Closet questions, answered

Measure each wall you want to use from corner to corner at floor height, plus the ceiling height, in inches.

Pick your layout (reach-in, L or U walk-in), enter your wall sizes, then add units: drawers, shelves, double hang, long hang and shoe shelves.

The designer shows the price of your exact design as you build it, unit by unit, with every option you pick.

Melamine-faced panels in solid colors, woodgrains and textures from major panel makers.

In the designer's Options card: Standard, soft-close or dovetail soft-close drawers; a standard chrome pull, bar pulls and knobs in matte black, brushed nickel, satin brass or chrome, or no handles; flat or classic crown molding; and base molding.

Freight is calculated at checkout from your ZIP code and the size of your order.

Lead time depends on the order.

Your closet ships flat-packed on a pallet by freight carrier, with liftgate and residential delivery.

No.

All sales are final.

Report it within 48 hours of delivery with photos of the damage and of the pallet and boxes, and your order number.

By card at checkout.

Yes.

Use the Get Quote form in the designer: send your design and your question and we'll reply.

At Closeout Closets a white walk-in system typically runs about $2,500 to $4,500 before freight, depending on wall lengths and how many drawers you add.

A white reach-in closet system from Closeout Closets starts at $659.34 for a 6 ft kit (double hang plus a shelf tower).

For a basic white closet with hanging and shelves, plan on roughly $105 to $110 per linear foot of wall at Closeout Closets, before freight.

Each standard drawer adds roughly $160 to a white closet at Closeout Closets, and slightly more in wood-grain finishes or deeper units.

Closeout Closets sells factory-direct and online: you design the closet yourself, it ships flat-packed by freight, and you or your contractor install it.

The closets are built from 3/4 in melamine-faced panels, cut to the sizes in your design, the same class of material most custom closet companies use.

Yes.

Yes, the online 3D closet designer is free to use.

Wood-grain finishes cost more than white: the panels in the Standard wood-grain tier price about 35 to 40 percent higher than white, Premium textures about 50 percent higher, and specialty colors about double.

The Standard package is the closet as designed.

Closeout Closets accessories are priced individually: coat hooks $25 (set of 4), belt rack $45, tie organizer $55, velvet-lined jewelry tray $85, pull-out hamper $120 and full-length mirror panel $150.

A 24 in wide, 96 in tall shoe tower with slanted shoe shelves and front shoe rails is listed in our components, and you can price any width in the designer.

White closet components start at $254.06 for a 24 in shelf tower with 6 shelves, $304.72 for a 30 in double-hang unit and $355.38 for a 36 in long-hang unit.

No.

No.

Yes.

Measure each wall you want to use from corner to corner at the floor, middle and top, and use the smallest number; then measure floor-to-ceiling height.

Measure in inches, to the nearest 1/8 in.

Leave about 1/4 to 1/2 in of total play across each wall so the panels slide into place, and keep clear of the door trim and any door swing.

A walk-in needs at least about 4 ft of width for one side of storage plus an aisle, and about 6 ft or more for storage on both sides.

Plan for at least 36 in of clear aisle, and 42 to 48 in if two people use the closet or you have drawers that open into the aisle.

Floor-standing Closeout Closets units are built to your ceiling height in the designer; our standard kits use 96 in tall panels.

Our kits fit a 6 ft (72 in), 8 ft (96 in) or 10 ft (120 in) reach-in wall and a 6 x 8 ft U-shaped walk-in.

That's what the designer is for: enter your exact wall length and the units are sized to fill it, with filler panels where needed.

Closet units in the designer range from 12 to 42 in wide.

Measure the wall length from corner to corner, then measure from each corner to the edge of the door trim.

Measure the window, vent or electrical panel's width, height and distance from the floor and corner.

A typical adult uses about 5 to 6 ft of hanging (mix of double hang and long hang), a drawer tower or two, and some shelf or shoe space.

Common reach-in closets are 4 to 10 ft wide and about 24 in deep inside.

Most reach-in closets are about 24 in deep inside, which leaves room for 14 in deep closet units with hanging clothes in front of shelves, or 24 in deep hanging space.

Usually yes, with shorter units under the slope.

Closet shelves for folded clothes are usually 12 to 14 in deep, which is the Closeout Closets standard depth of 14 in.

Closeout Closets units come in 14 in (standard closet), 18 in (deep storage) and 24 in (full depth).

A single long-hang rod usually sits about 66 to 72 in from the floor.

For double hang, put the upper rod at about 80 to 84 in and the lower rod at about 40 to 42 in from the floor.

Long dresses, gowns and long coats need about 60 to 70 in of clear drop below the rod, so a long-hang rod sits about 66 to 72 in or higher.

Shirts and folded pants need about 38 to 40 in of vertical space, which is why double hang works for them.

For folded sweaters and jeans, space shelves about 10 to 12 in apart; for bulky items 14 to 16 in.

Top shelves in a closet usually sit about 84 in from the floor, above the hanging rod, for out-of-season storage.

