--- title: "Inspired Closets — Custom Closet Designer | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/inspired-closets-pfvwus-pf~1543630809 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543630809.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Inspired Closets" category: ["Custom Closet Designer"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/48435c5c0ef0d3a6_3570-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1 S 550 Illinois Route 83, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181, United States" latitude: 41.8799 longitude: -87.9782 phone: "(630) 358-4580" website: https://www.inspiredclosets.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 125 years_in_business: 34 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 134 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # Inspired Closets > Industry Leading Custom Closet Designer in Illinois Original Houzz profile: [Inspired Closets](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/inspired-closets-pfvwus-pf~1543630809) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Custom Closet Designer - **Location:** Oakbrook Terrace, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Wheaton, Hoffman Estates, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Carol Stream, Park Ridge, Hanover Park, Addison, Woodridge, Glendale Heights, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Highland Park, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Westmont, Elmwood Park, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Villa Park, Bloomingdale, Brookfield, Bensenville, Franklin Park, Hinsdale, Westchester, La Grange, Norridge, Forest Park, Wood Dale, Western Springs, La Grange Park, River Forest, Schiller Park, Countryside, Chicagoland, Lincoln Park - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (125 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Family owned - Online consultation - 34 years in business - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - Online consultation - 34 years in business - Family owned - 1 Hire on Houzz At INSPIRED CLOSETS we design peace of mind for all areas of your home. From the closets to the garage to the home office, our experienced designers can create the perfect solution that will increase your space, make things more functional and accessible, and at the same time incorporate aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting materials. Our commitment is to enhance the quality of your life as well as the value of your home. This is accomplished by not only outstanding products, but by the unique ORG Home Experience. From the first phone call to the final installation, we are dedicated to making the experience enjoyable, and the results remarkable. ### Services Provided - Closet Design - Closet Organization - Custom Walk-in Closets - Garage Design - Garage Storage - Custom Closets - Custom Storage Solutions - Garage Cabinets - Home Office Cabinets - Home Office Storage - Murphy Beds - Nursery Closets - Pantries - Wall Beds ### Areas Served - Chicago - Aurora - Naperville - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Des Plaines - Mount Prospect - Oak Park - Wheaton - Hoffman Estates - Downers Grove - Glenview - Elmhurst - Lombard - Carol Stream - Park Ridge - Hanover Park - Addison - Woodridge - Glendale Heights - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Highland Park - Glen Ellyn - West Chicago - Westmont - Elmwood Park - Rolling Meadows - Roselle - Villa Park - Bloomingdale - Brookfield - Bensenville - Franklin Park - Hinsdale - Westchester - La Grange - Norridge - Forest Park - Wood Dale - Western Springs - La Grange Park - River Forest - Schiller Park - Countryside - Chicagoland - Lincoln Park ### Typical Job Cost $1,500 - 100,000 We build to your needs, based on materials, design and accessories. we will always offer the best value because of our experience and economies of scale. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Inspired Closets | | Address | 1 S 550 Illinois Route 83, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181, United States | | Phone | (630) 358-4580 | | Website | https://www.inspiredclosets.com/ | | Years in business | 34 | | Followers on Houzz | 134 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/carsonclosets - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/carsonclosets - Blog — www.carsonclosets.com ## Offers Free No Obligation In-Home Consultation! _Call For Details!_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Inspired Closets](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/inspired-closets-pfvwus-pf~1543630809) - **Website:** https://www.inspiredclosets.com/ - **Phone:** (630) 358-4580 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Top Shelf Design Award winners, Angie's List awards. - Guild Quality Member - Best of Houzz Customer Service Awards - Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Association of Closet and Storage Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-closet-and-storage-professionals-pfvwus-pf~1703504105) - [Northern Illinois Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/northern-illinois-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~252695556) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 125 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Freddy Hovey, Feb. 2020** > Every step of the process was smooth and easy. Stacy spent all the time I needed to get the design perfected and followed up frequently. Mike and his team installed quickly and left the place immaculate. Mike was truly phenomenal, quickly figuring out a solution to a minor issue. The company and everyone at it truly care and respect your input and time. Everything went way beyond my highest expectations. I highly recommend Inspired Closets! Way more than 5 Stars they rate a full on 10 ★★★★★★★★★★!!!!! ### All 125 reviews **★★★★★ — IMAGE INTERIORS, Sept. 2023** > I'm a designer based in LA and I've been referring Desiree Rutherford to my clients since 2021. Desiree takes such care in listening to my clients' needs to achieve the exact storage solutions that work for them. Her creative use of space and attention to detail is beyond expert level. Desiree wastes no time in producing the potential designs for review and is very patient and accommodating during the review & revision process. She guides the clients through the entire process step by step, answers every question and does it all with the most positive and energetic attitude. The systems she designs turn out exactly like the beautiful renderings and my clients are always thrilled with the end result. I can't say enough about how appreciative I am to have a dependable closet and storage solutions designer like Desiree & inspired closets to refer to my clients! **★★★★★ — HU-966143044, June 2023** > I have had two jobs completed by inspired closets and both were phenomenal. The before and after was hugely drastic and the materials are high quality. Carlos Mejias is an absolute professional and he wants super helpful throughout. Would highly recommend! **★★★★★ — agorski924, April 2023** > Inspired Closets in OB made the entire process super easy from consultation through install. They did a fantastic job on our son's reach-in closet. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the review. We love happy clients. Enjoy your new space. **★★★★★ — sdwinerman, Dec. 2022** > From the start of the project until the end they did everything possible to make sure the end result was perfect. They were in budget with an amazing product and great custom support. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind review. You made our day. It’s so rewarding to work with great people. **★★★★★ — HU-451617149, Sept. 2022** > It was a great experience from start to finish. The Inspired Closet team was knowledgable, communicative, and wonderful to work with when designing and installing a Murphy bed in my guest room. I would highly recommend Inspired Closets and am looking for other projects I can hire them for! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind review. All of us here at Inspired Closets get great joy from happy clients. You made our day. **★★★★★ — HU-919447720, Aug. 2022** > Designer, Krystal LaMantia, is very thorough, creative and professional. The ideas we discussed, the product information and the resulting design became crystal clear during the tour of Inspired Closets showroom. Lead installer, Hector, treated our home and the project with great care. And, he finished the job early! The finished look and function of the master closet, laundry room and kitchen pantry is spectacular. We couldn't be happier! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind review. You made our day here at Inspired Closets. > Mike Carson, Owner **★★★★★ — rmill127, June 2022** > Could not be happier with our new closet! > > Our house in nearly 100 years old, and almost nothing is square anymore. Despite this Inspired Closets installers were able to work around this better than we ever thought was possible. > > The process was simple and easy. Their showroom allowed us to see and feel the options we were discussing live and in person, and get a feel for anything we weren't sure about. And finally, after we had a design put together and and the project quoted out, our designer took the time to go through everything with us and help us cut some of the cost out that we needed to stay on budget. > > Great experience, and we will be using them again for our next closet project! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > We are grateful for the kind review. Nothing fuels our tanks more than a happy client. Thanks for your business. **★★★★★ — burcu2910, May 2022** > Great quality, great design, great service and great execution! 10 out of 10 - I loved working with Krystal & Alexis from Inspired Clothes and highly recommend them. Before and after photos attached! **★★★★★ — HU-587590547, Aug. 2021** > The showroom is beautiful, and very helpful with ideas. > I had excellent service, its an excellent product and the install was smooth. **★★★★★ — Business\_Name\_Placeholder, Aug. 2021** > Lorinna at Inspired Closets is the best. Product and service outstanding. She did my whole house and I'd use her all over again! