Contact Tim Higbee at 630-204-5076 or [email protected]
"I bring with me years of experience in space planning and attention to the details. I believe that form follows function, and, like people, no two designs are the same. I love what I do, enjoying the challenge of working outside the box with clients to come up with designs that reflect their own unique, personal needs."
Closet Works designer and Interior Architect Tim Higbee is creates beautiful spaces that celebrate the individuality of each client. Years of experience and extensive knowledge of styles, techniques and aesthetics allow Tim to guide his clients seamlessly through the entire process of getting that dream custom closet or organization system so that it is both attractive and functional. Transforming the most formidable spaces into a model of efficiency and style worthy of fine art is a trademark of Tim's work. He approaches each project with the drive, passion and attention to detail that turns everything he touches into a masterpiece of design, no matter what size, difficulty or challenging the project.
Contact Tim Higbee at Closet Works 630-204-5076 or [email protected]
Tim's Awards: Honors & Certifications
Tim is veteran closet design professional. Working with Closet Works since 2010, he takes on the tough projects and never shies away from a challenge. Tim has been presented with a Top Shelf Closet Design Award — an award given to honor designers for their creative closet and home organization skillss. This is the highest award given in the closet design industry.
Tim's talent and professionalism are also recognized by the ACSP, having been awarded professional certification from the national Association of Closet & Storage Professionals, the industry's top professional organization.
Tim's Closets
Under the Limelight: A Closet That Takes Center Stage
Show Stopping Closet Design for a Fashionable Gentleman
This is a closet that wants to be seen. If you have a small condominium or apartment, why not enlarge your space by removing the closet doors and installing a professional closet system like this one that you'll be proud to have out in the open?
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Walk-In Closet in Sophisticated Breakwater Gray
Elegant and Functional Design
This closet is loaded with accessories that could easy make it your favorite room in the house! The design features two 360 Organizer® systems for the ultimate in custom closet luxury. Swarovski crystal handles and knobs add a level of opulence to this design.
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Honoring the Aesthetic of a 150 Year Old Home
Function and Form Must Come Together
The challenge of this project presented itself as, "How can Closet Works create an organization system that preserves the historic charm of a 150 year old house?" Through careful planning and exquisite attention to detail, we were able to seamlessly integrate this custom armoire into the antiquated home. In a white laminate with crown molding that matches the original corbels of the room, this expansive wardrobe fits in perfectly.
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The Top Dog of Closets: Balancing Between Luxury & Functionality
A Small Walk-In That Packs A Lot of Punch
This closet is definitely Top Dog when it comes to storage and amenities within a small space. The design includes hanging areas for his and her clothing with numerous pull-outs for organizing belts, scarves, ties, pant racks and a valet pole. Including features like the 360 Organizer® Shoe Spinner, a hutch unit with reeded glass doors and the center island provides luxuries usually found only in larger closets.
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Master Walk In with Slanted Shoe Shelves
Bringing the Boutique to You
This master walk in closet offers special slanted shelving with shoe fences for a look that creates your very own personal boutique. This section of the closet has cabinetry to conceal clothing in order to keep everything looking consistently clutter-free and clean.
Corretto Cherry Walk-In Closet
Walk Into Riches
This walk-in closet has rich and all-encompassing warmth all around. The unit is brightly lit with natural sunlight and also the glow of the chandelier creating a vibrant and lively room. There is an island dresser that offers plenty of counterspace, shelving sections for shoes and folded clothes, a hanging rod, and additional drawers below a spacious closet hutch.
Corretto Cherry Walk-In Closet Second View
Fancy and Free
Everything you need to freely and neatly organize your wardrobe is included in this unit. There is ample space to hang clothes with its six rods which will allow catagorizing clothes by season, color, or delicacy. The drawer system includes a top locking feature for keeping important assets safe. A pull-out canvas lined hamper is a thoughtful inclusion as it conserves space otherwise occupied by a hefty laundry basket.
Double Pull-Out Tie Racks
Too Many Ties? No way!
There is absolutely nothing modest about this tie collection and that isn't a bad thing. Promoting the tie enthusiast, this feature proves that it can accommodate an endless amount of man's favorite accessory. There are eight separate rods including in the rack which offer the ability to separate ties by color, pattern, or their casual or formal nature. To top it all off, literally, there is another compartment with a rack above this holding boundless ties as well.
