# California Closets

> California Closets invented the custom closet category in 1978 and remains its most recognizable name. The company designs, manufactures, and installs personalized storage systems - walk-in closets, garages, home offices, pantries, and more - through a network of franchised and company-owned showrooms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. A subsidiary of FirstService Brands since 1998, it pairs in-home and virtual design consultations with 3D modeling and local manufacturing to turn cluttered rooms into organized space.

- **Founded:** 1978
- **Headquarters:** Richmond, California, United States
- **Founders:** Neil Balter (Founder)
- **Team size:** ~2,200 employees
- **Products:** Custom Walk-In & Reach-In Closets, Garage Storage Systems, Home Office & Workspaces, Pantry & Kitchen Storage, Murphy Beds, Entertainment Centers & Laundry/Entryway Storage
- **Notable:** Credited with originating the custom closet industry in 1978, Brand became so iconic that 'California Closet' is used generically for built-in closet systems, Grew via national TV exposure on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America

## Products & services

- **Custom Walk-In & Reach-In Closets** — Personalized closet systems with adjustable shelving, drawers, specialty compartments, shoe organization, and integrated lighting.
- **Garage Storage Systems** — Custom cabinetry, shelving, and storage solutions to organize garages and workspaces.
- **Home Office & Workspaces** — Built-in desks, cabinets, and shelving for home offices and remote work setups.
- **Pantry & Kitchen Storage** — Custom pantry organization and kitchen storage solutions.
- **Murphy Beds, Entertainment Centers & Laundry/Entryway Storage** — Multi-room storage including wall beds, media units, mudroom and laundry-room systems.
- **Design Consultation & 3D Modeling** — Free in-home or virtual consultation, 3D design visualization, local manufacturing, and typically one-day professional installation.

## Achievements

- Credited with originating the custom closet industry in 1978
- Brand became so iconic that 'California Closet' is used generically for built-in closet systems
- Grew via national TV exposure on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America
- Expanded to 155+ locations across five countries
- Integrated virtual reality / 3D design visualization technology (2017)
- Offers a limited lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — FirstService completed tuck-under acquisitions adding to California Closets company-owned operations.
- **2021-03** — FirstService added to California Closets company-owned operations through acquisitions of franchised territories.
- **2017-01** — Introduced virtual reality technology for closet design visualization.

## Links

- Website: https://californiaclosets.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/california-closets
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/caclosets
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliforniaClosets
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/californiaclosets/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaClosets

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Last updated: 2026-06-02