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for your kind review. You made our day here at Inspired Closets. All the best. **★★★★★ — HU-252429943, Feb. 2021** > Mike was great, very patient with my husband and I, who had different needs. The 3D presentation helped us visualize the space and tweak the functionality. Interviewed 3 closet companies, but felt most comfortable with Inspired Closets, and got the best bang for our buck! I would highly recommend! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind review. You made our day here at Inspired Closets. **★★★★★ — Samta Shukla, Feb. 2021** > We moved to our new home in October 2020 and were in dire need of closets everywhere. All other custom closet companies we reached out to told us that our closets could not be installed before Jan 2021! > David Cooper, Ed Campbell and team to the rescue! They not only made sure every detail was implemented right to give us beautiful functional closets, they went out of their way to make sure that our project was finished asap! And voila! we had a fully operational closet system by mid-November 2020! A huge shout out to the hardworking, sincere, and productive team at Inspired Closets! Highly recommend! Would love to reach out to them for future projects as well! **★★★★★ — HU-891414587, Feb. 2021** > Such a great experience with Inspired Closets. Lorinna was a fantastic designer. She appraoched my project with enthuasism and a great eye for details that would maxamize my space. The process was seamless from site visit, design, scheduling, and installation. Everyone was especially careful with covid protections, which was particularly important to me. My closets came out great! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind review. I will share with the entire team. We really enjoyed working with you. **★★★★★ — HU-982289853, Jan. 2021** > From the beginning it was a wonderful pleasure dealing with them. The designer came out and looked at our space and then emailed us options. Once we decided on the option, it was installed within a few weeks. The gentleman that came out was professional and nice. I even wanted an extra hanging rod and he installed it no problem. It was done within a half day! So pleased! I’m looking to have them install a wall tree next for us! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind review. We are so happy you love your Inspired Closets. > I will share with the entire team. **★★★★★ — Joan, Jan. 2021** > I highly recommend Inspired Closets. They designed 3 closets for us with creative solutions to maximize storage space. We had needs for folded and hanging clothing as well as laundry and some drawer items. Designer Lis fit in everything while listening to our ideas and incorporating our thoughts, creating digital plans. Inspired Closets provides a range of finishes, from very high-end to more basic choices, which allowed us to cost effectively get exactly what we needed. They also provided options to add things later. Installation was smooth and pleasant. Follow up was great - all questions answered. Would work with them again! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for your kind review. You made our day here at Inspired Closets. > All the best in your new space. **★★★★★ — HU-570249554, Dec. 2020** > LOVE LOVE LOVE my new closet! I had a ‘builder’s basic’ closet for the past 5 years... I finally called Mike, whom I had worked with before on another project in my home, and have no idea why I waited so long! The new space is brilliant! I couldn’t be happier. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > You made our day here at Inspired Closets. We are grateful for your business and appreciate the kind review. **★★★★★ — HU-1633022284, Oct. 2020** > We are very happy with our Inspired Closets! Inspired Closets installed closets for our master and two additional bedrooms. Excellent customer service to make sure the closets were exactly how we wanted them to be. They were professional from the start of the design process all the way to installation. Definitely recommend them! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for your business. We are so glad you are pleased. Enjoy your Inspired Closets. **★★★★★ — Amy Tyrrell, Sept. 2020** > I have used Inspired closet in two of our homes. Excellent job! The design and conept phase was so helpful and the install was easy. Quality product, fair price and lovely customer service. Highly recommend. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind review and for your continued trust. You made our day. **★★★★★ — Kimberly Hatchett, Aug. 2020** > A big thank you to the entire Inspired Closet team. After consulting with several closet vendors, I was not comfortable with the designs presented. Inspired Closet kept appearing in all of my social media sites so I decided to give them a call. The designer, Shirley Mazur listened to my needs and design the perfect closet which is not only beautiful but extremely functional. The team from design, installation, and billing provided concierge customer services and far exceeded my needs. Thank you again for a job well done! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Kimberly, Thanks for your business. We are so thrilled that you love your closet. > I will share your comments with the entire team. **★★★★★ — Bill Payne, May 2020** > We are very happy with the design work, material quality, and installation that was done on our closets. The design of our closets was challenging given the roof lines that needed to be accommodated. Mike Carson did an excellent job of handling those challenges, creating designs that efficiently utilized the spaces for our needs. The quality of the material is very good, with a look and feel that matches the rest of the surrounding area. Even with the great design, there were some modifications that needed to be made during installation, which were also handled very well by the installer. All in all, I highly recommend Inspired Closets Oakbrook. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Bill, > It's is our pleasure working with you. Thanks for the kind review. **★★★★★ — tzachman1, Nov. 2019** > Lis and the team at Inspired Closets are wonderful! Lis took my partial idea of a closet and gave me an absolutely gorgeous closet. The install went so smoothly, even with having to change out my countertop at the last minute. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind review. Our entire teams loves hearing how our customers love the process and the products. Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. **★★★★★ — Emily Pantek, Aug. 2019** > I had a great experience with Inspired Closets. Scheduling a free consultation was easy and quick. The designer Lis Ritz came to my home, talked with me about my needs for the space (closet in my son's nursery), and came up with a perfect design within my budget. The installer was very professional and polite, and I really appreciate that he was able to remove the existing fixtures and dispose of them. I didn't have to lift a finger. Having used the closet now for a month or so, I am really pleased with the end result and would recommend Inspired Closets to anyone looking for a beautiful closet system and outstanding customer service. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Emily, We love making clients organized and happy. Thanks for the feedback. > You made our day. **★★★★★ — HU-472452473, July 2019** > We talked to 3 other closet providers along with Mike @ Inspired Closets. Mike’s professionalism, credible advice and active listening were above and beyond anyone else. The buying experience was very pleasant. Mike came out, listened to our needs, discussed his merits and gave us a quote. He was never pushy, never cutting silly “valid today only” 50% off deals etc. We went back and talked to him at his office. He again customized the design on the fly and came up with what we wanted. We decided on Mike as it “felt” good working with him and we truly believed that Inspired closets will do a great job. > > On the installation day, Nick came right when we expected. He was courteous and got to work immediately. He didn’t even take a lunch break and worked over 6 hours straight. Being a wood worker myself, it was great to see the time that Nick spent on planning, drawing on the wall and focused on tiny details. The result was just spectacular. What we thought we were going to get, we got better than that. My wife was just elated. What more can you expect? > > I will recommend Inspired Closets to everyone including my friends and family. Rarely, it is such a pleasure in working with any construction or home improvement company as I did with Inspired Closets. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > You made our day! thanks for the kind words. It was our pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Aleksandra Kirovska, April 2019** > After many months of research on internet, I decided to call Inspired Closets and ask for estimate and design for all the closets and garage. Liz was our designer and I have nothing but an amazing experience with her. She did great job! But most thankful I am for her patience working with us :-) I have to mention Deb as well! Great customer service! Cheerful, polite and positive! The installers were the most professional guys we ever had to work in our house. They left the working space sparkly clean.On the end (probably what every customer cares the most) IT IS THE BEST PRIZE FOR BEST QUALITY YOU CAN GET ON MARKET! I have other projects on my mind, but I have to wait for my husband to cool off first :-)))))) **★★★★★ — Peter Martin, Feb. 2019** > Great products, great service... all at a great price and a process without hitches. Love our new master bedroom closet. Now, need to figure out which to do next! **★★★★★ — Esther Storrie, Jan. 2019** > Lis from Inspired closets was great to work with. We had a very tight timeline on the construction of our new home, and she worked hard to ensure our closets were designed and installed on time. She even met me at the showroom on a holiday weekend so I could make my final choices. Our closets are beautiful and functional. **★★★★★ — HU-592143485, Oct. 2018** > I was very impressed with the professionalism at Inspired Closets. I wanted a Murphy Bed with shelves but wasn’t satisfied with online options. Inspired Closets came out to discuss what I wanted, take measurements and followed up with a video consultation to show me the plans and discuss the options. > > The