Coat Closet Organization

There's one item we in the Northwest have a lot of, coats and jackets!

No big deal? It's only a coat closet. You got a closet, a shelf and a coat rod. But that coat rod, holding everything from fleece vests to full-length parkas, is often set to the wrong height.

What you end up with is a little closet space above and a little closet space below. You continue storing stuff high and low. Pretty soon, there's no where for your coats to go…

Time for Coat Closet Redesign

When Empire Closets creates a new closet design, we optimize the closet space for ease-of-use and practicality. First of all, what's a coat closet for? Coats of course, so accurate accounting of space is paramount for easy-of-use and practical design.

Typically, we divide the coat closet into two sections:

1. A space for coats
2. A space for everything else

Coat rods are set to appropriate heights so coats hang just above the floor. This is important because you probably have coats of varying lengths and sizes.

Once the coat rod placement is established we develop shelving to within 12" (more or less) of the ceiling. Additionally, we add adjustable shelving in between.

Why the extra shelving?

Coat closet shelving provides a space for smaller items. Smaller items will remain organized and visible. It's no fun searching for things buried at the bottom of a closet.

Depending on your needs Empire Closets can make space so everything in your coat closet has a place.

Typical coat closet redesigns provide storage for:

• Vacuums
• Built-in vacuum hoses
• Umbrellas
• Dog leashes
• Hats and gloves

Empire Closets offers a variety of services including custom cabinetry, finish cabinetry and countertop installation. We're an experienced and professional local contractor. Remember, there's a space for everything in your home and we are here to help develop and optimize those spaces.

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Suiting Your Personal Style

Are you struggling to find custom shelving units that match your homes unique style?

Empire Closets works regularly with clients who prefer classic design over modern. A recent client of ours wanted to improve the look and feel of their dining area. On their own, the homeowners acquired and installed a patchwork of pieces to showcase their beloved book and artwork collection.

Unfortunately, they became frustrated with the results. Their patchwork of store bought shelving took on the appearance of a wooden quilt. Needless to say, this wooden quilt quickly became an eyesore. It was not a noble way way to display their esteemed items.

The home owners live in a classic old-style home. The shelving they purchased at chain stores and other furniture outlets just didn't fit in with the rest of their home decor. Frustrated, they sought out a professional and experienced contractor.

Shelving Solution

In order to unweave the client's patchwork of furniture pieces, we met the client in their home and worked out a solution. The solution was a custom built bookcase and hutch.

By creating a custom design, we were able to match other details in their classic-style home. We incorporated details from their existing cabinetry and trim. Then to truly match the client's classic-style decor, an experienced painter was brought in. The painter used multiple layers of different colors giving the bookcase and hutch a "distressed" look.

Consider Custom Cabinets

Custom cabinetry work is built to suit your taste and style. From classic to modern, Empire Closets can design and create cabinetry that will make your home unique. Our services are diverse. Empire Closets is your one-stop-shop for all inclusive:

• Custom Cabinetry
• Finish Cabinetry
• Countertops

In addition to our custom cabinetry work, Empire Closets features a line of budget conscience closet organization systems called the 'New Closet Series'. From basic to boutique our 'New Closet Series' fits any budget, but offers limited options for your closet organization needs.

There's a place for everything in your home. Contact Empire Closets today so we can build you place to put your things away.

Two frequently used rooms in a home are the kitchen and bathrooms. More-often-than-not, these rooms are used in a rush before running out the door in the morning. In the evening, the same rooms are used to enjoy creature comforts that nourish and relax your body.

Despite the time of day, kitchen and bath organization keeps daily routines organized and easy.

Empire Closets understands comfort and convenience in the home. We can help enhance your kitchen and bath organization with the following features:

• Drawer inserts
• Pull-out shelves
• Under-sink pull-out shelves
• Full-extension drawer slides

Drawer Inserts

Kitchen drawer inserts help organize your silverware, cutlery and spices. Even that infamous 'junk drawer' can finally become an organized space.

