Booking a design consultation is the first real step toward a custom closet, garage or pantry, and it is the step most people know the least about. Here is what actually happens, how long it takes, what is worth bringing, and how to stop by our Carbondale showroom if you want to see and touch materials first.
What happens at a closet design consultation
A consultation is a conversation about how you use the space, not a sales pitch. A designer measures the room, looks at what is working and what is not, and asks how you live: how much hangs versus folds, where shoes and bags pile up, who shares the closet, and whether ski gear, seasonal clothes or guest storage need a home.
From there, the designer builds a 3D design so you can see the finished space before you commit to finishes or a final quote. The consultation and the 3D design are both free.
In your home or at the showroom
Most consultations happen in your home, because the designer needs to measure the space and see the light, the door swings and the ceiling height. If you own a second home and are not in town, the first conversation can happen virtually using your measurements and photos.
The showroom is the best place to compare finishes in person. Seeing wood grains, colors, hardware and drawer fronts side by side is much easier than choosing from a screen, and you are welcome to visit before or after your in-home appointment.
What to bring
- Rough measurements of the closet, garage wall or pantry, including ceiling height.
- A few photos of the space from different angles, especially if the consultation starts at the showroom.
- A short wish list. Drawers, an island, a vanity, shoe shelves, lighting, a place for skis or boots.
- Your frustrations. What falls over, what never gets put away, what you dig for every morning.
- Inspiration images, if you have them. Screenshots are fine.
- A budget range, so the design matches what you want to spend.
Visiting our Carbondale showroom
The showroom is at Cattle Creek Center, Building C, Unit 1, in Carbondale. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 to 4, and Saturdays by appointment. It has closet, garage and pantry displays, so you can open drawers, test hardware and see full-size systems instead of samples. The showroom page has directions and a map.
Because Carbondale sits in the middle of the valley, the showroom is an easy stop for clients from Carbondale, Basalt and Glenwood Springs, and a natural stop on the way up to Aspen or Snowmass Village.
After the consultation
Once the design and finishes are set, materials are ordered for your specific project. Installation for most closets takes one day or less. For a step-by-step look at the full process, see our guide to how long custom closet installation takes.
Book your free consultation
The fastest way to start is to book a free design consultation. Bring your measurements and wish list, and we will take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
Is the closet design consultation free?
Yes. The design consultation and the 3D design are both free.
How long does a design consultation take?
It depends on the size of the project. A single closet takes less time than a whole home, and the designer can give you an estimate when you book.
Can I visit the showroom without an appointment?
The Carbondale showroom is open Monday through Friday, 8 to 4. Saturday visits are by appointment.
Where is the Mountain Closets showroom?
Cattle Creek Center, Building C, Unit 1, Carbondale, Colorado. The showroom page has directions and a map.
Can the consultation happen if I am not in town?
Yes. Second-home owners can start virtually with measurements and photos, and the design is built from there.
About Mountain Closets & Design. Mountain Closets & Design has designed and installed custom closets, garages, mudrooms, pantries and home offices across the Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle County since 2002. Visit our Carbondale showroom or book a free in-home design consultation.
