While lacking a little in the glamour department, an affordable choice in closet organizers is made by Rubbermaid, the folks who have brought great organizational items to the kitchen and pantry. Their closet accessories and organizers are called Rubbermaid Closet Configurations.  This wire based system has received an excellent rating from Consumer Reports, citing its durability and ease of installation.

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Rubbermaid Configurations come in two sizes, one that fits smaller closets in the three to six foot range, and a larger version for closets up to four feet by eight feet. What is really terrific about these systems is that there is no need for measuring or cutting shelf supports since the package provides rails and shelves that telescope.  There is even a choice in colors, basic white, titanium or nickel.

The installation process is just about as simple as it can be, a four step process, with an online video for those who are really apprehensive. Basically, all the closet owner needs to do is mount the rails for hanging items, no cutting involved as the telescoping feature makes it easy to simply overlay the shelves and adjust the width. The uprights are put in place over the hanging rail, shelves and brackets are attached and then the clothes rods are put in place.

Voila, the pieces are now in place to have a truly organized closet. The best thing is that these closet accessories can be purchased at very reasonable prices online, from $80 to $200, depending upon closet size. There are also a number of additional items that can be added to this system such as shoe racks and specific organizers for things like ties and belts.

Well, they don’t exactly love to hear this, but they simply must.  Children need a clean, tidy space for rest, relaxation, play and often, for studying. Oak wardrobe armoires are a clever storage solution for their bedroom dilemma!

Dressers are great pieces of furniture, but they often fill up quickly with things stuffed in them and on top of them. Wardrobe closets are a great way to expand children’s bedroom furniture space to keep clothing and such neatly tucked away. Oak wardrobe closets are perfect for hanging clothes, storing linen, books and more.

Cleaning and organizing juvenile bedroom space doesn’t have to be a painstaking chore any longer. The Prepac Oak Juvenile TV/Wardrobe Armoire will give you the added space you need to get the job done. The wardrobe closet has versatile dimensions and can be easily assembled. This oak wardrobe is a simple, all-in-one bedroom storage center in one box!

There will be no excuse for clothes and other bedroom items lying all over the room. Prepac Oak Wardrobes are well made with engineered wood that is made to last. Three drawers on the bottom of the oak wardrobe move with ease and have child-friendly, built-in safety stops. This armoire is well recommended and reasonably priced on Amazon.com for $197.00.

The Prepac Oak Juvenile TV/Wardrobe Armoire looks classic and polished with a clean, attractive appearance. The light brown oak has simple detail and will fit well with any bedroom theme. The wardrobe contains generous hanging space and shelves for children’s clothes, bedroom items and a small TV. You will be glad that your children can finally have a place to store their things!

When creating a spacious bedroom, clothing and shoes are often the biggest hurdles the get over. After deciding what to keep and not to keep, the clothes that remain need a place to call home. Beautiful pine wardrobes are attractive, spacious and practical space savers that fit nicely in traditionally styled bedrooms. The smooth, golden brown wood will look great with any color scheme for a stylish, practical look.

The top-selling English Heritage Wardrobe Triple Armoire is made with beautiful solid pine that is visually appealing and long lasting. There is no lack of space with this huge wardrobe that more than suffices to provide needed storage space. These beautiful pine wardrobes have fine detail on the panels and a lovely mirror right in the center. Behind the left and center doors there is plenteous hanging space. The remaining door has several shelves for shoes, vanity items and accessories.

The English Heritage Wardrobe Triple is expertly crafted and hand waxed for a great look and a maximum lifespan for your bedroom storage needs. In addition to the abundant space inside the wardrobe armoire closet, there are also drawers underneath to store items such as papers and books. These wardrobe armoire closets will help to cover all the bases for your comprehensive space saving efforts.

This English armoire comes partially assembled for ease and mobility as it is transported and delivered to your front door. It is rather large, so remaining assembly for the wardrobe closet should be completed in its designated bedroom space. These lovely English furniture centerpieces can be found at PineSolutions.com for about $1119.00.

Dark wood has a very durable, appealing look and looks great in almost any furniture style. The lovely dark finish looks shiny and unblemished for your practical wardrobe storage needs. Dark Alder bedroom wardrobes are a part of the Brookstone Collection of furniture and are available on Amazon.com for about the affordable price of $145.00.

This beautiful piece of furniture has wide, spacious shelves to store grooming items and bedroom various items. This attractive two-door wardrobe closet opens up for a neat, concealed space option. There are also two adjustable drawers cleverly concealed behind the doors for added space options.  These lovely bedroom wardrobes are easy to assemble with metal runners and safety stops for the drawers.

