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Straight answers from David and Stephanie on what works in St. Louis homes: what to keep, what to change, and how to get more out of the space you already have.

The Eleven Questions a Closet Designer Should Ask You

The Eleven Questions a Closet Designer Should Ask You

David Short
Published on: 22/10/2026

A custom closet design consultation should start with your routine, not with shelving. The eleven questions a designer ought to ask before measuring anything.

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Five Expensive Closet Design Mistakes

Five Expensive Closet Design Mistakes

David Short
Published on: 20/10/2026

The five closet design mistakes we see most, why each one happens in the design conversation, and how to avoid paying for a closet that still does not work.

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Seasonal Closet Organization, or Design It Out

Seasonal Closet Organization, or Design It Out

David Short
Published on: 15/10/2026

Seasonal closet organization means hauling your wardrobe in and out twice a year. If you do that, the closet is telling you something. How to design it out.

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Custom Closet Budget: Where to Spend It First

Custom Closet Budget: Where to Spend It First

David Short
Published on: 13/10/2026

A custom closet budget goes furthest spent in order: function first, convenience second, luxury third. Where to put the money so you notice it every morning.

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