Pigeon Holes for Shoes and Socks
You can make a big difference to the utility of your closet with a few sheets of 3/4 inch plywood. Who knows - you might even get to see the floor again!
The 'pigeon hole' approach is simple and effective, and saves a lot of stumbling at the design stage. Keep it simple - you want it practical; aesthetics take a secondary role.
Get an idea of the type of items you want to store, and plan on building your pigeon holes in two sections. Each hole needs to be adequate to take its contents, with enough space to easily get your hands in and out again without knocking your knuckles.
The reason I say to build it in two sections is so you can get the set in and out of the closet. Doors usually intrude on the available space, and you need to be able to get the unit in and out.
Also, it's a good idea to leave the top of the unit at least 6-8 inches below the bottom of your clothes. That way you have a versatile shelf, and allow for fashions to produce longer clothing styles without creating creases.
The 'pigeon hole' approach is simple and effective, and saves a lot of stumbling at the design stage. Keep it simple - you want it practical; aesthetics take a secondary role.
Get an idea of the type of items you want to store, and plan on building your pigeon holes in two sections. Each hole needs to be adequate to take its contents, with enough space to easily get your hands in and out again without knocking your knuckles.
The reason I say to build it in two sections is so you can get the set in and out of the closet. Doors usually intrude on the available space, and you need to be able to get the unit in and out.
Also, it's a good idea to leave the top of the unit at least 6-8 inches below the bottom of your clothes. That way you have a versatile shelf, and allow for fashions to produce longer clothing styles without creating creases.
posted by Lyn Devon at 2:07 AM
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