A closet won't be complete without the closet rods.
These rods are used not mainly for decorative purposes but to organize one's closet.
This tool is a must for every closet and should be made from a durable material.
A closet rod is a pole or tubing where you hang your clothes and other items.
It can span the entire width of your closet or it can also be installed in just one part of the closet, whichever you like.
Depending on what you'll be using it for, closet rods are real space savers and provide you with much convenience in organizing your clothes and other personal items.
What to choose Closet rods come in different types and are made from various materials such as plastic, metal and wood.
One type is the telescopic metal closet rod.
This one expands to fit any closet size.
The downside, though, is its tendency to sag when it carries too much weight from clothes and pants.
But there's a solution to this problem and that is by filling the core of the closet rod with a wooden dowel rod.
Be sure to get a dowel rod that is smaller in diameter and about ¼ inch shorter to fit into the closet rod.
Another type is the plain metal rod or pole.
This is a metal tubing cut to the size of your closet and attached to wall studs for support.
The wall studs are usually screwed on the wall.
A decorative rod won't serve its purpose primarily because it's installed inside your closet and therefore, cannot be seen.
However, you can always pick a rod that will complement the color or design of your closet and its accessories if you so desire.
If you want to achieve a harmonious design for your closet, you can always match the color or design with your accessories and hangers.
Installing the rod Prepare all your materials first.
If you're not using a telescopic rod, make sure to measure the expanse of your closet and have your rod cut to the right size.
Metal and wooden closet rods are normally attached to wall studs or those round plates that have holes in the center where the pole's end fit.
Measure the distance from the back of the wall to there you will install the rod.
For standard closets of 22 to 24 inches deep, the rod should be 12 inches from the back of the wall.
Closet rods need to be installed at the proper height.
It should be high enough to allow your clothes to hang without touching the floor and should be just at the right height which you can reach.
In choosing the height, consider several factors such as the length of the clothes, if it is for a child's closet and if you're going to install another rod underneath.
Ideally, the closet rod should be about 65 to 68 inches high especially if you'll be hanging full length clothes.
If you want to install two rods, the topmost rod should be about 75 to 80 inches high from the floor while the bottom rod should be 36 to 40 inches high.