The name might say closets, but California Closets has bigger ambitions.
The custom storage company, locally owned and manufactured in the Detroit area since 1988, has spent decades building a reputation for transforming cluttered closets - but designer Elizabeth Lulgjuraj says that’s just the beginning.
“We’re a custom solution for more than just closets. We really want to serve the whole home,” Lulgjuraj said during a walkthrough of the company’s Birmingham showroom.
And she means it literally. The showroom floor spans pantries with pull-out wire baskets and concealed wine storage, wall units with integrated lighting and hidden shelf hardware, and mudrooms built with the chaos of family life in mind.
“Everything from mudrooms, bookshelves, a wine bar, your pantry, any space that’s really a struggle for you and your family - we want to be your custom solution,” she said.
The mudroom display was designed with parents squarely in mind. “The kids get off the bus at the end of the day, and they have a spot to be able to put their things, and it doesn’t just end up on the floor,” Lulgjuraj said, gesturing to a bench flanked by pullout drawers for hats, gloves and shoes.
The design process itself is built around collaboration. Lulgjuraj walks clients through layouts using 3D modeling software that displays cost in real time.
“We use 3-D CAD software where we really work on the design with the clients,” she said. As features are added or removed, the price adjusts instantly - giving clients full control over the budget before a single panel is cut.
That transparency is part of how the company pushes back against its pricey reputation.
“We’re locally manufactured. It really gives us that edge over the competition to be able to stay very competitive with pricing but also offer a higher quality product,” Lulgjuraj said.
The company recently debuted a new signature color - Desert Agave, a soft, elegant green - now available across its custom line.
Free design consultations are available at CaliforniaClosets.com.