Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Closet Designers

We graded 31 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.88★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 7,241 Google reviews of 31 top-rated closet designers nationwide. Updated November 2, 2026.

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1California Closets - Santa Monica logoCalifornia Closets - Santa Monica★ 4.98 on this job55 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%55Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 97Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.97
2Memphis Garage & Closets logoMemphis Garage & Closets★ 5.00 on this job20 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
3More Than Closets, LLC logoMore Than Closets, LLC★ 5.00 on this job29 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%29Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90
4Closet King LLC logoCloset King LLC★ 5.00 on this job19 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90
5California Closets - Huntington Beach logoCalifornia Closets - Huntington Beach★ 4.93 on this job29 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%29Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
6California Closets - Fairfield logoCalifornia Closets - Fairfield★ 4.91 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.91★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
7California Closets - Pasadena logoCalifornia Closets - Pasadena★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
8Interior Exterior Designs Inc. logoInterior Exterior Designs Inc.★ 4.89 on this job19 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.89★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom cabinet design & installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about custom cabinet design & installation

Persia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
California Closets - Santa Monica logoCalifornia Closets - Santa Monica

I adore Cara Carrasco, love working with her, she is stylish, professional and knows her stuff! :) 5 star all the way!

Custom cabinet design & installation+ Quality
SamyaLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
California Closets - Pasadena logoCalifornia Closets - Pasadena

Once again we used Cal Closets - this time to design our guest house. Bernadette and I worked together again, on our 4th project and I am so happy at how it turned out! She really maximized our small space and made it beautiful!

Custom cabinet design & installationCustom furniture+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Patty3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★
California Closets - Huntington Beach logoCalifornia Closets - Huntington B…

Celia McManus is the BEST designer. She came up with creative solutions for storage in both our kids rooms. She designed two window bench seats with pull out drawers and shelves, as well as a walk-in closet. She is easy to work with, patient, and most importantly creates functional/practical and attractive designs.…

Cabinet installationCabinetry & hardware designCabinet construction & installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ChristaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★
Closet King LLC logoCloset King LLC

Closet King has exceeded my expectations! Service was excellent and I couldn’t be more pleased with the final results. I am a very happy customer and highly recommend Iggy and team!

Custom cabinet design & installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
mohamed1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
California Closets - Fairfield logoCalifornia Closets - Fairfield

We had a great experience with California closets, from beginning to end. Our designer, Ellen, was very knowledgeable and understood our needs. She designed the closet matching our goals. Her communication was always on point, and she was very responsive to messages and emails. The team who came to install the…

Cabinet installationCloset designCustom cabinet design & installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Perry1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Memphis Garage & Closets logoMemphis Garage & Closets

I wanted to share my experience with Mike and his team at Memphis Garage & Closets. From the initial meeting until the final installation, Mike went over and beyond what I could have ever expected. He and his team were professional, and the quality of the installation was perfect. I would highly recommend Memphis Garage & Closets to anyone. Thanks Mike.

Cabinet designCustom cabinet design & installationInstallation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of closet designers).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Memphis Garage & Closets logoMemphis Garage & ClosetsBartlett, TNA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99—
2Closet Star logoCloset StarDowney, CAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
3Closet Solutions logoCloset SolutionsDowney, CAA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
4The Tailored Closet of Arcadia logoThe Tailored Closet of ArcadiaDowney, CAA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAA–A–5.00—
5Up Closets of Memphis logoUp Closets of MemphisBartlett, TNA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
6Custom Closets NJ logoCustom Closets NJMorristown, NJA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
7Closet Masters of Nevada logoCloset Masters of NevadaSparks, NVA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
8Closet Butler LLC logoCloset Butler LLCMorristown, NJA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
9Closet King LLC logoCloset King LLCMorristown, NJA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.97—
10NJ Doors & Closets logoNJ Doors & ClosetsMorristown, NJA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.97—
11California Closets - Santa Monica logoCalifornia Closets - Santa MonicaDowney, CAA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.94—
12Interior Exterior Designs Inc. logoInterior Exterior Designs Inc.Downey, CAA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.96—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Closet Designers at a glance

How the 31 closet designers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A2374%
  • Grade B723%
  • Grade C13%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up1755%
  • 4.80–4.89★826%
  • 4.60–4.79★619%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality93922%
  • Professionalism1,01024%
  • Responsiveness84520%
  • Punctuality81319%
  • Value64015%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

Not enough data yet.

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.