Your Custom Closet Consultation: What to Expect

You’ve taken the first step in your journey toward having a neater, more organized home by calling your local closet organizing company and scheduling your free in-home consultation. Congratulations! You are going to love having a neat and tidy living space thanks to your new custom closets. The only problem is that you aren’t sure what to expect during your in-home visit, and you’re feeling a bit apprehensive. Do you need to clean out your entire closet? Will the closet organizers be judging you? What if you don’t like the closet design that they want to install?

The good news is that at All About Closets, we have created the closet design process to be simple and easy. Best of all, it should also be stress-free! Read on to find out more about how to prepare for your custom closetconsultation as well as what you have no need to worry about.

Whenever you have a service-provider come into your home, you might worry a bit about how much you need to clean in the area that is being serviced. The nice thing about having a custom closetconsultation is that your closet organizers want to see how you are currently using the space. This means that in most cases, it’s best to leave the closet or other area the way it is. Your closet designer will be able to see how you are making use of the space now as well as what you are storing, which will give him or her some good ideas for how to customize your new storage space.

There is an exception: In order to create your design, we will need to measure the space. So if it is currently impossible or unsafe to enter the closet to take measurements, then you should clear out some of the clutter or move any hazards or obstacles. Make sure there’s some floor space available for our designer to enter the closet to measure it; this is particularly true in a walk-in closet. Other than making sure it’s safe to enter, however, you don’t need to worry about the items you have stored in the space.

At All About Closets , we work with homeowners who have limited or ineffective storage spaces. This means that we are used to seeing clutter! We understand that it is not your fault: When you don’t have adequate storage space, it’s nearly impossible to keep everything organized. You won’t have to worry about us judging you or your housekeeping, because even the best housekeepers often struggle with closet disorganization. Many times, that disorganization can spread to other areas of the home, too, which makes various rooms look cluttered. Don’t worry. We have seen it all before, and, even more encouraging, we have seen the incredible difference that custom closetcan make in homes that are messy due to a lack of storage space.

We have developed our design process in a way that virtually eliminates dissatisfaction with a design. It starts with your free consultation. During this time, your closet designer will come to your home to measure the space and talk to you. This gives him or her a good foundation for understanding your needs and wants when it comes to your new closet system.

The actual designing part is usually done right in your home on our 3D software system. Your designer will enter the size of your space along with the accessories and components that you need to organize your items, then he or she will move the components and accessories around in a way that is pleasing and functional. The best part is that you will be able to see the process unfold and can make suggestions along the way. Once the design is done, you’ll have the chance to make further changes and choose your finish. You will see exactly what your finished custom closetwill look like before we cut a single board. In this way, there are no surprises and you are sure to get what you want.