How to Remodel a Coat Closet
Coat closets serve as a holding ground for many items. Coats, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes and boots are staples in coat closets. If your current coat closet makes finding the necessities a challenge, a coat closet makeover is in order. Most homes don't offer enough space to expand on an existing coat closet, but making the most of the available space gives the closet a more spacious feel. Increasing the functionality is a primary goal when remodeling a coat closet. Does this Spark an idea?
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Assess the current layout and functionality of the coat closet. Decide what works well and which areas need improvement. Consider the types of items stored in the coat closet.
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Remove all of the items in the coat closet. Pull out any shelves and closet rods in the coat closet. This gives you a clean slate for the coat closet remodel.
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Clean the floors and walls of the closet thoroughly. Cleaning freshens the closet and helps paint stick better.
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Paint the inside of the closet with a light color. Paint all of the walls and the ceiling.
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Inspect the current light fixture. Replace it with a brighter fixture if you find it doesn't cast enough light in the closet. If you don't have a light, hire an electrician to install one for easier location of items in the closet. Another option is to install battery-operated LED lights which don't require any wiring.
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Decide how you want to store the items in the coat closet. A closet rod, shelf, shoe rack, baskets for smaller items and hooks for scarves and hats are common options. You can also purchase a closet organizing kit for the coat closet. Choose one that works best with your coat closet contents.
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Install the selected closet organizers. Replace the contents of the coat closet.
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Tips & Warnings
Coat closets gradually accumulate lots of things other than just coats, outerwear, shoes and umbrellas. Find a new home for anything that doesn't fall under the outerwear category. This gives a strong definition to the coat closet, keeping it organized and easy to find things.
