Contact Katy Shannon at 630-386-7056 or [email protected]
"I LOVE MY JOB! I can honestly say that I do not feel like I have to go to work everyday. I am always excited to see the next project I get to work on, and who I get to meet! I pride myself on making the experience enjoyable for my clients so that they do not stress out about their space or the process. It is incredibly rewarding to hear back from clients about how much they love their spaces, and how much they appreciated my help!
I love design and construction — I always have. I studied fashion design, and then took a few years off to spend with my family. During that time, my husband and I started a business in the home remodeling industry. I discovered how much I love interior design. The opportunity came up to have a position designing closets, and it was a perfect fit! I have been in the business for over 10 years, and I cannot imagine doing anything else. I am very grateful to be a part of the Closet Works team."
Contact Katy Shannon at 630-386-7056 or [email protected]
Katy is veteran closet design professional, having worked in the industry for over a decade. Her talent and achievements are recognized by the ACSP, having been awarded certification from the national Association of Closet & Storage Professionals — the industry's top professional organization.
Keeping children organized can be a challenge for many families, yet studies show that the child that is well organized does better in school and will usually receive higher grades. Unfortunately, the typical American lifestyle can be counterproductive to being organized. Young people's lives are dominated with clutter and overabundance. Just check the pockets and bedrooms of your average American child, and you will find more gadgets, clothes, toys and stuff than anyone knows what to do with. This child's room is the complete opposite and a model of organization due, in part, to her custom closet from Closet Works!
DetailsClosets come in all sizes and shapes. When working with a long and narrow closet or any non-standard shaped space, it's best to get creative and try different storage techniques in order to maximize storage and create order. A drawer and shelf unit greets the owner opposite the closet door and entrance. Incorporating drawers into a closet system is great for storing small items like lingerie. The shelves can hold personal mementos, baskets or folded clothing. This custom closet also incorporates shelving for shoes along one wall of the deep narrow part of the closet. This shoe shelving doesn't take up a lot of depth — there is ample room for hanging on the opposite wall keeping sufficient space for a center aisle and access to to far end of the closet.
DetailsThis expansive and luxurious wardrobe was built as an extension for a couple to share closet space in a compact condominium bedroom. The bedroom wardrobe closet design was carefully constructed around a jog in the wall and gracefully makes use of the entire wall in their bedroom. With features such as custom lengthed hanging sections, mirrored door inserts, slide-out shoe shelves, and overhead storage space, this unit is fit for a queen-sized wardrobe.
DetailsSpare rooms offer endless possibilities — offices, art studios, play rooms, and for the fashionista — a luxury walk in closet. It made perfect sense to transform this corridor off the master bedroom into a clothing hub as the home already provided a guest room, had no requisites for a nursery, and was in need of a space that could welcome an ever-increasing wardrobe. Not only does this space provide practical measures for organization, it is a marvelous display of lights and glass — a sanctuary, even.
DetailsThis walk in closet accommodates all different types of wardrobe storage — certain to not leave out a designated place for sweaters and folded garments. Corresponding glass cabinets show off a collection of shoes whereas this corresponding solid paneled compartment elegantly conceals additional clothing.
DetailsKaty designed this master closet for a sloped ceiling room and carefully considered all angles of the room so that the clients would be able have the most use out of their irregular space. She exceeded their expectations with a beautiful closet design in white with plenty of storage all around.
This closet built-in dresser unit has a beautifully simple look in white laminate with brushed chrome Crescent style handles. The design also includes convenient wire laundry baskets, closet shelving, and an elongated mirror over the hutch as an elegant accent piece.
This small walk in closet was customized to perfection down to the very details including the variety of laminates, the custom 360 Organizer, combination of floor-based and suspended elements, and more. The door and drawer fronts are in a White Chocolate laminate used in contrast with the solid Morning Dew used in the other areas of this space. The Shoe Spinner has been customized with sides for storing shoes, hanging scarves, and also a side with a full-length mirror.
Another view of this small luxury closet displays the customized Shoe Spinner with a side designated to hanging scarves on a series of hooks. This closet offers a variety of storage and organization options while doing so in an elegant fashion.
This custom closet started out as a simple reach-in. A center hutch increases the storage space while adding elegance to this closet system. Shelving, a bank of drawers with reeded glass fronts, a pull-out belt rack and a wire, pull-out laundry basket with canvas liner offer custom details to pamper and please — not found in your standard reach-in closet.
This custom closet has so many drawers, shelves and hanging rods that no other furniture is needed to handle the storage and organizational needs of this couple's wardrobe. As an added bonus, when the bedroom only needs to contain a bed, you can have a much bigger bed without making the room feel too crowded. A larger bed can also sometimes lead to a better night's sleep by giving the occupants more room and less chance of waking up from a partner's tossing or turning. When you need a good night's sleep, call Closet Works!