You can store bulky items such as sweaters and thick attire without taking up too much storage room. The dark Alder wood has a traditional, impressive look that is in a class by itself. You can easily find this wardrobe armoire closet on Amazon.com in the Home and Garden section.

In addition to a sleek, dark wooden finish, you can enjoy the practical design that features a big pullout drawer at the bottom to store such clothing as shirts and slacks. This armoire is priced right, looks great and is a great showcase for your bedroom décor. It can serve you well as a great storage piece that is stylish, sleek and attractive for years of enjoyment.

Cotton Candy Pure White Armoire, South Shore Furniture, $300
South Shore Furniture has several models available in this price range and color, but this one is recommended mostly because of the lower drawer space. If the wardrobe armoire is being used solely for clothing storage, this will more than do the job. It features an inside mirrored door with large shelving units that are ideal for sweater storage, a side hanging closet and 2 large pull-out drawers on the bottom of the cabinet. It is pretty tough to beat for right around $300.

Vista White Armoire, Sorelle, $770
This is obviously a much more expensive model, but it is quite stunning. Designed in traditional French Fashion, it can be used solely for clothing or in combination with a TV stored in the top compartment. The drawers are high and deep and the hanging space is perfect for a large television or to hold all of your finer garments. If shopping for children look elsewhere, as this is definitely an adult piece of furniture.

Children’s Products Shaker White Armoire, Delta, $200
White is a very popular color for children’s rooms and it would be unjust to leave them totally out. Delta has a simple, yet very cute white armoire that is perfect for the kids. It features three pull-out drawers on the bottom and actually sacrifices very little space in the top compartment to make this happen. The space that is available is perfect for small TV or to house some action figures or dolls.

Knowing full well that white will not go with all modern styled bedrooms, tomorrow will feature some of the best black armoires. This is something that you will not want to miss because these pieces are absolutely stunning.

The Lexington Cimarron Greenwood Armoire, by Lexington, $4,189.00
This armoire looks like it belongs on a movie set. To see pictures of it is amazing, seeing it in person is something magical. There are more expensive armoires out there, but this one has a look that separates it from everything else in its class. The stain in perfectly applied and there is nary a streak to be seen. It screams of English craftsmanship and the care that went into its construction is obvious. This is far and away one of our favorite pieces.

The Lexington Zacara Anatole Armoire, by Lexington, $3,379
It is no surprise that Lexington gets another entry into the top category of upper class wardrobe closets because their work is exceptional. This armoire will not be for everyone, but for those with a very modern bedroom set that has a slight Asian influence, it will set off the entire room. This is one of those armoires that is simple, yet extremely elegant. For those that are lucky enough to have a bedroom set that this blends with, enjoy!

The American Drew Grand Revival Armoire, American Drew, $3,360
We have one absolute classic, one modern and the American Drew rounds it off with a more antique look. The shading of the stain is very unique and while it has a definite antique feel to it, it can also blend in with some more modern furniture. This is a very sharp looking piece that is well made and will once again make the room. Whether it is used as a wardrobe closet or to house the TV, any bedroom is much improved the moment this piece is added to the décor.

The HomemartAmerica 3 Door Wardrobe Armoire is featured on Amazon.com for $309.99. It has a very modern looking black finish that is ideal for a bedroom with a lot of sharp lines and that shuns the look of traditional furniture. If modern is your thing and oak stain does not have a place in your heart, this is the perfect wardrobe closet to finish off the bedroom. This exact model is also available in Mahogany ($289.00) and White Maple ($199.99).

Pandora also has a very affordable and beautiful 3 door armoire. The Pandora 3 Door Wardrobe PAN3203 (HS) has a Mahogany finish, mirror on the inside of the third door, hanging rod, 2 additional drawers and plenty shelving in the extra compartment. This is a business man’s dream as there is plenty of space for suites, folded shirts, shoes, ties and any undergarments. If a man wants his own closet that can have everything in a single space, this is it.

Another great 3 door wardrobe closet is the Ameriwood Wardrobe with 3 Doors ($369.90 on Amazon.com). The oak finish is nothing spectacular, but it is loaded with room. It is a little wider than most of the models that we have seen and also has the drawers moved off totally to the side. This allows for longer garments to be hung and is the ideal 3 door wardrobe armoire for the young lady that is looking to store her multitude of dresses.

While there are models out that the cost significantly more, such as the Mission Style 3 Door Wardrobe Armoire, there is really no need to spend that kind of money unless you are determined to do so. The more expensive models are not offering more space, just a higher grade of wood or better finish. If value is what you are looking for, any of the models reviewed above will do nicely.

