Black & Decker Build Your Own Custom Closet

144 Pages·2007·109.402 MB·English

by  Quayside

DESIGNING, BUILDING & INSTALLING CUSTOM CLOSET SYSTEMS
BIACK&DECKER®
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BUILD YOUR OWN
Designing, Building & Installing Custom Closet Systems
Creative Publishing
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Director of Photography: Tim Himsel
Cole, Gillett,
Build your own custom closet: designing, building & installing custom Lead Photographer: Steve Galvin
closet systems I by Gillett Cole & Jim Myers. Photo Coordinators: Julie Caruso, Joanne Wawra
p. cm.
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Summary: "Includes detailed step-by-step instructions for 12 different
styles of closet organizers"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes index. Branded by Black & Decker.
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-306-5 (soft cover)
ISBN-10: 1-58923-306-9 (soft cover) Page Layout Artist: Kristine Mudd
1. Built-in furniture. 2. Clothes closets. 3. Shelving (Furniture)
Photographers: Andrea Rugg, Joel Schnell
4. Storage in the home. I. Myers, Jim, II. Title.
Shop Help: Glenn Austin, John Webb
TI197.5.B8C5852007
684.1' 6- dc22 Authors: Gillett Cole, Jim Meyers
Technical Review: Michael Popowski, Philip Schmidt
2007012535
BUILD YOUR OWN CUSTOM CLOSET
Created by: The Editors of Creative Publishing international, Inc., in cooperation with Black & Decker.
Black & Decker® is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation and is used under license.
NOTICE TO READERS
For safety, use caution, care and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The Pub
lisher and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of
misuse of the information provided.
The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional
techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers' instructions included with prod
ucts, since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels
required: some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.
Consult your local Building Department for information on building permits, codes and other laws as they apply to
your project.
Contents
Build Your Own Custom Closet
Considering Closets . . ...... 5 Basics ..... . ........... 37 Drawers . . .... . . . . . . . ...... ... 111
Cabinet Doors .. .. . . ....... . ... 113
Inspiration . . . ... .... ..... 6 Tearing Out Old Closet Material ... . 38
Without Face Frames ..... ..... 113
Adding Shelves .. . ..... . ... . . .. . 44
Overlay with Face Frames ...... 114
Planning . .............. . 15
Installing Corner Units .. .. .... . .. . 50
Closet Doors .. .. .. . . .. ... . ... .. 115
ConnectorTop Shelf . . ... . .... . 51
Closet Overview . ........ .. .... . . . 16
prehung Doors .. . . .. ..... .... 117
Corner Shelf Units .... . .. ... .. . 55
Materials . .... . ... . ..... . ...... . 17
French Doors . . .............. 120
Outside Corner Units .... . .. . . . . 62
Trim & Molding . . . ........... .. .. . 18
Pocket Doors . .. . . ... . . .. . .. . 123
Installing Wire Shelving . .. ..... . . . 64
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bifold Doors .. . ......... .. .. . 126
Installing a Basic
Tools, Hardware & Fasteners . . . .. . . . 20
Closet Organizer .... .. ....... . 68
Standard Hardware Ventilation Systems . . ....... .... 128
Installing a Basic
& Fasteners . . ........ .. ...... . 21 Baskets . ... . .. . .. . . . ....... . . . 129
Shelving Organizer . .. . . . .. ..... 70
specialty Hardware
Vertical Spacers . .. . . ....... . ... 130
& Fasteners . .. . . .. ... . .. . . . .. . 22 Custom Installations ......... 73
Closet Island .. .. .. . . .. . . . . ... .. 132
Wire Shelving Hardware
Drawer Components ... ..... . . .. 137
& Fasteners . . . . . ..... .. . ..... . 22 Installing a wall-hung Unit . .. ... .. . 74
Survey the Closet Space .. . ....... . 24 Installing a Floor-based Unit ...... . 82 Resources ............. 140
Identify Obstructions . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 26 Installing a Built-in organizer .. . .. . 88
Credits .............................. 140
Choose a Closet System ... . . . .. .. . 27 New Closets .. .. .. .... .. .. . .. . .. 92
Building a Walk-in Closet ... .... . 92
Metric Conversions ......... 141
Design ................. 29
Building a Reach-in Closet . .. . .. . 97
Index ................................ 142
Take Inventory . . ..... . .. ... . .. .. . 30
Adding Accessories ......... 103
Graph Your Custom Design .. .. .. .. . 32
Rods . .. ..... . .. ..... . .. .. ... 104
Determine Materials
Needed & Cut Lists . . .. .. ... . .. . 33 Shoe Cubby .......... . ...... . . 106
Sample Designs . ........ .. ...... . 34 Tie & Belt Rack . ..... .. . . . ... ... 109

