Closets For Less designs and installs custom closet systems in Flourtown, PA. Many homes here are older colonials, twins and Cape Cods with small closets, and a system built to each closet’s measurements is the most efficient way to fit more into them. Our own installers do the work. The design consultation and estimate are free, and we have been in business since 2007.
Closet design for Flourtown’s older homes
Flourtown sits along Bethlehem Pike in Springfield Township, with Erdenheim, Oreland, Wyndmoor, Fort Washington and Lafayette Hill around it. Much of its housing dates from the first half of the twentieth century and the years just after: stone and brick colonials, twins, and Cape Cods on tree-lined streets.
Houses from that era have character, but their closets are small. A typical bedroom closet is a few feet wide and sometimes not deep enough for a hanger. Linen closets are narrow, the coat closet is the only entry storage, and there is rarely a pantry or mudroom. Fixing that is less about one big closet and more about getting every small closet to work.
Built-in closet systems for small closets
Because we design from your measurements, a shallow or narrow closet is planned for rather than forced into a kit. Here is how to handle the common problems:
| Problem in an older closet | What we do |
|---|---|
| Too shallow for hangers | Shelving and drawers where hanging will not fit, or hanging only where depth allows |
| Narrow door, wider closet | Sections that run past the door opening so the hidden ends are used |
| One rod, wasted height | Double hanging and shelving to the ceiling |
| No room for a dresser | A drawer stack inside the closet |
| Kids’ clothes that keep changing size | Adjustable shelves and rods that can be moved later |
Systems are built from 3/4” furniture-grade boards with soft-close drawers and many finish options. For more ideas, see our bedroom closet conversion ideas.
Closets in Flourtown twins and Cape Cods
Twins are common in Flourtown, and their layout repeats: two or three bedrooms upstairs, each with a small closet, and little storage downstairs beyond a coat closet. Because both halves of a twin share a party wall, closets usually sit on the outside walls or between bedrooms, and they tend to be narrow. A drawer stack in one end and double hanging in the other is often the most efficient use of that width.
Cape Cods put their second-floor bedrooms under the roof, so closets are short on one side and tall on the other. We follow the slope: shelving and drawers on the low side, hanging on the tall side, and shelves set at heights that match the ceiling line. The eaves space behind a knee wall can also hold storage for luggage and seasonal items if it is accessible.
Closet organization for the whole house
In a Flourtown home, the biggest gains often come from doing several small closets at once rather than one large one:
- Bedroom closets with double hanging, drawers and shelves
- Linen closets with adjustable shelves sized for towels and sheets, and pull-outs for small items
- The coat closet with hooks, a shoe shelf and a top shelf for bins
- A primary closet that becomes a small walk-in or a fully fitted reach-in
Entry storage when there is no mudroom
Older homes rarely have a mudroom, so coats, shoes and bags collect by the back door. A bench with cubbies and hooks along one wall, or a rebuilt coat closet, gives each family member a spot. Our mudroom organization ideas show layouts that fit a hallway or a small back entry.
Basement storage
Many Flourtown houses have full basements that hold seasonal clothes, holiday decorations and overflow from the kitchen. Wall cabinets, shelving and a wardrobe unit for off-season clothes make that space far more usable. See our ideas for storage in a finished basement.
Cost and getting started
Flourtown projects are priced by the number and size of the closets, the drawers and accessories, and the finish. Our custom closet cost guide explains each factor, and the estimate you receive after the free consultation is specific to your home. For the rest of the county, see our Montgomery County custom closet design hub.
