{"id":314,"date":"2021-01-18T10:11:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T10:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/?p=314"},"modified":"2021-01-19T18:34:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:34:31","slug":"new-construction-homes-closet-shelving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/new-construction-homes-closet-shelving","title":{"rendered":"Do New Construction Homes Have Closet Shelving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When looking for new construction homes, realtors and builders usually consider the \u2018bones and meat\u2019 of a house. By the bones, they mean its foundation and \u2018skeletal structure\u2019, but when it comes to meat, the extras come into mind. One of the first considerations here includes kitchen appliances, vanities, and closet shelving system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving into a new construction home, you are likely to find cupboards and closets built around a basic frame. These frames need to be planned in advanced, else it could leave room for errors. But what about closet shelving? Do all new construction homes have closet shelving installed in them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, not every new construction home can stand tall and boast its custom closet shelving. Not only that, even if you find closet shelving in your new home, most often these are the standard single-row wire shelving in closets, which are rarely enough to organize your things properly. In this article, we will look over the intricacies of closet shelving and what you can expect from the pre-installed ones. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Closet Shelving in New Construction Homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Storage is important and therefore many contracts often mention how many closets they are going to include within new construction homes. However, what they fail to mention most of the times is what the closet will contain, i.e., whether the closets will have sliding doors, will it include a mirror within, and more importantly, whether it includes shelving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have to ask your builder specifically for these features. Whether you need to install closet shelving or a complete closet organization system, lighting, ventilation, and more, you may have to be specific about it before your new construction home is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no law or builders\u2019 code that suggests that they must include closet shelving. The one that they do often include is on their own accord and they can even choose to omit that.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closet space is a very important element of any house \u2013 be it a walk-in master closet or one embedded into a wall. Inside, you will most likely find one shelf a foot (or two) above the ground \u2013 nothing else. This can be rather disappointing at first but for the DIY-ers among you, this is a great opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of this as an empty canvas on which you can, quite literally, go crazy. <\/em>Converting this into your dream master closet is then just a few steps away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing Closet Shelving in New Construction Homes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the specifics, let us consider the financial aspect of installing closet shelves in your new construction home. If you ask the builders, you can expect to spend around $300 to over $1,000, depending on how fancy you want your shelves to be.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to install a complete organization system, the price tag will be even higher. Let\u2019s say that you chose a build that your contractor asked $500 for. If you do it yourself, you can shave off $200 to $250 off that price tag \u2013 all you\u2019ll have to do is use some elbow grease. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An organized closet with rails and shelves<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned above, installing closet shelves in our new construction home requires extensive planning<\/strong>. Otherwise, you might just end up spending a lot of time making something you either won\u2019t like or something that simply won\u2019t fit. You\u2019ll already be working in a confined space and will therefore have to be extremely precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find a lot of designs on the internet. If this is your first project, we recommend you go with a simple design instead of those fancy ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White melamine shelving is a very good option for starters. Not only does it look good but the white color can really make your shelves seem a lot roomier.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you also have the option of going with IKEA<\/a> (yes, we know, not the most practical solution). The thing about IKEA furniture is that it is very easy to mould and modify and can therefore shave some time and effort on your part. It won\u2019t be as cost-effective, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, regardless of whether you\u2019re building a good or poorly designed closet; it will most likely cost the same if you\u2019re doing it yourself! So take your time and lay your design on a sheet of paper first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the design is finalized and you have selected the wood type and color you\u2019re going to use, it\u2019s time to start building. We would recommend that you start with the long-hang section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n