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But Rafferty insists that, for her, it’s less about luxury and more about organization.

“We never knew where anything was,” she said. “It’s been a huge time saver in day-to-day living. Everybody is so busy — maybe it’s the area we live in — I think this has required people to see where they can save time. It’s a very practical luxury; we always know where everything is supposed to go. There are divided sections so everything is easy to find.”

Rafferty’s husband is certainly happy with the change.

“There are a lot of pullout display drawers for my husband. There are special places for his baseball caps, cufflinks and pretty much anything that comes out of his pockets at the end of the day. They designed pullout drawers on rollers so he can see what he’s got,” she said. “My space was more conventional: Makeup and accessory drawers that are shallow. It makes it easier to see where everything is. I also like my shoes hidden behind the closet door while my husband prefers them to be visible,” she said.

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Helen Rafferty and her husband, Brian, have been trying to come out of the closet since June. It hasn’t been easy. They are enjoying it too much.

Their enjoyment comes from the organizational masterpiece built for them at the beginning of last summer by Bilotta in Mamaroneck; a closet as big and luxurious as a new room in their house.

In fact, it is a room in their house.

An entire spare bedroom, 14 feet by 12 feet with high ceilings, that has been converted into what is now one of their most lived-in spaces.

Sound familiar? That’s because the Rafferty’s story reflects a growing trend in designer luxury rooms.

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