| Closet hardware may be an afterthought when | | | | for the most part. We use matte finish unless |
| considering an upgrade to your storage systems, but | | | | requested as it does not scuff or show any |
| it does impact structural strength as well as add a | | | | inadvertent scratches. It is rare that any component |
| touch of class if done right. The poles, handles, shelf | | | | would show any wear and tear, but matte finish |
| pins and drawer slides all can impact the look and | | | | provides a bit more protection. Some inlaid pulls have |
| cost. Here are a few things to consider when | | | | wide color variations, so make sure it matches the |
| discussing your options with a custom storage | | | | rest of the hardware. |
| system expert: | | | | Size |
| Color | | | | Chrome poles usually are an inch in diameter while |
| Most storage system providers will offer a few basic | | | | aluminum usually is 1 5/16". The handles range from a |
| colors. Most likely, they will offer up a polished or | | | | minimum of 3" (to accommodate your hand width) |
| matte silver as that is by far the most popular. Brass | | | | on up to 18" for the refrigerator look. There is no |
| and a dark brown with the industry name of "oil | | | | right or wrong on size. Just insure the handle's screw |
| rubbed bronze" are also popular choices. Of course, | | | | separation is no larger than the face you try to |
| you can ask them to source handles to match the | | | | attach it to. Consult with your storage professional |
| style of the nearby room's cabinets or furniture. If | | | | on the allowable widths for your design. |
| you have a child's room needing bright colors, there | | | | Style |
| are plastic covers for underlying steel that may tie | | | | There are literally tens of thousands different styles |
| the rest of the room together. | | | | of handles, shapes and themes to compliment any |
| Materials | | | | whim. I've seen starfish, Star Wars and Broadway |
| All modernized storage systems use metal poles of | | | | star samples, so don't let your imagination limit what |
| some sorts. They may be steel, plastic coated steel, | | | | you'd like the end result to look like. Hafele, SIRO |
| chrome-plated steel or my favorite, aluminum. | | | | Design and Keeler are all reputable and have a wide |
| Generally the handles and shelf pins will be a matching | | | | variety to choose from. |
| material to coordinate the look. The aluminum poles | | | | If you plan to provide a specialty handle, such as |
| are wider (1 5/16") and have far less weight while | | | | bamboo or oversized lengths, confirm your design |
| carrying as much or more clothing. I would avoid any | | | | can accommodate them and installers have the right |
| support material made of plastic as time will take its | | | | tools. Closet Tailors has all of the experience needed |
| toll. | | | | to make your closet as personal, so contact them or |
| Finish | | | | other storage system professional in your area! |
| Polished, matte or oil rubbed bronze are your choices | | | | |