Not all closet organizers are equal. Closet organization systems are usually categorized into the following categories: Wood Organizers, Plastic Organizers and Wire Organizers. This post will attempt to help a potential buyer decide which type of material is best for the buyer’s specific situation.

Wood Closet Organizers (looks and luxury)

Closet organization systems made of wood are by far the best looking option. Although stores selling plastic and wire systems have made great strides in appearance, they are still very wanting in looks when compared to the wooden systems. Another advantage of wooden closet organizers is that they are very durable.

The main disadvantage of wooden closet organization systems is the price. In most situations buyers will be able to find better prices when shopping for plastic and wire systems.

If you have the money and want to spend it making your closet look fancy, then we definitely recommend going with wood.

Plastic Closet Organizers (ease and utility)

Plastic closet organization systems offer you all of the utility of a wooden system, but they are much easier to install. You still have to find the studs to bolt down the uprights, but changing the length of the shelves and rods is much easier. With wooden shelves you have to use a saw to change the length, but most plastic shelves and rods are adjustable (an extremely nice feature). With plastic systems you won’t need to measure as much, because if you don’t like how something fits it is extremely easy to adjust.

The main disadvantage of plastic organization is its appearance. Even with all of the emphasis on making plastic look posh, they still can’t match the appearance of wood in most situations.

If looks aren’t your main concern and you are looking for easy installation, good utility, and a decent price then we recommend plastic for your closet organization system.

Wire Closet Organizers (utility and durability)

This type of closet organization system has many of the same advantages as the plastic systems. One advantage it may have over the plastics systems is its durability. The wire organization systems are great if you are constantly moving. Somehow they survive no matter how many times you take them down and then reinstall them.

The wire closet systems are probably the least attractive of the bunch (though they have improved in recent years).
If you are someone who moves regularly and doesn’t have the money to purchase a new closet organizer everywhere you go, then we recommend wire.