Ahhh! I can finally share my master closet with you! When we moved in to our home over a year ago, my closet was big big but only had a few shelves and was not functional. After about 6 months of trying to find ways to organize this space, I decided I wanted to invest in something long-term. Today I'm sharing my design process and closet transformation with California Closets.
Post sponsored by California Closets, but thoughts and opinions are my own.
DESIGN PROCESS:
First, I called California Closets in Austin and discussed over the phone what type of project I wanted to do. They immediately set up an appointment with one of their designers, Maria Tomas, to come to my home so we could look at the space, talk about my vision, and take measurements. Once Maria was in my closet, she asked me detailed questions about my needs and wants for the space. She learned about my style, my love for fashion, and my need for storage.
After a week or so Maria had completed my closet design, and I went to their Domain location to see it in person. Using their design software, we were able to look at space and make adjustments on what I liked and didn't like tailored to my budget. While I was in the store I also picked out the finishes I wanted to use.
INSTALL:
About a month later my closet had been custom made in Texas, and they sent their dedicated builder to come install it. You can pay to have them take a part your old closet and prep for the new installation, but Alex and I decided to do that ourselves to cut costs. We took down our shelves, patched and retextured the drywall and I painted the closet white. I had an 8am appointment time, and it took about 6 hours for them to install.
FUNCTIONALITY:
Overall I wanted to utilize most of the space for shoes. My designer, Maria , counted every pair of shoes I had and made sure to have enough shelves to hold them and some additional pairs over the years 😉! She also learned about my love of hats, so we made lots of room for them as well. I love that every shelf and rack in my closet is adjustable! I can move the shelves up or down whenever I need to. I also wanted a few hanging racks for dresses, jackets, jeans and shirts, and shelf space for off-season clothing. I have quite a collection of vintage clothing I'm saving for my daughter, and I've stored that in linen baskets at the top of my closet.
Other than getting to see all my shoes lined up every day, my next favorite thing about the space is the dresser in the center. I have a jewelry organizer in the top drawer and the next three drawers hold swimsuits, undergarments, and accessories. I love showcasing my favorite hats and purses on the shelves above, and I switch out depending on the season.
BEFORE
Photos: Amy Wilborn
My closet is my favorite room in my home thanks to California Closets! It's the most organized space, and when I walk in I feel inspired to put together fun outfits! I've added unique decor that brings me joy like a George Strait print, original art, vintage rugs, and a photo of my Dad.
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I love how you transformed your closet! It's amazing how a well-designed space can make such a difference in functionality and style. I'm currently looking into organizing my own closet here in Germany, and your experience gives me a lot of inspiration. The way you collaborated with Maria from California Closets sounds like a great approach to ensure everything fits your needs perfectly. If you're interested in similar closet solutions, you might find some ideas at https://spino-gambino.com.de. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Closet redesigns are one of those projects where the planning matters more than the execution — you can have beautiful materials and still end up with a space that doesn't work if the layout doesn't match how you actually use it. The questions worth answering first: what do you reach for daily versus seasonally, how much hanging versus folded storage do you need, and where does the natural light fall? Once those are clear, the design almost writes itself. What often gets overlooked is lighting — a closet with good lighting feels twice as functional regardless of how much you spent on shelving. There's a discussion on robocat about designing spaces around actual daily habits rather than aspirational images — the point about observing your own behavior before designing was genuinely useful. What was the biggest change you made?
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