Kids Closet with a Front to Back Organization System
Making the Most Out of a Smaller Space and Deep Returns
Reach-in closets are usually more compact than a walk-in, but that does not mean they lack immense storage capability. This closet design offers all the key organizational elements found in larger walk-in closets, while simultaneously maximizing storage capability within the smaller footprint of the reach-in. The custom design on the left is known as a "front-to-back" system, used when the closet has a deeper than normal front return wall. This provides additional shelves and hanging space, and also allows the space needed for the user to be able function in the space, we call this "the reach space". The set of drawers, multitude of shelves and convenient hooks make this organization system a must-have for any child fashionista.
White Laminate Wardrobe Style Closet
An Essential Addition to a Bedroom
This custom wardrobe style closet has the illusion of being tight and compact, but contains a great deal of storage space. With a drawer system that can hold all folded clothes and undergarments and cabinets for hanging clothes, shoes, and linen, the unit is a perfect organization system for a condominium bedroom.
White Laminate Wardrobe Style Closet
The Perfect Solution for Extra Storage Space in an Old Home
It is common for many old homes to not have sufficient closet space and wardrobe style closets are the perfect solution to this storage problem. This custom wardrobe style closet was designed as a beautiful addition to a 142 year old house. The design has a sweet simplicity with the contrasting white laminate with the dark Oil Rubbed Bronze handles. The unit provides much needed extra storage space with its spacious cabinets and various drawers for folded clothing.
Breakwater Walk-In
A Personalized Closet with A Distinct Personality
This closet in a Breakwater laminate has a distinct rustic, yet sophisticated personality. Included is a luxurious 360 Organizer® Shoe Spinner for top organization.
Breakwater Walk-In
Built-in Island Dresser Seat Adds Practicality and Luxury
This island dresser with a convenient seat takes center stage in this refined Breakwater custom walk-in closet. The island dresser also performs as a closet bench — perfect for putting on pairs of shoes or relaxing in this zen-like atmosphere
Chino Walk-In
Subtle Texture Deepens Elegance
In a Chino laminate, this walk in closet is certain to never go out of style. The subtle cloth textured laminate paired with the oil rubbed bronze rods adds an element of sophistication and translates well as a transitional piece.
Chino Shoe Shelves
The Great Wall of Chino
A luxury closet means luxury features such as an entire wall of shoe storage. The Chino laminate shelving offers a plethora of adjustable compartments for countless pairs of shoes.
Built In Armoire
The Perfect Fit
This bedroom had a preexisting alcove in the wall, and what better solution would be to build a beautiful armoire using precise measurements of the available space? This design not only offers plenty more bedroom storage space, but has an elegance that gives the room a homey charm. Harmony style cabinet doors are doweled together to open as one and are adorned with brushed chrome Emerald knobs and handles. The unit provides a hutch that can be the perfect place to keep a wallet or makeup basket.
Tim's Wall Units and Media Centers
Beer & Wine Surround
With Media Center Storage
This is the ultimate entertainment center for the modern beer and wine enthusiast. The television is centered in the home's beverage hub — providing various cabinets for media storage.
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Fireplace Surround
With Media Center Storage
Fireplace Surround — Custom Wall Unit with Media Center Storage and Television Cabinet Surrounded by Lighted Glass Shelving System to Display all Your Treasures!
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White and Aria Wall Unit with Glass Panel Doors and LED Lights
A Brilliant Design
This custom wall unit design has a certain intellect and refinement. The entertainment center spans the wall in a white laminate with a custom ordered Aria laminate countertop and shelves. The Aria is a subtle offsetting and complimentary accompaniment to the bright white laminate. Flip-up glass panel doors with LED lights are alluring features that bring an enchantment to this design. The unit has been customized to conceal an electrical box and does so with ease through the use of a separate compartment with elongated cabinet doors.
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Contemporary Floating Credenza
Light and Airy Storage Unit
Floating Credenza — The ultimate way to create storage while retaining a sense of open space. The floating nature and choice of light wood tone color create a sense of weightlessness for this wall unit, but the truth is, is can hold a ton of storage.
