Wardrobe

Hey Guys, Our Ties Might Be Killing Us

March 15, 2012
Tight ties and shirt collars reduce circulation to the brain and increase intraocular pressure Sorry gentlemen.  Even though they look damn spiffy, neck ties can pose serious health risks.  It might sound like something from a third-rate new age health blog, but researchers from Cornell University found in a 1993 study that nearly 67% … Continue reading →
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Don’t Throw Out Your Clothes; Donate Them

March 14, 2012
Donate your old clothes to someone who really needs them With temperatures rising over 60 degrees in the Northeast already, spring isn’t just on its way; it’s here!  With the spring season in full swing, it’s time for everyone’s least favorite part of an otherwise happy season: spring cleaning.  But … Continue reading →
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Keeping Your Shoes Organized

March 13, 2012
Shoes The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer.  And this means that your footwear options have just grown exponentially.  Sandals and thin shoes are back! But with all these growing shoe options, how can you keep everything … Continue reading →
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Monsters in the Closet: Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fears

March 12, 2012
Help your child overcome their fear of the dark. Children’s minds are young and easily influenced.  They don’t yet fully understand the world at large, therefore their free to let their imaginations fill in the blank spaces.  Sometimes they can see beauty and wonder where adults do not.  Other … Continue reading →
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Organizing Closets for Children

March 8, 2012
Organizing for children can be a real challenge Conventional wisdom normally has us gearing closet design towards adults, but children are really the ones who need super-efficient closet design.  Adults might keep clothes or accessories for several years, but kids can grow out of their clothes within a … Continue reading →
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Fun with Mirrors

March 7, 2012
1265glassopen Although they’re often ensconced simply as vanity objects, mirrors are one of the most useful objects in the interior designer’s bag of tricks.  Mirrors can make a room look bigger and add a decorative flair and chic sheen to any … Continue reading →
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Spotlight: Item 1265 Hanging Wardrobe with 2 Doors and 2 Exterior Drawers

March 6, 2012
The 1265 provides all the necessary amenities of great home organization At Contempo Closet, our primary objective is not simply to craft furniture, but to create organizational space solutions.  We aim to mold space, to bring it under control and shape it to your desires.  Our wardrobe solutions aren’t just freestanding … Continue reading →
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Time to Clean Out the Closet

March 5, 2012
Get ready to clean out your closet! March is the season known to come in like a lion and head out like a lamb.  While we’re still in the lion stages though, it’s a good idea to start preparing for the lamb.  It’s time to clean out … Continue reading →
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Is a Built In Closet Right For You?

March 1, 2012
At Contempo Closet, we just announced that we’re expanding our custom closet solutions, designing and building everything from small and simple reach in closets to intricate walk in closet systems.  Now, while built in closets are great, we’re not going … Continue reading →
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Closets For Rooms Big and Small

February 29, 2012
Big wardrobes for big rooms... The typical logic surrounding home design in the 21st century hinges upon the dichotomy between big and small.  Most spaces feature one large room – typically a family room or living room – which has several smaller satellite rooms – … Continue reading →
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