Closet

A DREAM CLOSET JUST FOR HER

I absolutely loved helping this Denver woman organize her new closet. She was working out of state and gave me free reign to unpack and make her closet look beautiful, including getting all matching hangers. So you know I geeked out and had a blast. I get so happy when I look at these photos. 🙂

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Organized dressing room and closet by SOS Smart Organizing Solutions
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Plenty of clothes hanging space in this closet
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Hanging skirts space in this organized closet
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Wall of organized clothes storage in closet
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Purses organized on shelves in master closet
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Plenty of shoe storage in this closet
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Window in this master closet adds lots of light
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A drawer just for scarves
 

A DREAMY DRESSING ROOM

This Castle Pines client was such a pleasure to work with. We had so much fun purging and then organizing her beautiful dressing room. And I’m not gonna lie… I definitely have closet envy!

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Organized dressing room and closet by SOS Smart Organizing Solutions
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Organized dressing room with chandelier
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Stylish dressing table and purse storage
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Organized drawers for sunglasses
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Enclosed glass cabinet for homeowners clutch purses
 

MASTER CLOSET MAKEOVER

Closets are one of my favorite spaces to organize. And this closet in Denver was no exception. Like many of my clients, this homeowner wanted to start from scratch. They desperately needed shoe storage and drawers. After coming up with a design that maximized every inch of space, we had it installed and then got to the fun part of putting everything away. Quite a difference, don’t you think?

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A CLOSET TO REMEMBER

People hire professional organizers for many different reasons. It’s not always about decluttering. This closet organizing project was so very special for me. My client is starting to suffer from memory problems and getting dressed and putting clothes away was causing her loads of stress.

So, we chatted and came up with a game plan to help with this daily ritual most of us take for granted.

Her big wish was to create outfits so she didn’t have to think about what pants go with which blouse. We also had to separate dressy from casual and create a golfing section. She tried on pants and tops to create outfits she knew she would like and then we grouped them together.

This was a dramatic change so to help her further, we created labeled clothes dividers so she could see at a glance and remember what we did. She says she loves “shopping” in her closet now.

This is why I do what I do. Making an impact on the daily life of one of my dearest clients makes my heart so happy!

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Master Closet Masterpiece!

I love transforming boring closets that lack functionality into stunning, organized spaces. This was such a fun project. From designing a space that works for this busy couple to getting everything put away and organized, this will definitely go down as one of my favorite projects.

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Let’s Start from Scratch!

SOS tackles a major master closet makeover! This was such a fun project. For years, my clients walked into a wall that separated the two sides of the closet. It cut off light from the window and made the space feel really cramped. We tore it all out, put in new carpet, painted and installed a whole new design using elfa from The Container Store. Now the space feels big and bright. Closet envy anyone?! 🙂

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Loads of Linens

While this Longmont client has a fairly good sized linen closet…she also has lots of linens. Comforters, extra sheets, pillows, table clothes, table runners and cloth napkins were hard to see, let alone access. The first thing we did was pull everything and purge what she no longer used or wanted. We worked out the best way to fold everything so it didn’t take up quite as much shelf space. Voila! An organized linen closet. We added gift tags to all of the shelves for a pretty method of labeling. Now this client can find table linens, as well as the correct size of bed sheets at a glance!

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A Little TLC from SOS

This master closet was in need of a little TLC from SOS.  And while this closet seems fairly large, the one thing it is lacking is drawers.  And this client has a lot of folded clothing!  Never fear, bins and sweater drawers to the rescue!   We took advantage of all the shelf space and added loads of out-of-season storage at the top of the closet.  Ahhhh…organized!
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No Storage? No Problem!

This downtown Denver client moved into a loft that had very little storage. No problem! SOS created a long storage wall to handle cleaning supplies, long hang, short hang, purses, linens, shoes, drawers and even a drop zone for pet supplies. So satisfying!

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Funky Shaped Master Makeover

When this Aurora woman called SOS she was at her wits end with her master closet. The funky shape made it difficult to use and access nearly a quarter of the space. Never fear…SOS to the rescue. We used elfa from The Container Store and re-designed the space to make everything easy to see, get to and keep organized.

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Framed to Finished

When this Denver couple decided to renovate their new condo, they called SOS to design all of their closets. I had the most fun working on their master since it was truly a blank slate. There were a few funky angles to work around, but the end result is a closet that meets their needs and looks beautiful!

