--- title: "Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer — Custom Closet Designer | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/lena-lalvani-custom-closet-designer-pfvwus-pf~1990131052 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1990131052.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer" category: ["Custom Closet Designer"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3e13e2b30752bcf8_6749-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "New York, New York 10007, United States" phone: "(347) 436-5360" website: http://www.lenalalvani.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 116 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer Original Houzz profile: [Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/lena-lalvani-custom-closet-designer-pfvwus-pf~1990131052) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Custom Closet Designer - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Soho, Tribeca - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves With over 25 years experience in Fashion & Interior Design, Tribeca based Designer Lena Lalvani can help you create the closet or room of your dreams. First, by helping you take stock; next, she'll map out the best way to organize it, and last but not least, how to make it look inviting. Lena will help you achieve the most beautiful and practical solutions. Don't let your closets be an afterthought. Closets are one of the zones in your home that you use every day. Home Offices, Mudrooms, Pantries, Libraries, Lena does it all. Lena will help you create that ultimate design for your daily zen experience. Serving Downtown New York City, Tribeca, West Village, & Financial District. ### Services Provided - Closet Design - Space Planning - Decluttering - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Cabinets - Garage Design - Bicycle Storage - Garage Storage - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Beds - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Furniture - Custom Home Bars - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Murphy Beds - Custom Pantries - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Floor Plans - Holiday Decorating - Interior Design - Kids Bedroom Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Laundry Room Design - Living Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Playroom Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Soho - Tribeca ### Typical Job Cost $3,000 - 75,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer | | Address | New York, New York 10007, United States | | Phone | (347) 436-5360 | | Website | http://www.lenalalvani.com | | Followers on Houzz | 116 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lena.lalvani - X (Twitter) — https://www.pinterest.com/lenalalvani/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-lalvani-6582031?trk=hp-identity-name - Blog — www.lenalalvani.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/lena-lalvani-custom-closet-designer-pfvwus-pf~1990131052) - **Website:** http://www.lenalalvani.com - **Phone:** (347) 436-5360 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AAS in Interior Design, The New School - AAS in Fashion Design, The Fashion Institute of Technology - BA in Economics, The University of Pennsylvania - Best of Houzz 2017 & 2018 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 47.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — anne, Sept. 2024** > Lena helped me redo my two bedroom closets. She arrived on time to measure and had great ideas to maximize the space. Lena is a great listener and instinctively knew how the closets should be designed. The plans arrived early and I was very happy with them. One design needed to be redone due to a vent in the ceiling and it was promptly resubmitted, > > Lena is a joy to work with and her listening skills and design ideas have made me very happy. I highly recommend her. **Comment from Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer:** > Thank you so much Anne! You've been super great to work with as well and I hope you enjoy your new closets! **★★★★★ — Vicky Harnik, Sept. 2024** > We renovated our apartment a few months ago and were so lucky to get connected with Lena. She transformed our 4 closets. We had the classic NYC accordion door bedroom closet. Instead of redoing the inside to make it more efficient which is what we asked for, she suggested pulling out the whole closet and replacing it with a built in cupboard. It looks modern chic updated and amazing. Our linen closet and two living room closets were also transformed. With new doors and hardware and clean lines inside and drawers in my linen closet to be able to use the deep space etc. we could not be happier. Lena has great ideas and helped us create closets that were far better than we dreamed. We cannot recommend her more highly! **Comment from Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer:** > You were an absolute pleasure to work with and I'm so glad you love the design! **★★★★★ — Andrea, Sept. 2024** > Lena is a pleasure to work with! We had 3 closets to do from scratch. So very efficient and personable service. She listens and suggests. She is always available and receptive to our suggestions and needs. She will go to your house, text and/or call whenever needed. A pleasure to work with Lena. The end result was great **★★★★★ — HU-530709878, May 2024** > My new closet makes my day! Every day! > > I had an amazing experience with the Closet Factory team led by designer Lena Lalvani. My consultations were efficient creative and collaborative. The team that measured and installed were prompt friendly and efficient. The company kept me in the loop and gave me reasonable windows and followed up for feedback-twice! The quality of material is a high. > > Somehow there is more room in my closet than there was before! My kids get out of the apartment quickly now that they can find their shoes! > > Everyone should have a “shoe wall” **★★★★★ — S, Dec. 2018** > What a year its been! This time last year, with plenty of TLC and vision, Lena helped me clean out my apartment in preparation of a transformation that has been simply life changing. