Closet Design & Organization
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Overview
Closet designers create custom closet systems and provide wardrobe organization combining function with aesthetics.
With custom closets adding home value and organization popular, closet design generates revenue of $95,000-$340,000 with 60-75% margins combining design with installation.
The business requires design skills, installer relationships or crew, measuring tools, vendor relationships (closet systems), and design software.
Services include closet system design, installation coordination, wardrobe organization, seasonal rotation systems, luxury walk-in closets, and reach-in optimizations.
Pricing typically $1,500-$8,000 per closet project.
Success factors include design and space planning skills, relationships with closet system vendors (Elfa, ClosetMaid, custom), combining organization with installation, understanding wardrobe needs, and targeting home renovations and luxury homes.
Most designers work with installers.
Marketing focuses on home shows, interior designers, and Pinterest.
With custom closets desirable in 2025, closet design offers structured opportunities.
Required Skills
- Space design
- Closet systems knowledge
- Wardrobe organization
- Measuring and planning
- Vendor relationships
- Installation coordination
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High per-project revenue
- Home improvement market
- Adds home value
- Design creativity
- Upsell opportunities
Cons
- Installation partnerships needed
- Measurement precision critical
- Project timeline management
- Material costs
- Competition from franchise
How to Get Started
- Learn closet design
- Build vendor relationships
- Partner with installers
- Create design portfolio
- Target home renovations
- Use design software
- Market through Pinterest
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