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Sauder Lancaster Wood Closet Organizer

Lani McMarsh — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:24:19 +0000

With the center tower made from solid wood, this Lancaster closet organizer system is noted for its aesthetically pleasing style well-suited to those who prefers traditional-looking designs. Even with its solid construction and the close attention to design details, this product is still comfortably priced within the mid-range. Although mainly intended for use as a stand alone system, this product can be fitted together with the Sauder Lancaster Narrow Wood Closet Organizer system for a much bigger closet storage capacity and a more functional system perfect for larger bedrooms and master closets.

Features

• Fits closets up to 10 ft.

• Coach cherry finish

• Antique brass hardware

• Three hanging rods adjustable up to 48″

• Three fully extending drawers

• Three adjustable shelving units

• Frosted and tempered glass doors

• Two angled shoe shelving units with banded edge

• Two 48″ top shelves

• Assembly required

• Dimensions: 79″ width x 15″ depth x 83″ height

• Weight: 177 lbs.

Editorial Review Summary

Pros

• good value for money

• made from durable wood

• elegant appearance

• sturdy and stable

• can be fitted with the Lancaster Narrow for larger storage needs

Cons

• very heavy

• needs heavy duty anchors for more stability

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Stand Alone Lancaster Closet Oganizer

Fitted with Lancaster Narrow (Configuration 1)

Fitted with Lancaster Narrow (Configuration 2)

Popular Choices For A Strong Wooden Wardrobe Or Closet

Lani McMarsh — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:24:35 +0000

It is important to choose the type of wood you want your wooden wardrobe or closet to be made from before you go out to try to buy one. It may sound a little silly but different types of wood come with different qualities, not only in the durability it provides but also in the color and texture of the finished product.

Let’s take a very brief look at some of the different wood types available that have been used to craft a fine wooden wardrobe or an elegant closet design.

The tight grain of hardwood is a popular choice for the creation of wardrobes. Oak is possibly the number one choice in a quality wardrobe but the deeper color of maple wardrobes holds widespread appeal too. Maple is a difficult wood to work with and the wardrobe you buy should come from the most skilled of craftsmen. A cherry wardrobe is also a very distinctive wood choice with its deep color and even texture making it very suited for staining.

Oak has the distinction of being the hardwood that most people prefer. It is a wood type that produces a deeply textured finished product that is both durable and strong. It can be stained or painted and it will last for many years.

The alternative to hardwood is a softwood option and this means pine. When it comes to softwood pine is the number one choice for many reasons. You can find it being used in many closet designs or closet organizers systems too. The main one is that the resulting furniture is reasonably durable and the wood itself is interesting to look at with its knots and imperfections.

Craftsmen like working with pine because it is easy to fashion as long as the tools are kept sharp. The wardrobes that have been made from pine are considerably lighter than their hardwood counterparts making them a little easier to carry and reposition.

Deciding on the type of wood that might suit your wardrobe storage needs best may be a daunting task. However if you think about the durability you will need in your wardrobes or closets and have definite thoughts about what the color should be the choice of wood type for your wooden wardrobe will be significantly easier.

The Elegant Wood Closet Organizer

Lani McMarsh — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:46:07 +0000

A good number of people whom we know (close relatives, good friends, and some acquaintances) have agreed in unison that keeping the closet organized and tidy creates a hassle-free closet environment. But even though they have a common observation, they have usually differed in preferences when it comes to choosing an appropriate closet organizer well suited to their respective budgets. Because of intense competition among the closet companies across the United States, there have been many options to pick from when it comes to organizer systems for the closet or any wardrobe furniture used these days. However, personal preferences and budget would normally influence the decision-making process. However though, we found out that among the available closet organizer options to be had, the wooden-type closet organizer seemed to be the most preferred by our relatives and friends. Although the numbers did not represent a big majority, it certainly conveyed that organizers made from wood are the ones usually ringing up the sales more often. Let me tackle in brief why wood closet organizers are preferred by many homeowners.

First, wooden closet organizers are what we can consider to be already on the mid-level to high-end level, at least in terms of pricing by the sellers and manufacturers. As such, high-end wood closet organization systems may carry higher price tags over other kinds of wardrobe storage systems and typical closet systems. For those whose budget doesn’t get in the way, these have been the first choice. Nevertheless, the single characteristic of these systems which normally stand out is their durability while having the look of elegance typical for wood furniture products. That is, the natural color shade of high quality woods used in the manufacture of these organizers makes them look very stylish and unique. Not only that, they could also blend well with the color variety of the clothes inside the wardrobe which makes your simple closet look like a rich man’s wardrobe.

More so, hereunder are some of the most popular woods currently used to make these organizers:

Cedar – this wood has been known to repel some insects which tend to find solace in the closet such as moths and other pesky bugs. Hence, if your neighborhood is situated in areas wherein closet-invading insects abound, then you might want to give some thoughts on a closet organizer made out of cedar wood. In addition, the reddish shade that cedar wood is typically known for, can greatly add to the style and aesthetics of your wardrobe.

Oak – this is one of the hardest woods known. As such, the benefit it can bring is quite apparent – durability. However though, this kind of wood tends to be expensive. But if your pockets do not cringe on its price tag, it may be a good choice. Furthermore, oak wood can be available in dark or light color shades.

Pine – this is the wood that is among the least expensive kinds one could purchase. However, its natural shade cannot be considered that elegant. But to get over this, various color finishes can be customarily added in order to achieve that elegant color shade and pattern of your liking. Furthermore, pine wood has been a popular choice for those who have fitted wardrobes in their bedrooms.

There are other kinds of wood being used depending on the manufacturer specifications and targeted price range in which they would want to sell their respective products. Some may use very cheap kinds of wood and then have it laminated with nice looking finish. Some may also use hard pressed wood. But whatever you prefer, using a closet organizer made out of wood is among the nicest ways to make your wardrobe get that elegant look you desire.