Product By John Louis Home(8 customers reviews)
Product Description
The Premier closet organizer system brings you closet organization that is built for durability and visual appeal. This closet shelving system features closet shelves made from beautiful 100% wood. Available in maple and mahogany finishes, the wood closet shelving unit is elegant and refined while providing you with durable closet organization to last a lifetime. All shelves measure 12" deep and the system includes multiple components to organize your bedroom closet. #118453 & #118452 Closet Shelf System: Three 12" x 24" shelves One 12" x 48" shelf Two 12" x 72" shelves 72" Vertical Tower Six Angle Brackets Three Metal Wardrobe Bars Six Metal J-Hooks Red Pine #118454 Additional Shelves: Kit includes two additional adjustable shelves for use with tower portion of the Closet Shelf System. Eight shelf pins included. SHELF KIT IN MAPLE ONLY. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Moderate.
Technical Details
- Solid wood closet shelving system with 12-inch depth and red mahogany finish--great for bedroom, pantry, linen, laundry room or foyer closets
- Wall mounted; sized for reach-in and small walk-in closets--fits up to a 10-foot closet
- Provides up to 24 feet of shelf space and 18 feet of hanging space; ventilated for air circulation
- Enclosed tower with adjustable shelves; metal garment bar; all-metal hardware with decorative satin nickel finish
- Includes multiple configuration options with easy to follow installation manual
Designed to bring beauty and organization to any reach-in or walk-in closet, the John Louis Home Premier Closet Shelving System is a do-it-yourself closet organizer kit. Ideal for the novice home improvement enthusiast or the well-trained expert, this kit affords you multiple design options to transform your closet at a fraction of the cost of in-home services. It also comes complete with easy-to-follow, step-by-step installation instructions.
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 Step-by-step instructions makes installing your closet system easy. View larger. |
Made to provide lasting style that you can customize to suit your needs and décor, this system fits any closet measuring up to 10 feet in length--just cut to fit your closet's specific dimensions. Ready to go right out of the box, it provides up to 22 feet of shelf space and up to 16 feet of hanging space, as well as shelf adjustability and accessory add-ons. The result is an organized place for your belongings, arranged in a way that reflects both your needs and personal style.
 Solid wood shelving with a red mahogany finish delivers strength and elegance. View larger. |
 A flexible, wall-mounted design lets you place shelves and hanging rods at the perfect height. View larger. |
This system takes all the guesswork out of remodeling and organizing your closet by putting everything you need in one package. Designing a John Louis closet is also simple and straightforward. No matter your skill level, from novice to expert, you can do it. All you need is a pencil, level, screwdriver, and saw, and you're ready to go.
Wall-Mounted Design for Greater Flexibility
Like all John Louis Home Closet Systems, the Premier does not have a fixed height. Due to its wall-mounted design, wherever you decide to place your top shelf determines the height. This gives you greater flexibility in creating a space that meets your specific needs.
Multiple Components Offer Durability and Elegance
Whether in a bedroom, pantry, linen closet, laundry room, or foyer closet, the Premier closet organizer system showcases quality and attention to detail and creates a durable system with real visual appeal. Beautiful in a red mahogany finish, the wood closet shelving unit is both elegant and refined. It also provides you with efficient and attractive closet organization to last a lifetime, with high quality materials and 12-inch-deep shelves.
100% Solid Wood for Long-Lasting Beauty, Moisture Control, and Strength
Designed with versatility in mind, this shelving system offers the best in features and functionality. Most importantly, kiln-dried, 100% solid wood construction prevents warping and sagging; the multi-layered finish also adds a rich look while blocking moisture intake. Additionally, this set includes all-metal hardware, with a decorative satin nickel finish, for strong and secure mounting without flexing or sagging.
"Off the Floor" Mounting for Ease of Installation; Ventilation for Air Circulation
The Premier system utilizes "off the floor" mounting, making it easy to install. Three universal bracket types are secured to the walls, and the shelves are locked in to the brackets. Since the shelving covers the majority of the brackets, minimal hardware is visible. And because the closet system is raised, the closet floor space is clear of any obstructions. The system is also ventilated for air circulation, preventing musty odors and allowing clothes to breathe.
Six-Foot Integrated Tower for Accessories
This system includes a six-foot integrated tower to provide adjustable shelf capability and to give you a dedicated space for handbags, belts, hosiery, and other accessories. For more storage options, tower doors and 12-inch adjustable shelf accessory add-ons are available to enhance functionality.
What's in the Box
Three shelves measuring 12 x 24 inches; two shelves measuring 12 x 72 inches; one shelf measuring 12 x 48 inches; two tower sides measuring 12 x 72 inches; two 6-inch metal wardrobe bars; one 4-inch metal wardrobe bar; six 12-inch angle brackets; six metal j-hooks; assembly instructions; configuration guide; and all necessary hardware and fasteners.