installers did an excellent job, and payment options were convenient. Everyone was super polite and professional. **★★★★★ — swapna sangal, Sept. 2018** > I'm very glad that all my closets are done by Inspired Closets. I got quote/estimates from 6 different companies and the final cost for the project was close to each other with seven closet spaces including garage, there was lot of confusion and ambiguity to chose within 2 of them. > But again the credit goes to the designer Shirley Mazur who explained patiently about the company & quality of the materials. its not just her words that made us to go with Inspired Closets instead we went to couple of show rooms where we could see the actual material, quality and the standard - Inspired Closets was amazing !!! > Still there was a question at some corner - looking at the showcased closets in the show room was amazing, can I expect the same kind of finish & commitment in my house - believe me these guys are amazing, just 2 ppl 3 days all closets are done as per the design with no mess and no damage, was very smooth in every means. > > I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND "INSPIRED CLOSETS" WHO EVER WISH TO HAVE BEAUTIFUL CLOSETS PLANNED FOR THEIR HOME. > > GREAT TEAM - MIKE CARSON, SHIRLEY MAZUR AND 2 PPL who installed the closets (sorry for not remembering the names) **★★★★★ — Bernadette Berardi-Coletta, Aug. 2018** > Inspired Closets designed and organized the 2 small walk-in closets in our master bedroom, and designed built-in closets in our sitting room transforming it into a beautiful open dressing room. Shirley was very professional in describing the products, our choices, and in her vision of how everything would come together. Installation was done in the midst of other renovations going on in the master bathroom and everything went smoothly. The Inspired Closet installers were able to coordinate and collaborate with our other crew and the job was done in 2 days. We now have a space for everything we need, and the quality of the entire project from start to finish is beyond our expectation. **★★★★★ — Yash Thind, July 2018** > We were introduced to Lis Ritz of Inspired Closets through our general contractor while building our new home. Lis did an amazing job of taking our requirements and making them fit our space AND our budget. Along the way, she gave us many great suggestions, some of which saved us money. We liked the end product so much - both in terms of quality and look - that we also had Lis design and build our office, mudroom and laundry room - jobs that we had initially given to our cabinet maker! > At some point down the line, we plan on organizing our garage and surely be calling up Inspired Closets. **★★★★★ — Stephanie Douglas, June 2018** > I would highly recommend Inspired Closets. Lis Ritz, their talented design consultant, created the perfect master closet. The space is attractive, well-organized, and solidly constructed. From the home consultation to visiting their showroom to installation, the process was flawless. Everyone was extremely professional. I am so happy with the finished product! **★★★★★ — ABBY MAGRUDER, June 2018** > I highly recommend Lis from Inspired Closets! She made my vision come to life by turning a boring room into my dream closet. She thought of every last detail and was very professional! **★★★★★ — Suzanne Horvath, Jan. 2018** > From start to finish, Inspired Closets was excellent in customer service. Lis did a fantastic job of designing our spaces in a friendly and professional manner. She took the time to really listen to my needs and then actuallly ended up re-designing one of the areas to better suit our needs. The installers did a great job and we are so pleased with the work done and with our new organization. I would not hesitate to recommend them for their high quality work and customer service and I am already planning to use them on a few more organizational spaces in the future. **★★★★★ — Samantha Antonacci, Dec. 2017** > We just had two master closets done by Inspired Closets and we literally couldn’t be happier with them. We got quotes from 3 companies for this job and Inspired Closets blew the two others out of the water with everything from the initial consultation, the communication in between and the job completion. Everyone we encountered throughout the process was very knowledgeable and very clearly passionate about their product. We specifically worked with Shirley and her consultation was so thorough, calculated and just so well thought out. Her design was spot on and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Mike did the installation completely by himself and got it done in about 6 hours. He was extremely professional, thorough and so helpful. He cleaned up perfectly and left me with all of the information I needed to maintain our beautiful closets. We’re SO happy we went with Inspired Closets! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Samantha, > You made our day. I am so glad you are happy. > All the best. **★★★★★ — Deanne Kaider, Nov. 2017** > Inspired Closets by Carson just installed the reach-in closets in our master bedroom. It was a pleasure to work with Lis Ritz throughout the process. She was incredible in her follow-up and designed a closet that suits my and my husband's needs perfectly. The quality of the end product and pricing are both great. We would be pleased to use Closets by Carson in the future for similar jobs in our home. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words Deanne, You made our day. **★★★★★ — M Kelsey, Sept. 2017** > Great team, very professional. They thought through all the functions we would need in our closet space and nailed it. Installation was so easy and convenient for us. **★★★★★ — Susan Morrison, Sept. 2017** > I love my new closet! The experience with Inspired was awesome from beginning to end. I called to inquire about the possibility of redoing my closet and I had a professional designer in my home within a week to talk over all the possibilities with me. I was able to see the design and ask questions and modify it before it was finalized and then it was installed in a day a couple of weeks later. The cost was very reasonable also!! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words Susan, You made our day, month and year! **★★★★★ — Siva R, Sept. 2017** > Excellent Service and very professional. > We have small closet space in our new home and we were not sure how to accommodate all of our belongings in there. So I made an appointment with his company and Shirley has arrived 5 minutes before the appointment time. > > She asked us how we intending to use the closets that we have in our bedrooms. She listed very patiently and took measuments of out of closets. Then she explained how can we use that space in an organized manner. She spend about 2 hours in our home answering mine and my wife questions and suggesting everything according to Thea tabs are. I observed that she never suggested something that is not needed. I really liked that. > > We have approached other companies to take the quotes but no one gave us this type of efficient plan to our closets. Also, all others have higher costs. So we have decided to go with Closets Bh Design. > > One single person came to install all the closets. He cxplajned what he is going to do in a very polite manner, I think his name was Mike. When he was almost finishing, The designer, Shirly stopedby at our home to check with us if we are ok with them or not. This is something that I'd don't expect. > > Even after that I contacted Shirley on something we thinking to with entertainment area. > > Wheneverwd contact them for something they are very polite and very responsive. The designer Shirley is extrordinery and very knowledgeable. The closets that they installed were changed te appearance of our bedroom. Now my bedrooms looking fabulous and modern. > > Thank you Shirley and team!! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind review. All of us at Inspired Closets by Carson are grateful for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Rafal Kopycinski, Sept. 2017** > Our closet designer was a pleasure to work with. The process was easy and professional. We love our new closets and pantry. **★★★★★ — bridalmsn1, Aug. 2017** > We were recommended by a friend who was satisfied with Inspired Closets. We are completely satisfied with Mike's ideas. He knew exactly what we wanted and produced It. His installer was very qualified and extremely neaten clean. Very friendly. I highly recommend Mike for your closet needs. **★★★★★ — skun, July 2017** > Carson Closets designed our walk in closet in our master bedroom and our two kids' closets. The work they did was excellent. Mike took the time to understand what we needed before making recommendations and always with the needs of growing kids in mind. His personalized service in particular was outstanding. Mike and his team were highly professional, competitive in price, quick once installation began, clean and responsive. We plan to use them again and highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Michelle Elster, June 2017** > Simple and easy, competitive prices, quality products. They were nice, prompt, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them for another project (and use them again). **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks Michelle for the kind words. You made our day. **★★★★★ — Kristina Heinze, May 2017** > I cannot stress enough how AMAZING Carson Closets (Lis and Mike) were to work with on our master closet project!! From the initial consult to the final installation - every step of the way they were fantastic. They provided several ideas to choose from and helped pick out the layout and style that worked best for our individual needs. I will use them again for future projects for sure. Highly recommend!! **★★★★★ — Monique Hypes, April 2017** > It was a pleasure working with Carson Closets! They are highly experienced professionals who actually care about your happiness and the outcome of the projected. We're so excited about our new master closet, it's a dream. **★★★★★ — Michael Stern, March 2017** > Our family recently moved to a new house that required closet refreshes in the all bedrooms plus several closets throughout. Mike and Lis were not only friendly and knowledgeable, they were incredibly easy to communicate with and their overall responsiveness during the pre-sale process was best in class. Their designs were not "vanilla" and we felt we could rely on their expertise in choosing the best designs for the space while at the same time, meeting our own unique requirements. I also felt that the software they used to visualize the space and closet designs was easier to comprehend than some of the other companies we solicited for bids. After meeting and considering multiple companies, we decided on Carson's Closets. We felt they offered the best combination of quality and value. > > Once we agreed on the price and scope, the product delivery and installation exceeded our expectations. The installers were friendly, competent and walked us through every detail upon completion. