January 30, 2012

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Two Master Closets for Celebrity Stylist Mary Alice Stephenson

This past August I had the pleasure to work with Mary Alice Stephenson, one of the world’s top fashion stylists and commentators, to create two dream master custom closets! Mary Alice began her career working for fashion publications including Vogue, Allure, and Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar. Today Mary Alice is a “style and beauty … Continue Reading

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Ten Quick Closet Organizing Tips for the New Year: Part One

Ten Quick Closet Organizing Tips for the New Year: Part One During the month of December we tend to be more social than the rest of the year.  And many of us add travel to our busy schedule.  I wouldn’t be surprised if your closet looks like a small tornado moved through.  Take heart.  It … Continue Reading

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4 Features Every Kid’s Closet Should Include

4 Features Every Kid’s Closet Should Include

You would love your child to keep everything neat and organized. But lets face it, the traditional toy storage chest gets emptied whenever it’s time to play and the closet hanging rod is too high for the little one to reach. So, often nothing gets put away and the play room floor cluttered with toys. … Continue Reading

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The Closet Design Process: Two is Better Than One

I recently worked on a closet design project with a client who assured me that everything would be her decision. Her husband was involved with a very important project at work and would be working long hours. He would be too busy, and thus, be completely out of the loop during the closet renovation. Working … Continue Reading

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Best Way To Teach Your Kids How To Be Organized

“The best way to keep your children’s stuff organized is to teach them a daily routine as early as possible. Every day they should make the bed, put laundry in a hamper, clean clothes in the drawers, books on the bookshelf and toys in the toy bin. Keep it simple and be consistent,” writes Debbie Lillard, … Continue Reading

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6 Tips To Make Buying A Custom Closet System Worth It

I can’t tell you how many custom closet systems I have seen installed through the years nor how many times I’ve had people tell me, “this is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself”. From small reach in closets to beautiful walk-ins as large as a bedroom, the size doesn’t seem to matter but the enthusiasm … Continue Reading

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Trends In Built-in Wall Units and Media Centers for the Family Room

It’s where your family comes together – the family room. And because no two family members’ activities are alike, custom built-in cabinetry such as wall units have become the trend. It’s difficult these days to find that perfect prefab media center or a piece of furniture that will not only fit your wall space but … Continue Reading

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The White Choice In Custom Closets

I can hear the silent conversation going on in my client’s head now… “What color should I choose for my new closet? There are SO many luscious ones, but I can’t decide! Should I choose a dark, trendy color like Espresso, or an elegant medium tone like that beautiful Arbor Myrtle? Or should I choose…?” It’s … Continue Reading

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Stylish Closet Systems: How Style Creates Luxury to Match Your Home

It’s one thing to have an organized closet and it’s another to have one that is spectacularly beautiful. It is very popular today for homeowners to treat their closets like they would any other room in the house, like bathrooms or kitchens. They incorporate a few organizational elements and have it styled and designed to match the … Continue Reading

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Toys, Toys Everywhere!!

Written by: Kathryn LaBarbera -  Executive Vice President of Closet Factory ‘Tis the season if you have kids, it seems, like their toys multiply overnight. If you don’t watch out, the toys can overrun your house or at least your child’s room with things strewn everywhere. It is enough to give you nightmares! What is a … Continue Reading

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