Parade of Homes 2014

We are preparing for the 2014 Asheville Home Builders Parade of homes. This will be a great opportunity for consumers to see whats new in the home building industry. Make plans to attend in October.

Have you seen my YouTube Account?

People wander into the showroom occasionally and recognize me from my videos. Flattering for sure. Have you seen my YouTube Videos?

Take a quick tour of the Asheville showroom and see how the Murphy Bed works?

Email me or Twitter @AVLCUSTOMCLOSET me for more info.

New Product in Asheville More Space Place Showroom

I am pleased to present to you the newest item in our Asheville showroom. More Space Place Asheville now offers replacement doors for closets. The doors are available in sliding as shown above and also in bifold. They come standard with the aluminum frame and frosted glass, but the look can vary with a change of the melamine. We chose to showcase the black melamine to coordinate with our contemporary New Yorker Panel Bed. We think they make a stunning pair.



Come visit our showroom at 1025 Brevard Road, Asheville NC or call for appointment 828-665-9665 Amanda

Hafele Interviews Asheville Interior Designer

I was recently interviewed and featured in the Hafele Co. Closet Spotlight Newsletter published for August 2010. The newsletter goes out to closet companies and other cabinet vendors around the world who use Hafele products. The purpose of the interview was to allow peers to get a perspective of how things in other areas. Below is my interview:


1. Which areas of the home (closet, home office, home entertainment, garage) are your customers most looking to improve?

Amanda: "I think clients are looking to save space in almost every area of their homes. Multi-purpose rooms that are functional and beautiful are still in demand. We achieve this with our Murphy bed and panel beds creating rooms that act as offices or craft areas when the guests aren’t there."

2. Do you find that you are closing more projects in certain areas of the home? If so why?

Amanda: "The master closet continues to be the most important aspect for my clients. An organized master closet can free up space in the master suite as well as save time and frustration during the morning routine."

3. What have you found to be the best method of reaching customers today?

Amanda: "Nothing will every replace a referral from a happy client, however, constant and consistent local advertising is important for our business. Consumers today are more tech savvy, so I think the current and future method of reaching clients will be via social media outlets. I try reaching people via several different platforms (blog, YouTube, Twitter) so that I am present in their world when they do need my services."

4. What new trends do you see regarding your business?

Amanda: "The trend in housing is to build more efficient, smaller homes that have more amenities packed into them. This is a natural fit for the custom closet industry as homeowners want to maximize space and multi-purpose rooms."

5. What is the most unique customer experience that you have had?

Amanda: "A couple came to my showroom for a closet proposal presentation, the wife wasn’t feeling very well so she laid down and fell asleep on one of the Murphy beds in the showroom. Meanwhile the husband and I continued to review the plans, made changes, and completed a sale for the closets. The day of the installation I went to check on the job and the wife was embarrassed that she didn’t recognize me as she had slept thru the entire sales process; fortunately she was thrilled with her “surprise” closet."

Amanda Ballew, Interior Designer

More Space Place Asheville
1025 Brevard Road Suite 7 Asheville, NC 28806
828-665-9665
Email: aballew@morespaceplaceasheville.com
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Letter from a happy client of Amanda's Asheville Custom Closets

I want to share with you a letter I received recently from a pleased homeowner after their custom closet project with More Space Place was installed. I would be happy to meet with you regarding custom closets for your home. Call or email me for a complimentary in home design consultation.






Dear Amanda,

We would just like you to know how pleased we are with the beautiful custom closets your company installed in our new home. They are even more than what we expected or envisioned. The fine touches and workmanship comes only from a business with true professionals.

We especially appreciated your assistance since everything was handled long distance through phone calls, emails, and faxes. Your patience and suggestions were wonderful. We were really glad that we were in Asheville just as the installation was completed.

Thank you again for your personal and conscientious attantion. You are definitely in the right line of work!

Sincerely,

Pam and Herb H.
June 25, 2010

Home & Garden Expo May 1 and 2 by Asheville Home Builders

Please Join Amanda of More Space Place Asheville, your custom closet provider for Western North Carolina at the Home & Garden Expo presented by the Asheville Home Builders Association this coming weekend.

We have an awesome booth planned and are excited to be presenting our Garage Systems and Custom closet systems along with information regarding our other services of Murphy Beds, Panel Beds, Home Office units, Custom Pantry, and Organizational Solutions.

May 1, 2010 - 10am until 7pm
May 2, 2010 - 12noon until 5pm

WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Facility
Over 30,000 sq ft filled with homebuilding products and services!

The 2010 Home & Garden Expo specifically targets your homebuilding needs.  Join us as vendors showcase the products and services of over 130 companies within our Asheville area!

Builders • Remodelers • Architects • Interior Designers • Landscapers • Custom Closets and Murphy Beds• Cabinetry and Home Furnishings• Rainwater Harvesting • as well as Green Products & much more!

During the expo Asheville Home Builders Association will host the Parade of Playhomes to benefit United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County. Tour the playhomes during regular show hours and join us for a live auction on the last day of the show, May  2, 2010. The last time these awesome Playhomes went fast, so you want to be prepared to take yours home.

Asheville: All custom closets are not created equal

A custom closet is an investment that you want to get right the first time.

