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Professional Closet Organizers -
What You Need To Know


Professional closet organizers are simply people who do space planning for your closet to customize your space to meet your needs.

Here are some common questions to ask yourself if you are not sure you need a professional to do the job.

Questions to Ask Yourself

  1. Do I need help cleaning out my closet?

  2. Do I need help making decisions about my clothing and accessories?

  3. Do I need help sorting my clothes properly and finding what I need to do this?

  4. Am I pressed for time and too busy to do it myself?

  5. Do I have difficulty installing things around the house and need help most of the time?

  6. Am I planning a complete closet makeover with custom pieces?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may want to consider using a professional closet organizer.

If you already know that professional closet organizers are the way for you to go then here are some questions to ask your organizer before you sign on the dotted line.

Questions to Ask an Organizer

  1. Do you have before and after pictures of recent projects?

  2. Do you have any testimonials from your clients?

  3. How long have you been organizing and how many closet projects have you copmpleted?

  4. Does the organizer have a list of questions for you such as...What is your style? What is your morning and evening routine? Do you travel? How tall are you? For a complete list of questions click here.
  5. Are your organizing services included in the price of the closet or are they separate? If separate how is the service charged by hour or by project?

  6. How long will it take to complete the project?

  7. Does the organizer have liability insurance?

  8. Is there any follow-up after the job is completed? Is there a guarantee?

Most commercial closet companies have their own personnel that plan closets for that specific company. So, their services are only good if you plan to use the materials that the company offers.

If you need help planning, sorting, and customizing your closet with off the shelf items, modular pieces or a combination of items your best bet is to search for professional closet organizers. This can be done through the National Association of Professional Organizers better known as NAPO. Go to their website and click on "find an organizer". After that you will get a list of guestions to fill in depending on what you are looking for in an organizer. Complete this and it will give you a list of professional organizers in your area. To find an organizer now click here.


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