This closet design for a master bedroom walk-in closet includes a lot of shelves for storing folded items, plus several pull-out organizers that add functionality to the custom closet. The pull-out pull-out valet pole located in the center of the second shelf makes it easier to get ready in a hurry — you can select your outfit the night before and have it ready to go for the morning rush. The pull-out belt organizer under the top clothing rod keeps all the belts tidy, tangle free and easily accessible in a pinch, without taking up any room.
A closet hutch is a fantastic addition to a walk-in closet and will go a long way to keeping you organized! This closet hutch provides the same countertop space that you would get from a closet island, but the hutch is installed against the wall, requiring less room than an island. It is perfect for both reach-in closets and narrower walk-in closets. The bonus to having a closet hutch rather than an island is the upper cabinets — additional storage is always welcome in a closet organization system.
This unit is an artistic presentation which blends harmoniously with the unique pattern of the walls. Not only is it a beautiful and fiery design, it is an excellent organization system which includes shelves for shoes and folded clothes, and also hanging rods. The arrangement conserves a great deal of space by maximizing corner storage with a clever arrangement.
Blue can be associated with calmness, tranquility, sadness, or in the case of this beautiful design — excitement. The vibrant color in unison with the white laminate of the closet arrangement make this design a bright wonderland. Clothes can occupy the versatile system in plenty of ways: folded on the shelves, hanging on the rods, or placed in drawers. There is also a special section for shoes. Not only is this unit lively and delightful, it is super simple for organization.
This hideaway closet may be compact, but it is not lacking any of the essentials for ideal organization. There are overhead cabinets, hanging rods, drawers, and a compartment of shelves for shoes. The arrangement of this organization system maximizes space and perfectly accommodates a modestly-sized wardrobe.
There is beauty in symmetry. A glance into this closet reveals a harmonious balance of shelves, hanging rods, drawers, and two pull out baskets. Clothes can be folded, hung, and also discarded into the canvas-lined hampers. The towering shelves also offer space for shoes to be stored alongside garments. The design leaves an overhead compartment for additional convenient storage.
This simple arrangement to pair with the unique pattern of the walls makes this reach-in closet funky and fresh. This Closet Works design offers more than enough space for a young girl to organize her entire wardrobe and also fit additional items in the space. The centered drawers offer plenty of storage for socks, underwear, and pajamas whereas the shelves are perfect for folded clothing. Also provided are hanging rods that are different heights that can each accommodate different lengthed items.
Morning Dew laminate is a soft alternate to an alarming white as it is subdued and offers a cooling atmosphere to the room. The oil rubbed bronze rods and accessories offer a nice contrast that add to the elegant and low key aesthetic of this design. This design displays how a 360 spinner can be customized to your particular needs with a full-length mirror and canvas-lined baskets.
DetailsThis closet has an antiquated look with features that exceed contemporary organizational needs. The custom walk-in offers wall-to-wall storage space for hanging and folding clothing. A towering shelving section is provided for shoes.
This detailed section of this closet was part of a master design that the client was absolutely in love with. The design includes a towering shelving unit with adjustable shelves to store a variety of shoes — including a taller section at the bottom just for boots!
This wardrobe was created as a built-in for bedroom storage. The armoire is in a soft Ivory laminate with Harmony fronts for a more traditional, elegant feel. The traditional crown moulding of the design seamlessly transitions to the trim of the rest of the room.
This small closet under the eaves has a severely slanted ceiling that follows the roof line for most of its length. Hanging rods, drawers and shelves were all designed to optimize the storage potential of this space.
To hang clothing in a closet with a slanted ceiling, first mount a wooden cleat to the ceiling as shown in these photos. Screw in a closet rod bracket designed for use with slanted ceilings every 36 inches. The clothes rod slips into the hangers and creates a sturdy system for hanging clothes in a closet with sloped ceilings.
The custom design of this laundry area functions not only as a lovely place to wash clothes, but is the rear entry to the home and the entrance to a large mud room/family area in this Chicago home. Custom cabinets hold a country style sink that is perfect for the rustic Merapi finish featured on the cabinetry. A folding table covers the front load washer and dryer, offering plenty of room to sort and clothes when they come out of the dryer. Upper cabinets extend to the ceiling and provide enough storage for detegent, dryer sheets and other laundry aides.