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2010-01-09
By K. Rodin (CA)
I am very happy with the way my closet turned out. For the price, it is definitely an upgrade from your normal apartment closet. I agree with other reviews that the wood is a little cheap and very brittle, but this is only a problem during assembly. once it's up and there are clothes on there, it doesn't make much difference and it looks great for what I paid.
As for installation, it was NOT a beginner project. I had to do a lot of improvising. Not everything fit exactly, so I had to move around the location of the anchors. Also the measurements that come on the included diagram are not exact. This could be caused by the shape of my wall because I am in an old house. You have to be very careful with the wood because it will break if you over tighten or try to bend. I broke a shelf pretty easily when trying to screw the hanger into it.
My biggest advice is don't waste time anchoring the system to drywall. Just go only for the studs and skip any anchors that are in drywall. The drywall anchors that were included were very flimsy. I bought some molly bolts at Home Depot but ultimately decided that the best support was going to come from the studs. I had to move some things around to do this, so it takes a little more than beginner level to process where the loads are resting on.
2009-12-29
By Eric A. Brown (Seattle, WA USA)
For the money, I think the JLH closet system is very good. It takes some time and effort to install, but once up it looks very good. It helps if you've had some do-it-yourself experience. The instructions are pretty good, but there are always little situations that the instructions won't fully address, so you'll need to apply some DIY savvy here and there.
Our closet dimensions required a 12" unit on one side (this one, purchased at Amazon), and a 16" unit that we purchased at Costco. The 16" unit included 5 drawers, which was not an option that I could find on Amazon.
The product is well made. The wood is attractive, but is not, of course, hardwood, so can dent fairly easily. The hardware, hanging bars, drawer handles, and drawer slides are all good quality. We did, however, run into a few quality control issues: slats that were noticeably not parallel on one shelf; a drawer face with missing holes for the handle; a drawer face with pretty unattractive black grain; a few dents in the wood from packing/shipping; a drawer that did not assemble well. When I called JLH customer service, they answered right away, were very pleasant and helpful, and offered to mail whatever pieces were not in good shape. Replacements pieces arrived in about a week. I was very impressed with their customer service and the way they supported their product.
If you want to avoid the cheaper looking particleboard or wire options found at large home improvement stores, but not pay for an expensive custom closet system, then the JHL closet organizer products are a great option. I would definitely go this route again.
2009-11-25
By P. Haynam (Vernon, CT USA)
This product looks good when finally installed, but it will take some time to install properly. I have basic carpentry skills and it took me about 10 hrs to plan the design and install. The product quality is nice, I had no problems with scratching the finish or splitting the wood (predrilling is necessary).
2009-10-20
By sg (nj usa)
Bought two of the Premier Red Mahogany 12" sets for our walk-in closet. The wood as others have mentioned is light and gets scratched easily -however I didn't see that as a disadvantage with the weight -easier to install on your own - also wood didn't split. The main thing is to make sure you have the right tools-I used two drills - one impact drill with a phillips head bit to screw in screws (think the impact drill feature helped considerably to drive the wall anchors into the drywall and the screws into the studs)-the other I had a 1/8" drillbit to predrill (predrilled everything except forthe small screws).Had a couple of levels and a miter saw to cut the shelves to size.
Before you start read the instructions ahead of time and follow them closely. Also make sure if you select one of the 10" configurations that you have enough shelving (I had a 8" closet so I didn't need all the shelving but you may need additional shelving and additional curved wooden supports- the package comes with six but some of the configurations show using eight).
The u-clamps that go on the wall to support the shelves do not have any play so if you've got walls that have imperfections (as I did)the shelves will not slide into the clamps-you will need take a pliers and open up the clamps or shim the clams.
Another key consideration is the height of the top shelf when installing the two shelves one above the next -you are expected to position the upper shelf at 84"- if I had to do the installation again I would have tried to install this perhaps at 72" or at least where my wife (5'1") can reach it. At least for her clothes she doesn't need the same kind of room as mine(the 84" is just right for me -actually the suits and shirts reach the top of the bottom shelf reducing the effectiveness of the bottom shelf for storage.
The wood scratches when pushing the shelves into the clamps -but they are mostly hidden-of the two touch-up bottles one was completely dry (not a big deal to me because I had other stuff to use for the touch up). Also be careful with the application of the supplied touch-up-it eats up the existing finish if you accidentally brush on sections that are not clear wood.
Also assume it will take you at least a full day for each closet set installation- more if you are not quite handy and familiar with tools.
The end result is excellent -closet looks like a million bucks (ok perhaps 250K since I did not add doors or use the 16" which allows you to add drawers but I didn't need any). Am planning to get more sets for other closets in the house. Also now that I have installed the two
2009-10-05
By Green A (California)
We read the reviews and this seemed like a good option. After several hours of installation it does look nice but I'm not sure it was worth it. It is certainly better than the particle board or wire closet systems. This is not a beginner project unless you have extreme patience. Not only is there no room for error with some of the measurements and leveling there is cutting involved. When we finely finished I felt like I could have spent the same amount of time and less money to design and build my own closet system that would have been better suited to our needs.