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine having a space that would make me so happy. It has brought a sense of calm in a life that is perpetually chaotic. I work ridiculous hours so I never had the time nor vision to make my apartment a home. > > Lena is so patient. She recruited an all-star team. The finished project was nothing short of spectacular! A Hollywood glam style that personifies all that I aspire to be. I always wanted to entertain but never felt I had a space adequate enough to host. I can’t express the feeling of gratitude I felt when I had my friends and family over for the big reveal. > > Lena strives to create a space that you never thought was possible. Its truly a collaboration of love and passion for what she does. My kitchen is sleek and streamlined. My bathroom surpassed all my expectations and structurally she was able to open the space to make it feel more spacious and loft-like—not what you expect in a upper east side apartment. Pocket doors?!! Brilliant! Thank you Lena for your vision and creativity. > > When you interview designers, it can be an intimidating process particularly when you are trying to stay within a budget. Lena understood my limitations, was able to fine tune my preferences so the decision to hire her was an easy one—it doesn’t have to be stressful. Lena will transform your space into a place that accentuates who you are. I finally have a grown-up apartment that brings me great joy to come home to. **Comment from Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer:** > Stacey was wonderful to work with and it was a wonderful and fulfilling year spent on this project. **★★★★★ — Manisha Chawhan, July 2017** > Lena was a pleasure to work with on my outdoor deck project. I have a strong aesthetic of my own that I tend to default to, but I hired Lena for her worldly, colorful sense of style to balance my more modern and white/gray preferred color palate. I think we collaborated beautifully; she respected my opinions while infusing her own signature style to the space. She was truly adept at helping me envision my space with respect to making the most of a small, NYC outdoor space in a purposeful way. She did this by helping me plan out 3 distinct zones (cooking, dining and lounging) and plotting furniture and accessories accordingly. Lena is super responsive, understands spatial planning, is respectful of budget constraints and completed everything in a timely manner (if not faster than expected). **★★★★★ — Sandra Echeverria, July 2017** > Founding Lena was the most amazing thing. I saw her work on Houzz and I fall in love with her unique style. I saw many designers but She was so authentic that I decided to contact her. She not only did an Impecable job, She even helped me install television, cable, portatile Ac since I wasn't in NY. She took care of every little thing and I appreciate it so much. My apartment now looks like a magazine!! Can't believe the amazing results. Thanks Lena and I really hope to work with you again soon! **★★★★★ — Patricia Fink, Nov. 2016** > While I have not worked with Lena, I have seen her work. Her bathroom renovation brought light, beauty and style into what was previously a drab, functional space. Her bedroom is a comfortable, inviting room with taste and personality. Common spaces are cozy, functional and stylish. Lena's warmth and manner will be a welcoming presence in any project you collaborate on. **★★★★★ — Rachna Bhasin, Oct. 2016** > Lena is an amazing designer - she has helped me with my NYC apartment and my Hamptons house and I would use her again! She has a the rare talent of being extremely creative and unique in her aesthetic but yet also very focused getting the job done on time, in (or under) budget and with great speed. She is a unique talent and I expect her to be very sought after. **★★★★★ — Tara Fitzpatrick, Oct. 2016** > I am a personal friend of Lena's but I have to share that when I first met her I knew she had a unique sense of style all around - with her attire and with her decor. She also has the gift of loyalty and communication and loves people. I would recommend her to anyone, (and have!). And will be hiring her when I build my new office next year. **★★★★★ — Deepak Reddy, Oct. 2016** > Lena is a brilliant designer and a pleasure to work with. She possesses that rare ability to take a client's rough vision and craft it into an amazing design scheme. We couldn't be happier with Lena's work and her professionalism. Our project was completed within our anticipated time frame and came in under budget thanks to Lena. We highly recommend Lena Lalvani. **★★★★★ — Nicky Ellis, Oct. 2016** > Lena's warm and effervescent personality makes working with her an absolute pleasure. She is a true visionary and focuses on exactly what suits you. Not sure what you want? Lena will cultivate ideas to make your space a unique and functional environment that will make you smile every time you enter the room. Don't hesitate, consult with this decorating diva! Lena can help an already great space reach its full potential. ## Selected projects - [Custom Closet Design Installations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-closet-design-installations-pj-vj~7416827) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 30 - [Entry Walk In Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-walk-in-closet-pj-vj~7445283) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Mood Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mood-boards-pj-vj~7416845) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Mood