Have you ever done some goofball action and said to yourself what were you thinking? Short answer:…read more1) yes and 2) yes and recently. I was leaving to go out of town at 7 am with a small tote bag. I was about to put it in my trunk until I realized I had left my car keys inside the house. So, I get my keys and then get into my car parked in the drive way. I hear this weird noise, but did not think anything of it. I was semi-awake, so I didn't give it a second thought. When I got halfway to my destination, my hubs calls me and said my clothes and shoes were on the car pavement in front of the house. You guessed it, I drove right over my tote bag. Amazingly, nothing was damaged other than my shoe box. So off I went to the Container Store to buy a plastic shoe box to replace the one I ran over and blasted to smithereens. Did I learn my lesson...absolutely? Don't take a tote!? No. If you are leaving early in the morning pack your things in the trunk the night before.

This store is very clean and easy to navigate. They have all sorts of containers for all sorts of…read moreneeds. If you have any dolls/figures to display there are a lot of options you can find here. Also a good place for table displays as well. Prices can be a bit steep but not terrible. I found a few things here.

Since my review, the owner(?) Mike has reached out to apologize and offered to reassess the system…read moreto reinstate the warranty. I have since hired a 3rd party crew to reinstall the closet so there is not much that can be done from CbD but I truly appreciate a business that values their customers. If the problem could have been discussed and remedied before it had to reach the public to have an effect that would be ideal. I do think my water damage issue where the closet system needed to come off the wall is rare (although not rare in high rise condos) but I am glad it sounds like CbD in the future will do their best to address customer's requests. I think for their effort in trying to do right in this case it should get a better rating than 1.

I have never had to write a bad review before, but I feel others should know of our experience. The…read moreinstallation of the master closet fell short of our expectations. Not only were we disappointed with the quality of the materials used, but the removal of the existing brackets and shelving also caused significant damage to the walls of the closet. After the installation, we contacted our consultant for clarification. The consultant explained that we were presented with the most severe scenarios depicted in their book, but my husband and I had not been shown these images. If we had been presented with these options, we would have chosen a different approach. Unfortunately, no assistance was offered to resolve this issue, and we are required now to hire another professional to repair the damage to the three walls. We would not use Closets by Design, again. They are overpriced for the quality of materials. Their consultants are misleading in their attempts to make a sale. And when there are issues, they do not provide any resolution.

We researched wall bed options from a number of different vendors online and through Yelp, but I'm…read moreso glad we went with Karen Stanley from More Space Place on Anderson. She was very patient as she walked us through the different options for the design, materials, finish, etc. for our wall bed. We were even able to use our existing mattress (I think it had to be under 11" tall). I'm quite petite, but the bed is weighted properly so that I can easily and smoothly pull it down or lift it up by myself. Pro tip: take measurements of every inch of your room (including where the window sills are, how far the window sills stick out from the wall, etc) and bring those measurements to Karen. She can mock up the room in her design software which really helps visualize how far the wall bed will protrude into the room and where you want to place it. Don't forget to measure how far the doors open into the room and where the edge of your ceiling fan comes to! The different finishes, materials, and designs make a BIG difference in the price so if you're looking to be more cost-conscious, let Karen know and she can show you which materials are the less expensive options vs. the more expensive. We put in a deposit of half of the full cost of the bed, the other half was due upon delivery. You put in the order with Karen and it takes them a few weeks to get the ordered materials in. Karen's staff then schedule a time to came to install the bed - it took a couple hours and I was glad I was there to finalize placement on the wall. They even cut small chunks out of our baseboards so that the bed would sit flush to the wall. Ask to keep the chunks that were removed so you can try to patch them back up if you ever move. You can also call More Space Place if you move in Austin and for a pretty reasonable fee they will come uninstall the bed and re-install it in your new home so that your movers don't break it! We've gained back the use of that room as an office and exercise room instead of being mostly taken up by a large bed! The process was easy and painless, delivery and installation went smoothly, and I didn't even have to pick up any tools.....soooooo worth the money! Thank you again Karen!

