Wood Closet Designs offers beautiful wood closet systems that you can install! For the best results, follow our tips for installing your DIY wood closet system. Get ready for a personalized and attractive closet with a simple assembly process.

Measure and Plan Your Closet

Before installing hardware, you must do some prep work. Measure the dimensions of your closet, and take note of every detail. For instance, jot down ceiling height, object interference, and light switch placement. You don’t want to cover important aspects of the closet like light switches or wiring. Additionally, don’t forget to remove your old closet system!

Take the appropriate measurements for your DIY wood closet system. Single wall systems require the width and height of the closet. Reach-in and walk-in systems require wall measurements and ceiling height. During this stage of installation, precision and accuracy are vital. Don’t let an incorrect measurement throw off your new system.

Mark Walls for Placements

While prepping hanging systems, mark your walls to place the cleat in the right position. Doing so allows you to see a preview of the system and ensure that the hardware doesn’t overlap. Use a pencil and tape measure to mark hardware placement. To ensure the best results, make sure that walls are clean without imperfections like holes and nicks. We also recommend a fresh coat of paint.

Have the Right Tools on Hand

Along with a pencil and tape measure, have the right tools for installation. These include a power drill, stud finder, level, Phillips screwdriver, and soft mallet hammer. If you have additional tools that you find handy, keep them with the other items. Our guides and diagram will discuss when and where to use the tools for installation.

Follow the Detailed Diagram

While installing your DIY wood closet system, it’s critical to follow our detailed diagrams for hardware installation. The instructions and illustrations help you assemble pieces and install them inside your closet. For additional assistance, House Doctor Ray explains installation from start to finish. His videos are beneficial to anyone installing our closet systems.

Install Drawers and Accessories Last

After installing the hardware, drawers and accessories are the last things to implement inside the closet system. Of course, drawers are necessary for closet islands and certain shelves, but accessory placement can be creative. You can easily switch baskets, liners, and other additions inside the closet after installing the main hardware.