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Closet Wizardry

This Denver couple needed help making sense of their quirky closet with its low ceiling and angled roof lines. SOS stepped in to help them put it to better use. We decided against having a his and her side. He’s tall which means his clothes are longer and the double hanging section on one wall just wasn’t tall enough – his clothes were dragging on the ground. So we made the upper section for his shirts and then made the bottom section for both of their pants and her skirts. His suits and jackets now share space with her dresses in the long hang section. And we removed the completely useless hanging rod on the lower half of one wall to create a space for shoe racks. Some new folding techniques transformed all of the shelf cubbies and even left us with some empty space! The best part…my client called what I did “closet wizardry.” I just love that!

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A Tidier Master Closet

This Denver homeowner wanted some advice and help with her master closet. While she did a small amount of purging, most everything that was in the closet, stayed. It didn’t take long to sort, fold and re-hang clothes to make everything easier to see. She said she already feels a sense of calm when she walks into the space. Mission accomplished!

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A House with One Closet

This Longmont woman has a small house with only one closet. Yes, one! And it really needed some attention from SOS! We dived in and sorted through clothes, shoes, purses, coats and general storage items. Some items were donated, some moved to other areas of the house. Once we were finished and had everything put back, we decided the space would benefit from a re-design. We turned to elfa from The Container Store. Since we had already done the organizing, it was easy to know just how to design the space. Now every inch is utilized and easy to access.

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A New and Improved Coat Closet

SOS adds loads of storage space to a small coat closet. We used the door to full advantage by adding an elfa door rack from The Container Store. The baskets hold all of her hats, gloves, scarves and umbrellas. By taking out the single shelf and rod, we were able to get a combination of long and short hang, as well as shelves to store laundry detergents and other cleaners.

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Crammed Closet

This closet was crammed so full that my client couldn’t really even get into it. We pulled everything out and designated anything she didn’t want anymore as donate or consign. We were able to ditch the rolling garment racks and use the bins she already had to make the space work for her. Everything is categorized so it’s easy to see and access.

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Major Makeover

This closet wasn’t working for this Denver homeowner. SOS revamps with a major makeover. The single shelf and rod were replaced with a fabulous design using elfa from The Container Store. We increased the amount of hanging space, added drawers and dedicated shoe shelves. Wowza!

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An Overflowing Linen Closet

You can have too many linens. 🙂 After pulling everything out of this overflowing closet, we matched sheet sets and towels. We donated anything that didn’t have mates and tossed anything that had holes or stains. We categorized everything by size: Queen, King, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. When you see things sorted in this way, you can more easily determine what you can let go of. Once we put everything back, we labeled the shelves so my client can see what sized sheets she has at a glance.

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New Paint, New Carpet, Newly Organized!

When this Cherry Hills homeowner decided to freshen up her master closet with new paint and carpet, she decided she also wanted SOS to help her get it organized. Fun!

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From “What?” to “Wowza!”

This has to be one of the widest reach-in closets I’ve ever seen…and it needed a massive makeover. It was time to replace the single shelf and rod with something to maximize all that fabulous space. We turned to elfa from The Container Store. We increased the amount of hanging space, added loads of drawers, customer shoe storage and even a gliding pant rack that we used to hang scarves. Fabulous!

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From Framed to Fabulous!

Be prepared for some serious closet envy! The pictures speak for themselves. SOS was given a blank slate – only the framing of this house addition had been completed. We turned to TCS Closets from The Container Store to create a space that’s more of a retreat than a closet.The result…complete fabulousness. 🙂

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Remodel Help

I love it when I get to be a part of a client’s remodeling project. This Denver couple was so excited about their master bedroom overhaul but needed some help designing the closet. They needed loads of drawers, shelves for shoes, a combination of short and long hang and a vanity area for doing makeup. Voila! From drywall to dazzling!

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Hidden Closet

This Denver couple was in the middle of remodeling their soon-to-be new master bedroom. They called SOS to help them come up with a closet solution. With nothing but cardboard and tape to indicate the desired location for new walls, SOS created a hidden closet with loads of storage.

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Creating Independence

Every once in awhile, someone extra special comes along and reminds me of why I love what I do. When this Littleton woman called me, she was frustrated. It wasn’t because her closet was all that cluttered…it was because she couldn’t easily get into it to reach her clothes. You see, she’s in a wheelchair and the space was too tight and the hanging up too high. She had to ask her husband to get her clothes for her almost every day. So we re-designed the space and brought everything down to a height that is easy for her to reach. We took away some shelves near the entrance of the closet to make it easier for her to roll into the space, but added shelves elsewhere so she didn’t lose storage. Her treasured gift wrap is easy to see and easy for her husband to get down for her when she needs it. But best of all, she gets to enjoy being a little more independent…and that is a wonderful thing.

