Closets For Less provides custom closet design and home storage in Fort Washington, PA. We design walk-in, reach-in and wardrobe closets, home offices, pantries, mudrooms and garage storage for your space, and our own team installs every system. The in-home design consultation is free, and we have worked in Fort Washington and across Montgomery County since 2007.
Custom closets for Fort Washington homes
Fort Washington takes its name from the Revolutionary War encampment remembered at Fort Washington State Park, and it spans parts of Upper Dublin and Whitemarsh townships near the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange. Its residential streets are a mix of mid-century colonials and split-levels, larger homes from the 1980s and 1990s, and newer townhouse communities.
That range shows up in the closets:
| Home type | Typical closet situation | What we design |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-century colonial or split-level | Small reach-ins, a single linen closet | Reach-in systems with double hanging and drawers |
| 1980s and 1990s colonial | Large walk-in with a wire shelf | Full walk-in system with drawer tower and island |
| Townhouse | Builder closets, tight entry and laundry | Reach-in and entry systems, laundry cabinets |
Walk-in closet design
Primary walk-ins in Fort Washington colonials often have the space for a well-organized closet but not the layout. We start by listing what you own, then plan the walls around it. Typical features include:
- Hanging at two heights, plus long hanging for dresses and coats
- A drawer tower with soft-close drawers, including a divided jewelry drawer
- Shoe shelving sized to your collection
- Adjustable open shelves for sweaters, bags and bins
- An island in rooms with enough clearance
- Belt and tie racks, valet rods and a built-in hamper
Our walk-in closets page shows more options.
Reach-in closets
Kids’ rooms, guest rooms and older bedrooms usually have reach-ins. A reach-in closet system with double hanging, shelves above and a small drawer stack fits more than the original rod and shelf and can be rearranged later.
Custom made wardrobes
For rooms with no closet, such as a finished basement bedroom or a den turned into a bedroom, a built-in wardrobe closet adds hanging, shelves and drawers along one wall. Wardrobes also work as extra storage in a primary bedroom where the closet is shared.
Custom home storage beyond the closet
Fort Washington homeowners often call about a closet and end up planning a second space. We design:
- Home offices with desks, file drawers and shelving. See home office built-ins.
- Murphy beds for rooms that serve as both office and guest room
- Pantries with adjustable shelving and pull-out baskets
- Mudrooms with lockers, a bench and hooks at the garage entry
- Laundry rooms with cabinets and a folding counter
- Garages with cabinets, workbenches and slatwall
Closets in Fort Washington townhouse communities
Fort Washington’s townhouse and carriage home communities attract both young families and people who have moved from larger houses nearby. In both cases, the closets are tighter than the household needs. Upper-floor reach-ins get double hanging, shelves to the ceiling and a drawer stack so a dresser can stay out of a small bedroom. A narrow primary walk-in gets hanging on one side and drawers and shelving on the other so you can still walk through. The entry closet gets hooks, a hat and glove shelf and shoe storage. For people downsizing, a well-planned system often makes the difference between keeping a wardrobe and giving half of it away.
Choosing finishes for your home
A closet does not have to match the bedroom furniture, but it should suit the house. In mid-century and colonial homes, warm wood-tone finishes with classic hardware are a common choice. In newer townhouses, plain white or gray with simple pulls keeps small spaces bright. You choose from many finishes and hardware options at the consultation, with the room in front of you.
Materials and finishes
Every system is built from 3/4” furniture-grade boards, with options including adjustable shelving and soft-close drawers, and many finishes and hardware options. Each design is drawn after we measure your space in person, and you can revise it before anything is ordered. We are locally owned, and homeowners rate us 4.8 stars on Google.
For pricing, read our custom closet cost guide. To see our work across the county, visit custom closet design in Montgomery County.
