Eliora had a beautiful walk-in closet, but its minimal shelf and rod setup left the space underutilized. She decided to make it over with Elfa shelving from the Container Store. To make sure she got the perfect design for her lifestyle, she asked me to help figure out what her dream closet should look like.
We looked over Eliora’s wardrobe and talked about her priorities. She had a prized shoe collection that she wanted to keep visible and easy to access. She was sick of having wasted space above the closet’s hanging rods, and wanted her floor clear instead of stacked with off-season items.
I measured the entire space, and we both went to the Container Store to work with an Elfa closet consultant. Since we had already talked through Eliora’s wants and needs, we had a clear vision to share with the consultant. Eliora got a shelving plan she liked, and scheduled the installation folks to come that same week.
After the shelves were installed, I put everything back, sorting clothes and shoes by category and season.
Now Eliora can see everything she owes. Prior to the change, the closet was stuffed and cramped. She had a hard time finding what she needed or seeing what she already had. Now her dream closet is a reality. She enjoys getting dressed every morning, and even putting away laundry has become a breeze!
Side note: These blog stories feature real clients and their organizing solutions. To maintain client privacy, all names have been changed.