Chris Gleason - Complete Custom Closet: How to Make the Most of Every Space

IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE I KNOW HAS MORE STUFF THAN THEY DO SPACE TO STORE IT IN. AND for those lucky few who actually have enough space, a lack of proper layout and organization usually lead to limited functionality and diminished aesthetic appeal. Given the vast number of companies that can design and provide stylish closet solutions, it is easy to overcome this hurdle, but not without creating another one: cost. The nicest closet systems, the ones you would happily welcome into your home, generally come with corresponding high price tags. Given the amount of potential usefulness these units offer over their lifetimes, the prices may well be justified, but for those of us who are inclined to do it ourselves, closets represent a great opportunity to save a great deal of money and to add value to our homes.

This book is intended for beginner and intermediate woodworkers who are interested in designing and building custom closets at a reasonable cost. The first part will present some general concepts that aid in planning effective storage. The book is essentially a set of case studies. I began by making a list of the types of closets most people tend to have. Then I chose a real-life example of each and designed an organizer for each one. Each project presents one of these closet types in detail with step-by-step construction photos and a special section to highlight useful techniques or concepts.

Because each individual's lifestyle and storage needs are unique, and because we're usually working with spaces that defy a one-size-fits-all approach, the ideas presented in this book are meant to be modified and improved upon as you see fit. Far from being the final word on the subject, this book is meant to provide design inspiration and practical methods to incorporate as you create the best possible solutions to your own storage needs.