Closet Accessories & Wardrobes
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 CLOSET DESIGN SELECTOR is an amazing interactive tool that creates a detailed drawing of your personal ideal of an organized closet. All you have to do is answer seven simple questions and choose your closet's dimensions. The selector also prints the list of materials you'll need and there are step-by-step, illustrated installation instructions. An Online Chat Service is available if you need more help. ClosetMaid products are at LOWE'S.
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 Left: BLUE MAMMUT WARDROBE has an adjustable clothes rail, shelf, and drawer stop. The main parts are Particleboard, Melamine; handle is Polystyrene. Depth: 23 5/8" Height: 77 1/8" Width: 41 3/8". Coordinates with other pieces in the MAMMUT series. Around $250 at IKEA.
Middle: WHITE WARDROBE from SYSTEM WORKS includes 2 doors, dividing panel, hanging rod and 4 shelves. 72 3/8"H x 48"W x 20 3/4"D. Item #45729 is $100 at LOWE'S.
Right: ANEBODA WARDROBE has an adjustable shelf and clothes rail. Birch finish, handles included. 70"H x 32"W. About $100. IKEA.
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 A. MAPLE 2-DRAWER ORGANIZER features easy-slide drawer guides to support its deep drawers. Solid construction allows similar organizer drawers to be stacked on top. This series of organizers comes in white too. $30, TARGET.
B. CANVAS 3-DRAWER ORGANIZER has 2 lg. and 1 med. drawer. It is made of heavy-duty natural-colored canvas supported by a solid wood frame. Black casters. Under $40, TARGET.
C. WHITE 3-DRAWER ORGANIZER features easy-to-open drawers and is stackable with like organizers. White laminate finish. $30 at TARGET.
D. CANVAS WARDROBE is supported by a solid wood frame. Main compartment has roll-up, two-zipper door, plus closet rod. $50 at TARGET.
E. COLLAPSIBLE WOOD GARMENT RACK holds up to 30 garments, yet folds flat when not needed. Made of natural birchwood, has small wheels for easy movement and has a chrome hanging bar. Item #626166 is under $70 at TARGET.
F. IVAR WARDROBE is made of solid pine with a 100% white nylon cover. 5W x 19 5/8D x 70 1/2"H. Around $100, IKEA.
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 A. 4-TIER SHOE & ACCESSORY SHELF is sleek charcoal-colored metal. It works for shoes, sweaters, or as a bathroom organizer. 27Hx25Wx12D". Item #09963 is about $30 at TARGET.
B. STACKABLE SHOE CABINET holds 9-12 pairs of shoes. White laminated finish, 31”W x 19”H. Item #13621 is under $25 in Closet Assessories at LOWE'S.
C. MAPLE SHOE ORGANIZER holds 15 pairs of shoes. Laminated finish, 19-3/8Hx24Wx12D". Stackable with other maple or white organizers in this series. Item #620469 is $30 at TARGET.
D. 2-TIER SHOE RACK holds 6 pairs of large shoes. Natural-finish wood framework has holes and pegs for stacking several racks together. Chrome-plated grid shelves provide air circulation, important for athletic shoes. 14Hx25Wx12D". Item #11901, $18 at TARGET.
E. 2-TIER RATTAN STACKING UNIT has 2 wicker rattan shelves on a sturdy steel frame. Stack 2 or more units for even more storage. 14Hx23-1/2Wx23D". #626167 is $25 at TARGET.
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Storage Furniture & Accessories
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 Two at Left: TROFAST STORAGE UNITS FROM IKEA can be used with TROFAST plastic storage baskets and/or shelves, sold separately. Made from solid pine. 4-UNIT TROFAST STORAGE is 17 3/4W x 11 3/4D x 69 1/4"H. About $80. 6-UNIT TROFAST STORAGE is 37 3/8W x 17 1/8D x 35 5/8H". $100,IKEA.
Middle: LO STORAGE UNIT can be used with TROFAST or GLEES storage crates. Lacquered Birch. 36 5/8W x 13 1/4D x 31 1/2"H. Other coordinating LO items. $70, IKEA.
Right bottom: PRELAT UNIT comes in blue or white Polypropylene. 16 7/8W x 15 3/4D x 20 5/8H. Casters and brackets for wall mounting sold separately. $30 at IKEA.
Top Right: KANTRA HAT RACK has oblong holes for ventilation. Birch veneer. 11 5/8"D x 8 3/4"H x 24 3/8"L. $40 at IKEA.
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 QBIT MODULAR FURNITURE SYSTEM lets
you stack and arrange cubes and shelves to make your very own furniture. There are 2 shelves, including a keyboard desktop, and 4 different cubes—cube with shelf, a combi-cube, cube with door, cube with drawers; plus attachable feet. Each cube comes in 4 stylish colors—gray, maple, white, and dark. Prices range from $5.99 to $39.99. So go ahead, design your own computer desk, or bookshelf, entertainment center, end table, whatever. To help, there is a great interactive tool to make it easy, and fun! Click here to DESIGN YOUR OWN QBITS FURNITURE, then click on the QBITS icon at bottom of page.
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 A. SAFCO PANELMATE® MEDIA CUBE ORGANIZER holds CDs, DVDs, ZIP, JAZ, 3.5" disks or tapes. Wire hanging frame with three plastic cubes; snap-together assembly, no tools required. 8-3/4w x 10d x 30h. Item #SAF4149CH is about $23 at STAPLES.
B. WAVY WOOD CD RACK from Furio® stands 60” tall on a stable, oversized base with rounded feet. Made of charcoal-colored wood veneer, it holds 70 CDs. Item #622428 is $20 at TARGET.
C. BENNO CD TOWER is over 79” tall and holds 180 CDs, 88 DVDs or 40 videos. Adjustable shelves, lacquered Beech veneer. 7 7/8”W x 6 ¾”D. About $50 at IKEA.
