Step number 1:

To have a closet that exactly fits in the space that is available for the closet, you will need to take accurate measurement of the dimensions of the closet size, i.e the length, width and height.

Step number 2:

Next you will need to estimate how much items you are going to place in the closet. This part of the planning needs to be thorough in the sense you will need to also pre-plan the different sections of storing different items in the closet. Also estimate the number of different item by type or categories or colour.

Step number 3:

In order to sketch the closet on paper to scale, you only need to follow a simple rule which is to sketch the closet using a 1 inch is to 1 foot scale and you will get an exact ratio on paper and to the real closet.

Step number 4:

In your sketch during planning phase, you need to take note of the amount and type of items you want to place in your closet. Give you an example, if you are going to store shoes in your closet, you will need a shoe rack that is large enough for your shoes size or if you have long dress or oversized clothing, you will need to pre-plan room for those items for storage.

Step number 5:

To make a more robust planning, on the sketch you can also label each compartment with labels like “clothes”, “pants”, “shoes”, “jackets” or “belts” etc.  Also note down how many items you planned to store in each space. Overall this way, you can have a bird eye view of the design of the closet and how it will function once built.

Step number 6:

For the closet to be future proof, you will need abit imagination and imagine what kind of items you will be placing in your closet in the near future. You can choose to get rid of unwanted items and make space for new items or you can expand the dimension of your ideal customized DIY closet.

Step number 7:

Lastly, you will need to choose what type material will make up your closet, it can be made of woods or metal or plastic in general. When choosing the material, cost, value and weight of the items you are going to place will come into the picture. If you are planning to store more valuable stuffs, stronger material like woods or metals will be a better choice for sturdier closet.

Advice and Warnings

During the planning stage, do check whether will the closet doors interfere with the drawers and also do leave some rooms for an increase in number of items going to be place in the closet.

Always take your time in planning how to install your closet organizer and where to place all anchors to the shelves into the studs. A very well secure closet will save you the trouble of fixing or repairing it later on in the future.

First you will need to locate where you want your closet organizer to be. You will have to take measurements in the places where you want it to be built. Next decide whether you want to include double closet rods, shelves, drawers and shoe organizers.

Next you will have to go to a local hardware store and buy the materials you need based on the design of your closet organizer you had chosen. Alright, this is how you will do your marking for your closet organizer; figure out your layout of the closet organizer and mark all your studs with a pencil and use a stud finder.

Next, this is also one of the crucial parts, you will need to draw out level lines at desired heights and add 1 by 4 lumber to support the shelves. After that, you will cut 1 by 16 lumber for shelves to desired length according to measurements and design. Nail 1 by 4 support studs to areas marked on the wall. Nail 1 by 16 lumber for the shelves to the 1 by 4 supports. I hope you are still there with me until now.

Lastly is the installation of the closet rods and support brackets. You will have to screw the closet rod support brackets which are nailed into studs to shelving of the closet organizer. Place the closet rod cup holders at the desired area and cut closet rods to desired length. Place closet rod into the closet rod cup holder and screw one screw in closet rod to secure it.

Some tips on building your own do-it-yourself closet organizer is to use 2 inch nails to secure material to 1 by 4 material into the stud. Use 1 1/8-inch nails for shelving and always always mark your studs so that it will not damage the plumbing or electrical wires that is around that area.