Short answer: yes. A significant share of the homes Mountain Closets works on in Aspen, Vail, and the surrounding valley are second homes or vacation properties, not full-time residences — and that changes how a project gets planned, not just what gets built.
Do you work with second-home and vacation property owners?
Yes. Second-home ownership is common throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle County, and projects for these properties make up a regular part of Mountain Closets’ work. That includes everything from a single closet renovation to whole-home storage planning for a property that only sees a few months of occupancy a year.
Can installation be scheduled around my time in the home?
Yes — this is usually the first thing to sort out for a second-home project. Design consultations can happen virtually, using measurements and photos you provide or that are gathered during a visit, so the design work doesn’t require you to be on-site. Installation is then scheduled for a window when the home is unoccupied, so the project doesn’t compete with time you’d otherwise spend at the property.
What is the best time of year for a second-home owner to renovate?
Shoulder seasons — spring after ski season ends and fall before it begins — tend to be the easiest windows for second-home projects in this market, since occupancy is typically lowest and installation crews have more flexibility. That said, timing depends on your own travel calendar more than any fixed rule, and a consultation can work around whatever window actually fits your schedule.
What should I have ready before a virtual design consultation?
Rough measurements of the space, a few photos from different angles, and a sense of what isn’t working about the current storage are enough to start. A full walkthrough — in person or over video — fills in the rest before a final design is built.
Where our second-home projects are
Second-home ownership is common in Aspen, Snowmass Village, Vail and Edwards. Each of those town pages covers the closets, garages and mudrooms we build there, with price ranges and answers to common questions.
Second homes often need storage that works for the owners and for guests or rental stays: locking owner closets, a clear spot for guest luggage, and ski gear storage that resets easily between visits.
Managing a project from out of town
Most second-home owners never need to be on site for more than a visit or two. Design reviews can happen by video or by sharing the 3D design, and finishes can be chosen from samples or during a stop at our Carbondale showroom while you are in town. Installation for most closets takes one day or less, so the work fits easily between visits or rental bookings.
If a property manager or caretaker looks after the home, they can handle access on installation day. Just let us know who to coordinate with when you book.
Start planning your second-home project
Whether you’re in the valley full-time or visiting a few weeks a year, a free design consultation is the first step — and it can happen on your schedule, not just when you happen to be in town.
Own a second home in Aspen, Vail, or the valley? Get Your Free Design Consultation and we’ll work around your travel calendar.
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.