Boards for clients - [Entry Closet / Master Bedroom Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-closet-master-bedroom-closet-pj-vj~7428439) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: This is a current project I am working on. Next steps are installation. Client wanted better storage for Entry & Master Bedroom by creating cabinet storage instead of his existing bifold doors and sliding doors. Way to update a very 70s/80s look! - [Drawings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drawings-pj-vj~7416856) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - [Live / Work Chelsea Loft Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-chelsea-loft-space-pj-vj~2424106) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: Designed for a Bachelor who loves to entertain and spin music for his friends. This is his live/work space for part of the year. He wanted a space that is fun and comfortable with lots of color, prints and textures. When more people are using their living spaces for work, I feel it is important to select pieces that will inspire my clients. I love my job! This unique space continues to evolve as he is beginning to install his art collection. Other design goals include maximizing space that not o… - [Gut Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gut-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~5795202) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: A complete Gut Renovation of a Bathroom designed for 2 teenage girls, complete with a double vanity in place of a bathtub, standing glass enclosed steam shower with built in bench, and new wall hung toilet. There will be a wider and taller barn door entry into this space for them and plenty of storage in the floating vanity for their makeup and toiletries. - [One Bedroom Gut Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-bedroom-gut-renovation-pj-vj~3592923) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 21 - Description: Designed for an on-the-go criminal defense attorney who wanted a "Hollywood Glam" vibe that would also provide more storage. With little time to organize her space let alone design a home environment for her to decompress and entertain, we decided to gut renovate this 800 square foot apartment in an upper east side building built in 1956. My client dreamed of living in a loft space so we removed walls to create a more open concept. The result presented a larger bathroom with a large rain shower,… - [Loft Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~3589348) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 19 - Description: This was half of a 2 part project (see Live / Work Office Design). As a Mother of growing tween girls who also likes to entertain and host school events, I wanted to change my kitchen configuration to a more open plan. I decided to reconfigure my kitchen area to create a seamless unobstructed flow from kitchen to living room area. I learned from the years that people migrate to a kitchen island since the kitchen is the heart and energy of a home, and so I wanted to design a 15 foot island that w… - [Live / Work Office Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-office-design-pj-vj~2543620) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: This was half of a 2 part project. With my career as a busy Interior Designer, I was in much need of storage space. And being a Mother of 2 tween girls, I was also in need of a larger open kitchen (see Loft Kitchen Remodel). I custom designed day beds in walnut wood along the three front windows of the home office space. Each cabinet houses 3 file drawers, making it a total of 9 drawers for storage. The cushions are fabricated from the existing curtains and turkish kilim rugs, since it was impor… - [Upper East Side Bathroom Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-bathroom-renovations-pj-vj~2594005) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 26 - Description: Designed for a Jewelry Designer who has decided to outfit her Upper East Side home with four new bathrooms. She figured that if she was going to tackle one bathroom renovation in New York City, she might as well tackle three at the same time! So out with the 80's fixtures, and in with current bathroom amenities and finishes. We began shopping together for this project in January and have selected materials from reputable manufacturers such as Newport Brass, Dornbracht, Glass Crafters, Furniture… - [Tudor City Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-city-residence-pj-vj~2404454) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 31 - Description: I enjoy a challenge! This project is designed for an Actress who was relocating to NYC in July. She admired my work on Houzz and wanted to create a warm and inviting living space that she intends to use part-time for her family (husband and one-year old son). We have never met but with today’s technology we were able to collaborate and design a home that is customized, complete and ready for her to move in. No surprises just a beautiful space to call home. Project: 3 1/2 months Start Date: March… - [Warren Street Deck in Tribeca](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warren-street-deck-in-tribeca-pj-vj~2543330) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Designed for a Real Estate Broker who has created a deck built onto her private breezeway adjoining to her bedroom windows. Because she owns the roof rights to this area, she decided to create a private enclosed deck: a backyard space for her family to use during the warm months of the year as well as something "green" to look out onto from her back loft windows. Simply a super smart design move which gives her 160 extra square feet of outdoor living space