Why Professional Closet Designs May Be Better Than DIY

If you're comfortable completing carpentry projects around the house, it can be tempting to try your hand at constructing your own custom closet, especially if you've seen the signs that it's time for some closet reorganization. However, building a closet without professional help can often be more trouble than it's worth, even for the most seasoned DIY-ers. Designing a closet may sound easy in theory, especially if you plan on using a DIY closet kit with pre-cut pieces. But there are a lot of overlooked practical considerations when it comes to making a good closet, such as what material to use and how to distribute weight properly, that may prove overwhelming for amateur builders. Along with delivering a high-quality, long-lasting final product, professionals hired to install a custom-designed closet will likely also save you more time, money, and effort in the long run.

The first major reason to get your closet designed by a professional rather than use a mass market kit is that a pro will be able to actually see the space and offer personalized suggestions on how to best make use of the area. Plus, if you have specific ideas for the layout, the person you hire should be able to find a way to work them into the design. A professionally designed closet will be perfectly tailored to the way you use your closet, with no missing parts or unnecessary shelves.

DIY closet kits tend to come with cheap materials like laminate wood and wire that can easily bend or break over time. In order to securely hold all belongings, closets need to be made of higher quality stuff: solid wood and durable metal. Choosing the right material for your closet isn't always straightforward; elements such as your budget and how many clothes you have come into play when making the decision. A professional will be able to pick the right materials for you, help you decide on the right color and design combinations, and secure the materials — often at a discounted price.

Of course, one of the best things about hiring a professional designer and builder is the assurance that your closet will be made correctly. You won't have to worry about putting a shelf up crooked or wondering whether you should be concerned about a bunch of screws left over after installing a DIY closet kit. As a bonus, many closet companies will offer warranties or repair if there are any build issues down the road. While the pros are working, you can focus on a DIY accent wall even beginners can nail.

A DIY closet system, whether premade or constructed by an amateur, runs a higher risk of becoming damaged due to either shoddy materials or poor installation. That means more potential repairs in the future, which can add up if you keep needing to buy new materials or pay someone to fix things. Ideally, a professionally made closet will need fewer repairs in the first place, and if something does happen, you can contact the company and get it fixed for cheap, or even free if there is a lifetime guarantee on the work. A professionally installed custom closet might be more costly than other DIY options initially, but its quality can pay for itself over time.

Hiring a professional closet designer is as time-efficient as it is cost-effective. Not only will you save time on actually putting together the closet, but you won't have to labor over researching materials and finding the perfect layout either. Best of all, your new, perfectly constructed closet will be well worth the cost of this convenience, which is why designing a closet is just one of many home improvement projects best left to the professionals.