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A Blank Slate

It is so much fun when I get a blank slate to work with. This Denver client was putting the finishing touches on a master suite makeover and she called SOS to help her design and organize her dream closet. Angled ceilings always provide a bit of a challenge, but in this case, the space ended up being perfect for drawers. With drawers taken care of, we used the other angled wall for shoes and shelves and the long, tall wall for hanging. Nice, huh? 🙂

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From Drab to Fab!

I have to say…this was a really fun makeover! This Littleton couple wanted a complete closet revamp. We used The Container Store’s newest closet line, TCS Closets, to turn this disorganized space into a dreamy one. Once we purged everything that wouldn’t go into the new closet, it was time to design. We took advantage of the tall ceilings, added drawers, added extra hanging space and added more shelves. From drab to fab, if I do say so myself. 🙂

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A Spare Room Transformed Into A Master Closet

This Boulder client had long wanted to transform this multi-purpose room into her dream closet. SOS helped design the space, combining both elfa and TCS Closets from The Container Store. We used the main walls of the room for hanging. We also made it easy for her to see all of her beautiful scarves by folding them on a pull out pant rack instead of tucking them away in drawers. We topped off the space with a gorgeous island for her jewelry and other folded items.

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Maximizing a Small Closet

This Denver client needed help maximizing and organizing her small closet. The single shelf and rod running across the middle of the closet were wasting space. Using elfa from The Container Store, we added so much storage! She now has the same amount of hanging space, but also has drawers, shoe shelves and additional shelves for storage.

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Custom Closet

It’s not often I get a blank slate to work with when designing closets, so this project was a treat! The homeowner had just completed a massive renovation on his home but wanted my assistance in planning his dream closet. We turned to TCS Closets from The Container Store to create a fabulous, dreamy dressing room. I have closet envy now. 🙂

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SOS Revamps a Closet

While this closet at least had plenty of hanging space, this client needed drawers and shelves. We turned to elfa from The Container Store to better utilize every inch. We also took advantage of the tall ceilings to create extra storage for out-of-season items. Dreamy isn’t it?!

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A Chaotic Closet Gets a Clutter Makeover

This spare bedroom closet was crammed with assorted clothes, kitchen and decorative items, tubs of DVDs, VHS tapes and more. This Longmont client was overwhelmed every time she opened the doors. SOS to the rescue! We created an organized space with clearly defined homes, a gift wrap station AND a place where the occasional guest can hang clothes if need be.

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Closet Re-Design

When this couple in Broomfield moved into their new home, they knew this tiny closet needed some help. SOS designed a space using elfa from The Container Store to maximize every inch.

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More Storage, Please!

A single rod and shelf make it difficult to maximize closet potential. When this Stapleton mom called me, she was in desperate need of closet makeover. This space needed to serve as a toy storage area, a princess dress up area, the family game storage center and hold all of the overflow of coats and jackets for a family of 5. We turned to elfa from The Container Store. With additional shelves, hanging rods, drawers and door baskets, we tapped into every inch of storage space. Now there’s a place for everything with room to grow!

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Master Closet Makeover

This closet was a jumbled mess. It had become a disorganized catchall for clothes, accessories and random clutter. Everything that didn’t belong in the closet found new homes. And after purging clothes, shoes and purses, we had a clear idea of what would remain in the space. We designed a whole new closet using elfa from The Container Store. We also purchased matching hangers, labels and new bins, baskets and hat boxes. The new streamlined storage creates order and calm because everything has a home and is easy to see. Now these clients do a little happy dance every morning when they get ready for the day. 🙂

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Closet Makeover

This Longmont client wanted her granddaughter to feel right at home when she spends the night. So SOS turned this storage closet into a little girl’s dream closet. Knowing we needed to start from scratch, we designed a new layout with elfa from The Container Store. Then we emptied the space, took down the existing rods and shelves, removed the door and painted the walls. And, voila! A closet this lucky girl can call her own and grow into as she grows up.

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Jumbled Mess

This basement closet lacked shelves which quickly turned the space into a catchall for everything these homeowners didn’t know what to do with. We designed our shelving around the deep recessed walls on each side of the opening. On the right side, we created hanging space for a wedding dress and other clothing items that are rarely worn. The rest of the closet is all shelves. The far left side is used to store memorabilia bins that won’t be accessed very often. That leaves everything the homeowners need right in the middle where it’s easy to see. We did a lot of sorting, purging and organizing. We were able to re-use all of their existing bins and drawer units which had been emptied after other organizing projects. The final step…labels! What once was a jumbled mess is now organized bliss.

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Toys, toys and more toys!

