From Old To Modern Closet Shelves

Not much has changed in the area of closet shelves. Most closets in the home generally have a single shelf above the clothes hanger rod. In the bathroom, the linen closet may have up to six shelves. In the kitchen, there might be a broom closet with a single shelf and several hooks to hang a mop or a broom. Perhaps, the most serviceable closet is the one that is a walk-in clothing storage closet that is often as large as a single room.

Formerly, kitchens had one other type of closet with shelves. It might have been called a pantry or a larder. These closets were quite roomy and larger than the average clothes closet. Rows and rows of shelves lined the walls of the pantry where canned goods and sacks of dried goods were stored.

Modern Shelves

Most of the closet shelves of the past were made from wood and might have been painted or lacquered. Modern shelves may be made from metal or polyvinyl materials that require little more than a quick wipe of a sponge to keep them clean.

Buying Shelves

Closet shelving for the do-it-yourself closet builder can be bought in any hardware store or online. Measure the length of the closet from wall to wall on the interior to gauge the correct size for closet shelves that will be needed. Another factor to consider is how wide the shelves should be. This depends on the depth of the closet from the rear wall to the front. Be sure to allot space for the closet door when measuring closet depth. Closet shelves that are too wide may inhibit door closure.

Attractive Shelves

Shelving of any type serves a very important purpose. Most households find they simply don’t have enough closet space or enough shelves. Make shelves attractive by adding a layer of cedar treated paper for clothing and storage closets. For broom closets, accent it with a battery-powered light for extra visibility. Line the storage shelf with non-slip liners to store cleaning implements. Most clothes closet shelves can be more accessible by placing a storage box atop the shelf for scarves, hats and gloves. Then, just slide the storage box out for easy access.

Shelving In The Laundry Room And Work Room

For closets in the laundry room, it’s best to make certain that the shelves are lined with moisture-proof paper to catch stray drips from laundry detergent and fabric softener. The work room will require shelves that are sturdy to hold the weight of large and small hand tools and various storage bins for small hardware like nails, clamps, bolts and screws. Metal shelves are a good choice for this area of the home.

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