Before
A South Riding, Virginia, couple shared a large master closet that was essentially an empty shell. Tired of trying to create a place for everything in the builder-grade space, they tapped Deb Cantrell to make their closet stylish, functional and organized.
| Then | Now |
| The only way to store clothes was on two single rods with an attached shelf. Shoes were lined up on the floor. | An extensive closet system offers many options for hanging clothes, as well as shelves with easy access to store and display shoes. |
| There were no convenient surfaces for laying out personal items or storing jewelry or accessories. The husband had no place to hang his ties. | A peninsula offers counter space; it includes drawers for jewelry and accessories. Pullout racks store the husband’s ties conveniently. |
| There was no place to sit down. | A window seat enables the couple to put on shoes while seated. |
| The space was unappealing, with beige wall-to-wall carpet and dull lighting. The slanted ceiling felt low and oppressive. | Hardwood floors and decorative lighting dress up the space. The antique-white cabinetry creates a lighter, airy look. |
Closet Design: Deb Cantrell, Closets By Design, Manassas, Virginia. Photography: Suhail Mir.