In the morning you open your closet door and right away you are wishing for a little more room. Or perhaps it is a losing battle with wire shelving that sags and rods that can never quite accommodate what you have; in short, it is more of a dumping ground than a place from which to get dressed.
You would not be alone in that. For Southern Closets, helping Tampa Bay homeowners put an end to such problems has been our business since 1983. We are the First Custom Closet Company in the area and we put in storage systems made to suit your way of life. A phone call to (813) 592-8548 and we will determine what your space calls for.
Still, how does one tell when reorganizing is no longer enough? Take note of these warning signs.
Shelving That Is on Its Last Legs
Builder grade and wire shelving are not meant to endure. The rigors of daily use will see them bend and come loose from the wall. You will know your system has had its run when:
- There is a dip or bow to the shelves
- Rods give way under a couple of things you hang
- Rust has set in on the wire racks
- Anchors are pulling at the drywall
- Tilted shelving lets your clothes slide off
A custom system is built to retain its shape and put up with the weight.
Usable Space Has Disappeared
The closet may be all right but the layout is squandering half of it. You have vertical space above the top shelf you do not use, and the odd corners are where clutter goes to live. One hanging rod takes up what might be better used for drawers or shoe storage. And if your wardrobe is making its way to the floor or into adjoining rooms, it is not for want of having too much, but because the closet was not designed to make good use of the footprint.
Everything in One Pile
Getting ready ought to be made easier by your closet. Yet here are your shoes, belts, bags and folded garments in some disarray. With proper design each thing is accounted for:
- Shoe cubbies or shelving of their own
- Drawers to put away accessories and the like
- Adjustable rods
- Valet rods and pull-outs
- Ample sections for what you have
Then you are out the door without any searching.
Your Life Has Moved On
What worked a decade ago may not be suitable now. Perhaps a spare room has become a home office and you require a system to keep work in order. Or the garage has devolved into a catch-all and you want something more substantial. You could be in need of a Murphy bed for company, a sensible pantry or a laundry room done right.
We at Southern Closets take care of all that. In addition to the bedroom we have designed dressing rooms, media and game room systems, mud and laundry room systems, pantries and the rest. If your storage is out of step with your life, change is in order.
It Does Not Look the Part
There is style to consider as well. An ill-matched or dated closet will mar an otherwise nice home. An upgrade will put your storage back in line with the rest of the house and should you decide to put the place on the market, buyers will appreciate the well thought out storage.
The Southern Closets Difference
Being locally and independently owned we do not subcontract; our team at the local factory does the designing, manufacturing and installation. This affords us quality control and makes for a straightforward experience. Our process is four steps: Design, Personalize, Craft, Install. We have even put in the kind of work to win an HGTV “Rock the Block”. And we are on hand 24/7 for your convenience.
If you recognise any of the above in your closet, there is no point in putting up with a system that hinders you. Contact us at (813) 592-8548 for a free estimate. We serve the whole of the Tampa Bay area from Tampa and St. Petersburg to Clearwater, Palm Harbor and Wesley Chapel and would be happy to put together storage for you that works.
