Pros and Cons of a Custom Built Closet
You do not have to have millions of dollars to have a gorgeous custom-built closet. If our last article “how to design your dream closet” got you thinking about all the possibilities to take your closet from bland to glam, good! Let’s continue that down that road to consider the pros and cons of having a custom-built closet installed in your home.
Benefits of A Custom Built Closet
Pro: It is built just for you!
Your dream closet will be everything you have ever imagined and more. If you desire a walk-in closet with a center island outfitted with top shelves to hold your extensive watch collection, you can have it. Have enough shoes to open a shoe store or enough clothes to open a mini-boutique? Our team can design a custom closet to fit your unique needs
Con: No really, it is all yours.
Like all things decorative, a closet built to your specific tastes might be a nightmare for someone else. That someone else could be your husband, partner or even a potential buyer down the road. Having full-length mirrors on each wall or an area reserved exclusively for shoes is great when that suits your unique style. But, when it does not translate broadly, your custom closet may add little resale value.
Tip: Even though a custom closet is unique by design, there ways to reconfigure it without spending a fortune. Your installer can easily include options like movable shelves and clothes racks to allow for more flexibility in design.
Pro: It is an investment.
If you do not plan on moving, then this is a no-brainer. But, if you do plan on selling in the near future, adding a custom closet can add a ton of value. Yes, we just pointed out that dream closets could be of little value if they are built too taste-specific. However, the great thing is that even if that is the case, custom closets are rare. When a potential buyer tours your home, chances are your custom closet will stand out among the sea of regular walk-in closets. Even if the closet follows a very tailored design, potential buyers can often overlook it to see the value in the upgrade.
Con: It (can be) a drain on resources.
This is not about the cost of a custom built closet because there are many options to fit your budget, no matter how big or small. This is about the fact that custom closets can be a drain on finances for the undisciplined spender. All those open spaces in your new closet might fill you with the temptation to fill each spare area with more stuff. More clothes, shoes, handbags, etc.
Tip: Budget and plan. If you are prone to overspending, set a strict budget for clothing and shoes and stick to it. Also, make a plan to review and donate outdated clothing.
When you are ready for a beautiful custom closet, Alliance Cabinets & Millwork of Deerfield Beach is here to help. Our custom closet experts can design a quality custom closet at a price you can afford.
Tags: Closet, closet remodeling, dream closet ideas, Walk-in Closet