in Tribeca! The deck is made of composi… - [Tween's Sewing Nook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tween-s-sewing-nook-pj-vj~2219385) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 14 - Description: Designed for a very talented tween Fashion Designer who wanted a special space in her bedroom to create her designs. A sewing nook was recreated in an existing closet space that was removed to make room for a custom floating desk, peg boards, and shelves above. The end result is every tween girls' dream sewing & craft space. For more details on the space, check out the article written about it: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82112190/list/room-of-the-day-cluttered-closet-becomes-tweens-sewing-n… - [Global Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/global-master-suite-pj-vj~2086748) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 16 - Description: A Master Bedroom infused with personal treasures collected from around the world, redesigned for a Mother of two daughters. Her space to retire to at the end of each day infused with her favorite colors and textures. Fitting for a Queen and her two princesses. For more information about this design, check out the article written about it: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75123835?utm\_source=Houzz&utm\_campaign=u4043&utm\_medium=email&utm\_content=gallery3 - [Indoor Playground](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-playground-pj-vj~2086740) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Designed for two young girls living in Tribeca. As they outgrew their shared room, there was a goal to maximize space making it playful and functional all within 200 sf. They wanted a room where they can swing and climb safely. The collaborative design is a magical space unlike no other: a playful world for them to monkey around with disc swings and climbing walls. The built in beds are extra long twin beds outfitted with a trundle bed/crawl space for overnight guests. Project: 3 months Start Da… - [Global Inspired Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/global-inspired-oasis-pj-vj~2085103) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: My personal daily oasis: A complete re-layout of the space that included removing the existing wall tiles and floors, double sink vanity, bathtub and standing shower to create space for a larger walk-in shower and single sink while keeping the existing plumbing as is. The toilet was relocated to the location of the previous shower and the new open shower was positioned in the location of where the previous bathtub was with a seamless entry. This was a project that I took on during my first semes… - [Hinsdale Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinsdale-home-pj-vj~5701779) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 9 - [Artful Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/artful-loft-pj-vj~2086724) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 17 - [Guest Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2085109) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 3 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/lena-lalvani-custom-closet-designer-pfvwus-pf~1990131052) ## Ideabooks - [TV Media Storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86144587/list/tv-media-storage) — 41 ideas - [Shower Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79807818/list/shower-shelves) — 22 ideas - [Boys Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88666052/list/boys-bedroom) — 10 ideas - [Neda's Shower](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84803550/list/neda-s-shower) — 4 ideas - [Bathtub Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79849101/list/bathtub-ideas) — 17 ideas - [Toilet Setup](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79808849/list/toilet-setup) — 10 ideas - [Chelsea Loft Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75761908/list/chelsea-loft-space) — 2 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lenalalvani) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the make of the table in the pic w multiple colored chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have bocco chairs but am looking for a table… A: Hello, The table is from Design within Reach. It's one of their classic dining tables that they sell... I believe it is their "cross extension" dining table. Warmest, Lena **Q: where is this rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you A: Hello, I got this rug years ago from IKEA. The quality wasn't great but I liked the pattern for this room. Since then, I've upgraded it to a different rug from CB2 that is very nice. **Q: Can you tell me where the mirror is from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have a credenza that I need to style and this mirror would look lovely! A: Hello, I purchased this mirror from West Elm in 2017 when I completed the project so I'm not sure if they still make this particular one. But It is a bone inlay mirror and I think if you search, you'll find some really nice ones. **Q: That rug!!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share who makes me the rug? This room is gorgeous! Thank you! A: Thank you so much. I got it years ago from Pottery Barn. **Q: Can you tell me about the armoire in this photo, where can I get it?$** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for introducing me to this resource... I just went on their site and the furniture is beautiful... very good to know for my future clients! **Q: Что за кровать?** *(in Photo Questions)* Подскажите пожалуйста где можно взять такую кровать A: Hello Alina, I cannot read your question since it is in a different language... can you resend it in English and then I would be more than happy to answer it. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*