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision and the end result! **★★★★★ — Tricia Jette, March 2017** > I cannot give a high enough recommendation to Mike Carson and his company on the amazing job he did on our pantry. After having quotes from other national companies, I thought that my plans to re-do my pantry were gone as they were so expensive for just basic shelving. However, Carson Closets gave an amazingly reasonable quote for completely redoing my pantry with a beautiful system complete with pull out shelves, baskets, lazy susans, dividers and cabinets that was a less than half the cost of the national companies. He customized my design to specific items I needed to store. Service was professional, timely and personalized. I would highly recommend Mike Carson and Carson Closets. **★★★★★ — oandriyiv, Feb. 2017** > Our closets turned out beautiful. It looks like you're walking into a Nordstrom's. Mike was very professional and gave us many options to make sure we're getting exactly what we want. **★★★★★ — Jeremy, Feb. 2017** > Carson closets did a terrific job on my wife's master closet. The whole process was transparent, easy and smooth. Mike has great creative ideas and I would highly recommend Carson! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Jeremy, Thanks for the review. We are happy to serve. Glad your wife likes it. **★★★★★ — Chris Manczko, Feb. 2017** > Second experience with Carson Closets and it was just as amazing as the first time. Finished product looks great except for a couple of boards that weren't perfect so they replaced them that next week. Thank you again Carson Closets!!!! Customer for life. **★★★★★ — Regina Gaebel, Feb. 2017** > Carson Closets & Cabinetry created the most amazing master closet for me. Not only did they effectively use every inch of my "small" 4' x 7' space, but they did it with style! Mike Carson is extraordinarily professional and designed my closet very economically without any "pushy" sales. I solicited 4 bids for my closet and Carson's bid was significantly less than the other three, plus his design had higher quality materials and a much shorter timeline for completion. They were timely and efficient with very high quality craftsmanship. Their customer service is top notch! I could not be more pleased with their work product and their customer service. > > I have very high expectations and am very critical of contractors, since I am actually a construction lawyer (which I never disclosed to Carson Closets). I knew nothing about and had no professional connection to Mike Carson or Carson Closets & Cabinetry prior to soliciting his bid for this project, but I am so pleased with my decision to use Carson Closets. I will definitely be using them in the future! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Regina, > Thank you so much for these kind words. I shared your review with the team. I am very proud of them. You made our day. **★★★★★ — Kelly & Chris Borzello, Jan. 2017** > We just had a home office installed from Carson Closets & Cabinetry and we could not be happier. The entire process from the design process to installation couldn't have went more smoothly. Every person I dealt with was so friendly and very professional. The installer was great. He was very meticulous. He showed up on time and wanted to make sure that the space was exactly as we wanted it. We will definitely use Carson Closets and Cabinetry for future home organization projects. **★★★★★ — Laura Graff, Jan. 2017** > From the consultation to the installation, we have been very pleased with Carson Closets! The office team was super responsive and the install team was fantastic. We are already looking forward to working with them again!! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words Laura. I hope you enjoy the wall bed and storage cabinets. > Mike Carson **★★★★★ — Robyn, Dec. 2016** > We are so happy with the quality and look of our new garage. The costs came in less than we expected for the amount of cabinets we were looking at. > > The installation team came in early to install and stayed late to finish, all in one day. Mike has a great team and they made the process really easy. We would use him again without question. **★★★★★ — jaye schwartz, Nov. 2016** > Very professional company from the office staff, consultant and installer. > Did what they said they would do, showed up on time and did a very clean installation! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind words. We are grateful for the opportunity to help make your space better. Thank you. **★★★★★ — skiwolfr, Oct. 2016** > Mike Carson was a pleasure to work with when we renovated my master bathroom closets. He was nice, knowledgable, respectful and came up with a wonderful closet design. There are many finishes to pick from of the upmost quality. The closets were manufactured in a timely manner and the installers did a fantastic job. I am so happy with my beautiful new closets! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words. We enjoyed creating the closet spaces for your renovation. > All the best. **★★★★★ — Anne Awh, Oct. 2016** > Everything about this project went perfectly. Mike Carson came and took measurements and we talked about what I wanted for my reach-in closet. A few days later he sent me a 3-D model of the design for us to discuss over the phone. I had a few changes so he updated the design the same day. We discussed which of my proposed tweaks would or would not work and why. We went back and forth with two or three updates, all in the same afternoon (and it was a weekend day). The installation was solid and flawless. Extremely happy with Carson Closets. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for your business. I'm happy you like the finished result. **★★★★★ — ejlundy, Aug. 2016** > Great experience working with Mike and his team. I interviewed four companies and hired Mike based on his creative insights, knowledge and general likability. I would hire Carson Closets again without hesitation. **★★★★★ — korenzelek, Aug. 2016** > Mike is the absolute best! He is extremely professional and timely. We adore all of our new closets! I would not hesitate to use this company again. **★★★★★ — Jill McKenna, Aug. 2016** > Mike Carson and his team were very professional and extremely helpful! Mike did a fantastic job in providing us with great ideas for our mudroom, kitchen pantry and laundry room. We were amazed at the before and after of each room! Very high quality materials and seamless install. Would highly recommend Carson Closets! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words Ryan. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — jsmayfield, July 2016** > Mike was a pleasure to work with. He answered the phone personally and responded to emails promptly. He came out to give an estimate for my closets and offered suggestions to enhance my original designs (from a popular closet company) to make them function more effectively for my family. His bid came in well under the aforementioned company. He and his team provided prompt, personable, and professional service. And the closets look beautiful! In fact, I am enjoying them so much that I am not in any rush to put closet doors back on! Thank you, Mike! **★★★★★ — alli677, June 2016** > This is our second time using Carsons Closets. Mike, his assistantant Debbie and the installer Ken made the process simple and easy. Project timelines were reasonable and my jobs were completed swiftly. Moreover, they helped me get the most out of our budget. The closet systems are fabulous. **★★★★★ — melissamalmed, June 2016** > This is the second time I used Carson Closets, and I was pleased twice. Both projects were comprehensive: master bedroom closet, pantry closet, hall closet, entry closet, and kids' bedrooms closets. The prices were competitive on both jobs and the owner, installer, and scheduler went the extra mile to make sure the job totally met our needs. Highly recommended **★★★★★ — suejp55, June 2016** > We had a closet design, Shirley of Carson Closets tweaked it and now we have a lovely (and organized) closet. Thank you. **★★★★★ — HU-968574, June 2016** > Working with Mike Carson was a completely positive experience. From our first meeting when we discussed design to the cabinet to the finished product being installed, all went smoothly and professionally. > I would definitely recommend him to other people. **★★★★★ — rlsilva1618, June 2016** > We recently renovated our home and needed our closets done. Superb service throughout the whole process and quick!! From the consultation to the installation!! **★★★★★ — olivetojp, May 2016** > Mike Carson and staff are very professional and extremely helpful! Mike did a fantastic job in providing me with great ideas for my closets! Tom, who installed my closets, did an unbelievable job!! He was on time, very organized, very professional and a pleasure to work with! The aesthetics and high quality of the materials used was far better than I imagined! I showed my family and friends and they already are wanting to go with Carson closets! Wow, Mike !! Outstanding work!! :) **★★★★★ — Andrew Capozzi, May 2016** > I hired Carson Closets to redo my master bedroom closet and to add shelves to my laundry room. I was thoroughly impressed with Mike and his installer Ken. Mike did a great job listening to what I wanted and recommending ideas and options that were exactly what I was looking to create. His installer Ken did a fantastic and detailed job installing the new closet shelving and drawers. Overall I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a job well