A 3/4 in melamine shelf up to about 30 to 36 in wide comfortably holds folded clothes, shoes and boxes.

A toe kick is the recessed base at the bottom of a floor-standing unit.

Drawer towers usually keep the top drawer below about 48 in so you can see into it.

Only for full-depth storage or if you want clothes to hang inside the unit sideways.

Double hang has two rods, one above the other, for shirts, jackets and folded pants; long hang has one high rod for dresses, coats and long garments.

Choose mostly double hang if your wardrobe is shirts, blouses, pants and jackets, and add 2 to 3 ft of long hang for dresses and coats.

Double-hang sections are commonly 24 to 36 in wide; 30 in is a good default.

Long-hang sections are commonly 24 to 36 in wide.

Yes.

Each hanging unit in the designer includes chrome-finish hanging rods sized to the unit width: one rod for long hang and two for double hang.

Plan on about 5 to 6 ft of hanging per person as a starting point, mixing double hang and long hang.

Yes.

Triple hang is three rods stacked, used for kids' clothes or very short items in a tall closet.

Put long hang at an end of a wall or in a corner-adjacent section so long clothes don't block drawers or shelves.

Yes.

Soft-close slides stop drawers from slamming and help them close fully, and most people who use a drawer daily like them.

Standard drawers are melamine boxes on side-mount slides with a slab front and pull.

Drawer fronts come in standard heights from 3.75 in to 20 in (3.75, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.75, 10, 11.25, 12.5, 13.75, 17.5 and 20 in).

Most single-person closets do well with 4 drawers; couples usually want 6 to 8.

Put the drawer tower near the middle of the main wall, between hanging sections, so it is easy to reach.

Locks are not a listed option in the Closeout Closets designer.

A dovetail drawer box has interlocking joints at the corners, which makes it stronger than a box held by screws or staples.

Yes.

Drawers match the unit depth; in a standard 14 in deep unit the drawer box is a little under 14 in deep.

Slanted shoe shelves with a front rail are the most space-efficient closet shoe storage: shoes sit heel-back, toes forward, and you can see every pair.

Slanting shoe shelves about 15 degrees toward you shows off the whole shoe and makes pairs easy to grab.

A shoe rail (or shoe fence) is the bar along the front edge of a slanted shoe shelf that stops shoes sliding off.

About 7 to 9 in apart works for most flats, sneakers and dress shoes; leave 12 to 16 in for ankle boots and more for tall boots.

Plan on about one pair per 7 to 8 in of shelf width for adult shoes.

A 24 in wide, 96 in tall shoe tower with slanted shelves 9 in apart holds roughly 25 to 35 pairs, depending on shoe size.

Yes.

12 to 14 in deep fits most adult shoes.

Add a Shoe Rack Unit from the units list, or type "shoe storage" in Auto design and it adds a shoe tower to the layouts.

Slanted shoe shelves fit more pairs per foot and show the whole shoe; cubbies keep pairs separated but waste space around smaller shoes.

A reach-in is a closet you stand outside of, usually one wall about 2 ft deep behind a door; a walk-in is a small room you walk into, with storage on one, two or three walls.

You can design a reach-in (one wall), an L-shaped walk-in (two walls) or a U-shaped walk-in (three walls).

For a 4 to 6 ft reach-in, use double hang for most of the width and a 24 in shelf or drawer tower in the middle or at one end.

Put drawers and shelves on the wall you see first, hanging on the side walls, and long hang at the ends.

Give each person their own side: hanging and a drawer tower each, with shared shoe and shelf space in the middle.

In L and U walk-ins the corner where two walls meet is left open with a filler, so units on the side walls don't block each other.

Floor-based units are sturdier and carry drawers and heavy loads; wall-hung units float above the floor, which is easier to clean under and works over a dresser or bench.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

That's a construction project (moving walls), not something a closet system does.

A built-in wardrobe is a freestanding or fitted cabinet with doors; a closet system is open units installed inside an existing closet.

Closeout Closets systems are made of 3/4 in melamine-faced particleboard panels, the standard material for custom closets, with metal hanging rods and drawer slides.

Melamine-faced particleboard is the usual choice for closets: it's flat, durable, easy to clean, and comes pre-finished in many colors.

Yes.

There are 80+ finishes in four tiers: White, Standard (wood grains and solid colors), Premium textures, and Premium & Specialty.

The designer shows each finish on your closet in 3D.

Match the closet to your trim or floor rather than the furniture: white for a bright, classic closet, a light wood grain for warmth, or a dark wood grain or gray for contrast.

White makes a small closet look bigger and is the lowest price; wood grain hides scuffs better and feels more like furniture.

Yes, 3/4 in melamine-faced particleboard is strong enough for clothes, shoes and boxes on spans up to about 30 to 36 in.

Yes, a full backing panel is an option per unit in the designer and is priced when you turn it on.

