Solid Wood Closet Organizer Systems – Discover The Difference

At John Louis Home, we use only 100% grade a white pine to create our products. We never use particle wood, pressed wood, or composite materials.

The tools required for closet organizers are a tape measure, pencil, level, screwdriver, power drill, and a saw. John Louis Home recommends a table saw, chop saw, or a fine-toothed hand saw.

1. Measure Your Closet:

• Reach-in closets (narrow): Often work best with 12-inch deep organizers.
• Walk-in closets (larger): You can use 12-inch or 16-inch deep organizers, depending on how much space you have to move around.
• Always measure width, depth, and height.

2. What Do You Need to Store?

• Count your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Do you need more hanging space, shelves, or drawers?

3. John Louis Home Benefits:

• Real Wood: They use solid wood, not cheap particle board.
• "Cut-to-Fit": You cut the pieces to perfectly fit your closet, meaning no wasted space. Leftover pieces can become extra shelves!
• Adjustable: Shelves can be moved easily to fit different items.•
• Accessories: Add drawers, doors, shoe shelves, and more for a custom feel.

4. Simple Planning:

• Think about one organizer per wall.•Use corner shelving to maximize tricky spaces.
• The system mounts to your wall, keeping the floor clear.

5. DIY Friendly:

• They're designed for you to install with basic tools.

By figuring out your closet size, what you need to store, and using John Louis Home's flexible, solid wood system, you can create a great organized spac

When considering a John Louis Home closet system, the choice between DIY installation and professional installation largely depends on your comfort level with tools, your available time, and your budget. John Louis Home designs its products specifically with the DIYer in mind, making it a very feasible option for most homeowners.

DIY Closet System with John Louis Home

• Save Money: You cut out labor costs by installing it yourself.
• Custom Fit Made Easy: Their "cut-to-fit" solid wood system means you trim pieces to perfectly fit your exact closet, using every inch.
• Sense of Accomplishment: Build it yourself and enjoy the pride.Basic Tools: You only need common tools like a drill, saw, and tape measure.
• Easy Guidance: John Louis Home provides clear instructions and videos.

Professional Installation (Less Common for John Louis Home)

• Convenience: Experts do the work, saving you time and effort.
• No Tools Needed: You don't have to own or rent any equipment.
• Higher Cost: This is the main downside, as labor adds significantly to the price.

Which to Choose? For John Louis Home closet organizers, DIY is highly recommended. The products are designed for you to install them easily. However, if you're very short on time or uncomfortable with tools, hiring help is an option, but be prepared for extra costs.

Installing a John Louis Home closet organizer is designed to be a DIY-friendly project, thanks to its "cut-to-fit" solid wood system. Here's a general overview of the steps involved:

1. Plan & Measure:

• Measure everything accurately: Get the exact width, depth, and height of your closet space.
• Design your layout: Decide where your vertical towers will go, how many shelves you need, and the placement of hanging rods. John Louis Home offers various configurations and allows for custom designs.
• Identify wall studs: This is crucial for stability. You'll need to securely mount the system to wall studs for proper support.

2. Gather Your Tools:•Tape measure

• Pencil•Level•Screwdriver (a power drill/screw gun is highly recommended)
• Saw (a table saw, chop saw, or fine-toothed hand saw for cutting shelves to size)
• A buddy! While not strictly necessary, having an extra set of hands makes assembly and installation much easier.

3. Assemble the Core Components:

• Assemble the Storage Towers: These are the main vertical structures. Follow the instructions to put together the tower sides, top, and bottom using the provided cam lock system.
• Install Wall Brackets/Support Rails: Secure these to your wall studs at the desired height. The top shelf and tower are often mounted at an industry standard of 84 inches, but you can adjust this based on your needs. The tower can also sit flush with the floor if your baseboards allow.

4. Install Shelves and Hanging Rods:

• Cut-to-Fit Shelves: This is a key feature. You'll cut your solid wood shelves to the precise width needed for your closet. Any significant leftover pieces (over 24 inches) can often be used as additional adjustable shelves within the towers.
• Install Shelves: Place shelves onto the support brackets and/or into the pre-drilled holes in the vertical towers.Shelves are adjustable, so you can change their height as needed. Some can even be angled for shoe storage.
• Install Garment Bars: These typically go underneath the shelves and connect to specific brackets. John Louis Home's metal garment bars are designed for smooth hanger movement. If you're installing in a corner, one bar might need to be trimmed shorter to allow hangers to slide freely

.5. Add Accessories (Optional):

• Drawers: If you have drawers, install the soft-close slides and then assemble and install the drawers into the tower sections. Start from the bottom up if doing a full drawer bank.
• Doors: Add cabinet doors to cover sections of your towers.
• Other accessories: Install any pull-out valet rods, tie/belt racks, or other specialized accessories according to their instructions.

6. Finishing Touches:

• Insert mushroom caps into screw holes for a finished look.
• Use the provided stain pen for any touch-ups on cut ends or scratches.
• Ensure all components are securely fastened and level.

John Louis Home provides detailed instruction manuals and helpful installation videos to guide you through each step of the process. Their system is designed for flexibility, so don't be afraid to customize it to perfectly suit your closet and storage needs.