Wood Closet Organizer- What are the Drawbacks?

By Jesse Whitehead

In some ways, the closet is a very strange part of the house.  Most of our closets tend to turn into a black hole, sucking up all of the junk from the other rooms of your home.  But, luckily for us, there are a number of different systems that can be used to organize this madness.  One system for organizing your closet is a wood closet organizer, which contains shelves, rods, and drawers that you can place inside of your closet.  But, if you are thinking about purchasing one, there are a few drawbacks that you should consider. 

The first drawback is assembly.  Sometimes these wood closet organizers can be quite difficult to assemble.  Yes, you will have the instructions that come with the kit, but how well can you follow the systematic, step-by-step instructions for this or any other kind of assembly?  Your best bet is to get someone who is handy with tools and installation to help you.  Alternatively, if you want to save the hassle of assembly, you can buy a preassembled organizer, haul it to your house, and put it in yourself.

The second drawback is finding the perfect fit.  It can be quite a headache to find a wood closet organizer that fits seamlessly into your closet.  Not only do you have to find a system with high quality, durable wood, but you also need to think about the physical size of the organizer.  There is probably already a lot of stuff inside of your closet - do you have enough room to fit an organizer inside?  Of course, you will have extra room when you actually fit everything into the organizer, but you may have trouble measuring the exact dimensions unless you empty it out first.

Finally, you should also consider the cost of one of these systems.  Wooden organizers can be considerably more expensive than their plastic, wire, and cloth counterparts.  However, if you are looking for something to add to the attractiveness of your closet, while still serving a great purpose, then a wooden organizer is just what you need. 

See Wood Closet Organizers page for more information. 

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