D. WIRE WAVE TOWER is 50” tall and holds 220 CDs. Matte black steel with wood base. 50H". Shown full size and close-up. Item #03558 is $25 at TARGET.
E. 3-TIER REVOLVING STORAGE holds 36 CDs. Each cube rotates independently. Wood with Natural or Dark Walnut finish. 20Hx5-12/Wx5-1/2D". Item #608716, $20 at TARGET.
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 A. SWIVEL ORGANIZER stores everything from paper clips to hair clips. Four velvet-lined storage drawers swing open. 8"h x 6"sq. SKU: 1859014 is $35 at THE BOMBAY COMPANY.
B. SET OF 2 EMU BOXES WITH LIDS are made of tin-plated steel, with brass-plated steel handles. Two sizes in set: 7x11x5" and 8x14x6". $7 a pair at IKEA.
C. STATIONERY CHEST, reminiscent of old writing chests used long before the evolution of the sit-down desk or writing table, this reproduction stationary chest has hinged doors, felt-lined storage and a plantation mahogany finish. 8 3/4"h x 16 1/4"w x 10 1/4"d. SKU: 2030340, $100, THE BOMBAY COMPANY.
D. MOPPE MINI CHEST WITH 6 DRAWERS is unfinished wood that can be oiled, waxed, stained or painted. Stack them into incredible creations. 8 1/4"D x 11 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W. $17 at IKEA.
E. BOMBAY MANNEQUEIN
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 Left: HELMER DRAWER UNIT is perfect for letter size paper but can be used in any room. Steel, Paint; castors included. 16 3/4"D x 27 1/8"H About $60 at IKEA.
Middle: SAFCO WIRE CUBES in black or gray attractively organize an office or any room. May be used as 4 cubes with 4 extra dividers or as 5 cubes. Interlocking grids with plastic corner connectors and clips. Item #438145 is $28 at STAPLES.
Right: ELDON FOLD 'N ROLL CART SYSTEM accommodates letter/legal size files. See-thru lid, hand holds, lower shelf. 17 3/4"H x 21 3/4"W x 14 1/4D. Just unfold the cart and you're ready to roll. Item #264275, $42 at STAPLES.
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Laundry Room Organizers & Space Savers
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 Left: MICHAEL GRAVES' CANVAS LAUNDRY SORTER has 3 separate washable, removable compartments that hold up to 2 loads each. Durable steel frame and casters. 33Hx29Wx16-1/2D". Item #626175 about $40 at TARGET.
Right: MARTHA STEWART'S LAUNDRY SORTING UNIT features a fold-up counter for sorting, 3 detachable bags, and sturdy wheels. Regularly $60, now on sale for $50 at BLUELIGHT.COM.
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 Left: This HIDE-AWAY IRONING BOARD is made of quality unfinished oak and includes a shelf, sleeve board, 42” fold down swiveling ironing board, and heat-safe iron storage. Item #36801 is about $168 at LOWE'S.
Right: LAUNDRY STORAGE CENTER FITS OVER MOST WASHER/DRYER UNITS It is a padded ironing and folding board that wedges between washer and dryer. No tools are required to mount the unit, which uses only 5" of space. Heavy duty metal and plastic construction. Item #84689, $30 at LOWE'S.
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 Far Left: STACKABLE STORAGE ORGANIZER is 12”x12”x3+ feet tall. The door opens left or right, has adjustable shelves, durable white laminate finish. Other coordinating stackables in this series. Item 13331, under $20 at LOWE'S.
Middle left: RUBBERMAID 4-DRAWER TOWER SLIM VISION is under 9” wide to wheel into narrow spaces. 27”H, 15”D. Item #114492, $20 at LOWE'S.
Middle right: RUBBERMAID SLIM FIT CONTAINER has a clear top-hinged lid for access to frequently used supplies. Two easy-glide drawers hold taller items like manuals, spray cans, bottles. Slim profile fits into tight spaces: 6-1/2w x 19d x 29-1/4h. White Polystyrene frame. Item No. RUH4877, $18 at STAPLES.
Right: EXPAND-A-SHELF is great for cabinets, pantries, garage, workshops, etc. Expands from 14” to 27”, tiered design.
Item #49697, $10 from LOWE'S.
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 The SATS SERIES from IKEA includes a variety of space-saving cabinets and accessories. The following items mount on a steel suspension rail. IKEA CATALOG is available. Link below.
Far right: SATS DISH DRAINER is 18 3/4" wide, 11" deep, and 13" high, made of Steel and Polyethylene. $15.
2nd from right: SATS WALL SHELF is solid beech with aluminum brackets. Depth: 3 7/8" Height: 13 3/4" Width: 15 3/4". $15.
Next: SATS PAPERTOWEL HOLDER, Depth: 5 3/4" Width: 13 3/8". 6.
Far left: SATS BOTTLE RACK is made of chrome plated steel and measures 10 5/8" high and 9” wide. $6
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Left: 27 Qt. PULL-OUT WASTE CONTAINER fits standard 18” frame and 15” frameless base cabinets. Epoxy coated with extension slides. Item #54135 is $50 at LOWE'S.
Right: PULL-OUT TOWEL BAR is 1 – 5” wide and extends 12”. Includes mounting screws. Item #68987 is about $14 at LOWE'S.
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IKEA does not have stores in Michigan, but is included because it is noted for producing functional home furnishings and storage products. IKEA is a Swedish company with over 150 stores in 22 countries. They are especially popular in Southern California.
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DEBBIE COREY
RE/MAX Meadow Brook
125 East Third
Rochester, MI 48307
Business: 248/601-6300
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Compiled and Produced by Lisa Clewer for Debbie Corey.
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