{"id":2207,"date":"2016-10-16T21:54:04","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T01:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=2207"},"modified":"2018-10-10T19:13:38","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T23:13:38","slug":"older-home-closet-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/older-home-closet-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Older Home Closet Ideas To Help You Deal With Limited Storage Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in an older home or are considering buying\u00a0one, their\u00a0lack of closet storage space can be a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Most homes built many years ago simply don\u2019t have the same-sized closets\u00a0you\u2019ll find in modern homes for a few\u00a0reasons, as you\u2019ll discover below.<\/p>\n<p>There are ways around this problem if you use some of\u00a0the following\u00a0older home closet ideas. These storage solutions can also be applied to other\u00a0areas in your house, as well as\u00a0apartments and condos.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is there less closet space in older homes?<\/h3>\n<p>Houses built during the first 60-70 years of the 1900s typically have smaller closet spaces for these reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People simply had fewer\u00a0clothes and belongings, largely because they were more expensive to buy. Improvements in\u00a0manufacturing technology\u00a0and increased use of cheaper overseas labour eventually contributed to\u00a0lower prices for consumer goods.<\/li>\n<li>Shifts in society\u2019s consumerism\u00a0habits.<\/li>\n<li>Dressers, chests, and wardrobes accounted for much of where clothing was stored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Maximize your storage space with a closet organizer<\/h3>\n<p>Most closets in older homes are outfitted with little more than just\u00a0a\u00a0hanging rod and shelf. Having such limited flexibility in an already confined space will result in nothing but headaches when it comes to finding a home for many of your belongings.<\/p>\n<p>One of the various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/custom-closets\/\">custom closet solutions<\/a> you can use to address your\u00a0limited amount of storage space is a closet organizer.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1186 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bedroom-closet-organization.jpg\" alt=\"older home closet ideas organizer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bedroom-closet-organization.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bedroom-closet-organization-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Use your closet space more efficiently<\/h3>\n<p>Organized Interiors carries\u00a0the most comprehensive array of closet organizer solutions in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Our SmartLine or\u00a0Classic\u00a0closet organizer systems can be tailored to your home\u2019s closet space to maximize your storage potential.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0design experts know how to make the best use of pull-outs, shelving, drawers, cubbies, shoe racks, and many other useful storage and organization solutions\u00a0in your closets. Even adding the right kind of lighting to your closet can help make your life easier.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional older home closet ideas worth considering<\/h3>\n<p>Along with closet organizers, there are other older home closet ideas worth considering. Our vast selection of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/closet-accessories\/\">closet accessories<\/a>\u00a0will take full advantage of your small closet space to greatly enhance their functionality and lessen your storage space woes. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional\u00a0hanging rods:\u00a0<\/strong>If your closet has a lot of underutilized vertical space, installing high and low-hanging rods will help to\u00a0accommodate\u00a0more clothes. Organized Interiors uses high quality chrome hanging rods that can hold plenty of weight and also look great.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliding belt rack: <\/strong>This low profile and helpful accessory can be installed almost\u00a0anywhere in the closet. The sliding belt rack also helps maintain the shape of your belts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valet rods: <\/strong>A retractable valet rod in your closet can help you to enjoy a more efficient morning routine. You can use the valet rod to\u00a0prepare your outfit for the next day. The valet rod retracts when you\u2019re finished using it, thereby saving you space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-954 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/belt-rack-1.jpg\" alt=\"Belt rack older home closet ideas\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/belt-rack-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/belt-rack-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/540;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Let us create a dressing room if\u00a0you have a spare room<\/h3>\n<p>If\u00a0your older home\u2019s closet storage space is all but non-existent, there is another storage option.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a spare room that gets little or no use, turn it into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/walk-in-closets\/\">dressing room<\/a> (also known as a large walk-in closet).\u00a0Dressing rooms are rapidly growing in popularity\u00a0for homeowners.<\/p>\n<p>The extra storage space they provide is enhanced even further by the space-saving storage solutions used by our design experts. Not only will you love having more space\u00a0to keep your wardrobe organized, you\u2019ll also appreciate the stylish touch that a dressing room adds to any home.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add a dressing room space to a\u00a0large master bedroom by having\u00a0a simple partition wall built.<\/p>\n<h3>Visit\u00a0our huge showroom for older home closet ideas<\/h3>\n<p>Our 10,000 square foot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/showroom\/\">showroom<\/a> in Vaughan has all of these older home closet ideas and much more. Prepare to be wowed by the extensive range of home organization and storage solutions that you can touch and feel for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2238 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OI_SHOWROOM_2016_-0508_flat.jpg\" alt=\"older home closet ideas showroom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OI_SHOWROOM_2016_-0508_flat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OI_SHOWROOM_2016_-0508_flat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OI_SHOWROOM_2016_-0508_flat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OI_SHOWROOM_2016_-0508_flat-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For storage solutions outside the closet in your older home, visit the showroom to see the types of finely crafted\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/bedroom-cabinetry\/\">custom bedroom cabinetry<\/a>\u00a0available, including wardrobes and bed surrounds.<\/p>\n<p>Browse the largest selection of Richelieu decorative hardware (including pulls, hooks, and knobs) in the Toronto area.<\/p>\n<p>When your older home\u2019s lack of closet space forces you to get creative with storage, Organized Interiors can help. Our experienced professionals know the best storage and organization solutions to use in your unique space.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/consultation\/\">complimentary in-home design consultation<\/a> with one of them today.<\/p>\n<h4>See also:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-your-bedroom-closet-save-time\/\">How to Organize Your Bedroom Closet and Save Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/5-advantages-custom-closets-diy-solutions\/\">Top 5 Advantages of Custom Closets Over DIY Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/essential-closet-accessories-for-his-and-hers-closets\/\">Essential Closet Accessories for His and Hers Closets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in an older home or are considering buying\u00a0one, their\u00a0lack of closet storage space can be a problem. Most homes built many years ago simply don\u2019t have the same-sized closets\u00a0you\u2019ll find in modern homes for a few\u00a0reasons, as you\u2019ll discover below. There are ways around this problem if you use some of\u00a0the following\u00a0older [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Older Home Closet Ideas To Help You Deal With Limited Storage Space<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Older homes tend to have a lack of closet space. 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