done in a professional manner with high quality. I will be contacting them again to do several other projects. **★★★★★ — Vincent Viverito, May 2016** > Carson Closets did an excellent job putting together a design that met my aesthetic requirements and budgeting needs. I'm highly impressed with the quality and affordability their company provided. I'd recommend using Carson's for any/ all of your custom closet projects. **★★★★★ — amanda8877, May 2016** > I had been recommended to Carson Closets by a friend who is also a Real Estate Agent. We had shopped around for a reasonably priced, professional company to install our walk-in master closet, 2 bedroom closets, and laundry room shelves. After speaking with Mike and discussing our needs, he very quickly put together a proposal and drawings of our space. There were not too many things that needed to be changed. He really got the sense of what we were trying to do. Installation was scheduled, but because of construction delays, we had to reschedule a couple of times. Deb in the office was very nice and patient with us in doing so. We love our closets (which turned out perfectly) and would recommend Carson Closets to anyone. **★★★★★ — Gina Graham, May 2016** > I love this company, have used in my last two homes. Good ideas, reasonable prices and was able to schedule and have the work finished quickly. Would recommend! **★★★★★ — Ron Zhiss, May 2016** > I would give Carson Closets my highest recommendation. We compared three closet companies and thought that Mike Carson and his company provided the best combination of design, customer service and price of all of them. > > Mike was excellent at listening to what we needed for our master closet and developed several solutions that worked well. He was flexible in his approach and worked with us to make sure we were completely happy and confident with the choice. His use of CAD design made it especially easy to understand and visualize what we were getting. One company just provided a hand drawn design which is not adequate to see what you are spending a lot of money on. He was also great at helping us make cost trade-offs. There were things that we added that were worthwhile and some that he helped us to see were not. The whole time he was all about making sure our needs were met. Other companies seemed to care more about their needs. And one company met our needs but the price was eye-popping. > > Designing and selecting a closet is a challenging process because there are so many considerations. Mike was the best at walking us through the selections in a way that was patient, easy to follow and provided the best solution. You'll find that some companies present a more "stylish" design approach, at a huge cost premium, but ultimately they presented a similar design. Other companies present huge "discounts" but it's just off a highly inflated number. Mike was totally professional, never pushy (like some) and in the end presenting everything we wanted at a fair price. Don't waste your time with other companies. Carson Closets is all you need. **★★★★★ — Dan Burns, April 2016** > Mike did an excellent job, and was very helpful and flexible throughout the entire process, from design to install. Will definitely be recommending Mike to my friends and neighbors. **★★★★★ — Christine Leone, April 2016** > Mike was able to provide an estimate quickly. The process of reviewing the proposals on line with Mike was very efficient. The installation was smooth and the closets look great. Most importantly, the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Turnkry, March 2016** > No need to continue your search pick up the phone and call Carson Closets & Cabinetry. I just had a custom wall bed with side shelves installed in our guestroom/3rd bedroom to maximize and create a multi-functional space. From start to finish the service was not only top notch but the end product exceeded our expectations. Mike Carson and Deb are true professionals in every aspect of the word. We made numerous changes to the design to fit our budget,were indecisive with the selecting hardware, and had to change the install 3 times. Not once did they make us feel rushed or our business was not appreciated after all of that. The gentleman who installed our unit was terrific. Very respectful of our house and you could see immediately that he was a master of his craft. Bottom line is if your looking for the ultimate small business experience with a high quality end product, pricing that's extremely competitive, and amazing people to worth with then HIRE these folks! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Cassin, March 2016** > Great customer service! Mike worked so well with our picky taste and we love what he delivered. Had a couple of callbacks to adjust a few things and Mike always was happy to come back and make everything perfect for us. Would highly recommend Carson closets to everyone! **★★★★★ — Noel Cooper, March 2016** > Just finished our utility room, wow what a huge difference. Mike was great, quick with the proposal, helped with a couple of modifications, we get scheduled quickly and the installer was quick and professional. I would strongly recommend their services **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words Noel. It is a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Erik Anderson, March 2016** > Carson Closets has been great to work with. Mike is very professional and courteous. He worked around my schedule and put together some great designs very quickly. His install team was very friendly. They were quick, did a great job, and left the site in perfect condition. I highly recommend Carson Closets. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks Erik, > We enjoyed creating solutions for your closets and garages. Thanks for your business. **★★★★★ — Saint Louis Closet Co., March 2016** > Mike Carson the owner of Carson Closets is an industry Giant!! I had the fortunate opportunity of meeting Mike at a professional event 17 years ago and have never forgotten our meeting. Mike is one of the founders of the custom closet industry, he has, and continues to set the bar high for not only his own employees but for the nation. He offers an exceptional product, unbelievable service, and cutting edge designs. I own St. Louis Closet Co. and continuously look to Mike for advise and mentoring. If you live in the Chicago area, don't look any further than Carson Closets! **★★★★★ — Marissa Prosansky, March 2016** > I hired Carson Closets to re-do a front hall coat closet and walk in master bedroom closet. My husband and I moved into our condo in Chicago and the closets, while they had built ins, just didn't make sense (a closet in a box if you will). Mike was very prompt and extremely professional in coming out immediately to take measurements and give us the most effective use of our space for the budget we had in mind. Within a couple weeks, the installer came out to install the new closets. He was very efficient and clean. In fact, he cleaned the areas where he had to drill so well no drywall or paint dust were even visible. Overall, we were extremely happy and pleased with Carson Closets, particularly Mike, and would definitely use them again. I have already recommended Mike and his team to all my family and friends! **★★★★★ — xiumei3000, March 2016** > Very professional and flexible Willing to work with the customer to assure customer is really satisfied. Handling last minute changes with no problem. Great follow up. I would definitely recommend them. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for your review and for adding the pictures. > I am happy you like everything. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth David, March 2016** > Great designs and always stayed in touch. Totally thought through the (complicated!) process with me. Was very flexible. Loved working with Carson Closets! **★★★★★ — rfebeid, March 2016** > We did a walking closet, two 8-feet closets and 3 small closets. Mike Carson was very professional all through the project. His crew did a great job. Mike was one of six companies that we compared. He beat the lowest price. There was no delay in the installation. Following the installation, he came to review the work. All in all, we were very happy with the final product. > I highly recommend him **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thank you for the kind words. I enjoyed the project and especially enjoyed when I came back to make a couple of adjustments and your daughters programmed a remote robot to thank me for the closets and offer me a drink. That was so cool. **★★★★★ — Corey Simons, Feb. 2016** > Carson Closets/Mike were amazing and well priced. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to any one in need of custom closets! **★★★★★ — Nicole Eltzroth, Feb. 2016** > We had existing closets shelves that I had installed but realized we wanted to add a lot more options and functionality. Mike did an amazing job using what we had and taking the closets to another level. We couldn't be happier with what he was able to do. We also had Carson Closets complete some closets we never had a chance to buildout. They did a great job giving us custom closets that were awesome and exactly what were looking for in both function and form. > > We also have a very small garage. Mike and I worked through a variety of options and layouts to find the perfect solution. So proud of our garage and really love the result. > > Also wanted to comment on the installation; super clean, very efficient and right on schedule. **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > We appreciate the kind review, thank you. > We sure got a lot of storage in a small space. Thanks for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Tim Schulte, Jan. 2016** > Wow! What a difference the new closets make. The design was efficient, smart and completely maximizes the space. It's a great, fresh look and has doubled my storage and hanging space! Design and installation professionals were always on time and the price was right. There are many choices out there and Carson was the best **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks so much. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — jbullion, Jan. 2016** > We had a great experience with Mike and his team. Everyone was extremely professional and very helpful. We're very pleased with both the materials and installation of our master bedroom closet and pantry. I also found Mike's designs to be more thoughtful than the other companies that I had quote out on the same space. From a customer service standpoint, every individual we worked with at Carson's Closets was great. Every person was focused on making sure we were 100% satisfied with the results. I wish we had done these closets when we first moved into our space! **Comment from Inspired Closets:** > Thanks for the kind words. We are glad you are happy with everything. > All the best, **★★★★★ — cboyce3302, Jan. 2016** > Carson closets was recommended to me by a contractor I worked with on another project and I could not be more pleased with the referral. I used Carson Closets for two project so far, the first was book shelves for my living room space which came out wonderful. Mike Carson was professional and courteous and spent a lot of time with me on drawings to make sure I got the result I wanted. The job once scheduled was done on time (one day), on budget and they did a fantastic job. Since I live in a high rise my floors are not level at all and it was apparent in the work they did how much extra effort it took to level the shelves to insure that the end result was perfect. I was so please with the bookshelves I asked them to come back and design a dresser and wardrobe unit for my bedroom. Once again I was thrilled with the effort that went into the drawings, the changes I asked for and finally the design we agreed too. Mike is never too busy to make changes and help you with suggestions on alternatives as you go through the design process. This installation went just as smooth as the first one and again took just one day. From the office staff to the onsite installers the staff is professional, courteous and wonderful to work with. When the job was done they called me and I came home to a perfect installation with a spotless house. I could not have asked for a better company to work with and highly recommend them for your next project. **★★★★★ — Danny Duran, Jan. 2016** > I hired Carson Closets to install two walk in closets and a laundry room. The owner, Mike, was very professional. He put together a digital rendering of the design for our review which made it very easy to visualize. The installation technician completed the project efficiently and even patched the walls up where I had taken out a metal rack fixture. The installation areas were left clean. Carson Closets delivered on their sales presentation and I would gladly hire them again on future projects. **★★★★★ — nick6797, Jan. 2016** > We needed a unique closet system to look like a hockey locker room. Carson Closets went above and beyond throughout the entire process and the end result was amazing. They really care about the customer and are extremely knowledgeable. Like I said this project was not a standard closet installation, and Mike had great ideas to make my vision come to life. Thanks! **★★★★★ — granttucker, Jan. 2016** > Mike installed a Murphy bed, with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and drawers. The result was most impressive, blending form and function in a space-saving fashion, transforming a small space into a yoga room that quickly becomes a third bedroom with ease. The project was installed in a day. He's a super-friendly guy, and his project proficiency is legit. In the middle of the project, I asked him to add a nightstand element, and he did that, too, rather seamlessly. **★★★★★ — S1876 K, Dec. 2015** > We worked with Mike to build cubbies in the mudroom. I had a vision and provided Mike with what I was looking for. He provided basically the same layout and colors from an example I provided. He added more elements to it by providing his suggestions. We took his recommendation on additional components to the overall design to have more practical uses out of it. He quickly had a 3D design and walked us through it. From the time the consultation was scheduled to the installation was quite fast than I thought it would be. Mike stopped by to visit during the installation as well. Getting out the door is a bit easier and so much more organized now. We love our mudroom! Thanks to Mike and his team! Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — gzsandler, Dec. 2015** > We recently had Carson Closets install multiple closet rooms and found the work and workmanship very professional. The installation was neat and clean and adhered to the plans that were discussed. They also met all the deadlines and budget. We would highly recommend Carson Closets for overall performance and execution. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2015** > Carson closets recently installed custom closets in two bedroom, laundry room and foyer of my house and I am very impressed, happy and beyond satisfied with the results. After viewing a neighbors custom closets, I immediately fell in love with the design and asked for the contact information of who installed them. > > I was referred to Carson Closets & Cabinetry and the entire experience from beginning to end was pleasant and professional. Mike Carson along with the rest of the staff were very friendly, accommodating and the time frame was unbelievably quick. All questions were answered in a timely fashion and I am just at a loss of words of how great it was working with Mike Carson and the rest of the staff. > > I highly recommend Carson Closets & Cabinetry. They were very easy to work with and the end results will surely be beautiful. **★★★★★ — suewhit4, Nov. 2015** > We recently completed a walk-in master closet and a reach-in closet for another bedroom. We met with 3 other companies to compare designs and prices, but instantly felt that Mike really listened to our specific needs, and had the best solutions/design for our closets. Mike took time to ask questions and come up with a creative design that maximized our space. His 3-D presentation really helped us envision what the closet would look like too. We were able to make a couple of minor changes and see the results immediately on the design. He worked within our budget, had great communication, installation was a breeze. Mike really takes pride in his company and is a true professional. We LOVE our new organized closets and could not be happier with the outcome! You cannot go wrong with Carson Closets! **★★★★★ — heatheravila, Oct. 2015** > One of the most conscientious and customer-attentive trade professionals I have ever encountered. The entire team-- from the office manager to the installer to the owner-- was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — ed\_mcneely, Oct. 2015** > Mike was very professional and knowledgable about what would work in our house.Prices were reasonable. I appreciate that Mike prioritized our job due to our closet not being functional at all.Instalation was smooth. I would definitely use this company again.Thank You for your excellent service. **★★★★★ — ellentmetz, Oct. 2015** > Mike from Carson Closets was prompt, efficient and uber professional. Working with office staff and the installer was as easy as could be. They have my highest recommendation! **★★★★★ — tanashamartin, Oct. 2015** > Carson's Closets did a beautiful job customizing our pantry! They matched the color of the wood and the handles on the cabinet doors to our kitchen. Mike was professional, listened and took all of our concerns and suggestions and made them work well together. It has been 2 months and not one issue. The installer took less than 4 hours to put it together. Worth every penny. Just perfect! **★★★★★ — sulmanh, Sept. 2015** > Very professional closet company. They provided a 3D image of what our closets would look like and were easily able to adjust it to our liking. Professional and clean install. Would recommend to friends and family **★★★★★ — ksweigard, Sept. 2015** > We really enjoyed the whole process of designing our dream closets with Mike Carson. He was very responsive, respectful and professional. We love our new closets! **★★★★★ — JOYCE MALACINA, Sept. 2015** > After searching for a particular system to organize our new garage Carson's came to the > rescue and helped me realize a successful finish of my wishes. They measured, planned, > obtained and installed the product and the job turned out beautiful (if a garage can be > beautiful). The installer was hard working and efficient at the same time and the entire > garage was finished in one day. Needless, to say I am delighted with this company....jm **★★★★★ — Lucia Annunzio, Aug. 2015** > Great company. Beautiful product. Exceptional service. Look no farther. I highly recommend Carson Closets if you want high quality, on time service conducted by real professionals. They know how to design and install exceptionally well. **★★★★★ — Dianne Parisi, Aug. 2015** > Carson Closets just completed two small walk in closets in our Lincoln Park condo and we were very satisfied with the experience, from start to finish. Out of the 5 firms we met with, Mike Carson was the most thorough in asking for our preferences and needs. He didn’t try to oversell unnecessary accessories. His recommendations and creative plans made the most effective use of the spaces with attention to aesthetics as well. The office administrator, Deb, was efficient and experienced in providing our condo association with the necessary paperwork for approval. The installer, Ken, was very experienced and familiar with our building. He was efficient, professional and clean. The products are very good quality, the drawers are made well. We couldn’t be happier with the process and the results and would highly recommend working with this firm. **★★★★★ — billanddebi, Aug. 2015** > I had Mike over to install custom closets and some pieces for my office. He was very professional, sharp and personable, and gave me a prompt quote that I found very fair. > > His installer could not have been a harder working and thorough guy. He was on time and worked his tail off, looking at every detail. Have to say it was really nice to find someone who I was genuinely happy and excited to be working with. > > The experience was so good I am having them back to add some cabinet and counter space to my kitchen. Would definitely recommend! **★★★★★ — elizabethchiarello, July 2015** > Mike, at Carson closets, did a great job with a difficult closet space for me. It was a very angular closet and he