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How To Decide Which Closet Rods Are Best For You

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Wide varieties of closet rods are now available to the masses of do-it-yourselfers, closet organization companies, and home builders. With the sizes of closets getting bigger, there is a need for a sturdy and functional closet rod. Deciding on the type of hanging closet rods that best suit your needs can be daunting, but with a little knowledge you can make an informed choice.

Materials range all the way from metals to woods. Most of the metals today are your basic steel and aluminum. Brass and chrome closet rods can be used too, but may be a bit pricey, that will depend on your taste. For easy hanger movement, metal is usually chosen, because of its smooth finish as is chrome. They do however make chrome closet rod covers so you may get the same look and effect but with half the price tag. However, wooden closet rods have been refined and smoothed to now provide easy hanger movement too.

Next you have to decide what the function of the hanging closet rod is going to be. There are stationary,pull down and telescoping closet rods. Most of the pull down closet rods are made from metal, where as your typical stationary rod is made from wood. A lot of the wood and metal closet rods are built with a shelf that is attached. Theses shelves are either wood or sturdy metal wire covered in plastic. Stationary closet rods tend to span the length of the closet, or can be sized to help with designing a personalized closet system.

Today the closet rod extender is popular as it extends to grip the opposing walls, and are great for temporary fix. Keep in mind when installing these, their weight capacity is limited. However, if you are looking for a more permanent solution, a stationary heavy duty closet rod works best. Take measurements of the inside of your closet, because as you have probably heard, it is best to measure twice and cut once.

Last, sizing of the closet rods (length and diameter), as well as closet rod height play a large part in what you will choose. Depending on the type of closet, whether it be a master, child’s room, or storage closet, will determine what closet rod hanger you use as well. For a child’s closet you will need to stay away from large diameter closet rods, because the small hangers will not fit over the rod. I would go with double closet rods as this will not only drop the height but give you double the amount of wardrobe to accommodate.

Master bedroom closets tend to use a long stationary double hanging closet rod made of steel, so that they can span a good distance and carry large amounts of weight. As for storage closets, plastic covered wire shelving that has the front folded over will not only solve your storage problems, but can hold seasonal clothing too.

There are infinite possibilities when reorganizing your closet and adding closet rods. With a little time and preparation, you will be able to create a personal closet system that will solve all your storage needs.

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