Athya Idnani

MY ADVICE:

• I always run into clients who have a lot of shoes! One of the best ways to store shoes would be to alternate your shoes front to back.

• Being obsessive-compulsive, I have learned to try to color coordinate your clothing and put them with the same category. This will help you manage time better and find your clothing much easier.

• For those of us who like to wear boots, a great and affordable way to keep your boots from sagging is by propping them up with pool noodles!

“We did our closets last week and are absolutely in love with it! Athya, designed our closet and it’s beautiful and so functional. Albert, the installer, was also wonderful and installed quickly. I highly recommend Closet Factory, the best company in town.”

MY FAQ’s:

 “How do you first approach a space? In other words, what’s the first thing you think about when you first see a client’s closet space/storage problem?”

 “What is the biggest design obstacle you’ve overcome? i.e. awkwardly angled walls, electrical sockets in bizarre places, big collections in small spaces.”

My biggest design obstacle was when I had to hide a water heater behind sliding doors. You see, the challenge was that the water heater was on an elevated concrete platform. Secondly, right next to it was a butler’s sink which again had its own platform – both different sizes! But because we’re a truly custom company, nothing is impossible! So I was able to design around the obstacles and tailor the system to the space.

 “Since collaboration is such an integral part of the design process, how do you like to engage or connect with clients in order to help them realize their vision for a space?”

I always ask my clients if they have already saved any ideas from Pinterest, Houzz, or Instagram, and from there I try to create something that is customized to their needs. And if my client doesn’t have anything saved, then I discuss ideas and show them photos of all my past projects to hopefully spare some stylistic inspiration.

 “How are you inspired by a home’s existing décor? Is there anything specific that you look for during an in-home consultation?”

 “What are some ways a custom designed home office can improve productivity? In other words, how does the right type of home office help people do business?”

For those who work from a home office, it is extremely important to have the right amount of space. Lighting is also very important, and supplies like your printer, keyboard, and filing cabinets must be easily accessible. There are just so many elements that can go into ones’ office, but the most important part is to make sure you feel comfortable in your own work space.

 “What are some modern organizational trends, or what’s a trend you’re looking for?”

Simplicity is an everlasting trend. However and whenever possible, I strive to offer lighting and technology solutions to enhance the overall client experience. This not only allows an area to appear in an optimal manner, it also creates a more effortless approach to storage and organization.