was able to maximize the space for me in a way that did not feel cramped or awkward. Mike was very professional and I had confidence in his work, unlike others who gave me estimates and proposals, who forgot things like a tape measure, which seems important in putting together a plan.I wanted certain handles for my closet drawers and Mike worked with me so that I got the handles I wanted. The best part are the automatic lights in my jewelry drawers, which are removable and rechargeable and run through USB. Great work by this company. **★★★★★ — emilyweber321, July 2015** > Mike designed our new master closet and worked a small miracle. I thought it wasn't going to be big enough but they did a great job. They also did our pantry and my son's bedroom and did a great job on both. Their prices are fair and they really know what they are doing. Love these guys. **★★★★★ — dbg2015, July 2015** > Contacted Mike Carson to reconfigure closets in the Master Bedroom/Bath as well as our Garage. Mike listened well to what my areas of greatest need were and designed the perfect systems. The installer could not have been nicer and more professional. I've bought other closet systems in the past and by far Carson Closets is best in class. Thanks Mike! If we move, I'm calling you again! **★★★★★ — Gina Blackmore, March 2015** > I contacted Carson Closets for a master closet redo. Mike was excellent. He was professional and went above and beyond to help with my dream closet. Great communication and follow-up. Highly recommend!! **★★★★★ — kspitz2, March 2015** > Mike was prompt, professional, efficient and a pleasure to work with. I had had two competitors previousl design and bid on designing a long narrow master closet. Each of their designs provided little, if any, improvement on current closet capacity. In fact, neither of them even followed up to see how I liked the design. Mike promptly measured and within a day had a design that maximized the 9 by 5' closet without compromising movement within the space. Additionally, Mike called me on the phone and walked me thru using remote design software the entire closet specifications. We made a few changes and were done! The installer, Ken, was equally as professional, working quickly, quietly and neatly to install closet to accomodate my height and clothing needs. This is a great company and I plan to work with them on a mud room and storage closet. > Well done! **★★★★★ — Tor Saile, Feb. 2015** > Mike and his people did a fantastic job for us. We sat through two presentations before we met with Mike. What a difference. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and knew what we were looking for. No pressure, just a pleasant experience. And all at a better price than the others were quoting. The installation was on-time, the follow-up was great. We couldn't have asked for anything more. **★★★★★ — Amy\_V1, Feb. 2015** > I brought Mike in to organize our garage. He was extremely prompt, courteous, and professional. He did such an amazing job on our garage that I had him do another project in our utility room. He comes up with unique and cost-effective solutions. **★★★★★ — lhirschtritt, Feb. 2015** > I had Carson Closets complete small renovations in a couple existing closets and am so happy with what they did! They came up with creative ways to use space that had previously been wasted and I am thrilled to have the extra storage capacity. They were honest, professional, and very easy to deal with. Overall I would highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — aireri87, Sept. 2014** > Had a Murphy bed installed. Carson Closets was able to customize my space and bring together different ideas to make the overall design perfect! The whole process was very professional and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy company to deliver high quality products and service within your home. **★★★★★ — erjesernik, July 2014** > I did my master bedroom walk in closet with Carson Closet and am very happy with the product and service. Mike Carson gave me what I asked for and made some great suggestions without any sales pressure. I had an estimate before he left without any number games. The installation was professional with all carpets and flooring covered and the space was even cleaned up (drywall dust from rail installation) before leaving. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — riegelmurphy, Sept. 2013** > After my experience with Carson Closets, I would highly recommend the company. I recently moved into a new home and since I am a very organized person, closet installations were a priority to me. Mike was timely and was very responsive. He not only was able to come up with and execute beautiful closet installations, his prices were competitive if not better than the other installation companies in Chicago. The turnaround time to get the closets installed was fair and the day of the installation, his team was respectful of my new home and great to work with as well! I could not have asked for a better experience! **★★★★★ — ilbarbaro, Sept. 2013** > We chose Carson Closets in Elmhurst after considering four different contractors. Their sales approach was consultative and not pushy. We especially liked their design ideas to maximize the space. We were especially surprised by the quality of the install and the materials. (Glad I didn't try to do it myself.) **★★★★★ — zinz13, Sept. 2013** > They created custom built-in cabinets on either side of my fireplace. They are exactly what I wanted. The work was reasonably priced and done in a timely manner. The person who installed was friendly and professional. **★★★★★ — Susan Khan, Sept. 2013** > I recently hired Mike and his team. Since I am very organized person I hired them for our Master closet, pantry and shoes closet. After my experience with Carson Closets, I would highly recommend the company. I recently moved into a new home and since I am a very organized person. Mike was timely and was very responsive. He not only was able to come up with and execute beautiful closet installations, his prices were competitive and the turnaround time to get the closets installed was fair and the day of the installation, his team was respectful of our home and great to work with as well! I could not have asked for a better experience! **★★★★★ — Noha Aref, Sept. 2013** > We had a custom murphy bed installed, built in shelving added to our > pantry, kitchen, coat closet, and laundry. They did a wonderful job > giving us high quality storage solutions that look great and function. The murphy bed looks beautiful and their options for lighting, shelving, and anything you want are all customized to how you want it. > They also were the only ones who could design a custom murphy bed to > accommodate our extra deep mattress that is very valuable to us. They are > very professional with the installation as they do it to perfection. I > also really appreciated that they wear shoe covers when entering my home > with new carpet and little babies. I usually cringe when contractors > walk into my home and do not bother removing their filthy shoes unless I > say something. Costs were high, but they were able to price match. Mike is very responsive, easy to reach, has a great attitude, and tries very hard to accommodate your needs. His installer, David is also very professional and ensures perfection in the work being done. I will be recommending them to my friends! **★★★★★ — jdschechter, Sept. 2013** > Mike came to my home to give me a consultation & estimate on my master bedroom closet. He was so nice & told me about concerns he had that no other company had brought up. He really managed to maximize my space to the best ability. All my husband & my clothes & even shoes will now fit in the closet & it looks great! I will be using Mike again when we're ready to do the other bedroom closets. **★★★★★ — kendallhorvath, July 2013** > Great design ideas and installation with accurate measurements and clean install. Reasonable price and green product with no chemical smell! **★★★★★ — Brooke Nieman, June 2013** > I recently hired Mike and his team from Carson Closets to redo 4 closets in my home. I had a completely positive experience working with both Mike and his team. Mike was responsive and had great communication back and forth throughout the whole process. He was more than willing to answer any and all questions I had. The closets look great - from our entry way coat closet to the master walk in. Great quality and tons of options to choose from. I would definitely recommend Mike and Carson Closets in the future. **★★★★★ — Laura Rakers, June 2013** > We had a great experience working with Mike. He is on time and very detailed. He gets the job done quickly. The cabinets are high quality and they have amazing customer service. We are so happy with our garage system - there is a place for everything. I will recommend Carson Closets to everyone **★★★★★ — dbergs, June 2013** > I recently had my closets organized and I could not be happier. The owner, Mike Carson came over personally and designed my closets and everything fits perfectly. He was professional, on time, very reasonable and their customer service was outstanding. > > They are working on my garage next! I love it. ## Selected projects - [Walk In Closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walk-in-closets-pj-vj~140412) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 63 - Description: Luxurious walk-in closet system - [Pantries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pantries-pj-vj~140425) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [His and Hers Walk in Closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/his-and-hers-walk-in-closets-pj-vj~581839) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: There are challenges when working with 2 small walk in closets when the door opens to the inside. It is important that we not only helped this client add more space, but also to make everything easily accessible. We did this by working with the full vertical space and creating separately adjustable sections. By placing shelving out of thee corners we created ease of access. Our client chose Driftwood material with accenting hardware which made it pleasing to the eye. Elmhurst suburb. - [Wall Beds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-beds-pj-vj~140423) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 