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Custom Closet System Cost

How Much Does a Custom Closet System Cost?

Low: Wire Rack: $75-$200

Do-It-Yourself: $200-$600

High: Custom-Built: $1,000-$2,000+

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A place for everything; the ability to put your hands on what you want, when you want it; getting dressed with style and ease; and a sense of well-organized luxury. Those are just some of the reasons closet organizing systems appeal to many, many people.

Typical costs:

An assemble-and-install-it-yourself rubberized wire rack closet system starts around $75 -$200 for a 4- to 8-foot reach-in closet or one wall of a walk-in closet. You can add additional shoe holders, hanging pocket organizers, baskets, boxes and buckets for an additional $15 -$150 or more, depending on what and how much you choose.
Cut-and-install-it-yourself closet systems run about $200 -$400 for an 8-10 foot reach-in closet and $300 -$600 for a slightly larger walk-in version; costs can go higher if you order additional organizing units . Most of these systems are made of particle board with a melamine laminate veneer finish; solid wood versions are at the higher end of the price range. These systems are best for do-it-yourselfers who are adept at "some assembly required" projects.
Having a company come to your home to install a central tower with drawers and shelves flanked by either long or double-short hanging rods for an 8-foot reach-in closet starts around $400 -$700 for a wire/laminate combination, goes to $600 -$1,000 for all-laminate, and runs $850 -$1,700 for high-end laminate or low-end wood.
Prices start at a minimum $1,000 -$2,000 to have a company build a custom-designed solid wood closet interior in pine or similar lumber; run about $3,000 -$5,000 for a spacious quality installation in woods like cherry, oak, birch or pecan; and can go as high as $20,000 -$30,000 or more for exotic woods with a range of options.

What should be included:

DIYNetwork.com gives do-it-yourself instructions for a installing a basic closet system.
The first step is to sort through your closet and decide what you really need and what can go. A custom closet designer will lead you through this process, or ThisOldHouse.com lists questions to ask yourself when deciding on the features in your dream closet.
Remember that hanging clothes need at least 24 inches of depth and the minimum shelf depth for folded clothes is 12 inches but most people prefer 14-16 inches for sweaters and other bulky items. For walk-in closets, be sure there's adequate room to move around without feeling cramped. Better Homes and Gardens offers ideas for the ultimate closet and provides a calculator to determine how much closet space you need .

Shopping for a custom closet system:

Manufacturing closet systems is an emerging industry, with lots of options. Rubbermaid makes adjustable wire closet systems. A few other well-known manufacturers include California Closets , Closetmaid and Schulte Storage. Closet systems are also available through companies such as IKEA or Stacks and Stacks,
Whether purchasing online or having someone custom-build a closet interior for you, ask what accessories or options are available, and be sure you're clear about the width of shelves, walk-in areas, etc. There's usually no charge for a closet company to come to your home to do a design and estimate, but some may use hard-sell techniques.