Great ways to organize for the New Year.

Organize Your Life...One Shoe at a Time

By Joe Bergamo | 12/13/2011 10:48:00 AM 

A tip for your customers on how to organize their closets. How much time do you spend looking for a Left when you have a Right? Maybe you have a Black and you need a Blue?
What are we talking about? Shoes.
We have all been frustrated and annoyed by the chaos that is our closet. Although your intentions are pure, after cleaning out your closet for the ump-teenth time, it only takes a few months for the craziness to return.
What's the answer? Organize!
Organizing your closet is easier than you think. Below are some simple steps you can follow to get your closet under control:
1. Empty your closet...completely (did someone say simple?).
OK. Outside of a root canal, this may be the last thing you want to do. But it has to be done. Come on, bite the bullet and clean it out.
2. Discard old unused items.
Listen, if you haven't worn something in over a year, get rid of it. We all have those items that just don't seem to fit any more, or are simply out of style. Put them all into a box and surprise a friend or family member who might get some use out of your "dust catchers". If no one wants them, drop them at your favorite charity, there are always people in need that can put these items to great use.
3. Group like items together.
Before you can fill your closet back up, you need to understand what it is you are filling it with. Let's organize your clothing just like a 5th Avenue store. Separate your pants from your shirts, your dresses from your skirts, your ties from your belts, your shoes from your hats, etc. Separation, grouping and space utilization of similar items are the hallmarks of a well designed and executed custom closet organizing system.
4. Install the right closet organizer units.
Now that you have a good idea what is going in the closet, you can add the proper amount of hang bars, shelves, drawers and shoe racks to keep your closet organized. These can range from inexpensive wire racks and plastic bins to high end wood cabinets custom built to fit exactly to your closet's dimensions.
Still not convinced? Consider the following: By installing a closet organizer system, you could gain anywhere from 25% to as much as 70% more storage space!
Closet organizers are now being featured on all the home improvement shows as the new craze in homeowner design. Closets are no longer just the small, dark, stuffy rooms used to quickly hide everything when unannounced visitors arrive. Consumers are now realizing the beauty and functionality of a well organized closet.
Organize your closet today and begin taking charge of your life...one pair of shoes at a time.

Guest blogger: Joe Bergamo, Closet Organizers USA ClosetOrganizersUSA.com
For information on how to become a Guest Blogger, email Managing Editor Michaelle Bradford at mbradford@vancepublishing.com.

Linked from ClosetsDaily Blog.

Stand alone unit in PRADO job.

DSCF0365, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

Cubbies, Drawers, and Pull our shelves.

DSCF0369, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

The PRADO job

DSCF0370, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

This particular job presented some unique challenges. the pull out shelving with the incorporates safe in this picture was just one of them.

the final product turned out beautiful, and classy. We incorporated white frosted glass sliding doors, gorgeous accents from Hafele, and of course it was all done in stunning Tenino Oak American Melamine, with 2mm edge banding.

More pictures to follow.

Hafele's LOOX line gives any room or project the lighting it deserves.

http://ping.fm/3t571

Great lighting solutions from Hafele

Hafele LOOX, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

Hafele has an amazing tool for any lighting project. Whether a wall-unit, entertainment center, home office, or custom closet, Hafele's LOOX line of LED lighting systems will give any storage project the lighting it deserves.

The Hafele LOOX lighting tool, will help you visualize what any room in the house may look like once the systems are installed.

You can find out more about the Hafele LOOX line at our website: http://www.closetsb2b.com
look for the LOOX link on the bottom left.

Made in U.S.A. is not just a slogan anymore.

international closet center factory 3, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

There are companies still out there that take pride in manufacturing in America. International Closet Center is one of those companies.

Not only do we manufacture in America, we use only American raw materials to make our closet systems.
If you own a closet company, or are looking to start your own American Company, give us a call. We are a great business opportunity for anyone who has the will and the desire to start a business, and proudly use the Made-in-Usa slogan.

ICC Video Showroom

Our closet video gallery is full of great design ideas, and beautiful ways to accent your closet.
You can see the full picture gallery at http://www.closetsb2b.com.

Check out our latest blog post. We talk about color matching, and how it can add depth to any closet at a very low cost. http://ping.fm/KjABo

Craftsman's Choice 2

Craftsman's Choice 2, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

Same closet as below.
You can see we not only color matched the shelving and the panels, but we also color matched the backings.

This is a very popular combination, and a very good seller. We always encourage our clients to color match this way, not only because they get a better looking product, but because it gives them the feel of a high end upgrade, at extremely low cost.

Craftsman's Choice

Craftsman's Choice, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

Color combinations for closet systems are a stylish and economically sound way to give any custom closet system a little extra depth.

In this particular picture, we color matched our Frosty White with our Espresso. and using panels at 1 1/2 inch, instead of 3/4 inch gives us not only a stronger closet system, but a much more stylish look.

Everything's Bigger in Texas...Even the Closets

Everything's Bigger in Texas...Even the Closets

Check out the $ 5 million closet.

Miami Beach install

Miami Beach install, a photo by closetsb2b on Flickr.

We installed this beautiful closet complete with Hafele's LOOX lighting system. It was done in a Wengue pre-finished plywood.

Check back. The finished product pictures are coming soon.

Another Bright Idea From Häfele

This Article was pulled from Architecture and Design:

DECORATIVE illumination has the power to transform any residential or commercial building. It accentuates architecture, adds mood and is as important as any signature furniture piece.

But what if you could combine the two? With Loox – innovative plug and play LED furniture lights from Häfele – you can. The product of several years of Häfele engineering, it’s been used by furniture manufacturers around the globe to set their designs apart.

And it’s now available in Australia. Our motto is ‘just plug it in.’ Loox has a direct driver with an integrated switching function that makes a direct connection to your most frequently used switches such as push switches; sensor switches; dimmer switches and motion detectors.

It couldn’t be easier. Häfele has a wide range of LED lights in stock that can be combined in many different ways to compliment the Loox. The standard plug in connection makes it child’s play to install the lights into furniture, which means they can be retrofitted by the installer or the furniture buyer himself.

Loox gives you a beautiful lighting solution that’s future-proof and guaranteed to the highest safety standards.

This new Loox Line is also available here in the United States. International Closet Center carries not only Hafele's Loox, but their complete catalog at an incredible 15% discount from Hafele's retail prices.

For more information go to http://www.closetsb2b.com