Your client already has ideas about what their dream custom closet will look like, so always start by involving them in sharing their ideas. It helps to understand their likes and dislikes. In addition, having questions lined up to encourage the flow of conversation about the design layout is another great area to expand on.
Here are some questions to consider:
All custom closets will have obstructions that will impede in your design layout and cause potential issues during closet installation if they are missed. Avoid delays and unexpected expenses by creating a checklist for yourself in order to capture and plot the obstructions accordingly.
The following are common obstructions:
These items are permanent fixtures in the space, so do not miss them. Measure twice cut once! I live by this rule. Be sure to capture the dimensions of the obstruction (Length x Width x Height), how far it is positioned from the nearest wall, and how tall it sits from the ground.
A standard custom closet is designed by most closet companies in the color white, using Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL) Or Flat Melamine, as for profiles, the two most used are MDF Thermafoil or the flat European style. When selecting a closet supplier , make sure they have variety of color options in TFL, High Gloss and Matte finishes.
Another key factor when designing a custom closet is how quickly can the manufacturer produce the product.