Bathroom drawer inserts keep your bathroom routine, well…routine. Personal and grooming items will each have a space. And, bathroom drawer inserts can turn your make-up drawer into a space a professional make-up artist would envy.

Pull-Out Shelves

Tired of getting down on your hands and knees to find that perfect pot or pan in low-placed cabinets? Pull -out shelves allow for easy access to frequently used kitchen items.

We can install similar pull-out shelves under the sink. Cleaners, trash, recycling, etc. become easily accessible with one simple pull.

Full-Extension Slides 

Can you imagine increasing your drawer access by at least 25%? Full-extension slides make everything accessible, in one pull, no matter how deep a cabinet goes.

The Finishing Touch

Empire Closets can completely tune-up all your kitchen and bathroom cabinets including:

• Cabinet door adjustments
• Drawer face adjustments
• Knob and pull replacement

Fixing up the frequented rooms in your home brings convenience and optimizes cabinet space. Whether it's a frequent fly by, cooking a family-dinner, or a relaxing bath at the end of a long day, kitchen and bath cabinet organization is peace-of-mind that goes a long way.

Empire Closets hears from customers regularly about faulty wire closet systems. As a matter of fact, we got a call the other day from a customer whose wire closet system had crashed to the ground.

But what’s the problem with wire closet systems? In most cases, week plastic connectors are used to mount wire closet systems to the walls. In due time, plastic connectors, holding your best dresses and suits, will deteriorate. This design flaw causes closet catastrophes all the time.

Usually, a customer will give us a call before their best wears are lying in a wrinkled mess on their closet floor. Regardless, when Empire Closets arrives we’re prepared with temporary hanging carts. This provides a place for your wardrobe while we design and fabricate a new closet system for you.

Most closet system projects do require some touch up work. Wire closet systems often leave a lot of holes in walls. Therefore, a typical project involves minor spackling and paint touch up. If the closet catastrophe goes beyond minor repair, a sheetrock contractor and painting contractor will perfect the closet area.

Once the area is prepped and prepared, your new closet system is ready for installation. You may choose from one of Empire Closet’s ‘New Closet Series’ designs, or we can build you a customized closet meeting your entire closet needs. Either way, our closet systems come with a lifetime warranty. And, you’ll never have to worry about your valuable wardrobe crashing to the floor.

How does Empire Closet’s systems differ from cheaper wire closet systems?

The proof is in the products we use. Our closet systems are mounted on metal tracks. The tracks are anchored to the studs in your walls. Any vertical panels are mounted with additional butterfly anchors (rated at 100 pounds each) 2-3 inches from a stud. Once the system’s frame is assembled and leveled, we install 2 ½ inch decorative screws into each storage section (into studs only) for additional support.  

Our closet systems will meet your needs no matter how small or big your closet space is. We back this statement up with a lifetime warranty on our work.

Contact Empire Closets today before your valuable wears come crashing to the floor. Preview our work on our website. And, check out Empire Closet’s ‘New Closet Series’.

Welcome to Empire Closets

Empire Closets was established in 2003. The Empire Closet business paradigm was inspired by a unique and customized closet system I built for a friend. The project inspired me so, I immediately began to research the closet building industry. I sought out the highest-quality materials and hardware products necessary for custom closet construction and organization. I've been building comprehensive home organization systems in Southwest Washington and the Portland, Oregon Metro for over 7 years.

Background

Prior to establishing Empire Closets, I have spent several years overseeing the construction of upscale and multi-million dollar custom homes in the Portland-Vancouver area. I have learned how to create attractive and efficient home organization designs while working regularly with architects, interior designers, speciality contractors and experienced and attentive homeowners.

I've combined my previous professional contractor experience and education, with a variety of high-quality materials and products, to offer our customers beautiful organization systems that will last a lifetime.