--- title: "Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer — Custom Closet Designer | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/kathleen-mathien-experienced-cabinetry-designer-pfvwus-pf~629848653 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629848653.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer" category: ["Custom Closet Designer"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7c9346800435e241_7474-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Phoenix, Arizona 85260, United States" latitude: 33.6013 longitude: -111.8867 phone: "(602) 410-2144" website: http:// rating: 4.9 review_count: 44 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer Original Houzz profile: [Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/kathleen-mathien-experienced-cabinetry-designer-pfvwus-pf~629848653) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Custom Closet Designer - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ - **Serves:** Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Rio Verde - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves My motto is, “Bring serenity into your life through organization.” I have designed custom cabinetry for clients for over 22 years and have created all types of storage solutions. My extensive experience includes designing closets, media centers, offices, garages, wall beds, wine rooms, craft rooms and playrooms. I always looks forward to meeting new clients to design something that uniquely meets each person’s needs and style. The beauty of working with so many materials and options, a project can easily be simply stated or spectacular. When Builders, Interior Designers, Decorators, General Contractors, Real Estate Agents, Home Re-Modelers, and other professionals need storage design and installation throughout home or office projects, they call me. Who you refer your customers and clients to can be a great success or a catastrophic error. Experienced Designers do the job right, and are always sensitive to the needs and requirements of property owners •We add value to homes by maximizing space usage with something beautiful and increasing storage capacity. ### Services Provided - Closet Design - Closet Organization - Space Planning - Professional Organizing - Decluttering - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Cabinets - Custom Storage ### Areas Served - Phoenix - Mesa - Chandler - Gilbert - Scottsdale - Fountain Hills - Paradise Valley - Rio Verde ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 50,000 Everything is 100% made-to-order and cut-to-spec using locally sourced materials, meaning no two designs are ever the same. I allow YOU to control the budget of your project by selecting the components, materials, and accessories that go into your finished design. Materials used are mainly either melamine, Thermofoil, and accents of metal, glass, and Laminates. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer | | Address | Phoenix, Arizona 85260, United States | | Phone | (602) 410-2144 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | contact kmathien@hotmail.com | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kathleen Mathien / Experienced cabinetry designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/kathleen-mathien-experienced-cabinetry-designer-pfvwus-pf~629848653) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (602) 410-2144 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz / Service 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 44 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Marybeth Ostrander, Sept. 2021** > Kathy was a delight to work with. I will be using her again in 2022 with another closet ! **★★★★★ — Beth Bruce, Aug. 2021** > She helped me design a closet configuration that helped me organize my clothes in a helpful way. Very personable. Her installers were amazing. Cleaned up their mess and did a graat job. **★★★★★ — Jovan Van Drielle Scottsdale resident since 1, May 2021** > The Closet Factory, how do I love thee ... let me count the ways: > 1\) superior customer service > 2\) unsurpassed value > 3\) quality construction > 4\) Designer knowledge & expert guidance from Kathleen Mathien for more than 20 years! > > I’ve owned many homes in the Valley since relocating here in 1990. I was very fortunate to select The Closet Factory for ALL my closet and cabinet needs over the years. Peace of mind is something you can’t buy. It has to be earned with experience over time. > > All this and more is what Kathleen brings to the table. > If you need custom cabinets and organized closets, call Kathleen. You won’t be sorry. **★★★★★ — Mona + Mona Real Estate , Studio M, May 2021** > Kathleen did an excellent job creating a very usable and functional master bedroom closet space for our home. Kathleen's attention to detail is awesome! She did a great job at listening to our needs, determining use and then creating a wonderful , useable closet. We are thrilled with our new closet and are ready for another project with Kathleen. **★★★★★ — Yung Crawford, Feb. 2021** > This is the second house I have had Kathleen design my closets for me. After I purchased the first house about 5 years ago I needed help with the closets. My friend, who had her master closet done by Closet Factory, had recommended Kathleen to me. I was really happy how my closets turned out. When I was planning to move into this house I knew what I wanted and who is going to design it. It feels so good walk in and see everything organized in it's own space. It's got drawers, shoe shelves, shelves for purses, sweaters, luggage, and more! This time I went with the natural maple look and it looks great! **★★★★★ — Brian Colgan, Feb. 2021** > Super knowledgeable! She gave me options and was the perfect sounding board for my ideas. She and her team were on time and on budget. Their craftsmanship and service were the highlight of my remodel project. **★★★★★ — Cathy Engen, July 2020** > She was able to put together our home office in the limited space we had, and a reasonable price. Came out exactly as diagrammed. **★★★★★ — PATRICIA ROCHA, Feb. 2020** > Kathleen Mathien designed, and had our garage cabinets installed at our home. She was great- very knowledgeable and professional. She measured all workable space, keep close attention to traffic areas, and to entrance to attic ,and door openings. She addressed in detail the design so our new garage cabinets would best fit our goals for storage. She was friendly and a receptive to our needs. She exceeded all expectations and our finished project is awesome! **★★★★★ — Jenni Zoeckler, Dec. 2019** > I am a realtor and I have been remodeling houses for years. I have tons of vendors on all areas I use and when I have an opportunity to call Kathy I get excited. I have used Kathy in 5 houses throughout the years on various size projects and she is by far the best closet/cabinet designer I have worked with. She had a very difficult closet at one of my houses with a hard angle and very odd space and she made the best use of space and built me a beautiful closet. She also has great ideas if you need suggestions or help in deciding. Not to mention she is just an overall very pleasant person. Do not hesitate, she is one of my favorite vendors of all time. **★★★★★ — Hans Church, Oct. 2019** > We are very satisfied with the closet design we received from Kathleen. > She presented the various design options including color, style, layout, and accessories which made the design process very easy for us. Especially useful were the 3-D design drawings which really helped us visualize the final design. We highly recommend Kathleen. **★★★★★ — Celeste .B, Sept. 2019** > Kathleen was very professional and knowledgeable. She totally understood what I wanted for my guest room closet which is being used as storage and for craft supplies. > The installation was smooth and seamless and again, professional. **★★★★★ — Jeffrey Smith, Jan. 2019** > Our whole experience with Closet Factory was exceptionally good. > Kathleen Mathien came to our home and listened to what we had in mind and then helped us finish the planning and gave suggestions, pro and con, as to what we wanted to do. When she was done we had a fine plan for a wonderful piece of cabinetry and a wall bed. She set up the installation of both pieces to fit our schedule and called several times to let us know how the projects were progressing. > The men that came to install the projects were exceptional. Explained everything they were going to do, brought all the parts and their own equipment and cleaned up COMPLETELY when they finished. Great personalities and great faces for Closet Factory. > Your product is exceptional but Ann and I really felt that Kathleen and the installation team people were the best part of your company. We have and will continue to recommend your company to others and if we ever need it we will be sure to call Closet Factory. > Thanks for great products and better service. ## Selected projects - [Reach In closets made into Armoires](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reach-in-closets-made-into-armoires-pj-vj~733166) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 23 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so we believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, we want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your close… - [Office using melamine and thermofoil fronts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-using-melamine-and-thermofoil-fronts-pj-vj~1313297) - Location: Chandler, AZ - Photos: 2 - [Contemporary Walk in woodgrain melamine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-walk-in-woodgrain-melamine-pj-vj~733258) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 9 - [Entertainment Centers ( multiple)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertainment-centers-multiple-pj-vj~733280) - Location: Chandler, AZ - Photos: 35 - Description: It’s likely that your television is the epicenter of your home entertainment space. Allow me to transform the centerpiece of your home’s leisure with a stylish entertainment center. With our endless array of designs, we can offer a freestanding system or a built-in wall unit that can house all of your media center components, including flat screen televisions, gaming and audio equipment. Entertainment centers also keep electronics neat and organized by hiding unsightly cords and providing a desi… - [Gun cabinet and office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gun-cabinet-and-office-pj-vj~733322) - Location: Mesa, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: This multi use room includes a desk, media center, Gun cabinet and safe cabinet. For those times when we need to think out of the box to store those special items you have. - [Media center comtemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/media-center-comtemporary-pj-vj~733286) - Location: Fountain Hills, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: It’s likely that your television is the epicenter of your home entertainment space. Allow me to transform the centerpiece of your home’s leisure with a stylish entertainment center. With our endless array of designs, we can offer a freestanding system or a built-in wall unit that can house all of your media center components, including flat screen televisions, gaming and audio equipment. Entertainment centers also keep electronics neat and organized by hiding unsightly cords and providing a desi… - [Very special shoe shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/very-special-shoe-shelves-pj-vj~1148006) - Location: Fountain Hills, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so we believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… - [white wood glazed traditional closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-wood-glazed-traditional-closet-pj-vj~1144009) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 9 - Description: one of the most personal rooms in your home, we want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet into an oasis. - [Wood and Melamine master closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-and-melamine-master-closet-pj-vj~1009682) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so we believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… - [Wine rooms and cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-rooms-and-cabinets-pj-vj~991716) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 10 - Description: home bars and wine racks offer tremendous opportunities for adding innovation and a modern touch to your home. Maybe you need that intimate space to chill at the end of the day and catch up with your loved ones. I am your partner in that transformation and will help you optimize your storage, wall space, or wine racks. enhance your layout, consolidating everything in one central location so that it is on-hand in a convenient, visible, and accessible manner. Adjustable, pullout shelves for a wall… - [craft room and carts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craft-room-and-carts-pj-vj~733233) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: Whether crafting is a hobby or a full-time occupation, it requires space and organization. Any space in your home can be transformed into a fun and functional craft room – whether it’s a guest room, empty basement, laundry room or small niche. Replete with built-in cabinets and desks, or islands for sewing centers, you’re no longer relegated to whatever empty room is available for your creative crafting space. An ideal outlet to spark your creativity, a well-designed craft room will provide you… - [Media center to replace old style niches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/media-center-to-replace-old-style-niches-pj-vj~766454) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: It’s likely that your television is the epicenter of your home entertainment space. Allow us to transform the centerpiece of your home’s leisure with a stylish entertainment center. With our endless array of designs, we can offer a freestanding system or a built-in wall unit that can house all of your media center components, including flat screen televisions, gaming and audio equipment. Entertainment centers also keep electronics neat and organized by hiding unsightly cords and providing a desi… - [Shrine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shrine-pj-vj~733319) - Location: Gilbert, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: Sometimes I receive very special requests for the specific needs that clients have. This shrine is just an example of a project where I need to think outside the box. - [Closet Accessories](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/closet-accessories-pj-vj~733297) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 47 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so I believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… - [Pantries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pantries-pj-vj~733294) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: Pantries, home bars and wine racks offer tremendous opportunities for adding innovation and a modern touch to your home. Our designers are your partners in pantry transformation and will help you optimize your storage closet, wall space, or wine rack to maximize the space in your kitchen. A well-organized pantry will enhance your kitchen layout, consolidating everything in one central location so that food is on-hand in a convenient, visible, and accessible manner. Adjustable, pullout shelves fo… - [offices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/offices-pj-vj~733287) - Location: Mesa, AZ - Photos: 33 - Description: There’s something to be said for the phrase “from the comfort of your own home.” Whether your home office is the area where you run your home-based business, or if it’s just the space where you pay bills or shop online, we believe that working from home should afford you the coziness you richly deserve. With an inspired yet functional design, we can build custom home offices with your unique needs in mind, creating a modern system that helps keep your business affairs organized and free from clu… - [Black traditional wood closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-traditional-wood-closets-pj-vj~733276) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so I believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… - [Walk in Black traditional wood closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walk-in-black-traditional-wood-closets-pj-vj~733278) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 1 - [White traditional closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-traditional-closet-pj-vj~733268) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so I believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… - [Real Wood and melamine Walk in closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-wood-and-melamine-walk-in-closets-pj-vj~733261) - Location: Chandler, AZ - Photos: 37 - Description: Our daily routine begins and ends in the closet, so I believe it should be a place of peace, organization and beauty. When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, I want to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine, and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. Our approach turns organization into art and your closet… [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/custom-closet-designer/kathleen-mathien-experienced-cabinetry-designer-pfvwus-pf~629848653) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152970383/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/katja1515) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*