26 - Description: Murphy Beds $2,000-$10,000+ https://www.inspiredclosets.com/murphy-bed/ - [Craft Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craft-rooms-pj-vj~333328) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Reach In Closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reach-in-closets-pj-vj~140421) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Wall Units/Media Centers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-units-media-centers-pj-vj~140426) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-pj-vj~140419) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: Personalized storage - Robust cabinet and workbench construction stands up to tough garage conditions. Off-the-floor design keeps stored items elevated providing protection against damp floors. - [Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-pj-vj~140416) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Tale of 2 pantries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tale-of-2-pantries-pj-vj~1075059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Whether you are looking to add lots of space in the pantry or make it into more of a small office information area, the pantry has endless possibilities. - [Chicago Condo mixed use Entertainment System](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-condo-mixed-use-entertainment-system-pj-vj~945196) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Baby Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baby-closet-pj-vj~932134) - Location: Glen Ellyn, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: Our Chicago client wanted to be ready for when the baby arrived. We designed a versatile system that will adjust and grow with the baby. - [Bedroom Wall System](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-wall-system-pj-vj~1729224) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Guest Room - Custom Office with Wall Bed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-room-custom-office-with-wall-bed-pj-vj~1653344) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 2 - [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mud-room-pj-vj~1653325) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 5 - [Lake Forest Garage Cabinets and Workbench](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-garage-cabinets-and-workbench-pj-vj~1561471) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 5 - [Athletic Apparel Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/athletic-apparel-showroom-pj-vj~1561445) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 2 - [City Wall bed storage in calm yoga room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-wall-bed-storage-in-calm-yoga-room-pj-vj~1384824) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: A young couple in the city had a need to find storage space and add a wall bed in a very small space they are using for yoga. This solution is compact and very clean,. - [New Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-pantry-pj-vj~7831801) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Murphy Bed Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murphy-bed-project-pj-vj~7818672) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/inspired-closets-pfvwus-pf~1543630809) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840739490.m3u8?s=49780b449d37f1ca01bf7be2e75804fffa06c046&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you design custom closet systems?** We absolutely specialize in designing custom closet systems! At Inspired Closets, our experienced designers create personalized solutions for all areas of your home, ensuring increased space, functionality, and accessibility with aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting materials. We're dedicated to enhancing your home's value and your quality of life. **Do you design luxury closet layouts with islands or seating?** Absolutely! We specialize in creating custom walk-in closets, and our experienced designers are adept at incorporating luxury features like islands and seating. Our goal is to design a perfect, aesthetically pleasing solution that enhances your space, functionality, and overall quality of life, making your closet a true sanctuary. **Do you design walk-in closets, reach-ins, and dressing rooms?** Yes, we design a full range of custom closet solutions! This includes custom walk-in closets, reach-in closets, and dressing rooms. Our experienced designers create personalized, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions for any space in your home, enhancing both its value and your daily life. **Do you design garage storage?** Yes, we absolutely design comprehensive garage storage solutions! Our services include Garage Design, Garage Storage, and Garage Cabinets. We aim to transform your garage into a highly functional and organized space, just as we do with your closets and home office, enhancing accessibility and aesthetics. **Do you provide material and finish selection guidance?** As experienced designers, we absolutely provide comprehensive guidance on material and finish selections. Our goal is to incorporate aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting materials into your custom solution, ensuring it perfectly matches your style and needs while enhancing your home's value and quality of life. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Unique Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56039390/list/unique-spaces) — 3 ideas - [Closet Organization](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53767194/list/closet-organization) — 4 ideas - [Custom Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53731826/list/custom-closets) — 3 ideas - [Accessories for the closet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53731415/list/accessories-for-the-closet) — 10 ideas - [Pantry Organization](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53142873/list/pantry-organization) — 4 ideas - [Garage Accessory Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53465501/list/garage-accessory-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Garage Organization](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53142565/list/garage-organization) — 4 ideas - [Walk In Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53142060/list/walk-in-closets) — 3 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mikecarson) ## Community Q&A **Q: Dimensions of Bed and Cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, What are the dimensions of Bed and Cabinets? What room width is required? Regards, Jay A: Yes, that design is 96” total. We will design specific for your situation. **Q: Where is this ironing board pull out from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to use this. Could you tell me some info on the brand please? A: The pull down ironing board is from a company called Sidelines **Q: tiny closet** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have a one door closet and have no clue what to do to make it usuable. There are lots of clothes and shoes and purses. Please help. A: Double hanging half the closet will allow you to keep the same amount of hanging an d free up the other side for vertical shelving. I realize the picture below is larger than your closet and is a staged photo, however I wanted to show you what double hanging could do. Purging is important as stated above. **Q: Catriona's Closet Chaos** *(in Design Dilemma)* Anybody have any insight how to update/make useful the nether regions of a reach in closet that extends two feet (60cm) on both sides of the double closet doors? The wall on one side houses the electrical switch for the room, the other side is clear of interference. Preference is to not have to open the wall(s) to install new custom doors since there is broadloom in place that would also be affected. Have reviewed photos, it seems the least expensive update is to hang a rod(s) at a 90 degree angle at the opening of the "cave" areas? Thanks for your ideas. A: I would recommend hanging on either side (front to back) with shelving or shelving with shelves over for the middle. This will allow you to maximize the space and still have it accessible. **Q: Need advice on first and last home renovation** *(in Design Dilemma)* About to embark on home renovation and expansion to accommodate aging-in-place in the coming years. Currently, the house is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1930s 1.5 story bungalow with full basement. It has two closets in addition to the linen closet. Need to expand to 3 generous-sized bedrooms, the first of which is a master with on-suite bath (w/tub) and walk-in closet, the second has a walk-in closet, and the third has a full wall closet. Also need to enlarge the kitchen which will also include a walk-in pantry. Plan to interview architects and design/build firms in the coming weeks; but in advance of that, would greatly appreciate some input based on these foreseen requirements: • Add across the entire back of the house to gain additional space for the bedrooms (14x16, 13x15, and 12x14), bathroom for second and third bedrooms, and kitchen. • Restore the fireplace in the living room. The layout indicates a fireplace, but it was bricked and plastered over by previous owner. Based on the size of the room and current furnishings, cannot accommodate a fireplace unless the living room is enlarged. Expanding into BR1 partly or completely is an option, creating a long narrow living room. • Add a coat closet in or near the living room. • Double the length of the kitchen as a galley-type for additional counter and storage, plus the pantry. • Add a powder room. On its face and with the additional square footage, would the scope of this project be considered small, medium or large? A: From a closet standpoint, make sure the doors are as wide and tall as the closet. You want to avoid deep returns. they are very difficult to access. **Q: Love this unit, is the picture on the left a murphy bed? If so where can I get it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this unit, is the picture on the left a murphy bed? If so where can I get it? A: The unit on the left is a wall bed that folds down from the side. Carson Closets serves the greater Chicagoland area, I you are not located in Chicagoland then you can find a dealer at www.orghome.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*