When designing or planning a custom closet, there are several things to take into consideration. After all, overhauling an existing closet or implementing a new organization system takes time, money, and energy, so before you begin, you want to make sure you plan carefully to meet all organizational needs. You don’t want to invest all this time and money, only to discover too late that you didn’t leave enough room for all of your children’s toys, while not leaving enough room for all of their clothes.
One of the first things you want to do when planning an organization system is to make an inventory of all the existing items. This means, first and foremost, deciding what the space will be used for and what sort of items will be going in there. In the example of a child’s closet, will it be for just their clothes and shoes while their toys are going into the playroom, or will all of those items be going into the 
closet? You have to figure out what is going into the closet and how much of it exists, only then will you be able to make sure there is enough space for everything in the new closet.
Next step is making sure the closet or storage space meets the needs of those who will be most using it. If it is a closet in an adult’s office or bedroom, make sure there is space to put things you don’t want your children accidentally getting into. Likewise, if it is a child’s closet, consider hanging the rod or placing the drawers at a lower level. If two or more people are sharing the closet, think about ways to create separate space for each, such as having the rods on each side of the closet instead of cutting across the middle.
The last step is a little bit more cosmetic, as it has to do with the overall look of the closet. One of the best features of a custom closet is that you can make sure the design and exterior of it matches the overall look of the room, whether it is all wicker or all wood. If there are frosted windows in the room, consider putting frosted doors on the closet. If the bedroom furniture contains a unique design element, see if it can be recreated for the outside of the closet.
Now that you have a plan for the kind of custom closet you want built, it’s time to find a closet designer to help bring your dream to a reality. Ask around to friends and family to see if they have a name to recommend. If not, look online. A simple search on the internet, like “closet makers Wisconsin” or “custom closets Oregon WI” will bring up a list of resources and professionals who can help you and your family get organized.