Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions and answers can address those initial inquiries for new customers:
What material do you use for your closet organizers?
We use an industrial grade 3/4" melamine for all of our closet organizers. This will provide a superior performance over 5/8" products, being more rigid and resistant to "bowing" on the shelving components.
Our organizers come with a 3mm edge banding on the facing edge. We utilize the thickest banding available, as the front face is is a high wear area. Again, this will offer superior performance over .5mm and 1mm edge tape.
How do your closet organizers mount or attach to the wall?
First, we install a steel rail on the wall at the top. Our vertical pieces (called gables) hang from this rail. We also support the closet organizer at the bottom by installing a "tow cleat" underneath the bottom shelf. The rest of the organizer components are attached to these gables. This method provides minimum attachment points into your wall. It also is very strong and secure and can safely handle the loads that you put onto the shelves, clothing rods and into the drawers.
Are there standard dimensions for your closet organizers?
We typically build our organizers in either 14" or 16" depths, as these are convenient depths for many closet based organizers. However, we do offer depths from 10" out to over 30", if you require a truly custom depth. The desired depth is really dependent upon the style of organizer, the space it has to fit into and of course what the organizer will be used for. Our design consultation will help determine the appropriate height, wight and depth for your organizer.
What styles of closet organizers do you offer?
Because we design and build from scratch, we can offer you almost anything! We do offer both wall mount and floor mount styles. The wall mount is very functional in reach-in closets and small-to-medium size walk-in closets. The floor mount style is very useful in larger closets or even on open walls in areas like mud rooms, garages and storage rooms.
Both styles can be oufitted with such add-ons as drawers, doors, baskets and hundreds of other closet accessories.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wardrobe Style Organizers
Wardrobe style organizers are an old European tradition that is becoming very popular in Calgary. These 24" deep units offer the same depth as a reach-in closet and can be built to any specification. Such add-ons as drawers, baskets and lighting can really make these units contemporary and extremely functional.
The wardrobe units have doors mounted on the front so that the entire interior is hidden away from the room. Where would you put one of these? On any open wall in your home, such as bedrooms, mud rooms,studios or home offices.
Several examples of these units are located in the Gallery section of our website. Visit www.universalclosets.ca to view these examples.
The wardrobe units have doors mounted on the front so that the entire interior is hidden away from the room. Where would you put one of these? On any open wall in your home, such as bedrooms, mud rooms,studios or home offices.
Several examples of these units are located in the Gallery section of our website. Visit www.universalclosets.ca to view these examples.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Need organizing ideas for your home?
So much chaos, so little time. Set your organizing wheels in motion with tips and ideas for just about every room in your home:
Basement:
Your basement is anything but base. Turn it into a large storage area with big & deep shelving sections. Or build a "locker" style organizer to hold seasonal clothing, sports apparel and gear.
Children's Bedroom:
Put an organizer into that reach-in closet to provide hanging space and a section of shelves. It's a great way to get all that stuff up off the bedroom floor. Add a few drawers or baskets for socks and undergarments. The organizer can be reconfigured to provide more shelves or more hanging rods as your child grows.
Built-in Entertainment or Studio Units:
Add cabinetry to enhance your common rooms. Store video equipment out of sight or create a small library to add architectural interest and dramatic displays.
Garage:
Garage style lockers can store all that small stuff neatly. Large items such as skis & golf clubs can all have their own spot for easy access. Your garage can be as good-looking as it is hard-working.
Hobby/Sewing Stations:
Turn a spare wall into a tidy work / storage station for your favorite hobbies. Store all of your sewing material next to a sewing countertop.
Home Office:
Manage the details of your busy life in a home office that really works. Custom built to fit your personal size and needs.
Laundry:
Do your laundry right with a clever combination of cabinetry, hanging rods and a place perhaps for your ironing board and mops.
Master Bedroom:
Almost always in need of some improvement. Maximize a ho-hum closet into your personal style headquarters.
Mudroom:
Locker style organizers create a personal space for every member of the family. Messy mudroom no more.
