How to Convince Your Partner They Need a Container Store Closet Design

Jul 21

My new Container Store (TCS) brand partnership, I knew I wanted to tackle my husband’s closet. Not only was he a great candidate to surprise, he would represent all the resistant partners who don’t fully understand why a custom closet will solve most if not all their wardrobe problems.

From my experience, these type of partners fall into 3 main categories:

1. too afraid to invest

2. skeptical about pro organization as a service

3. too proud to seek a professional.

Regardless of where they fall, I hope to if not convince them why investing in a custom closet is a necessity, I hope to at the very least inspire them to open up to it.

Ok first things first, my husband is already neat, he’s a virgo and is very particular about how he handles his things. These are all the reasons why I chose his closet to tackle because his personality + his neatness will serve as a powerful transformation.

His wardrobe was already decluttered so we were able to skip that step.

While I obviously have a more intimate relationship with him than I do my clients- I didn't have many questions to ask about his pain points because I was a first hand witness to them. But what was great is his pain points were not unique to him but challenges I often come across.

One thing I observed about him, that a lot of my clients deal with is how much time they spend looking for things they use every day.

I knew he needed a system where every single item had a home and he can SEE everything.

THIS my friends is where I a pro organizer and a designer meet.

I sketched out my ideas for the perfect closet then I headed to The Container Store to meet with George, my design consultant would help me bring those ideas to life.

Keep in my mind that you DO NOT need to sketch out a thing, I’m a pro organizer and always have a plan with all my projects. But you can meet with a TCS design consultant empty handed and they can still support you with your closet needs.

I shared with George all the things I wanted for my husband’s closet and he showed me the live examples in the TCS showroom. I was like a kid in a candy shop. Without showing George my sketch, he created a mock closet using TCS Design Center that was a better version of my original idea.

He used the genius in-house design tool that YOU and I can also use if we wanted to, to design our own closet.

We shopped for the closet accessories and BOOM, his closet mockup.

Design Your Closet

My FAVORITE PART about the entire process was the seamlessness from design to installation. In the same system, we ordered the closet parts + accessories, scheduled an installation, AND a delivery service to deliver the parts to our home. Because I just had a baby and the only thing I’m lifting is a car seat.

And how much do you think this all cost!!

The Design Consult

Custom Closet Parts

Accessories

Closet Installation

Delivery Service with Dolly (optional)

Total Cost= $2,266

Is that more or less than what you were expecting? Most people expect a much higher price tag. This particular price tag was higher because we used the Elfa Decor, a tier above TCS lowest closet system. So this price could’ve been much lower.

I WISH I was saying this to say it but I’m a stan for the Elfa closet system. Three of my favorite facts about the system is:

Its completely customizable- meaning every shelf, drawer, rod, and rack can be changed. NOTHING is permanent
The actual closet can easily be removed and TAKEN with us if we decided to move
TCS offers a service to remove the closet and reinstall it in our new home

I mean this pretty much covers the major concerns ALOT of people have, especially renters.

Fun fact: I did not fold this, my husband did because he’s way better at folding clothes than I am

These accessories originally lived in a dresser that I KNEW we could get rid of. So, my sketch/plan included this 12-section accessory tray which lives on top of 2 drawers. We were able to replace a medium size dresser with these drawers.

I find a lot of clients can do this in their homes with a little planning and condensing their closet.

While we did lose some shoe storage, my husband LOVED his new clear shoe boxes. He’d been struggling with his old system, going into every shoe box because he didn’t know what was inside.

Adding the Elfa door racks to each door was the secret to this new closet. Previously there was so much empty space not being used, this door system is the answer for a lot of random stuff. It can be mounted or hooked onto the door without screws, another customizable system.

This new system will help store all those miscellaneous items neatly and out of sight (my favorite part).

So what do you think? Are you calling your partner right now? If you’re still not convinced, watch my video of the entire process which also has my husband’s reaction.

Come to the Staten Island TCS to explore their extensive custom closet options, as well as their everyday storage solutions for every style and budget.I will be hosting an in-store event at The Container Store on August 8th at 10AM. Come see me show off my favorite products and answer all of your storage and organization questions.

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Rebekah Christie

Rebekah Christie began creating accessories in 2009 when she was living in Philadelphia. She was having trouble getting use to Philly being her permanent residence so she stayed home for months. She then began designing headbands and hair accessories. She was discovering her inner designer which was the beginning of "Make it Happen". She grew up in a very creative household where her parents promoted and delved in the arts themselves. With the support and help from them she began a line of headbands, bangles, hair bows, and feather earrings. She sold her pieces at street festivals and markets in Philadelphia. In 2010 she moved back to New York, settling into Brooklyn for the next three years. Since she began her journey as a jewelry designer, she has built a following throughout New York City. Charmed Feathers has been sold at shops in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and D.C. CF has also been sold in France and Canada. "The guidelines I follows are adapted from my family and into my designs. Myfather is a man that does not fear color, and Charmed Feathers accessories are always colorful and vibrant. My mother is a woman who taught me to be myself and to not follow the crowd. I like to believe that being true to yourself is as natural as you can get". -Rebekah Christie In 2012 she attended the Art Institute of New York majoring in Fashion Merchandise and Marketing. She's currently attending Borough Manhattan Community College majoring in Business Management. She continues to be a self taught designer and educate herself on entrepreneurship

http://www.rebekahlove.com