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Dressing Room Organization In 7 Easy Steps

A dressing room (also known as a large walk-in closet) offers many benefits to homeowners.

One of the biggest benefits is the extra closet and storage space they provide. But a lack of smart dressing room organization and storage solutions means you’re not truly maximizing your dressing room’s potential.

Inadequate organization systems (and obviously an absence or shortage of them) will negate the benefits of that extra space quickly.

Before you know it, you’ll just have one more area of your home that’s been overrun by clutter. Use these seven tips that make dressing room organization easy to achieve and maintain.

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1. Make dressing room organization easier by clearing out old clothing

It’s an old and simple organization solution that works: start by reducing the amount of clothing and belongings you own.

Honestly assess what clothing is worth keeping and what’s expendable by asking yourself these questions:

Is it still fashionable and does it reflect who you are at this moment?
Does it fit and, if not, will it ever fit again? (warning: this one may be painful!)
Have you worn it once in the past year?

If the answer to any of these questions is a “no”, then it’s clear that parting ways with the item of clothing has more positives than negatives for you.

You’ll gain some closet space and your local charity will appreciate the donation.

2. Evaluate your dressing room setup

Now that you’ve made it a little easier to achieve your dressing room organization goals, evaluate the effectiveness of your current dressing room setup.

Is your closet organization system woefully outdated? Are you getting the most out of your storage space?

Do you have helpful closet accessories, such as a shoe rack or a sliding belt rack? Once again, if you’re answering “no” to any of these questions, then there’s lots of room for improvement when it comes to your dressing room’s setup.

3. The right cabinetry transforms any dressing room

We can completely transform your dressing room (or create a dressing room from a spare bedroom) with our Monogram closet system.

It’s specifically designed for large walk-in closets and dressing rooms and features custom-crafted cabinetry with rich finishes that will maximize your storage space.

You’ll have lots of flexibility in terms of the colours, styles, finishes, and accessories you’d prefer. We also have the largest selection of decorative hardware in the Greater Toronto Area.

4. Improve dressing room organization with elegant design touches

With a larger closet space, you can add elegant, yet functional, design touches that enhance the looks and comfort level in your dressing room.

The more comfortable you are in your private sanctuary, the more you’ll appreciate this valued space and the more motivated you’ll be to keep it organized. Consider these ideas:

a sit-down vanity for putting on makeup
a centre island with storage space for jewelry, watches, and other personal items
the right type of lighting
a full-length mirror
a comfortable chair

5. Closet accessories can be a big help

These are just some of the many closet accessories we offer that make it even easier to keep your dressing room clean and orderly:

retractable valet rods that take up little space
pull-out laundry hampers that stay hidden and help keep dirty clothes organized
drawer dividers for maximum organization
shoe racks
space-saving pull-out ironing boards
pull-outs that are ideal for shoes and bags

6. Let these dressing room organization solutions do most of the work

Choosing the best dressing room organization solutions is more than half the battle in your efforts to keep this area clutter-free.

Their smart designs mean they’ll actually do most of the organization work for you.

Going forward, you’ll now be equipped with the best storage and organization solutions available, so keeping your dressing room and closets tidy will be noticeably easier.

7. Turn to the dressing room organization experts

If your dressing room or large walk-in closet wasn’t designed by closet organization professionals, then there’s undoubtedly ways to make these spaces better.

We have more than 40 years of custom closet organization expertise, so we know how to get the most out of any closet space.

Our design experts have exciting ideas that can make your existing dressing room a whole new space, or they can transform one of your spare rooms into a dressing room that makes your home more functional.

Schedule your free in-home consultation with one of our designers today. Together, we’ll reach the high standard of dressing room organization that you’ve always wanted.

5 Smart Reasons for Getting a Dressing Room Closet

Are you a clothes enthusiast short on closet storage space?

Could the routine of getting ready for work or social engagements use a refreshing change of scenery that frees you from the bedroom or bathroom?