It's possible with a bonding primer, but melamine isn't made to be painted and the paint can chip.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Plan on a drill/driver, level, tape measure, stud finder, screwdriver, a step ladder and a helper.

A reach-in typically takes a few hours to a day for one or two people; a full walk-in takes about a day or two depending on drawers and size.

Yes, tall units and wall-hung units should be anchored to wall studs (or with rated anchors where there are no studs) so they can't tip or pull off the wall.

Yes, remove the old shelf, rod and brackets, patch the holes, and paint if you want, before installing the new system.

No.

Yes.

Your order ships with the parts for your design.

Painting the closet walls before installing is easiest, since units cover much of the wall.

Either remove the baseboard where the units sit, or scribe/notch the bottom of the side panels around it.

Shim under the units at the floor so they're plumb and level, then anchor them to the wall.

Shelves in Closeout Closets units are adjustable, so you can move them as your needs change.

Not if you're comfortable with basic tools.

Panels are heavy: a 24 in wide, 96 in tall tower ships at about 144 lb.

Closeout Closets ship flat-packed by LTL freight on double pallets (96 x 48 in deck), because the tall panels don't fit a standard pallet.

Freight is quoted live by ZIP code at checkout and depends on your location and how many pallets your closet needs.

Yes, Closeout Closets ships flat-packed by freight nationwide.

Most reach-ins and typical walk-ins (up to about 17 linear feet with a few drawers) fit on one double pallet; bigger closets need more.

Delivery is curbside, with a liftgate standard.

Lead time depends on your design and location; call (844) 782-2227 for current timing before you order.

Yes, plan to be there: freight carriers usually schedule a delivery window and someone needs to receive and inspect the pallet.

Inspect the pallet and boxes before the driver leaves, take photos while unpacking, and report any damage within 48 hours with photos and your order number to info@closeoutkitchens.com.

Not at the moment; freight is quoted by ZIP code at checkout.

Call (844) 782-2227 to ask about pickup before you order.

Yes, we ship by freight to NYC addresses; delivery is curbside with liftgate standard, and inside delivery is extra where available.

Closet panels up to about 88 in long don't fit a standard 48 x 40 in pallet, so they ship on a 96 x 48 in double pallet that takes two pallet spots on the truck.

No.

Email photos and your order number to info@closeoutkitchens.com within 48 hours of delivery and we'll replace the parts.

Call (844) 782-2227 or email info@closeoutkitchens.com.

Yes.

Yes.

Orders can't be changed or cancelled once they are placed, because every closet is cut to your design.

Contractors, designers and property investors can apply for the Trade Pro program, which gives trade pricing and a dedicated rep.

You get the units in your design, flat-packed: panels, shelves, rods, drawers and the accessories you added.

Yes.

12 to 16 in deep for most food, and shelves 10 to 14 in apart; leave 16 to 18 in for cereal boxes and small appliances.

A pantry built from our shelf towers starts at $254.06 for one 24 in white tower with 6 adjustable shelves; price a full pantry wall in the designer.

Yes.

About 56 in wide and 30 in deep for two standard 27 in front-load machines, plus room behind for hoses and the vent.

A wall-hung unit or shelf above the machines holds detergent and towels.

Yes.

Melamine closet units can work in a dry, climate-controlled garage, but they are not made for damp or very hot garages.

Melamine-faced particleboard can swell if it gets wet or sits in high humidity, so it's best in a dry garage.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, a closet office works well with a desk unit (24 in deep work surface with drawers), wall-hung shelves above and a shelf tower for files.

Usually yes.

Custom closets are cut to your exact wall sizes; modular systems come in fixed widths you combine.

A drawer tower in the closet replaces a dresser and frees bedroom floor space.

A melamine closet system is the upgrade: solid 3/4 in shelves that don't sag or leave marks on clothes, adjustable heights, drawers and shoe shelves, and a built-in look.

A well-organized closet helps a home show better, especially the primary closet, but how much value it adds depends on your market.

A closet system inside an existing closet usually costs less than a built-in wardrobe because it needs no doors, finished exterior or carpentry.

Yes.

Pick your layout (reach-in, L or U walk-in), enter your wall lengths and ceiling height, then add units to each wall and pick a finish.

Yes.

Yes.

The designer has a 2D spec sheet with every unit's size and parts; use it to check measurements before you order.

The price comes from our server pricing for your exact design, and that is the price charged at checkout.

Yes.

Closeout Closets is based at 6479 US-9, Howell, NJ 07731, in Monmouth County.

Yes, we deliver closet systems by freight throughout New Jersey, curbside with liftgate standard.

Yes, we ship by freight to NYC, Long Island and Westchester.

Yes, we ship to Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Brick and the rest of Ocean County by freight; freight is quoted by ZIP at checkout.

Yes.

Yes, we ship by freight to CT, PA and the rest of the Northeast; enter your ZIP at checkout for freight.

Yes, NJ and NY contractors can apply for the Trade Pro program for trade pricing and a dedicated rep.

Our location is at 6479 US-9, Howell, NJ 07731.