While renovating spaces like your kitchen or dining room benefits everyone at home, giving your closet an upgrade is a gift just for you. So, get on the self-care train and focus on fostering your ultimate refuge. Now is the time to take your closet from basic to luxurious, and Westchester-based designer Debra Russo of California Closets is sharing her best tips to help you.
“A luxury closet is another living space in the home. To me, a luxury closet must have all the works,” shares Russo. The California Closets expert creates thoughtful, striking spaces in some of the most luxurious NYC metro area residences. In fact, founder of SERHANT. and Million Dollar Listing star Ryan Serhant trusted her to design all 18 of the closets in his family’s Brooklyn home.
While Russo notes that the options for elevating your closet are endless when working with innovative California Closets, here are 6 concrete ideas for how you can take your closets to the next level.
1. Incorporate LED lighting
It’s not only more energy efficient but makes a closet more attractive. Truly a win for both functionality and aesthetics, LED lighting provides that extra wow factor while increasing visibility. Russo raves, “Add in LED lighting everywhere: Within the partitions, pole lighting, drawer lighting, puck lighting…I mean everywhere!”
2. Paint or wallpaper the walls and ceiling
Pops of color and texture will elevate the look, plus give it personality. Just like the rest of your home, creating a look you can’t wait to see each day is of the utmost importance. If you decide to work with California Closets on your unique project, expect innovative spatial design solutions with superior craftsmanship that reflects your personal style. Doesn’t that sound great?
3. Incorporate the Everstyle Drawers line
A favorite for Russo, this sumptuous California Closets drawer line combines leather and metal materials for chic, fully-adjustable organization. There are dedicated drawers specifically for jewelry, sunglasses, shirts, socks, ties, belts, lingerie, pants, and more. With drawers for hampers as well, it’s easy to keep your closet clutter-free and your morning stress-free.
4. Design a center island in your walk-in closet or change your existing island’s countertop to glass or stone
Much like a kitchen island, a closet island provides much-needed storage while also giving you counter space for folding, outfit planning, and more. Even if you have an island already, maybe it’s time for a facelift. Choosing a new countertop material can completely shift the room’s vibe and satisfy your craving for a fresh, luxurious design change.
5. Ditch the boxes and display your shoes in style
Take your shoes out of their tidy boxes and perch them on slanted shoe shelves for a tidy presentation. If you have an abundance of beautiful footwear, a dedicated shoe wall behind elegant glass doors might be the way to go to create that posh, boutique feel.
6. Add slide-out accessories for ties, belts, and scarves
Once again, this perk ticks many boxes as it saves space within your closet and is also visually appealing. With the slide-out functionality, you can see a large group of your items at once and grab-and-go to jazz up your outfit.
Thankfully, you don’t have to execute these ideas alone. Russo, who was a graphic designer before making the leap years ago to become a designer with California Closets, explained how a designer such as herself can guide you on how to optimize and amp up your space with your budget in mind. All-in for your vision, the passionate professionals at California Closets work with you from design conception to final installation.
“What I love the most is how every day is completely different. You meet so many different kinds of people and seeing their reactions after the installation is completed is a priceless moment,” shares Russo.
If you’re hoping to elevate your closets or overhaul them entirely, the first step is heading to one of California Closets’ seven showrooms in the tri-state area. To learn more and schedule a complimentary consultation with a designer, call your local showroom or visit www.californiaclosets.com.
