California Closets

Karina G. was amazing in helping me design my closet! She took all of the measurements and my ideas and sat with her tablet generating the design at my condo while I waited. We sat together and tweaked it, changing dimensions and colors until it was exactly the way I had envisioned it. She had all of her finish samples with her so I could match other finishes in the room. She was great, very personable and professional, with excellent advice and ideas that I had never thought of, and I’m an interior designer myself. Her follow up was greatly appreciated, without pressure, which I also appreciated. I would highly recommend her!

Beautiful building and beautiful California Closets. The way to the museum is also very nice since you take a little train to the top.

Could not recommend this place more highly.
We worked with Nicole K., who was fabulous.
While they do have very expensive closets, she was able to work with us to find one that fit our budget. But it still looks absolutely beautiful!
She started by spending over an hour getting to know us and what is important to us (she asked questions I wouldn’t even think of), and then spent time analyzing our current closet. What she came back with was fantastic! We even had her make a pantry organizer for us. And when that arrived in the wrong color due to a miscommunication (largely on our part), she took it back and got it fixed immediately!
Again, could not recommend California Closets more highly. Their product is amazing and the service we received was the best!

With 8 years experience as a designer – 300 home remodels (custom kitchens with custom cabinets), here is my recommendation for California Closets product.
Now retired and no affiliation with California Closets Portland. I referred clients to California Closets when I lived & worked in southern California, in the OC. California Closets is a solid product with talented designers and good execution.
Here’s some tips in selecting California Closets or any cabinet maker for a remodel.
1) A designer that you connect with is important. Review designs (and options) on computer generated CAD in 3-​D. If it’s a challenging (big or small) space, designer can give you various iterations. Don’t make up your mind right away. Think about it overnight.
2) Get three quotes. Evaluate: Product quality 1^st. Designer & Installation 2^nd. Price 3^rd.
3) Get at least 3 or more referrals. Do call referrals to see how they liked the work performed.
4) Tour the factory. Get a sense for their organization, process and quality control.
5) Cabinetry may have custom wood doors (but not so much for closets). It’s probably more acrylics or laminate’s. Examine the doors. ENSURE California Closets PROVIDES SAMPLES WITH YOUR FINISH TO LOOK AT IN YOUR SPACE /​CLOSET! How do they look and feel? How do they withstand use?
If real wood doors, be sure a catalyzed varnish (not water base) is used to protect finish long term. Drawer boxes should be 100% full extension glides. The box should be dove tailed (best construction) in Maple or Birch. Melanie is ok (functional not as elegant) if you need to save money, but know the difference. All soft close doors and drawers is no extra cost.
6) Check all companies with the Better Business Bureau. Do they have any discrepancies or complaints from any work performed?
7) Know who the installer is? Do they work for California Closets? Independent? Experience level? Key to any cabinet project is the installation! PERIOD!
I’ve been to California closets show room 3 times snooping around – nice, friendly, no pressure.
If you have any questions, it’s OK to reach me through my Unilocal connection. Good luck (Learning Under Controlled Knowledge) – means doing your due diligence!