Here’s an idea – a dressing room closet. In recent years, dressing rooms have become a highly coveted addition to homes as more people discover their many benefits.

Here are five reasons to add one to your home.

1. An abundance of storage options

Adding a dressing room (also referred to as a “large walk-in closet”) to your home considerably expands your clothing storage options.

This gives you the freedom to organize your clothing, shoes, and accessories in a manner that exactly fits your vision.

2. A dressing room eliminates bedroom clutter

Just imagine the liberating feeling of adding a whole extra room that can, in part, be used to store your clothing and accessories.

A dressing room will eliminate the bedroom clutter that has limited your organizational capabilities for too long.

Better clothes organization directly translates into an improvement in efficiency when it comes to getting ready for work or social functions. That’s because everything is in its place and much easier to find.

3. Enjoy unlimited design potential

The design potential for a dressing room is only limited by the lengths of your imagination.

Feel like showing off your impressive wardrobe? Then an open-concept dressing room design will work for you.

If you want your belongings kept out of sight, consider keeping them behind custom closet doors or in a wardrobe closet. Other design options to think about are:

closet organizers
shelving
furniture like a sit-down vanity, dresser, or comfortable chair
closet accessories like valet rods, laundry hampers, and shoe racks
a multi-purpose centre island providing storage space for watches and jewelry, as well as a surface to fold and iron your garments
a full-length dressing room mirror

4. Create your own private sanctuary

A dressing room is much more than just a clothing storage area. It’s a dedicated space that becomes your own little sanctuary.

Enjoy its privacy and comfort as you ruminate about your wardrobe options, put on makeup, unwind after a long day, or (naturally) get dressed.

5. Maximize your home’s functionality

A guest bedroom is nice to have, but how frequently does it really get used? Couldn’t that spare room be put to better use if you don’t entertain many overnight guests?

A dressing room turns your home’s spare room into a better utilized purpose-driven space, because it will get used every single day.

A dressing room doesn’t have to be unobtainable just because you lack a spare room. If your master bedroom is larger than your needs require, you can create a private dressing space by installing a partition wall.

Dressing rooms combine the luxury of a private dressing area with the functionality of an additional clothes storage area. Their unique design possibilities will also reflect your tastes and style.

These dressing room ideas can get you started, but feed your imagination further by booking a free in-home consultation with one of our designers.

Master Closets With Contemporary Design

The fact that this spectacular contemporary home is situated in a very traditional Olde Oakville neighborhood isn’t the only thing that makes it a showstopper.

It comes with a $7,000,000 price tag.

The home defies convention with its sharp, geometric lines in a mix of stone, stucco, cedar and abundance of windows. It’s a one-of-a-kind, custom-built home with equally high-end interior finishes, right down to the closets.

Organized Interiors designer Mike Seguin took the opportunity to showcase his talents in contemporary design. He created organizing solutions for all the closets, laundry room and vanities.

Mike had the chance to create unique spaces including his and hers master closets. “When I do design work, I try to give the client something they wouldn’t get anywhere else,” he says.

For his walk-in closet and dressing room, Mike chose a charcoal grey glossy finish. It adds high reflectance and picks up on the dark grey window frames and contrasts sharply with light walls.

Along with the solid doors, Mike chose to add some glass doors to feature contrasting white interior walls and glass shelves. The closet’s LED lighting adds more sophisticated shine to the space.

The contemporary door handles create a repeated linear pattern that draws you into the space.

Her closet is a lesson in pure elegance.

Mike chose white gloss cabinets to enhance the room sized closet and dressing room. The mix of solid and glass doors, chrome shelving, beautiful handles and LED lighting reflect the neutral palette found throughout the home.

The makeup table repeats the gloss of the cabinetry but features a subtle ribbon pattern on white. The whole space says pure luxury.

The grandeur of this modern home is surely impressive, but Organized Interiors works on projects of all sizes. Our talented designers dedicate themselves to each project regardless of budget and style to ensure the clients love their home.

