Closet Design Trends, Costco, and California Closets Topped Blogs

By Bill Esler

December 18, 2013 | 11:12 pm CST

Closet Design Trends, Costco, and California Closets Topped Blogs Closet design trends and the consumer generation gap in home interior color, style and utility were among the top 2013 blog subjects at the Closets magazine web channel. California rules on formaldehyde in panel drew the most views. Houzz annual study of design trends was also among the top-read blogs.

Of all blogs, the most-viewed addressed a more serious subject: concerns about formaldehyde gas escaping from panels manufacturered with that substance, and calls for national regulation.

	CARB Formaldehyde Rule Should Be Law of the Land By Tom Julia Posted: 09/02/2013 2:56PM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should cut to the chase and adopt the CARB formaldehyde rule as the national standard, says the head of the Composite Panel Association.
	Kitchen Cabinetry Faces Generation Style Gap By Bill Esler Posted: 10/15/2013 9:54PM Kitchen cabinetmakers are facing a generation gap, with younger consumers opting for European and transitional styles, while older buyers lean toward transition and traditional cabinetry, says a new Houzz study.
	Why California Closets’ Magic Works By Bill Esler Posted: 08/28/2013 4:23AM California Closets, the largest custom home storage and closet franchise, grew even during the downturn. Its secret? Innovative marketing, and imaginative home interior product design.
	Another Organized Closet, Again? By Kris Costa \| Posted: September 25, 2013 - 9:56 AM So how does one professional organizer differentiate themselves from another? There is a magic bullet, it’s called creativity.
	Costco Closets: How Does That Work? By Bill Esler Posted: 12/09/2013 2:05PM If you have a Costco in your area, you may have noticed displays for home closet design and installation services. Here's what Costco has to offer for home organization.
	The Coolest Way to Lock Cabinets By Denise Butchko Posted: 06/14/2013 1:26PM Fresh off three days of divine design inspiration at NeoCon, I wanted to share a new, smart way to lock and unlock cabinets that doesn't require keys.
	How Walk-in Closets Can Add Value to a Home By Sean Lechowicz \| Posted: August 23, 2013 - 12:05 PM Walk-in closets can be a value for resale, but only if done right. Here are some ways to go all out and make a closet into more than a space for storage.
	Great Closet Design: An Expert's Perspective By Denise Butchko Posted: 10/11/2013 11:03AM Designer Joyce Hardison, co-owner of Closet Crafters, shares a few insights on what constitutes good design. “Good design has a lot to do with function. Taking that function and making it beautiful,” she says.
	Celebrity Cedar Closet Designer: Remodeler Reed Woodson By Michaelle Bradford Posted: 10/16/2013 12:52PM Cedar closets are among projects by home design-builder Reed Woodson, featured modeling business shirts in the latest Land’s End ad campaign.
	Must-Have Accessories for Every Closet By Jeff Blair \| Posted: November 2, 2011 - 10:00 AM Every closet design can benefit from closet accessories. In fact, they could easily be called, "closet necessities." Must-Have Accessories for Every Closet By Jeff Blair \| Posted: November 2, 2011 - 10:00 AM Every closet design can benefit from closet accessories. In fact, they could easily be called, "closet necessities." - See more at: http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/search?order=&fromDate=&keyword=Blair…