The Long Term Savings of a Custom Closet System

It is all too easy to put down money for an item you already have on the premise that you could not locate it in your closet. Or perhaps your storage areas are perpetually at capacity but nothing is properly put away. And with store bought bins being so inexpensive, one has to ask if a custom closet is really worth it.

Such questions are only natural. The answers may be something you did not anticipate. We at Southern Closets have put Tampa Bay homeowners in a better position to handle their storage needs since 1983; we have had ample opportunity to observe how a closet of good design will more than make up for its cost in ways you would not think of. To see for yourself, pick up the phone at (813) 592-8548 and let us explain.

There is a tendency to view a custom closet as an expense with no return. More often than not, this is not the case. Put aside the initial outlay and look at your spending over the years and you will find a custom system puts money back in your pocket.

No More Duplicates

Disorganization has a way of running up your bill without you noticing, typically in the form of things you end up buying twice. If you can not put your hands on what you have, you will purchase more of it. This is true of most anything you keep in the house:

• Wrapping paper when you have three rolls of it stashed away
• A second set of tools because the first were lost in the garage
• Something from the pantry that went bad before you came across it
• An article of clothing you had forgotten was yours
• Office supplies put in a drawer and out of mind
• Seasonal decor you replace rather than put some effort into finding

With a custom system for your closet, pantry or garage each thing has a place of its own where it can be seen. You do not go about replacing what is already yours. Over the course of months and years those savings are considerable.

Fewer Replacements Thanks to Quality

Wire shelving and the like from a big box store will eventually bend and break. Then you are out replacing them and starting the whole process anew. In the long term the cheaper route can be more costly.

We do not use subcontractors at Southern Closets. What we design and install is made in our own factory here locally so we can oversee the quality. A system that is meant to last will not be in a landfill in a few years, making the investment one you make once and have for decades.

Your Belongings Are Protected

A wardrobe is an investment. But put shoes and garments in an overstuffed bin or on the floor and they will not last. You will see your shoes lose their form, clothes get stretched and wrinkled, the more delicate items take a beating.

In a dressing room or closet we have designed with care your things are looked after. With adequate shelving and drawers for hanging space, your wardrobe will endure and you will not be in a position of having to put out good money for replacements.

Then There Is the Matter of Time

Consider the minutes you put in every morning to track down a shirt or a pair of shoes. It is not something you can put on a receipt but time has value. A custom setup in your home office, laundry or mud room, or closet keeps you on schedule. You are left with more time for what is important.

Value for Your Home

Buyers will tell you they notice custom storage. A property with a custom pantry or built in closet systems and an orderly garage will put any home with wire shelving to shame when you are ready to put it on the market. It is an appealing feature and helps the home retain its value.

We know what it takes to give a space a high end feel, something anyone entering your home will appreciate. As the First Custom Closet Company in Tampa Bay and an HGTV “Rock the Block” winner, our work is evidence enough.

We Make It Easy

From Carrollwood and Clearwater to St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel and Westchase we are at the service of Tampa Bay homeowners. Our approach is straightforward: Design, Personalize, Craft and Install. And it is always preceded by a free estimate so there are no surprises.

If you want to put a system in place that is kinder to your budget, we are here to help. Call us at (813) 592-8548 to make an appointment for your free estimate, we are around 24/7.