It is very important when you are considering purchasing a custom closet in the Asheville, North Carolina area and WNC, that you hire a professional designer to assist you with designing your dream closet. Closet professionals will ask you lots of questions about what you are trying to accomplish and what items you want to store. We know the appropriate heights to allow for your clothing so as to maximize your space. Closets are much different to design than kitchen and baths - you want a professional who is familiar with the particular needs and has experience in solving challenging issues. Trim carpenters or handy-men in Asheville and elsewhere will tell homeowners that they can do closets, however, as skilled as they are, they are not trained in the appropriate heights for your clothes and the materials they use are often not adjustable and not of high quality. Often the closets prepared by trim carpenters are an inefficient use of space and the shelves are rough and pick fine clothing.


More Space Place Asheville provides a turn-key closet service which means Amanda will come to your home to measure and evaluate your needs, create a design for you, she will order product and her team of professional installers will install your dream closet. More Space Place will warranty not only our products but also workmanship. We also offer a complimentary after service adjustment - in case you need a rod moved or shelf adjustment once your clothes are moved into your closet (no one else in the Asheville area offers this).

To schedule your design consultation: email Amanda or call for appointment 828-665-9665 

Spring has come to Asheville, NC - Garage Organization a Priority

Spring is in the air in Asheville and Western North Carolina. The last few days I have had numerous calls to come measure and consult regarding Garage organization and storage units. Homeowners are preparing their yards for spring flowers and green grass. When they start considering the tools they are using, they are considering their storage options and are finding that they would like a better garage with things more organized. That is where More Space Place comes in with slat wall and accessories to organize and hang your yard tools. We have many different cabinet styles and finishes to create custom work benches and tool areas. We also partner with local garage flooring company for custom floor finishing.

 Call for a free consultation with Amanda.

Spring Sale Save 10-20% off Murphy Beds from Asheville More Space Place

Limited time only - thru March 31, 2010 More Space Place Asheville is offering 10-20% off MURPHY BEDS. Ask for Amanda when you call for appointment - 828-665-9665.

Beautiful cabinetry hides the hardware and mattress for your More Space Place Murphy Bed. Visit the showroom for an onsite demonstration of how these beds can multi-purpose your space.

Twin size Bed - side folding

How do I get a custom closet from Asheville More Space Place, Asheville North Carolina?

Here is a step by step of how to get your own Asheville More Space Place Custom Closets:

1. Consider the areas (spaces) in your home that you need organization or help with. Don't overlook areas other than the master closet like the pantry, garage, kids rooms, etc. Here are some picture ideas to get you thinking.

2. Consider what you might want for a spending allowance so that you can share that with your designer. (It is OK to not know) Custom closets can be done on many levels from very budget minded to extravagant- you may not know what it is going to cost, but it is good to have some idea of what you wish to invest.

3. Visit the Asheville showroom or call or email Amanda for a complementary in-home consultation.

4. Amanda will measure your spaces and ask lots of questions about what you want to achieve - measuring your clothing lengths and count your shoes, etc.

5. Amanda will create a design for you using a computer-aided program where you can see your space in 3-D. You will need to select color from the color samples what you want your new closet to look like.

6. Once the design is approved materials are ordered and in couple weeks time our team of professional installers from the Asheville More Space Place store will arrive to complete your dream closet. To prepare for your install: you will need to make sure that the area is clean and ready for them to work. If you have existing closet shelving that needs to be removed you will want to have that done and the walls patched and painted - ready for your new closet shelving.

7. Typically when filling up your new closet this is an opportune time to purge and get rid of items that you don't wear. Homeowners in Western North Carolina find that the sections and dividers in the closet system helps them to organize and group like items making it easier to find what you want to wear for the day.

An introduction to Amanda of Asheville Custom Closets More Space Place

Hello! Well, I am sure many of you are wondering – who is this Asheville Custom Closet Amanda? I am a native of Burnsville and have called Western North Carolina home throughout my life. I have an Interior Design Bachelor’s Degree from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Interior design for me is not only a passion but a career. I enjoy helping people improve their lives and living environments thru better use of space planning, colors, textures, and furniture choices.

I am actively involved in the Asheville community with charity groups such as Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Hendersonville Home Builders Association’s annual TEAM Day. I am currently serving as the President of the Professional Women in Building Regional Chapter and was recently recognized by my peers as the Affiliate Member of the Year for the Asheville Home Builders Association for 2009.

For me, success is doing what you love as a career. I am fortunate to work for More Space Place Asheville, a closets and more company, that has moral and ethical standards in line with my personal beliefs and I am proud to work with each of my co-workers and installers. I really enjoy forming lasting relationships with realtors, builders, architects, remodel contractors, and of course homeowners of Western North Carolina.

More Space Place Asheville opened the showroom on Brevard Road in 2002, bringing the concept of Murphy Beds and home offices to Western North Carolina. The ownership recognized an under-serviced market for custom closets and storage solutions, as well as a need for design expertise and hired me in December 2006. Bringing years of design experience and furniture sales, along with construction knowledge, I work with builders and homeowners to marry their desires and budgets into a workable solution for their closets. I work to educate Asheville area homeowners on the advantages of our closets and other products and tailor them to your needs. Although we are known in the local area of Western North Carolina for our custom closets, we also specialize in Murphy beds, home offices, laundry rooms, entertainment units and any other storage needs you can dream up.

Thanks for reading my blog, you can follow me on Twitter and YouTube and Facebook to learn more or email me direct with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Asheville North Carolina Closets by More Space Place

Amanda is an interior designer at More Space Place in Asheville North Carolina. Closets are an important accent that you can easily add to any home. If you are in the WNC area and would like a custom quote on a nice closet solution for your new or existing house. In addition to custom closets, More Space Place in Asheville can assist you with some great home office solutions, murphy beds, furniture and more.