DetailsThe custom design of this large mud room stands poised and ready to handle the full storage and organizational needs of a large family in addition to any guests that might stop by. All shoes are kept on stand-by in the slanted shoe shelves near the back door — waiting to be called for duty at any time — ensuring dirt will NOT be tracked all over the house.
DetailsA coat organizer/hall tree with a built-in bench is a convenient place to sit and put on shoes or boots. Hooks are perfect for organizing backpacks, and many children will hang up their own jackets if they are provided with a hook — whereas they often end up on the floor if the child is forced to use a hanger.
DetailsThis large mud room replaces the traditional back hall closet with a series of custom organization systems. A desk style credenza/cabinet organizes all the small stuff and privides a nice countertop for tossing keys and small items when you come in the door. Since no one actually sits and works at this desk, the lower section is outfitted with wire baskets that are perfect for organizing mittens, gloves, hats and scarves. No child need ever go out with a mismatched set of mittens again!
DetailsFinding space to do what needs to be done when you have a tiny laundry facility located in a hallway closet can be a daunting task. Every family needs room to store detergent, laundry aides with enough space to hang clothes or organize baskets of wash. Needs don't decrease just because the space is small. Closet Works designed this custom laundry closet organization system to address big needs in a small space. Even simple changes, like the shelves that add vertical storage along with a countertop to fold clothing makes a big difference in functionality and storage capacity.
DetailsHow lovely is it to enter a home and feel a warm welcome? One would think that a mud room is dark and messy according to the name, but this design proves otherwise. A bench and shoe cubbie combination, hooks for outerwear and backpacks, and shelves for hats and such, this system significantly improves organization.
In a calming Rain Cloud laminate, this organization system makes doing laundry absolutely stress free. Along with the serene aesthetic, this arrangement of cabinets and compartments is perfect for maximizing productivity in this tight space. There is plenty of counter space for folding clothing and setting detergent down. Upper cabinets provide a safe and convenient place to keep chemicals out of harm's reach.
In a special, custom ordered cherry high gloss laminate, this design is definitely a head-turner. The ultramodern and high fashion mud room has a cool moonlight interior for added flare. Locker-like hooks on the inside offer an appropriate place for hanging bags and backpacks whereas shelves provide a place for shoes, hats, gloves, and more. Polished chrome bar handles are a sharp and stylish touch — perfect for the contemporary aesthetic.
DetailsEntryway design is key for setting the tone of your entire home, as it is the first and last impression upon entering and leaving. A stylish mudroom design creates a fashion statement that can really elevate the mood as you come home from a long work day or welcome guests into your home. In this design, the white laminate with oil rubbed bronze hardware creates a sharp contrast that makes these units stand out, but is still surprisingly easy on the eyes. The Strap handles are a bold and modern touch to add an element of personal style. The design accommodates a vessel sink in the perfect location for when you come in from gardening and need to wash off your hands.
DetailsThis custom mudroom design is a unique, breath of fresh air for added home organization. As a corner unit, the design fits perfectly with the room's dimensions and maximizes the allotted space for organization the whole family can enjoy. A cocoa bean countertop and oil rubbed bronze Crescent handles creates a dynamic and modern look with a pleasant contrast to the white laminate.
This small mudroom closet was designed as a great solution in order to provide this family with organization and storage in their home without a large entryway. The design is simple, clean, and also stylish with a VIVA™ Tea for Two bench seat and oil rubbed bronze hooks.
Designed to fit into an alcove in a hallway, this wine center includes includes enough capacity to store up to 332 bottles of wine. The home's modern aesthetic, accented by traditional pieces like the rug and art pieces, is complimented by the Cocoa Bean finish used on this wall unit. Wine bottle storage is handled through the use of x-shaped wine cubes which hold about 48 bottles each, and square cubbies holding up to two bottles a piece. They keep the bottles horizontal, ensuring the corks never dry out — a must have for serious wine connoisseurs.
DetailsAs a beautiful media wall unit design with Bella style doors that have both open frames for glass inserts and touch latch openings, this large storage center has function and style going hand in hand. The unique, custom design is in a Vintage laminate to add even more of a stylish flair.
An elaborate home entertainment system can serve as a great means of relaxation — just kick off your shoes and lay back while the movies roll. However, the perfect home entertainment system requires the perfect media center and wall unit to keep it all organized and ready. This example provides just that! Shelving on either side of the television alcove holds a full library of books and movies. Storage shelves above and below the TV are perfect for cable boxes, video gaming equiptment and many other needs. The cabines to the side hide games and components that don't need to be in plain site.
