Closet Factory vs Inspired closets?

2 years ago

I'm having a walk in closet redone and debating between closet factory and Inspired Closets. The price is pretty comparable with the main difference between Closet Factory uses a floor based system and Inspired recommended a hybrid with no floor for the hanging clothes section. It doesn't bother me aesthetically but wondering if there is a big difference in appearance and stability as there's no floor support now.

Reviews seems to be similar though it's varies based on location (I'm in Los Angeles area). Has another worked with either one? Any other things I need to consider with the closet install?

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Wendy

last year

When we built our home our builder suggested having his carpenter build in place: All the specialty hardware like retractable valets, soft close drawer hardware etc.. was readily available on the market and installed easily. The solid paint grade wood closet was then painted with a durable finish. Resulted in a very nice, functional and durable closet. No particle board or veneers. Really was no more expensive then these closet companies. Can’t beat a good carpenter.

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Angel 18432
2 years ago
Just my personal opinion, but it always seems designer closests look pretty but actually don't make use of the the space. Why do you need something on the floor to withstand the weight of the clothing? Support on the wall would be the number one requirement.

Any time I have had a problem with closet clothing is the unit fails with the weight of

the clothes.
Erika Fliegenspan
2 years ago
Do not use closet factory! I am in the middle of a job and they decided not to come back to finish. They do not have enough people or materials!
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Just my personal opinion, but it always seems designer closests look pretty but actually don't make use of the the space.

Agree ... don't choose flashy images with space to organize 3 blouses and 40 pairs of heels and 2 handbags. Instead look for examples that actually look like a real person's closet and make the most of the space.

Why do you need something on the floor to withstand the weight of the clothing? Support on the wall would be the number one requirement.

Yes to plenty of support ... I hate a closet rod that sags in the middle.
earthlyepicure
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@JDC90403 What did you decide to move forward with? I'm in the UT area (we don't have CA Closets here) and I'm deliberating between Inspired Closets and Classy Closets... sigh...
JDC90403
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I went with Closet Factory mainly because they ended up with quicker availability (Inspired was 10-12 weeks out; Closet Factory came in 7 weeks). There were some issues that needed to be fixed and they kept blowing me off until eventually ghosting me. I filed a complaint with BBB and got a call the next day and it was fixed within a week (from what I gathered the office was a disaster and no one was really overseeing scheduling). So in the end all was OK. I've heard better things about Inspired Closets overall.
earthlyepicure
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@JDC90403 thanks - they are both options in my area, unlike CA Closets.
risottostar
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I spent quite a bit of time with Inspired Closets working on a design for our primary bedroom. They had a beautiful showroom and were professional while in my home. In the end, it seemed really expensive for a partical board product. We did not use them.

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