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Everything we've written about design notes, practical guidance from the designers and installers who draw, build and fit these spaces every week.
October 19, 2026
Your closet works. Sort of. It holds your things, it has shelves, and technically, nothing is on the floor. But every time you open the door, something feels slightly off – not broken, just flat.
August 8, 2026
Closets are specified last and noticed first. Planning them during construction costs less and finishes better than retrofitting later.
August 6, 2026
You’ve reorganized the same closet three times in two years. The bins are labeled, the hangers match, and somehow it still collapses into chaos within a few weeks. That’s…
August 6, 2026
The frustration isn’t that you haven’t tried. You’ve bought the bins, done the seasonal purge, maybe watched a few hours of organization content online. And still, three …
August 6, 2026
By Laura Bryan, Vice President, Diplomat Closet Design The closet isn’t the problem you think it is. The real problem is that you’ve been adapting your daily behavior to a system…
May 31, 2025
Designing with Intention: Creating Spaces That Work for You At Diplomat Closet Design, we believe the best spaces are designed with more than just aesthetics in mind; they’re crafted…
March 24, 2025
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women. Throughout history, women have broken barriers, challenged norms, and made significant…
December 18, 2024
Closets: simple, right? After all, it’s just a small space with a few shelves and a door. Well, the truth is a little more complicated than that. Closets, like any part of your home,…
December 12, 2024
Choosing the right color for your closet components is one of the most crucial aspects of closet design. Selecting the best closet colors for your space means considering how your closet…
November 29, 2024
What do you think of when you think of “the office?” Well, more and more Americans are treating their home offices as their primary workspace. Even for those who go into the…
November 12, 2024
The holiday season is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by joining us at our Holiday Market Sip & Shop event. Mark your calendars…
October 17, 2024
From versatile designs to custom finishes, Murphy beds are space-saving wonders, perfect for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and designers alike looking to create practical yet stylish living…
October 10, 2024
Picture walking into your home after a long day, greeted by a serene, organized space rather than the chaos of shoes, coats, and bags cluttering the entryway. A well-designed mudroom can…
September 4, 2024
Are you tired of constantly battling clutter in your child’s closet? Keeping kids’ belongings organized can feel like an endless challenge. But what if there was a simple solution…
May 15, 2024
Is your home office personalized to meet your needs? Whether you work from home full-time or just need a comfortable spot to pay bills and manage your household, you deserve a workspace…
March 21, 2024
Is your home office a peaceful place to work? Is it quiet enough for video meetings, phone calls, and concentrating on your job? If not, you may need some noise reduction strategies. After all, noisy work environments ar
September 5, 2023
Do you need to display collections, memorabilia, or special treasures? You can be a collector without clutter! All it takes is some organizing savvy. Here are our top tips for displaying your special items on shelves in
May 15, 2023
Could color be your secret to professional productivity? Imagine recoloring your home office to accomplish greater efficiency, confidence, and style. Decades of research have shown that the colors in workplaces and publi
April 19, 2023
Colorful laundry rooms are trending this year. Why? The answer is simple: A colorful laundry room is fun! Doing laundry feels less like a chore when your cheerful room always brings a smile to your face. Now’s a great ti
March 21, 2023
We know that you’re interested in being ahead of the design curve, so we’ve laid out all of the trending home decor colors for 2023. Here are the colors of the year as chosen by some of the world’s leading paint companie
December 28, 2022
Is your home office too blah for business? Is it sapping your strength? Instead, your home office should inspire you to feel productive and professional every day! A home office makeover can be one of the best things you
December 28, 2022
Small changes to your laundry room can make a huge difference in your daily routine. Adding a few clever features to your laundry area will help you save time and minimize stress. Which little features should you add to
December 21, 2021
1- Everyone Must Be Video-Ready One of the first things the pandemic taught us was that video calls are the new norm. They help us collaborate, get things accomplished, and convince our skeptical bosses that we’re doing
December 21, 2021
Winter clothing is so bulky! When it’s time to store it, it’s hard to pack it all into your drawers and closets. Now what? This calls for the expert eye of a professional closet designer. At Diplomat Closet Design, we kn
November 16, 2021
When it’s time to upgrade your kitchen, den, bedroom, or mudroom, you don’t want to wait months for materials. But lately, that’s the situation with wood! It’s expensive and scarce. In case you’ve been wondering what’s g
November 4, 2021
Did you know wood is more expensive than ever? Contractors, woodworkers, and cabinetry vendors are facing high costs just to acquire the wood they need for custom building projects. It’s a side effect of the COVID-19 pan
October 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the global supply chain and created major supply issues for companies like Diplomat Closet Design. Certain raw materials are much more difficult to obtain now, especially wood. For every bu
September 2, 2021
The modern home is packed with electronics. The average American uses 10 connected devices every day, including smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, iPads, video game systems, and home-based systems like Amazon Alexa and the
July 20, 2021
The latest buzzword in the working world is “hybrid”, a blend of at-home and in-the-office work. Hybrid work has quickly become the new normal, with about 55% of U.S. employees preferring to work from home at least thre
May 11, 2021
A wet bar adds a swanky entertainment element to your home and although it feels indulgent, it can be done rather affordably. Plus, a wet bar can go almost anywhere, in your basement, entertainment room, den, or even ou
February 26, 2021
Your master bedroom and bathroom contain thousands of individual belongings: clothes, shoes, bed linens, towels, toiletries, and so much more. Are you keeping it all organized? Or do you need some fresh storage ideas? We
February 19, 2021
How clever is your laundry room? If it’s like the average American’s, it’s struggling to handle 8 to 10 loads of laundry a week and frequently gets backed up with baskets and stacks of laundry. Most laundry rooms also do
November 11, 2020
Autumn brings breezy days along with plenty of rain and mud. Sometimes you just need a spot to kick off your boots and shed your coat after an invigorating walk outdoors. How do you handle boot and coat storage in your h
September 16, 2020
Is your Chester County child learning remotely? That means you need a home classroom space that’s functional, inspirational, and comfortable enough to allow them to focus on their education. Here are 14 organizational a
June 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic created an urgent need for home offices. Suddenly, families are crammed together 24/7, trying to handle school, work, and everything else from their laptops and cell phones. In the past few months,
June 1, 2020
During COVID-19, about 56% of the U.S. workforce began or continued working from home, although only about 3.6% were doing so consistently before the crisis. Experts now predict that about 25% to 30% of us might keep wor
December 17, 2016
The shopping is done, the kids are in bed, you throw on your winter flannels & cozy up on the living room floor surrounded by rolls of wrapping paper. Your favorite holiday movie begins and you scan around the room at al
November 30, 2016
There are many reasons you may be looking for more space within your home. Here are 4 easy ideas to get you thinking about how to best utilize your space.
October 17, 2016
Is your laundry room housed in a closet, a corner in the basement, or is it an entire room of its own? Does it serve double duty as a mud room or storage area, too? It’s high time your hard working laundry room gets the
September 13, 2016
Before PCs, very few homeowners had home offices. Most got up in the morning and ‘went to work’. At the end of the day, people ‘went home’. The introduction of affordable PCs, Fax machines, and cordless phones offered so
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Design notes are the longer-form pieces our team writes between projects, reflections on color, proportion, hardware and the small decisions that separate a built-in that looks installed from one that looks original to the house. They are less how-to and more how-we-think.
Expect posts on choosing finishes that age well, integrating storage with existing millwork and trim, and the details that quietly do the heavy lifting: shadow lines, toe kicks, drawer pulls, lighting temperature.
These are the conversations we have with clients during the Free Consultation, written down so you can arrive with an opinion of your own.
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