In our experience, nothing helps organize your wardrobe like a closet system. The standard single rod and shelf that comes with most apartments just doesn't cut it. If you're planning your own closet makeover project, we've reviewed some high and low options...
The elfa system is very easy to use and is extremely versatile and holds up very well. I have changed my closet around several times and I'm pretty pleased. It is a little pricey, but not as pricey as having a closet company come in do it for you.
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I have the elfa system as well and I love it. I also thought it was a little pricey. If you sign up for Container Store emails, they send out 20% coupons pretty regularly. At least it takes the edge off.
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I have been looking at easyclosets.com as an option. Has anyone had any experience with them?
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I'd love to actually see a range of prices. Yes, I realize this is very subjective ;)
I would love to turn a small bedroom into a wardrobe, but have no idea what to budget- can this be done for about $5k?
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$5k? With Elfa and some conscious budget choices yes, but barely. Plain Elfa, hang on the wall with wire shelves is pretty cheap. For fancy freestanding Elfa with wood trimmed mesh basket drawers you'd better budget closer to $12k.
If you live near a Container Store, they have Elfa catalogs with most of the components and pricing. It's tedious figuring out each little part but it can be done.
The beauty of Elfa is the versatility. Two years from now you can remove a hang rod and replace with a set of drawers.
Much cheaper variants are the Antonius from IKEA or the Stolmen from IKEA. But remember IKEA has that nasty habit of discontinuing items without warning.
If you have access to a cheap carpenter then a hardwood plywood build out, finished with light stain and poly would be the most cost effective. Design it around some of the cheap IKEA drawer-like organizers.
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