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There are several reasons why a closet space won\u2019t function properly.<\/p>\n

Most often, the issue is that the closet owner doesn\u2019t declutter enough. Without this important maintenance routine, the closet will inevitably have too many clothes and accessories crammed into a relatively small space.<\/p>\n

Another major reason we find it a challenge to manage our closets is that we\u2019re still using the original builder closets that came with our house or condo.<\/p>\n

These closets are too basic for most people\u2019s needs, so let\u2019s explain why you should upgrade a builder closet.<\/p>\n

We all know what \u201cbuilder closet\u201d means<\/h3>\n

In most new homes (even expensive homes), only the bare minimum is done when the closets are installed. A builder closet typically includes one hanging rod and an upper shelf. If you\u2019re lucky, there may be some additional wire or wood closet shelves (which probably aren\u2019t adjustable). Having a closet light would be downright extravagant.<\/p>\n

We all know what \u201cbuilder closet\u201d (also known as a builder-grade closet) means \u2013 cheap, low-quality, sub-par…take your pick of any word that is synonymous with \u201cinferior\u201d.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not only closets, either. \u201cBuilder-grade materials\u201d may sound very professional, but it\u2019s also just a polite way of saying \u201ccheap\u201d. Virtually anything in a new home can be made with inexpensive builder-grade materials like kitchen cabinets, garage doors, faucets, and doorknobs, just to name a few things.<\/p>\n

Homebuilders know that their clients have rock-bottom expectations for the closets they\u2019re getting<\/strong> when they buy a newly constructed home. You can rest assured that if the builder is providing a bare minimum closet setup, the quality of the shelf\/shelves and hanging rod will be sub-par, too.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t mean to hammer (pun intended) too much on homebuilders here, but there\u2019s a lengthy track record on the quality of their closets that\u2019s impossible to dispute.<\/p>\n

Why you should upgrade a builder closet<\/h3>\n

Relying on a basic builder closet to keep your clothes stored and organized makes your life more difficult and frustrating than it has to be.<\/p>\n

Many of us do it, however. That\u2019s partly because people tend to adapt to a situation that may not be ideal because it\u2019s less work to try and fix it.<\/p>\n

Others may not know any better that there are much better closet setups available than what their builder-grade closets offer. This could be because we\u2019re so conditioned to expect that closets made by builders have traditionally had a very simplistic design.<\/p>\n

Or you may be someone who isn\u2019t that concerned with how efficiently your closet functions because you don\u2019t have a lot of clothes, like Ryan Reynolds<\/a>. The Canadian actor and entrepreneur told The New York Times<\/em> he keeps his wardrobe so simple that his wife jokes he doesn\u2019t even need a closet.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t own a lot of clothing, there are still plenty of reasons to rethink how you\u2019re using your closets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still getting by with closets that have barely evolved for the better since your home was built, find out why there\u2019s no time like the present to upgrade a builder closet.<\/p>\n

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A typical builder closet like this only offers a bare minimum level of functionality.<\/p><\/div>\n

1. A builder closet lacks functionality<\/h3>\n

The biggest reason to upgrade a builder-grade closet is that they\u2019re woefully lacking when it comes to functionality.<\/p>\n

Sure, they technically<\/em> function, but there\u2019s only so much a no-frills closet space with a single hanging rod and a shallow depth upper shelf can do for you.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne-size-fits-all\u201d products rarely provide full satisfaction to anyone who uses them. Everyone has unique tastes and preferences, so anything built for the masses is guaranteed to leave a lot to be desired for a significant number of consumers.<\/p>\n

You can try to supplement the limited functionality of a builder closet by adding things like hooks, additional shelving, baskets, plastic storage bins, and a shoe rack on the floor.<\/p>\n

Although these extras will improve the functionality of a closet, the space will still fall well short of what a custom closet design can do for you.<\/p>\n

2. Your closets are used every day<\/h3>\n

How many things do virtually all of us use every day, at least twice a day? We can think of the fridge, the kitchen sink, certain room light switches, the toilet (sorry, it had to be said), our phones, some furniture pieces, and our bedroom closets. We can\u2019t even include the bathroom sink because apparently around half of us brush our teeth only once a day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are probably a few things we\u2019re leaving out. It\u2019s not a very long list, though. With every one of these things, we count on them to work reliably since they\u2019re an everyday part of our lives.<\/p>\n

If the kitchen sink or a light switch wasn\u2019t leaving us satisfied every time we used them (as mundane as those interactions may be), we\u2019d either fix them or replace them with a product that provided a better user experience.<\/p>\n

Considering we have to get dressed and undressed every day, why do so many of us simply settle for using inadequate builder closets then?<\/p>\n

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Something all of us use twice a day like a bedroom closet should be easier to manage than what you see here. (Photo by Chris Scott from FreeImages)<\/p><\/div>\n

3. A builder closet isn\u2019t stylish<\/h3>\n

First and foremost, a closet should provide you with the storage space you need and be functional enough so that it\u2019s easy to keep it organized.<\/p>\n

Adding some extras to help with functionality can help you get a little more use out of the closet. A mishmash of products added over time tends to create a rather patchwork type of look and there\u2019s no decorative cohesion, however.<\/p>\n

While they may be a utilitarian space, there\u2019s no reason a closet shouldn\u2019t look stylish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Attractive and stylish closet spaces are undervalued. Making your closet look as nice as possible should be a priority. After all, it\u2019s something you\u2019ll be looking at a lot<\/em>, so why not make it as inviting and visually appealing as possible?<\/p>\n

Interior design psychology<\/a> and environmental psychology tell us that our mood can be affected by how a room looks<\/strong>. This includes things like:<\/p>\n