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California Closets - Santa Monica

Interior designer · Downey, CA · reviewed since 2018

How 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.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 31 closet designersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
4.9 ★★★★★ 862 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
95%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

California Closets - Santa Monica at a glance

Google reviewers rate California Closets in Downey, CA, 4.9 out of 5 based on 862 reviews, with the owner responding to 95% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the design process for being collaborative and responsive, noting that staff are patient, professional, and efficient in creating functional storage solutions. While many describe the installation as high-quality and punctual, a minority of low-star reviews cite issues with incorrect measurements, delayed timelines, and poor installation workmanship that required multiple service visits to resolve.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 862 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 862 Google reviews (776 with written comments, 114 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Closet Designer serving Downey, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other closet designers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability94Craft & service98Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews96Satisfaction: 95 (median 94)Reliability: 94 (median 93)Craft & service: 98 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 96 (median 84)
This companyCloset Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.California Closets - Santa Monica: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.California Closets - Santa Monica: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.California Closets - Santa Monica: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.California Closets - Santa Monica: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.California Closets - Santa Monica: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.California Closets - Santa Monica: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
96

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Star ratings

862 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars83497%
  • 4 stars182%
  • 3 stars40%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star51%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 776 written reviews

  • Praise1,39899%
  • Complaints201%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude40128%
  • Quality & results31922%
  • Speed & response27019%
  • Would recommend19614%
  • Communication1289%
  • Price & value796%
  • Honesty & trust252%

What customers talk about

We read 776 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Thoughtful, insightful, patient (as we changed designs and worked through options).”
  • “Jesus did an amazing job with the installation and Cara was so great to plan with.”
    “The showroom in Santa Monica was lovely, but these people are incompetent.”
  • “Sam was so responsive and fast to reach out and get to my house for a consultation immediately.”
    “Measurements were wrong, doors came months late, the installer used a screw so long it came out of the wall in the hallway.”
  • “Highly recommend working with the both of them, as they truly follow through on gold-standard customer service and quality that CA Closets are known for!”
    “I could not recommend this company, or Wendy, more highly.”
  • “From the beginning, Aksana was incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to work with.”
  • “Beckett was also reasonable with my budget and formatted styles that also worked within that range.”
    “Not worth the money”
  • “…ts to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality work and a team that genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience!…”

People customers mention

  • Stephen 25 reviews
  • Wendy 21 reviews
  • Alice 21 reviews
  • Echo 18 reviews
  • Teresa 16 reviews
  • Cara 15 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired California Closets - Santa Monica for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

LaurenLocal Guide · 15 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Jesus did an amazing job with the installation and Cara was so great to plan with. Highly recommend!

david5 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Alex did an incredible job with our new closet. He was thorough and efficient. He made sure everything was installed perfectly. Highly recommend Alex for any install needs!

Dane6 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Jeffrey Gale is the best. Thoughtful, insightful, patient (as we changed designs and worked through options). We’re very happy with our reach in closet reno. High quality, competitively priced.

Barrie2 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Great experience with California Closets and specifically Mylene - she is amazing.

David2 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. · a week ago★★★★★

I had a great experience. Sam was so responsive and fast to reach out and get to my house for a consultation immediately. She made everything very easy and was patient while i worked through my decisions. I highly recommend. And the installation was so professional as well. They did an amazing job!

Customer photo from David's review
darryl8 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. · a week ago★★★★★

I am having a wonderful experience with my designer Tiffany. She has done an amazing job and I’m excited to be working with her. She has gone above and beyond and I am already working on more projects with her and will be definitely be using her in the future and referring her to friends and family

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 862 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Isabelle Platt5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isabelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Beckett was great to work with! I love my closets!

  • Design style: Classic
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thanks for sharing this, Isabelle! We're glad Beckett made the experience great. Enjoy your new closets! Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Lauren KohnLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jesus did an amazing job with the installation and Cara was so great to plan with. Highly recommend!

  • Design style: Modern
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Your positive experience with Jesus and Cara means a lot. We're glad their teamwork made the process seamless. Thanks for recommending us, Lauren! Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

david ernest5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews david has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex did an incredible job with our new closet. He was thorough and efficient. He made sure everything was installed perfectly. Highly recommend Alex for any install needs!

  • Design style: Classic, Rustic, Modern, Industrial, Traditional, Elegant, Minimalist, Other
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to share this! Alex's thoroughness and efficiency reflect our commitment to perfect installs. We appreciate the recommendation! Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Dane Wallace6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jeffrey Gale is the best. Thoughtful, insightful, patient (as we changed designs and worked through options). We’re very happy with our reach in closet reno. High quality, competitively priced.

  • Design style: Classic, Modern
Response from the owner · a week ago

We sincerely value your kind words, Dane. We’re delighted Jeffrey’s thoughtful guidance helped create a reach-in closet you love, with the quality and value you expected. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Barrie Bernstein2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience with California Closets and specifically Mylene - she is amazing.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for sharing. We sincerely value your kind words about your experience and Mylene - we’ll be sure to recognize her amazing service. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

David Wolkis2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience. Sam was so responsive and fast to reach out and get to my house for a consultation immediately. She made everything very easy and was patient while i worked through my decisions. I highly recommend. And the installation was so professional as well. They did an amazing job!

  • Design style: Modern
Response from the owner · Edited a week ago

Your review is appreciated! We’re delighted Sam made the consultation easy and that the installation was so professional. Thank you for highly recommending California Closets. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

darryl cohen8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews darryl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am having a wonderful experience with my designer Tiffany. She has done an amazing job and I’m excited to be working with her. She has gone above and beyond and I am already working on more projects with her and will be definitely be using her in the future and referring her to friends and family

  • Design style: Classic, Modern, Elegant
Response from the owner · a week ago

We are elated to hear that Tiffany has gone above and beyond and made your experience wonderful. We sincerely value your trust, referrals, and continued projects with us. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Talin Manoukian6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Talin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I intended on utilizing CC for maximizing my small closet space. While I did not go through with the project, I did want to recognize Beckett Figueroa on her services. She was attentive to my inputs, and curated an amazing and detailed space. Beckett was also reasonable with my budget and formatted styles that also worked within that range. Thank you, Beckett! I definitely will utilize her and CC nearby for future projects.

Response from the owner · a week ago

We're delighted Beckett could curate a detailed, budget-conscious closet design tailored to your needs. We appreciate your kind recognition and look forward to helping with future projects. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Tory Kamen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Beckett designed a full room of closets for us and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. She was wonderful to work with from start to finish, and was always incredibly quick to send over re-designs whenever we thought of changes or new ideas. The final result is exactly what we hoped for: functional, beautifully laid out, a huge upgrade for the space. We’d recommend Beckett to anyone.

  • Design style: Classic, Modern, Elegant
Response from the owner · a week ago

We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Beckett created a functional, beautifully laid-out closet space that exceeded your expectations. Thank you for recommending California Closets, Tory! Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

Lisbeth GeertsenLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisbeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick response time. Ann Karlstrom was very professional - we had a good rapport immediately. She understood what I wanted and matched it perfectly.

  • Design style: Classic, Modern, Elegant, Minimalist
Response from the owner · a week ago

We are pleased to hear that Ann was professional, understood your vision, and matched it perfectly. Patrick Layne, General Manager, California Closets Santa Monica

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