I highly recommend this company and it is owned by a woman or at least it was last time I checked…read more I'm an interior designer and I design quite a bit of custom furniture myself and have just moved back to Austin from Southern California. I have a new project where I recommended that my client take my drawing and have them design something similar for the laundry room as his new house has no cabinets there. They do a fabulous job here and you won't be disappointed. I use a custom cabinet company for custom millwork in the main living areas, etc.. but for closets and laundry rooms and even home offices I think they can do a great job! They did my master bedroom and den closets for me. I went with the darker wood because that's what I had throughout, but I recommend using white in closets as it doesn't show the dust as much.

Kat and team helped me with a major downsize move recently, and I truly don't know what I would've…read moredone without them. First, they showed up to help me trudge through the terrible job of purging and got me super organized. The painful process was somehow made doable by Kat and her team (shout out to Emmerie!), with their firm but gentle persistence to get it all done. They really kept me on task/gave direction when I needed to sift through things which was incredibly helpful. Otherwise when I had to work or was busy with my kids they never seem to waste a minute. Moving with two toddlers was completely overwhelming, but they unpacked and got us organized in the new house in just two days. I called them back to organize the garage I'd managed to stuff full with overflow and in just a day they had it all perfectly purged, sorted and stacked. They showed up on-time and worked without stopping aside from a short lunch break (which was always fun getting to chat with them) -which was quite impressive given the slog I put them through. They are delightful and super enjoyable and easy to work with, I cannot recommend this crew highly enough!!

10/10 recommend Katrin. She made my closet & bathroom look INCREDIBLE!!! I get so much satisfaction…read morewith having my things organized, but never know where to start. Katrin came to the rescue. Can't say enough positive things. Check her out if you're ready for some A+ organization that's easy to maintain!!

Bumping up my rating to 4 stars. California closets came back very strongly. They accepted the…read moreissues and then worked to fix all of them. The product looks great and works well. They have some great employees who take ownership and ensure that customers are satisfied. Will certainly use them for future projects and also recommend them. As a company, they need to fix their processes though.

Leah with California Closets is the best. She came in a took our design and drew it up. She called…read moreus later that day and said "We can do better!" She was so right. She worked her magic and drew us a better design and better options. We are so happy with the design and function of the closet. She will be back in our house for future projects. Ask for Leah you will not be disappointed

I loved working with Randi! She'll be coming back in about 2 weeks to continue the organization and…read moreclearing/clean-up of my sewing/craft room and I'm very excited about it! She was so much fun to work with - so personable, not too serious yet still very professional, and was genuinely interested in my actual life. She even wanted to meet my 8 guinea pigs, hee-hee - it was so awesome that she is also an animal lover, and has a big heart for animals (kiss-kiss for Julie from Auntie Jackie!). Randi also made a huge effort even before our first appointment to understand exactly what I was needing, and asked me to send her some photos that were both fun and also pertaining to what I used the room we would be working on for (i.e. that showed what kinds of items I make in my sewing and craft room). I call myself a mini hoarder, especially when it comes to fabrics and crafts, and she was so patient and non-judgmental towards me. It's very reassuring as well to know that she has so many years of experience working with other adults with ADHD. She snuck in some helpful gems of how to stay organized as we were working through our 3 hours without me really realizing it, but that info sunk in. Only a day after working with her, I found myself looking at a few lamps in that and another room and thinking, "I can donate those - I can let them and tons of other things like those go, and it will make my life much easier and less stressful to let them go. We're not even using them or haven't for 6 years!" She was very inspiring and working with her made me excited to do more, not only in that room but in the rest of the house. I would highly, highly recommend her!

Randi is an absolute treat and a joy to work with. She really helped us organize and declutter…read morerooms that have been neglected for years (since moving in). She is so kind and personable I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. Randi is invited to my birthday parties for the rest of my life.