Pantry:
Adjustable shelving units can hold everything from your appliances to cereal boxes to canned goods. Pull out baskets will hold vegetables. Don't forget that spice rack!
Basement:
Your basement is anything but base. Turn it into a large storage area with big & deep shelving sections. Or build a "locker" style organizer to hold seasonal clothing, sports apparel and gear.
Children's Bedroom:
Put an organizer into that reach-in closet to provide hanging space and a section of shelves. It's a great way to get all that stuff up off the bedroom floor. Add a few drawers or baskets for socks and undergarments. The organizer can be reconfigured to provide more shelves or more hanging rods as your child grows.
Built-in Entertainment or Studio Units:
Add cabinetry to enhance your common rooms. Store video equipment out of sight or create a small library to add architectural interest and dramatic displays.
Garage:
Garage style lockers can store all that small stuff neatly. Large items such as skis & golf clubs can all have their own spot for easy access. Your garage can be as good-looking as it is hard-working.
Hobby/Sewing Stations:
Turn a spare wall into a tidy work / storage station for your favorite hobbies. Store all of your sewing material next to a sewing countertop.
Home Office:
Manage the details of your busy life in a home office that really works. Custom built to fit your personal size and needs.
Laundry:
Do your laundry right with a clever combination of cabinetry, hanging rods and a place perhaps for your ironing board and mops.
Master Bedroom:
Almost always in need of some improvement. Maximize a ho-hum closet into your personal style headquarters.
Mudroom:
Locker style organizers create a personal space for every member of the family. Messy mudroom no more.
Pantry:
Adjustable shelving units can hold everything from your appliances to cereal boxes to canned goods. Pull out baskets will hold vegetables. Don't forget that spice rack!
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Value of a Closet Organizer
This question comes up frequently with first time buyers.
To address this question, first ask yourself what are some of the least favourite areas of your home? In many instances, the answer will include closets and storage areas. To improve this situation, organizers will greatly enhance the utilization of these areas. Subsequently your "impression" of these areas will also improve, as these areas will be more pleasurable to deal with. There are many benefits, our top three are listed below:
The first and foremost benefit is ... Organization! Closet organizers provide the maximum functionality that is possible, from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. All of the available components, from the basic shelves, clothing rods and drawers to literally hundreds of accessories, can provide a complete solution for almost any situation.
The second benefit is ... Convenience! With organization comes convenience. How? Consumer studies have found that some people will save up to 1 hour a day if they were more organized. Better organization maximizes your space efficiency and it is easy to see what you need and what you already have. Have you gone shopping for something only to discover it wasn't needed after all ... things for the Pantry or Garage or Linen closet? So, convenience equates to saving time, saving space, saving money and reducing your frustation level.
The third benefit is ... increased house Value! Closet organizers not only provide a higher quality lifestyle, they also increase the quality and value of your home. Real estate agents agree that a tidy and well organized home will increase the appeal to potential buyers.
To address this question, first ask yourself what are some of the least favourite areas of your home? In many instances, the answer will include closets and storage areas. To improve this situation, organizers will greatly enhance the utilization of these areas. Subsequently your "impression" of these areas will also improve, as these areas will be more pleasurable to deal with. There are many benefits, our top three are listed below:
The first and foremost benefit is ... Organization! Closet organizers provide the maximum functionality that is possible, from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. All of the available components, from the basic shelves, clothing rods and drawers to literally hundreds of accessories, can provide a complete solution for almost any situation.
The second benefit is ... Convenience! With organization comes convenience. How? Consumer studies have found that some people will save up to 1 hour a day if they were more organized. Better organization maximizes your space efficiency and it is easy to see what you need and what you already have. Have you gone shopping for something only to discover it wasn't needed after all ... things for the Pantry or Garage or Linen closet? So, convenience equates to saving time, saving space, saving money and reducing your frustation level.
The third benefit is ... increased house Value! Closet organizers not only provide a higher quality lifestyle, they also increase the quality and value of your home. Real estate agents agree that a tidy and well organized home will increase the appeal to potential buyers.
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