"Design Happens"

Remember when I introduced you to ORG a few short weeks ago? Well, it’s time to reveal part two of our master bedroom custom closet build, because today the team visited our home to install the final design (in just 6 hours, I might add)!

Here's our new friends installing this gigantic unit. Because our unit has full Forterra back panels (creating a clean, consistent look), the closet conceals the bedroom wall and eliminates the need for any drywall work. (yay!)

Our installers were fun, hilarious and excited to be building us our dream closet. If you’ll remember, we chose a material called Forterra that is produced with recycled content and is craaaazy strong. (Which means the ORG men are very, very burly.)

My favorite part of our new closet is the sweet little vanity you’ll see below. I’ve wanted a vanity since I was a little girl, and now, as a grown-up (sort of), I can’t wait to try it out! I mean, gracious, it just feels so luxurious to sit down while applying mascara. And yes, for the record, I’m very easy to please.

The entire wardrobe hosts room for handbags, hats, shoes, boots, hair/vanity supplies and, of course, clothing! I can't believe how much storage we added in just one unit.

The design is gorgeous, and to be honest, I can only take half of the credit. The ORG folks were involved up front in the design, architectural elements and spatial needs of the closet, even installing custom drawer sizes to accommodate the vanity section. In fact, the Forterra Canyon Plum vanity countertop you see below was ORG’s suggestion, and I’m so thrilled we used this piece as an accent rather than our usual white preference.

I can’t speak highly enough of our ORG experience. To be able to consult a professional design and organization expert, approve a 3-D rendering, order and install a 100% custom storage solution in less than a month was a dream. From the local ORG dealer we worked with (hi, Fred!) to the installation team, everyone was so kind, friendly and professional.

The final wardrobe in all its glory!

Now comes the fun part: moving in and stocking that empty closet! Perhaps some new shoes are in order?

Kidding, Ken.

(No, I’m not.)

Erin Loechner is a freelance writer/blogger whose work has been featured in Glamour, Dwell, Lucky, Nylon, Print and ReadyMade Mag. Follow more of her daily renovation musings at her blog, Design for Mankind.