Have you ever noticed how shallow many closet shelves are? That’s providing you have any shelves in your closet, at all. If you don’t have them, you might want to consider installing some. They are a low-cost, handy “luxury.”

More and more I’m seeing larger closets fitted out with shelving and possibly cabinetry that actually turn a simple closet into a “dressing room.” Instead of the closet being just a place to put the hanging clothes, they now can hold sweaters, folded shirts, and even your underwear. The stacks of shelves, often called sweater boxes, can divide up long runs of hanging rods and make your closet much more useful. (more…)