I have nothing but good things to say about Tidy Techs! I first worked with them several years ago…read moreafter a long bout of depression when I let my house get extremely, extremely messy & they got my house from total humiliating disaster to organized & something I was no longer embarrassed to let people see. Now I'm working with them again as I clean out the clutter I let re-accumulate (oops) & in preparation to move. Mariah has been great to work with this go-around. (Both times, the people I worked with were very understanding about my anxiety about my mess & how overwhelmed I get about it.) Their service is worth every penny & all in all, I highly recommend!

I had the BEST experience using Tidy Techs. Manny is so professional. He looked at the space I…read morewanted to organize, purchased all the shelving, put everything up and organized it all. He also helped me decide what needed to stay, donate or trash. I will definitely use Tidy Techs again.

I had heard about Rich from some friends, I had just had hip replacement and I had a garage full of…read morecar parts that has been collecting for years and needed someone to come in and organize my stuff and help me throw out stuff (never gonna need or use). once we agreed on a time he was promptly there on that day and stayed all day til he finished.He moved all my tools and chests to better locations and put some shelves up that were able to hold the weight. he put hooks up for hoses helped me move my compressor and work bench, he really came through for me. I would highly recommend Rich to anyone, he was great!

Please make sure you confirm the specs. Rich and his guys installed an overhead garage rack with…read morespacers that were so far apart that most bins would fall through. Their suggested solution was to place plywood on the rack. We declined and to their credit, they tried to make it right. They came back and re-installed the correct one.

We've continued to work with Brandy and she continues to blow us away! She can turn any space into…read morea cozy and inviting room that's both functional and stylish. Whether it's a living room or a bedroom, she knows exactly how to make it feel like home. One of the best things about working with her is how she helps us blend our styles. She really takes the time to understand what we both like and creates a design that feels like us--it's a perfect mix of comfort and style. She also has an amazing eye for design and a great sense of style. She can pick pieces that are both timeless and fresh, and she always makes sure everything looks great together. Plus, she's super flexible and easy to work with, which makes the whole process a breeze. If you're looking for someone who really listens to you and brings your vision to life, I can't recommend Brandy enough. She's the best!

Where to even start!…read more We bought a house in Travisso several years ago and came across Brandy. As you can imagine, after buying a new house it's necessary to watch your expenses. Brandy was instrumental in really showcasing the house and also watching our for our pocketbook!! Over the next few years we would upgrade different sections of the house which culminated with a state of the art smart home theater! How much did we enjoy working with Brandy? We moved to AZ, where we employed her again.! Showing her pictures of the house, we could decide on the theme, colors, etc. We brought her out for a few days for some decorating after having the interior painted. We did the same thing... after the initial design we have been remodeling portions of the house making it more modern, carrying on a largely coastal vibe. We've been doing this over live video chats as we showed her samples of slabs, different colors and so on! We are thrilled with the outcome. We have completed the renovation in the kitchen, guest bath and we are now finishing up the master bath which includes the build out of a walk-in shower. We could not recommend her any more highly! She is an excellent designer with a great eye for what flows together!

Update for August 2022: Moxie just helped me with a whole house unpack/move in and wow! These women…read morecontinue to amaze me. I'm so grateful for their help and expertise. Moving is normally so stressful and overwhelming but having Moxie here was the magic cure for that! (The other major component was using Heavenly Moving to do a full service move that included packing- highly recommend!) The Moxie team had EVERYTHING out of boxes with the cardboard broken down and packing paper all bagged up when they were done. They left me with a beautifully organized home, including all the drawers, cabinets, closets, even the "junk" drawer (which is too nice to even be called a junk drawer now lol) and the peg board in the garage! If I had tried to do the unpacking myself it would have taken months, it wouldn't have been completed so nicely, and there are things that would have probably never gotten done at all. I'm so happy I asked for help because I had a functional home within the first week of moving - AMAZING! Love Moxie and would recommend them to anyone.

So happy with the unpacking & organizing they did in our new home! The whole process was so easy &…read morethe results are great. Will definitely use them again in the future.