Ten Things that will add value to your home

Third article of ten-part series of things that will add value to your home

MASTER SUITE - WALK-IN CLOSET

No doubt about it, one of the top on the wish list that adds excitement to buyers motivation, is all about having a master suite with the luxurious bathroom,  lounging area and if space allows don’t forget the walk-in-closet.

However, sometimes this just isn’t an option so you have to put your thinking cap on and get creative with making the most of limited space. It’s amazing what little touches and a great deal of organized thought can do to give the appearance of a well thought out closet while getting rid of the dead spaces that collect everything forgotten in the pile of heaven only knows area.

Even if you do not have the space needed for a walk-in closet, you can give the appearance of a much larger area by careful planning and use of the closet organizers you can buy at Lowes or Home Depot. You can even find a variety of quick put together vinyl closet organizers at Wal-Mart that are easy to install. The effect created from the unorganized closet to an organized closet is amazing.

The use of baskets to store items on closet shelving is also effective, again freeing up clutter and allowing more space.   In many of the older homes with small closet area, there is a lot of lost cubicle space lost, especially with the top shelf that leaves empty space clear up to the ceiling, which could possibly give you two additional shelving areas.

If your budget is limited the use of plastic containers are also effective especially for shoe storage. You can also use the back of the closet door to mount various types of racks to hang or store items.

Again, think cubicle and plan to use every available nook and cranny of the smaller closet and stack or make additional shelving in this area, you will be amazed at how much more room it gives you eliminating all the clutter and items left on and/or around the floor area.

Shirlee McGarry® is a freelance writer and published author in UtahPictures - Fotosearch stock photos