This Greenwood Village mom was overrun by toys. Not only that, but she’s about to welcome a new baby to the family. Luckily, she has these huge closets in the basement that are perfect for toy storage. The only problem… they were stuffed full! After sorting everything into keep and donate piles, we organized the closets into zones. We turned the floor into a mini garage to park toy cars and bikes. The lower shelves are for the toys her son plays with the most and the next shelf is for toys he plays with less often but is not yet ready to part with. The upper shelves hold toys for the new baby and now there’s even space for all the new toys that are sure to arrive when the new baby makes his or her appearance. 🙂

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Well Designed but Disorganized

This space already had elfa from The Container Store. But this beautifully designed closet needed to be organized. With plenty of hanging space, shelves and drawers, it was simply a matter of categorizing clothes to keep like with like. We also re-folded most of the items on her shelves and in the drawers to maximize those spaces. It truly is amazing the difference folding can make. When we were finished, we even had an extra shelf to display her jewelry!

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Sensational Shoe Display

When I see a room like this, my first thought is “This is going to be fun!” And it was. We divided the space to make it a combo closet and craft room. We used elfa from The Container Store to make the space more functional. One full wall was to be devoted to his shoes. And what an impressive sight! In the “Before” photo, his shoes are nowhere to be found – that’s because they were all over the house: the master closet, the master bedroom, the basement, the garage, the living room…you get the idea. Once I had them all together, it was time to get them up on those fabulous shoe shelves…color coordinated, of course. I then tackled the other portion of the closet. We took the doors off the original reach-in to make his clothes more accessible and to make that entire side of the room more “closet-like.” Sensational, isn’t it?!

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Reach-In Revamped

Clothes in bags, boxes of light bulbs, office supplies and a coin collection were fighting for space in this closet. SOS and a closet re-design to the rescue! We turned another closet in the home into a combo of off-season clothing and storage for the other non-clothing items. Now this Centennial homeowner has a closet dedicated to the things she loves to wear.

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From Nightmare to Dreamy!

An entire room devoted to being a closet! Pretty much every woman’s dream. But for this Denver client, it had become a nightmare of chaos. Every inch inside the mirrored closet doors was crammed with clothes and there were 5…yes, I said 5, rolling garment racks crowding the rest of the space. There was barely room for her to walk let alone know what she had to wear. But she embraced the process and parted with loads of clothes, shoes,purses and hats, many of them with tags still attached! Each hanging section is now devoted to a certain type of clothing: t-shirts, tank tops, jackets, skirts, dressy shirts, sweaters, etc. We also hung everything backwards so she can see easily at the end of the season which clothes never came off the hanger. Shoes are now neatly lined up by type on the shelves making them easy to see and step into, while purses were given shelf space behind mirrored doors where they’d be free from dust. Eventually, she plans to install a chandelier for better lighting.

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Cluttered Closet

The pictures on this one speak for themselves. This Denver Mom was at her wit’s end with her son’s closet. Since he didn’t have drawers or shelves, he simply dumped stuff on the floor. Now everything has a home which makes it so much easier for him to get things out and put thing back where they belong.

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From Chaos to Order

This Denver homeowner was the first to admit that her small walk-in closet was a hot mess. Stacks of clothes on shelves, the floor and in overflowing bins made it nearly impossible for her to see what she had, let alone dig it out to wear it. The first thing we did was pull everything out so we could see what we had. She desperately needed drawers and shoe storage and we decided a complete new closet system was in order. We went with Elfa from The Container Store. We also did a major purge. She donated clothes she no longer wore, that no longer fit or were no longer in style. With the addition of drawers, shelves and double hang, we increased her storage space. And by categorizing her clothing when we put it away, we reigned in the chaos.

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Closet Makeover

When this Denver couple bought their newly revamped house, they were less-than-thrilled with the master closet. They wanted a place for folded clothes, shoes, hats and purses. We decided to put together a custom solution around the window and leave the side walls for hanging. A simple but smart solution for a more organized (and pretty!) space.

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Dream Dressing Room

A crammed reach-in closet with bi-fold doors was stressing this Boulder woman to the max. She couldn’t get to anything and she had piles of clothes sitting on the floor. So she decided it was time to turn this space into a full on dressing room. We pulled the doors off to make reaching both ends of the closet easier. And then we turned to Elfa from The Container Store. The reach-in became her showcase for shoes with hanging space on the side for little-worn items. And we turned one wall into a beautiful display of the clothes she loves and wears most often.

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Clutter Cleared

This closet was bulging at the seams. But in a matter of just a couple of hours we cleared out the shoes that pinched toes, the pants that didn’t fit quite right and clothes that were never going to be worn again. We then grouped all of the dresses together, moved all of the pants and skirts to the bottom row and kept all of the blazers and shirts up top. Now this happy SOS client can not only see everything she has, but actually get to it easily.

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