White Laminate Matrix Wall Unit and Media Center
A Beautiful Connection
In this grid of shelves and a protruding media stand, everything comes together in harmony. The bright white laminate unit spanning the wall opens up the room and reflects light all around. As an artistic touch, the hardware on the drawers and cabinets stand out creating a beautiful contrast. The large and spacious shelves can hold a number of things including DVDs. books, photographs, vacation mementos, and more. The wide counterspace atop the cabinet and drawer systems can accommodate a decently large television and an internet router. Although the unit is quite sizable, the brightness and manner in which it spans the wall make this a very comforable place for relaxing.
White Laminate Wall Unit with Hutch
Endless Organization
This design is highly involved with its abundance of drawers and cabinets creating a multifaceted and purposeful arrangement. The storage capacity is unquestionably more than enough for ideal organization in the home. The wall unit also includes a hutch that is perfect for displaying photographs, a vase of flowers, and other decorations.
Entertainment Center with Chrome Puck Lights
Glowing with Pride
This remarkable and show-stopping design is one any family member could be proud to have part of their home. The bright white laminate and glass shelves are enhanced by the four chrome puck lights that have this wall unit glowing like a shrine. If this design could not stand out enough, the memento countertop is a daring and unique touch. A flip down door with mesh inserts has been added as an elegant way to conceal cluttering electronics and wires.
Prayer Altar Wall Unit
A Divine Design
This custom wall unit has been beautifully designed as a prayer altar for spiritual purpose. Its religious intent is reflected by the immaculate white and sacred balanced geometry of the shelves. The center shelves are glass and they will emanate the fragility of the cherished belongings that will be stored on them.
White Bookcase with Painted Wood Fronts
This Design Reads Like a Good Book
Books lined up on glass shelves will be illuminated by LED puck lights in this awe-inspiring design. With painted unity wood fronts, solid wood molding, and laminate panels, this custom wall unit is top of the line construction. Brushed chrome contempo knobs add a modern flair to this masterpiece. Upper and lower spacious cabinets offer convenient storage for all odds and ends around the house.
Tim's Wall Beds & Home Offices
Home Office/Guest Room Conversion
With Twin Size Murphy Style Wall Bed
Provide comfortable and private accommodations for overnight guests in a pinch when you have a hidden wall bed artfully designed into your custom wall unit with desk and bookshelves.
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High Gloss Wall Bed and Office Combination
Wall Bed Folded Away Leaves Plenty of Free Space
This design may come as a shock with its stylite high gloss laminate, glowing LED lights, and glass shelves. It is anything but ordinary when it comes to fashion and functionality. The unit as a whole looks like modern art with the dramatic contrast of glistening white with harsh dark tones amidst the bright lights. Storage is offered in flip-up overhead cabinets, glass shelves, and bedside counterspace.
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High Gloss Wall Bed
Instantly Converts the Space into a Comfortable Guest Room
A luxurious queen-sized Murphy style bed folds out from the wall to transform the office space into a comfortable guest bedroom. All Closet Works wall beds include a high quality mattress that can be easily replaced over time. The "box spring" is built into the bed with a European slat system that provides comfortable support and never wears out. Built in LED lights above the bed provide task lighting for reading in bed.
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Home Office/Guest Room Conversion View 2
Put the Wall Bed Away and this Room is Ready for Work!
Comfortable home office with built in desk and plenty of storage above and below for organizing papers and office electronics.
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Designed for Double Duty: One Room That Functions as Two
Home Office/Guest Room
This elegant home office easily converts to a guest room for overnight visitors through the installation of a custom wall unit that includes a queen size Murphy style wall bed, pull-out bedside table and storage cabinets. Easy and simple to set up, opening the coveted wall bed is always a highly anticipated event for everyone in the family. Lucky guests sleep on an 8 inch thick quality mattress — so much better than a sofa bed!
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This Room is All Business When the Murphy Style Wall Bed is Closed
Office View
Simple to operate, the Murphy style wall bed easily folds up to create an efficient and beautiful home office. The integrated storage cabinet on one side of the bed cabinet holds plenty of shelves for supplies, printers and other office equipment.
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White Laminate Home Office with Memento Countertop
A Beautiful Contradiction
This custom home office design is a modern classic with an edge. The subtly roughened memento countertop aside the bright white laminate create a beautiful contradiction. The sleek bar brushed chrome handles are a fresh and contemporary touch to this picturesque arrangement. The unit is expansive with its generous workspace and spacious cabinets and shelves for supplies and home decor.