To benefit from the expertise and talent of our design consultants, set up a free in-home consultation. Organized Interiors is able to enhance any room in your home with organization and incredible style.

Organize Your Home with Smartline, Classic and Custom Cabinetry Closets

At Organized Interiors, our goal is simple: to create custom-made storage solutions that are designed to complement and enhance your space.

We recognize that every home is different and therefore requires unique storage units. That’s why we offer a selection of highly customizable closet organizers, which includes the SmartLine and Classic closet systems.

Learn the advantages of each closet system and consider the best solution for your home.

SmartLine

If you’re seeking a storage solution that offers flexibility and versatility, the SmartLine system is a great option.

SmartLine is a wall-supported organizer that can be moved easily if needed, and it is designed with adjustable shelves and hanging bars. This makes it a great value as your needs change over time.

Because the SmartLine system is wall mounted, it does not take up any floor space. The design of this system also stays clear of baseboard trim for a clean and efficient installation.

Classic

The Classic closet organizer is a floor-supported organizer that mimics the sophisticated style and look of crafted cabinetry.

The Classic’s deeper shelving towers and deeper drawers provides maximum storage. There are a variety of ways to organize your wardrobe, making the Classic an excellent choice for reach-in or walk-in closets.

Walk-in closet

Turn a spare room into a stylish dressing room, or update your walk-in closet with our Monogram closet organization system.

The custom details and rich finishes make this system look luxurious, and you can feel good knowing your custom cabinetry is both stylish and highly functional.

Note: the SmartLine and Classic collections can also be enhanced with custom touches.

An effective storage solution can do wonders for your home. Schedule a free in-home design consultation with us to learn more.

Organize Your Watches with Watch Winders and Save Time

A self-winding mechanical watch from Longines or Tudor needs to keep moving or you’ll be setting the date and time more than you care to.

If you have a watch collection then you’ll want to protect your investment and keep them organized and wound using a good quality watch winder.

Organized Interiors uses Orbita watch winders exclusively in its dressing rooms and custom closet designs. Orbita is the world’s largest producer of watch winders, designed to meet the high standards of premium watch collectors.

There are dozens of companies making watch winders but three things set Orbita apart from the rest — design, build quality and features.

Silent Motor

The cheaper watch winders on the market tend to be unreliable and noisy. If your watch winder is going to be off the bedroom in a dressing room or closet, the last thing you want to hear at night are several watch winders grinding away.

Orbita watch winders have a silent motor that won’t keep you awake at night. Using a ball-bearing construction and solid-state controls, the motor can run maintenance-free for a long time.

Winding Technology

Orbita’s Rotorwind system doesn’t rotate a watch like a traditional winder. It swings the watch to mimic human motion and gestures. This provides a more natural wind as if you were actually wearing the watch.

Orbita’s programmable watch winder using a traditional rotating style. It can be programmed to rotate clockwise, counter-clockwise or automatic reversing rotation.

Winding cycles can also be programmed to 650, 800, 950 or 1,300 turns per day (TPD). Orbita has a watch winder database that can help you determine how many TPD your watch requires.

AC Adapter or Battery

Finding AC power in a closet can be difficult. The electrical outlet may not be accessible and depending where you live, it may be against the building code to have it in the closet. Battery power provides more flexibility in terms of location.

Orbita lithium batteries can last for 5 years and replacement batteries are available at Organized Interiors (or directly from Orbita).

Warranty

Orbita watch winders come with a two year warranty in materials and/or workmanship. An optional extended warranty provides an additional 3 years of coverage.

Custom Watch Winder Drawers, Cabinets & Cases

Organized Interiors designs and manufactures custom drawers and cabinets to hold your watch winders. You decide if you want them in felt lined drawers or a custom glass case.

Our goal is to make it quick and easy to select a watch from your collection in the morning.

If you’re in the greater Toronto area then stop by our showroom in Vaughan. We have several examples of how watch winders are being used in custom closets.