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Want to give your closet a makeover? The best way to do it is to invest in some closet cabinets. These custom-installed cabinets are usually designed by an employee working for a company that makes or sells the system.

A measuring specialist or the designer will stop by your house to measure your entire closet. Then they’ll return to their office so that they can design a closet that best suits your needs.

You can expect a small fee for the designs themselves, but the final cost of the overall product usually covers the installation.

There are dozens of options available for closet cabinetry. But you’ll also have hanging space for long and short garments, as well as extra shelf space.

You can also choose shoe options such as tilted or flat shelves, or even special gliding racks. Hanging will be installed at the ideal height, and all the extra space will be capitalized on with shelving.

Drawers are often included as part of the design, too. The closet designer should work with you, asking questions to determine exactly what you need in your space.

One thing to keep in mind with putting closet cabinets in is that a small space will feel even smaller with a lot of cabinetry in it. One way to get around this obstacle is to install more lighting.

Some closet designers can do this for you. Other times it will be up to you to install the extra lighting yourself or get an electrician to do it. Be sure to discuss this and any other concerns with your closet designer.

You can choose from a variety of finishes and materials for your closet cabinets. Hardwood, melamine, white wood, walnut–you have many different looks you can go with.

You should also make sure you buy new hangers that go perfectly with your new closet system. If you don’t, those pastel hangers from high school could look a little odd in your closet.

Once you and your closet designer agree on a design, you can schedule the installation.

You should ask your designer if you should clean out your closet first, or if the cleaning is part of the installation process. Whatever the case may be, you’ll love the new closet cabinets.