Home Office Space Built into Sun Room
Allowing Natural Light to Enter Uncumbered
Practical to the client's needs, a home office space was desired in this bright and airy sun room. Working in a tight space against the window, Tim brainstormed how best to give more leg space under the desk top. The solution was to open up the right side, under the counter, with adjustable brushed stainless steel legs rather than another panel of laminate which would have made that area tighter and more constrictive. The same idea was used when deciding the stopping point of the cabinets over the desk in relation to the windows. They were kept far enough away to allow the negative space to open up the room, allowing natural light to enter unencumbered. The countertop is in a Cocoa laminate to add a beautiful contrast to the white.
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A Master Design for a Space that Serves Many Functions!
Is it a Mud Room/Office That Serves as Closet, Or Walk Through Closet That Doubles as a Mud Room and Office?
This room, located off the back deck, is quasi public space and serves as a major walk through closet with hanging space, shoe storage, plus large closet island/dresser for these homeowners. It also contains a desk near the back door, and is where the homeowners pay their bills and make phone calls. For its role as secondary entrance to the home, convenient storage for coats, shoes, gloves, etc. was essential. Tim's masterful design blends all the roles of this room into a cohesive storage solution through which any homeowner would be proud to welcome guests.
Sweet Simplicity Laundry System
Making Life Easier in the Laundry Room
This laundry organization system lays everything out sweet and simple for perfect organization. Convenient counterspace is provided above the washer and dryer for folding clothes. Shelves offer a safe place for detergents and other laundry products. Specific garments may be hung on the hanging rod and kept separate from folded items.
Sun Room Transforms into Practical Mud Room
Older Home Gets The Closet Space it was Missing (And More!)
This charming older home had tons of open floor space available, but no true, proper storage systems to occupy this space. A challenge of many sorts, this design overcame multiple difficulties — one including flawlessly matching the existing kitchen cabinetry. This mud room design provides nine brushed chrome coat hooks for all outerwear, a cocoa laminate bench, and storage space for shoes and accessories above and below. The open compartment allows free ventilation from the air vent and happens to provide the perfect place to keep pet food.
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Perfecting the Entryway of an Older Home
Modern Needs Are Met without Losing Vintage Charm
In this older home, the entry way did not provide any closet space and was in need of full repurposing to meet the client's storage needs. Matching the finish and door styles to the already renovated kitchen was an obvious choice for the new mud room. Regal doors and white laminate worked best and suited the budget. The goal was achieved to provide organization systems that left the room feeling open and did not allow sun light to be blocked.
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Custom Pantry Organization System
This visually-striking network of shelves and compartments unite to form a premier custom pantry organization system for all of your food storage necessities. The medley of pull-out shelves, baskets, and the manner in which the unit wraps into the corner are key features to maximize storage potential while also providing ultimate easy access to canned goods, boxes, jars, and more. Vertical tray dividers provide the perfect place to organize cutting boards and baking sheets that your oven will no longer need to be used as an extra cabinet.
Pantry and Utility Closet
Rationing Space for Both Food Storage and Cleaning Products
This older home unfortunately lacked a pantry or utility closet on the first floor. This design successfully unifies the two as a proper storage solution. This unit offers two different sides — one for food and the other for cleaning supplies. Two 4-stick mop and broom organizers have been installed to keep everything neat and orderly.
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Wine and Liquor Storage Wall Unit
Bottles Stretch from Floor to Ceiling
This wall space has been completely devoted to perfect wine and liquor bottle storage with cubbies and a center glass shelf. A mini fridge fits snuggly in the unit to keep additional beverages cool.
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Wine and Liquor Storage & Refrigeration
Accommodating a High Volume of Bottles
This unit was designed to accommodate a large refrigeration system and provides other various storage techniques for a high volume of wine bottles including a mini fridge, glass shelves, and soaring wine cubbies.
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News Stories About Tim
“Ten Closet Designers On Top of Their Game”
National Top Shelf Award judge, closet design trainer, author and industry veteran Denise Butchko interviewed ten of the world's premier closet designers who are designing at the top of the game — including Closet Works' own Tim Higbee. In Denise's own words, Seeing what others in your field are doing is always interesting. You find common ground. Or you find inspiration. Or maybe you see a solution to a problem you've had for years. And then there's just the fact that, when it comes to the field of closet design, it's just plain fun to gain insight into a colleagues design process.
Check out the insights into this industry with this fun, perceptive article featured in the December 27, 2017 issue of Woodworking Network Magazine. Read Article >