to consider converting  
 an  adjacent  room  into  your  
 dream closet.  
 Remember  to  account  for  any  
 sloped  walls  and  whether  you  
 prefer a simple reach-in closet or  
 a more elaborate walk-in.  
 Once  you’ve  determined  your  
 preferences and completed your  
 measurements,  turn  to  your  
 wardrobe to assess whether you  
 need more hanging space, shelving,  
 shoe storage, accessory drawers or  
 something else entirely.  
 Make Your Dream a Reality 
 Whether  you’re  a  motivated  
 DIYer  intent  on  completing  the  
 project yourself or would prefer to  
 work with a team of designers and  
 professional installers, there are  
 plenty of options available to bring  
 your dream closet to fruition.  
 One  closet  system  to  consider  
 if  you’re  seeking  a  completely  
 customized,  designer-inspired  
 space is ClosetMaid’s MasterSuite  
 27th Avenue collection.  
 The  professionally  installed  
 line  can  be  cut  to  nearly  any  
 configuration and offers a range  
 of  matte  and  premium  wood  
 finishes,  three  drawer  styles,  
 elegant  hardware  options  and  
 high-end  accessories,  allowing  
 you the design freedom to ensure  
 the features and aesthetic match  
 your vision for the space. 
 Customize Your Space 
 No  closet  is  complete  without  
 some  personal  touches.  Make  
 your closet work efficiently with  
 some  luxurious  organization  
 accessories  such  as  jewelry  
 trays,  shoe  shelving,  wire  
 baskets  and  drawers,  sliding  
 mirrors,  valet  rods,  scarf  racks  
 and more.  
 Once  you  have  the  necessary  
 accessories  and  hangers,  set  up  
 a  systematic  f low  by  using  the  
 zone  principle. Keep  frequently  
 used  items  in  prime  real  estate,  
 accessories within reach and tuck  
 away those rarely used items. 
 With your dream closet complete,  
 the only thing left to worry about  
 is keeping it in tip-top shape. For  
 more  closet  makeover  tips  and  
 solutions, visit ClosetMaid.com. 
 Courtesy Family Features 
 AT HOME 
 3 tips to create your dream closet 
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