Custom Closets
Storage designed around your room and your routine
A useful closet begins with what you own, how you use it, and what the room can support. Cotton-Raye designs and builds custom storage that fits the available space and feels connected to the home around it.
From a straightforward reach-in closet to a finished walk-in system, the layout, materials, details, and installation are planned together.
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What is a custom closet
A custom closet is a storage system designed for the exact dimensions of a room and the belongings it needs to hold. Hanging space, shelves, drawers, shoe storage, accessories, finishes, and lighting can be selected according to the homeowner’s priorities and budget.
Spaces & Planning
Custom storage for more than bedrooms
- Walk-in closets
- Reach-in closets
- Wardrobes and dressing areas
- Pantries
- Laundry rooms
- Mudrooms and entry storage
- Home offices and workspaces
- Linen and utility storage
- Garage and hobby storage
Design decisions that make the space work
- The right balance of long-hang, double-hang, shelves, and drawers
- Storage planned around shoes, bags, folded clothing, linens, tools, or supplies
- Adjustable components where future flexibility matters
- Doors, drawer fronts, hardware, trim, and finishes that suit the room
- Lighting where it improves visibility and daily use
- Open and concealed storage chosen according to what should be displayed or hidden
The custom closet process
Consultation and measurements
We look at the room, measure the available space, discuss what needs to be stored, and identify the problems with the current setup.
Layout and selections
We develop a practical layout and review the storage mix, material direction, finish, hardware, accessories, and budget priorities.
Scope approval
You review the proposed design and scope. Revisions are made before fabrication or installation is scheduled.
Build and installation
The approved components are prepared and installed with attention to fit, surrounding finishes, and the condition of the home.
Final review
We walk through the completed system with you and address any approved closeout details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of custom closets do you design?
Cotton-Raye can plan walk-in and reach-in closets as well as related storage for wardrobes, pantries, laundry rooms, mudrooms, home offices, linen areas, garages, and hobby spaces.
How does a custom closet consultation work?
The consultation reviews the room, measurements, belongings, storage problems, preferred look, and budget priorities. That information guides the proposed layout and selections.
What affects the price of a custom closet?
The main factors are room size, layout complexity, materials, finishes, drawers, doors, hardware, accessories, lighting, trim, preparation, and installation conditions.
Can a custom closet match my existing home?
The design can consider surrounding colors, wood tones, trim, hardware, and architectural details. Exact matching depends on the age, condition, and availability of the original material.
Can you improve a small reach-in closet?
Yes. A custom layout can use vertical space, varied shelf depths, double hanging areas, drawers, and accessories more effectively than a single shelf and rod.
Should I empty the closet before the consultation?
You do not need to empty it for the first conversation. Seeing what the closet holds can help with planning. The space will need to be cleared before installation, and preparation details will be confirmed in advance.
Do you install the closet system?
The proposed scope should include the installation requirements so the design, materials, site preparation, and finished fit are planned together.
