Closets For Less designs and installs custom closets and built-in closet systems in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Many homes here have the space for a real walk-in or a dressing room, and we plan that space around what you own. Each project starts with a free in-home design consultation and estimate, and our own installers build it. We have been in business since 2007.
Closet design for Huntingdon Valley homes
Huntingdon Valley is not a borough of its own. It is centered in Lower Moreland Township, and Huntingdon Valley mailing addresses extend into neighboring municipalities. The housing is mostly single-family homes on generous lots: mid-century colonials and split-levels, larger homes added in later decades, and a few older stone houses.
That mix means two different closet jobs. In the mid-century homes, bedroom closets are often modest and the primary closet is a reach-in that was never meant to hold two people’s clothes. In the larger homes, the closet itself is big but under-built, with long empty walls and a single rod. Both benefit from a design that starts with measurements and an inventory of what needs a place.
Built-in closet systems vs. a basic rod and shelf
A built-in system is fastened to the walls and sized to the closet, so it fills the corners and the space up to the ceiling. Here is what to consider adding to a Huntingdon Valley primary closet:
- Full-height hanging towers, with double hanging for shirts and long hanging for dresses and coats
- A bank of soft-close drawers, sometimes with a jewelry insert
- Adjustable shelving for sweaters, bags and bins
- Shoe shelves sized to the shoes you actually own
- An island with drawers where the floor space allows
Every system uses 3/4” furniture-grade boards, with many finishes and hardware options to match the rest of the house.
Walk-in closets and dressing rooms
Larger homes here often have a spare bedroom that has turned into storage by accident. Converting it on purpose gives you a full dressing room with towers on every wall and an island in the middle. Our guide to how we turn a room into a closet covers the layout options, and our walk-in closet page shows what a finished one looks like. If you already have a walk-in, the same tools apply: we keep a clear path through the middle and use every wall.
Reach-in closets in the mid-century homes
In the older homes, the challenge is width. A 5 or 6 foot reach-in can hold a surprising amount once the single rod is replaced by double hanging on one side, a drawer stack in the middle and shelves to the ceiling. Kids’ rooms get adjustable rods that move up as the kids grow. For ideas, see our reach-in closet page.
Planning closets during a primary suite renovation
Many Huntingdon Valley homeowners rework a primary suite at some point, whether that means a new bathroom, new floors or combining two small rooms. That is the right moment to plan the closet, because walls, lighting and outlets can be placed with the closet design in mind. Tell your contractor you are planning a custom system, and share our layout early so the closet is framed to fit it. A few things worth deciding before the walls close:
- Where the door goes, so a full wall stays free for hanging
- Where lighting and outlets go, including any for an island
- Whether the closet needs a window, and where it sits relative to the shelving
- How much floor space to leave for a walkway and, if wanted, an island
If you are renovating, talk through the closet layout before framing, and confirm measuring and installation timing with your designer and contractor.
Home offices and other rooms
With more space comes more rooms to organize. A home office built-in with a desk, file drawers and closed cabinets gives a study real storage instead of a desk and loose shelving. We also design entertainment centers, pantries, mudrooms, laundry rooms and garage storage, so a single consultation can cover several rooms with matching finishes.
Getting a price
The price of a closet in Huntingdon Valley depends on its size, the number of drawers and accessories, and the finish. You get an exact estimate after the free consultation, and you can revise the design before you approve anything. For nearby towns, see our Montgomery County custom closet design page.
