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Does the thought of designing your new storage system excite you or overwhelm you? Or both? However you feel about your home organization project, ClosetMaid is here to help you achieve the closet, pantry or mudroom of your dreams. Use our free closet design services to get started. We’ve outlined all your options below:

Design Services Overview

ClosetMaid offers five ways to design your closet or storage system:

• DIY design tool
• Free professional designer
• SpaceCreations design tool
• Lowe’s and The Home Depot design tools
• Custom designer

DIY Design Tool

ClosetMaid’s online design tool allows you to create layouts of your organization projects at no cost to you.

Start by selecting the room where your storage system will live:

• walk-in bedroom closet
• reach-in bedroom closet
• pantry
• single-wall garage
• single-wall family room

After you choose your room, you’ll be asked to enter the dimensions of your space.

Take careful measurements of every wall of your closet or storage area. Also note the minimum wall lengths for your project, which are listed to the right of the Dimensions rendering. Unfortunately, ClosetMaid systems cannot be used in spaces that are smaller than those minimums.

Once you have entered your dimensions, you’ll pick the product you would like to use. Your options are Wire Solutions and three wood laminate systems: SpaceCreations, SuiteSymphony and Modular Closet.

You’ll then be shown a selection of pre-designed options to choose from. You can view them unpropped or propped. The estimated cost of the project will be displayed, and you can save or modify your design. The last step will show your shopping list with the kit or parts you will need to bring your project to life.

If you’re happy with the design and ready to purchase the materials, you can add them to your cart and complete your order.

Please note that shelving and hang rods may need to be cut to size during the installation process to fit your dimensions. These are DIY products and are not cut to size for you in advance.

Professional Plans

For larger projects or ones with more unusual dimensions, you might want to engage one of our professional designers. It’s free! You’ll receive two designs for your storage space.

Before you begin the process, assess your closet or room. Not only should you have all the measurements (to within ¼ inch), you also should have in mind how you need to use the space. For a closet, for instance, think about how many long dresses you own, count your pairs of shoes and consider your material preference – wire or wood laminate.

The first question you’ll be asked is to select your room from a list of nine choices, including a child’s bedroom and linen closet. Then indicate whether it’s a walk-in or reach-in closet.

On the next screen, you’ll need to describe your space as either “standard” or “custom”.

• Standard closet is a rectangle or square shape.
• Custom closet has more than four walls or an angle that’s greater than 90 degrees.

If you have a custom closet, download the custom form and sketch your space’s layout in the grid. Be sure to include the measurements on the drawing and submit the form via email. If you have a standard closet, you’ll enter the dimensions on the screen. Don’t forget the ceiling height.

For both standard and custom closets, indicate the type of door you have, if any. Choose from the nine options, such as pocket, bi-fold or one that swings to the left.

If you have a standard closet, you’ll pick your materials after entering your measurements. Your system or shelving can be SpaceCreations or SuiteSymphony, both wood laminate collections, or white wire shelving. The remaining questions cover your requirements and desires for your storage system. Be ready to respond with how many drawers you would like and the approximate number of short-hang clothes you have, among other requested information.

Organizing a garage? Our professional designers can help you with that, too. You’ll answer the same questions as you would for the closet systems, but you’ll choose MaxLoad heavy-duty wire shelving as your material.

You could get a design for a walk-in closet like this SuiteSymphony one. Shop SuiteSymphony.

Lastly, enter your contact information. Within four business days, you should receive two design options from one of our professional designers. After you select one of them, you can request up to two modifications before making your purchase.

If you have any questions about the process, visit our Home Organization FAQ page.

SpaceCreations Layouts

Do you know that you want a SpaceCreations storage system? We have a specific design tool just for that collection. And it’s free to use!

The first step is simply defining your space – is it a walk-in, a reach-in or a custom shape? Next, enter all the dimensions, including door length. You’ll also select the door type. Now, you’ll see a 3-D rendering of your closet populated with SpaceCreations components, along with the estimated cost of the products.

The SpaceCreations design tool enables you to design a system like this one, including corner shelves.

On the left-hand side, you can adjust the elements, such as shoe shelves and corner cabinets, using the Auto Create tab. After you make your changes, click on the Recreate Closet button to see the revised design. If you want to manually alter the layout, use the Edit Components tab. There, you can drag and drop wire baskets, shoe shelves and drawers into the design. The system also allows you to view the layout overhead, per wall or in 3D. At any point, you can request help from one of our professional designers.

On the right-hand side of the same screen, pick your finish, hardware and other details. You can even customize the floor and wall colors to match your actual room.

Once you approve of the final design, you will be able to download several renderings and the itemized product list, as well as add all the products into your shopping cart.

Design Tools for Lowe’s and The Home Depot

If you want to build your storage system using a ClosetMaid system from Lowe’s Home Improvement, you can use their free online design tool. You’ll be able to select from three wood-laminate products – the WestView Collection, BrightWood and Modular Closet – and wire systems.

The BrightWood system can be configured in numerous ways.

For these exclusive lines from The Home Depot – Selectives, Impressions and Style+ – visit this site for free design options.

The Selectives collection has a variety of options, including a corner unit, to maximize a closet’s space.

Now it’s time to prepare for installation. Not sure where to begin? We have a complete guide for you.

Custom Creations

Maybe you would rather someone else design and install your storage system for you. We can help you with that, too.

Just fill out our easy form to locate an Authorized Dealer near you. They will be happy to assist you with your ClosetMaid PRO project.

One of our Authorized Dealers can create a MasterSuite mudroom like this for you.

Regardless of which method you choose to design your new closet or storage system, we know you and your family will enjoy the final result and the organization it brings to your home.

Storage Design FAQs

Question: Do you charge a fee to design my storage system for me?

Answer: No, our online tools are free to use and our professional design service is complimentary. If you choose a professionally installed product like MasterSuite, you will pay for design as part of the overall service.

Q: What do I need to do before I start designing my closet?

A: You’ll need to measure your space and have an idea of your storage needs. It would be helpful to have an idea of your budget and the product you wish to install.

Q: What will I receive after I’ve chosen my final design?

A: With any of the online design tools, you’ll get an itemized shopping list, an estimated project cost and design renderings.