In our 15 years transforming dated homes into contemporary living spaces, we’ve discovered that upgrading closets delivers disproportionate impact on homeowner satisfaction and property value. Most renovation clients initially focus on kitchens and bathrooms, but savvy homeowners increasingly recognize that reimagined custom closets fundamentally improve daily routines while offering impressive returns on remodeling investment. That’s why storage renovation has become a cornerstone of our renovation practice.
Understanding Existing Conditions Before Designing Closet Systems
Unlike new construction where builders start with blank slates, remodeling demands working within existing constraints. Before proposing closet systems upgrades, our team conducts thorough assessments: measuring actual dimensions (walls rarely match original plans), checking structural capacity for heavy wardrobes, identifying electrical circuits available for enhanced lighting, and documenting mechanical systems that might need relocation or supplementation.
We’ve learned that older homes present unique challenges and opportunities. Those generous ceiling heights in vintage properties? Perfect for floor-to-ceiling modular closet installations maximizing vertical storage. Quirky room proportions that seem problematic? Often they create alcoves ideal for embedded wardrobe closet solutions invisible in conventional rectangular rooms. Understanding how to leverage existing conditions rather than fighting them distinguishes experienced remodelers from novices.
Homeowners frequently underestimate complexity in closet design renovations. What appears simple—”just update the closet”—often involves electrical upgrades bringing outdated circuits to current code, addressing moisture issues promoting mildew in existing storage solutions, repairing wall damage behind old systems, or even relocating HVAC registers obstructing optimal closet walk layouts. Our detailed assessments during consultation prevent surprise costs during construction.
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