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Closet Revamp
additional accessory racks. “On average, a reach-in closet ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 and a walk-in closet is $2,500 to $3,500,” Wehr said. Generally, a closet remodel will take no longer than five days, depending on how much work is being done. “A typical walk-in closet will take one to two days, but for the more in-depth projects, it can take three days or longer, especially if we’re redoing the flooring or something,” Wehr said. Closet trends vary across the nation. All trends are influenced by the geographic location and cost of materials, Wehr said. So, the trends on the East Cost will look different than on the West Coast. “At least 70 percent of the closets we do in Colorado are in wood-grain,” he said.
Remodel for more closet space
through piece by piece. Marty Wehr, owner of Closet and Storage Concepts in Longmont, said that going through the closet’s contents and then organizing them by lifestyle first is a must-do. “If you’re a DOMINIQUE DEL GROSSO golfer, put those clothes together,” he FOR THE REPORTER-HERALD said. “Before we come in and build your closet, put your clothes into magine a spacious yet functional functional sections or piles. Interact space that properly houses the lat- with your closet, don’t wait for us.” est clothing purchase. To most, a Organizing the contents of the big, organized closet would be a closet first will help you to identify dream come true. what modifications need to be made Closets can sometimes have limited to the space based on the types of space, which makes organizing a clothing worn. If business attire is cramped task. Enlisting the services worn most frequently, higher hanging of a closet remodeling company is one racks may be necessary to ensure that way to de-clutter and revamp any clos- clothes stay wrinkle-free and don’t et. drag on the ground. Going through the closet first will OUT WITH THE OLD help in prioritizing what modificaThe essential first step to preparing tions are most needed such as the addition of drawers, higher hanging for a closet remodel is to carve out some time and simply go through the clothing racks or more shelving for closet’s contents from top to bottom. storage. It will also ensure that the Get rid of clothes, shoes, accessories, space is de-cluttered, making it possible for the remodeler to enhance the handbags and seasonal wear that hasn’t been worn in at least one year. closet’s functionality. Sometimes you don’t realize how PRICING, TIMING AND TRENDS much you have and how little it has been used until the contents are gone An in-home visit is scheduled soon
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“At least 70 percent of the closets we do in Colorado are in wood-grain.”
LET THE EXPERTS LEAD
It’s common to be uncertain about what modifications are needed to make the closet more functional. It’s OK to only have a general idea of wall may be necessary if the space is some desired changes before calling a too small to make worthwhile imremodeling company, because leaving provements, but not in most cases. it to the experts to guide the process Most companies will work within the is welcomed. The experts can refigure closet space provided, Wehr said. the space in ways you would have nevThe cost of the closet remodel is of- er thought possible. ten based on the materials used to re“We’re the experts. Most people model the space. This includes the look to us to make their closets more type of wood-grain selected, the num- functional,” Wehr said. “They may ber of drawers installed, the addition have basic ideas, but we make it logistically happen and that’s our job.” of mirrors or decorative pieces and
— Marty Wehr, owner of Closet and Storage Concepts in Longmont
after the initial inquiry phone call is made. At this appointment, the remodeler will get a clear visual of the closet in need of improvements, which will assist them in designing an exact layout. Then together with the owner, a functional floor plan is created. Most closet remodels don’t require gutting the space or surrounding walls. Sometimes knocking down a
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