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Considering
Closets
Life is ever changing. Wouldn't it be nice if your closet
changed with your lifestyle? Well, wish no longer.
Custom closets are modular, and with modularity comes
versatility. The modular innovation phenomenon, or
better known as the "custom closet phenomenon," has
been around since the 1970s. In this book we'll explore
both traditional and contemporary (modular) approaches
to installing the perfect closet for your specific needs.
The traditional building techniques incorporate standard
joinery methods and well-known materials-namely wood
and plywood-while the new methods use melamine and
specialty modular hardware. By "modular" we mean
adjustable. Adjustability is achieved with European
design (most notably in hardware and fasteners).
One of the biggest drawbacks to standard rod-and
shelf closets is that they don't maximize the vertical
space of your wall. In a typical closet with an 8-foot
ceiling, that's a tremendous amount of wasted space.
Custom closets, on the other hand, do take advantage
of this precious wall space by using a practice known
as "double hanging." By stacking (or double hanging)
your clothes, you free up wall space for more storage.
With more hanging and storage space available to you,
you have the ability to have a place for everything and
everything in its place.
Custom closets don't just have to be about function
and utility. We spend much time and money decorating
our bedrooms and living spaces. Why should our closets
be any different? Consider using products that match
the rest of the hardware and wood finishes in your home.
If nothing else, you can take great comfort knowing a
custom closet protects the sizeable investment you make
in your wardrobe. When items have a designated hanging
spot or are folded neatly on a shelf, they look better and
last longer. While function and utility are important,
appearance can be just as important with custom closets.
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Inspiration
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nowing exactly what you want to store in your
closet helps with the initial planning and designing
stages. By using modular units and adjustable shelving,
you can adjust your closest to fit your needs over time.
In this section we'll share with you the closet systems,
styles, and features that have made the contemporary
closet the new Rolls-Royce in home design.
A creative way to maximize your closet space using both Here's a nice illustration of how closet accessories are
a wall-hung and floor-based system. The floor-based system becoming more innovative as the custom closet industry
expands storage from floor to ceiling, while the wall-hung matures and becomes more sophisticated.
section allows space below for hanging clothes and
extra floor storage as needed.
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With a contemporary feel, this floor-based closet system offers a nice balance of hanging and shelving. The mirrored effect the
closet has makes for equal his and hers space, keeping sides well defined while also orderly and neat.
For those who truly want the best in function, materials, This beautiful maple wall-hung closet system makes
and design, this closet is loaded! With features such as the most out of this reach-in closet. The double-hang section
designer glass, crown molding, a hidden ironing board, raised is smartly mounted on the return wall to make the hanging
drawer fronts, and a center island, this closet feels more like a clothes more accessible.
room than a closet.
Inspiration • 7
For those with a sophisticated modern palette, this closet is for you. With its impressive blend of steel wall rails, bright
orange drawers, and dark wood veneer cabinet doors-not to mention the recessed lights and matching wall paint-here's a
closet that would make Frank Lloyd wright proud.
Don't forget-or underestimate the importance of-the doors. Closet doors add design chic to any room. Here, these
simple sliding doors add visual punch to an entire wall.
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Sliding doors are a decorative option for smaller Simple bifold closet doors have the ability to make a design
closet spaces as well. Translucent doors allow the light statement within any room. With some thought, your closet doors
of the closet to be shared with the accompanying room can reflect your personal style and add elegance to the room.
without personal items being on display. Think of your door as a large piece of artwork hung on the wall.
Inspiration • 9