I'm an interior designer — there are 5 mistakes I'd never make in a closet
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- I'm an interior designer in NYC, and I see people make costly mistakes when setting up closets.
- These include not having proper lighting and failing to maximize storage with adjustable systems.
- I also hate seeing people waste vertical space and use cheap shelf and rod materials.
Designing a closet might seem straightforward, but there are common pitfalls that can turn a functional space into an expensive regret.
As an interior designer in New York City, I've seen how thoughtful planning can make a closet more efficient, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.
Here are the five biggest mistakes I see people make when organizing and designing a closet — and how to avoid them.