The Honey Maple John Louis Home Standard 12-Inch depth Closet Shelving System JLH-522
This model is one of the less expensive systems that are offered by JLH. It is 100% wood and will compliment any room. It can fit into a 10 ft closet. It comes in two finishes, maple and mahogany, and offers ample storage space with over 18ft of hanging space. This model can stand alone for extra storage space or can be enclosed to make a true closet. Either way, it is an attractive addition to any home.

The Red Mahogany John Louis Home Premier 12-Inch Deep Closet Shelving System JLH-529
If you need a little more space, this JLH system will only costs about $75 more and looks absolutely incredible. The deep mahogany finish gives it a very rich look that one would think cost hundreds more. You sacrifice a little bit of hanging space for shelving space with this model, but for someone that is loaded with shoes and sweaters, that 2ft of hanging space will not be missed.

The Red Mahogany John Louis Home Deluxe 16-Inch Deep Closet Shelving System JLH-526
This is the granddaddy of them all and lists for about $500 on most sites. It offers plenty of hanging space with multiple shelving units. Two people would have no problem at all fitting their entire business and casual wardrobe within this unit. It is easy to put together and is the perfect first time project for a new DIY enthusiast.

Every single JLH home wardrobe closet system is attractive and affordable. They are all very easy to put together and offer a huge increase in closet storage space to any home. Whether you choose to leave them open and use them as storage for a separate room, install in a deep closet or turn a wall into a closet in a bedroom, there is little doubt that you will be satisfied with your purchase.

Instead of spending $200-$300 on a low quality wardrobe closet, why not spend less than a $100 for something that will serve the same purpose, is durable and won’t suffer the usual dings that a wood wardrobe closet will? While it may not be something that will be shown off to the neighbors, the Honey-Can-Do wardrobe closets will definitely get the job done.

The Honey-Ca-Do WRD-01272 60-Inch Wide Double Door Deluxe Storage Closet is available for less than $40 on Amazon.com. While it may not be a fine oak armoire, this durable wardrobe closet will more than do the job. Measuring 60×20x63, there is more than enough space to get all of your clothing in here. It is actually perfect for new homeowners who cannot afford any high end furniture yet or the student that does not have enough closest space in their new dorm room.

When looking for something that is a little more stylish, but still keeping the budget in mind, the Honey-Can-Do WRD-01274 Ultra Deluxe 43-inch Wide closet may be just what the doctor ordered. This is also available on Amazon.com and sells for less than $70. It features two pull out drawers and two closet doors on top that open up exactly like any wooden bedroom armoires would. At a distance, people may not even know that it is a portable cloth wardrobe closet.

As you can see, there is no need to spend a fortune on bedroom furniture when you simply do not have it to spend. Honey-Can-Do provides a cost effective solution until the finances are in better shape and better bedroom furniture can be purchased.

So – what are we working with here? What’s this item look like?
This is a fantastic looking 3-door wardrobe closet made by Pandora. It’s got a solid looking mahogany finish. In addition to the 3 doors, this closet also features two bottom drawers for additional storage.

Who/what is it for?
Any number of ways you could want to store your clothing items, you could do it with this wardrobe closet. Ample space is provided for hanging clothes and the two drawers work well for under garments and misc. wardrobe items such as belts, etc.

How much does it cost?
This is a solid piece of work and as such, the price reflects this. It currently retails between $300-400.  Note if buying online there would be a significant shipping charge from most vendors due to the weight and size of this item.

Tell me some of the features and technical specifics of this item.

Glad you asked. Let’s take a look.

First off, as mentioned, this is a heavy item, with a shipping weight of nearly 200 pounds (185 pounds to be exact.) It measures 36 inches (width) by 21 inches (depth) by 72 inches (height.)

It has 3 doors and 2 drawers. Pandora has also implements a cool feature – a 180 degree opening mirror door. There is one hanging rod and there are multiple shelves.

Assembly is required but this item is fairly easy to put together compared to other wardrobe closets in the same class.

Does it come with a lifetime warranty?
No warranty information is available. If you have purchased this item, please add a comment with any information on the warranty being offered!

Summary:
If you are looking for  a great looking piece of furniture that will covertly double as a storage space for your extra wardrobe items, look no further. This item will impress and it will do it while providing you with ample space and organization to get the job done! If you’re able to pick this up on the lower end of the range, it is a steal of a price!
Note: Be leary of any huge shipping charges, as this could raise the price by a good 20% to 30%. Definitely best to pick this item up in person if at all possible, or go with an online vendor who offers free shipping, a common feature at amazon.com but not so common for their heavy wardrobe closets.