This public library building needed storage for lots and lots of books! Katy coverd the walls with custom shelving on all sides of the room. The dark Libretti finish compliments the black legs on the work stations and desks. A counter area for pamphlets and open space to mount a video monitor for digital signage and announcements was included along the front wall. A built-in desk area is included…
DetailsWhat more could someone ask for with all of the storage space this design has to offer? Each section of this unit satisfies the organizational needs for any particular media-related item. The hutch can fit a sizable television and a DVD player or video game console can fit like a glove in the nooks below. Up above are cabinets intersecting a shelving system where books, movies, and games can be stored. The white laminate opens up the room and creates a relaxing atmosphere to sit back and relax.
Built for a master bedroom, this wall unit in Corretto Cherry has become a luxurious and warm statement piece that covers both entertainment and dresser storage. The expansive system offers space for a large television and a collection of drawers and shelves. The top drawers are separate from the dresser drawers to be the perfect storage for remotes and other small electronics. The unit has elegant Synergy handles to pair with the Shaker mission door and drawer fronts.
This white built-in serves as the family's entertainment hot spot and is also a lovely new statement piece in their home. The core of the design is a maple wood that has been painted white. The doors are special Unity wood front to pair with the wood core. The entertainment center fits a large television and has a 5 inch compartment to fit the family's sound system.
This custom garage organization system achieves an ultra-modern look through the use of high gloss laminate finish on the main cabinetry components. A built-in workbench occupies the center of the garage wall unit, offering counter space and room to work on projects or pot plants.
DetailsThis gray custom shelving system featuring Raincloud laminate spans a full wall of this oversized garage. Special features like the pullout shelves and the wire baskets ensure that everything, including balls that tend to roll away or small items that are easily lost, will remain in its place.
DetailsPulling up into a garage after a long day at work and stepping out into a jumbled mess could put a damper on someone's mood. This doesn't have to always be the case if a quality organization system is set in place. This unit conceals clutter in cabinets, provides a convenient workspace, and has shelves for miscellaneous tools and gadgets.
In order to free up some extra space in this design, an overhead storage unit has been installed and it makes a world of difference. Extra bins, camping gear, or bicycles can be kept out of the way if a hook is implemented in the system. On the wall, there are utility hooks perfect for organizing garden tools such as shovels, rakes, and brooms. Another convenient feature is a bin which can be used to hold all of the nuts and bolts.
Be the model of organization in a new home office like this one! This home office spans one wall of the den and includes all the key ingredients to staying organized when you work from home: a desk area; lower drawers equiped with file units; upper drawers on either side of the desk for papers, writing utensils and miscellaneous office equipment; numerous shelves for handling a full library of reference material, electronic devices and pictures or mementos to personalize the work area.
This wall bed created in a River Rock laminate mimics the look of true stone and has brings a soft touch of nature to the room. This design omits hardware on the cabinets — they are touch latch, which makes this design look even more like real stone.
This design fits a luxurious queen-sized mattress that will ensure your guests comfort as they are surrounded by the earthy River Rock design. The design combines a minimalist look with appreciation for nature which paves the way for a unique style. Spacious shelving and cabinets offer room for linen and extra storage in the home.
A corner desk system allows you to have two work surfaces, doubling your work space and ability to spread out. This home office system system was designed to provide the most functional office space within the smallest footprint.
DetailsThis home office design masters form and function with a soft aesthetic and expansive workspace. The corner design allows you to freely work on a spacious desktop. The creative design even offers legroom for a guest to join in this space. The transitional design is in our Rain Cloud laminate with Regal doors and brushed chrome Bar handles.
This small pantry is a small wonder with how much storage it was able to pack into this compact space. Katy chose to design the organization system with a corner model 360 pantry organizer and convenient pull-out shelves for the easiest access to food items.
As the photograph displays, an array of goods and food can be stored in this unique layout designed masterfully under a sloped ceiling. The shelving sections hug the wall in a dynamic layout that increases space for maximum storage. The pull-out wire baskets have been designated for grab-and-go snacks and the separate shelving sections demonstrate how a variety of home essentials can be neatly organized.
This custom pantry disguises as an elegant piece of furniture only to open up to reveal a multifunctional utility and pantry design. The unit is in a Cocoa laminate with Tuscany door faces.
This custom pantry and utility closet offers an array of pull-outs, a 4-stick mop and broom holder, cut outs for electrical and various shelves to provide perfect pantry organization.
This pantry design is a fine example of adding beautiful, personal style to a functional organization system loaded with accessories to make storage easier than ever before. The design is primarily in white but has elegant accent pieces of White Chocolate as the cabinet doors. Convenient pantry accessories include a four stick broom holder, two pull out wine racks, vertical tray dividers, pull-out wire baskets, hooks, and a pull-out waste basket. Corner shelves are curved to maximize pantry storage.
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