Everything Closets

Everything went great. Lonny got me the quotes with drawings. I had some changes and questions which he addressed quickly. We then scheduled the work - roughly one week after we had agreed upon the drawings. His lead guy Mike is fabulous. Incredibly professional. The installers worked most of the day and completed all they were able to. They could not get the color to come out right on a certain finishing touch so they said the would come back later in the week to finish that as well, Mike noticed that you could see the unfinished top of the shelf when you came downstairs so they also came back and installed a finished top. Lonny and his crew are a real pleasure to work with.

These guys are the best. We had 3 bids, one with CA closets and Costco discount. Lonny was the most competitive and the most professional, no nonsense. No hard sell, just the facts. You can see why other Angie's list members recommend them so well. Punctual, clean, installation. Plus personal followup phone calls by Lonny. Highly recommend, plus they are local!!

We just moved into a new house. Originally we had custom organizers put in the two walk-in closets in the master bedroom. We went out and got three bids. Everything Closets had the best design and a very competitive price. All our dealings were with Lonny Goldberg, the owner. He listened to our needs and discussed multiple options. He was a pleasure to work with him. His installation crew was very professional and left the house the way they found it. After living in the house for two weeks, we realized we needed to organizer 3 more closets. We contacted Lonny. He came to the house and within 2 weeks he designed and installed organizers in the 3 closets. The designs and installation were excellent.

The challenge was the house was easily 100 years old so you can imagine there are no longer any square corners. They did a very neat and accurate job. It was everything we hoped for.

Lonny was great to work with. His designs were perfect. He designed them to suit our needs and was able to modify them as we communicated. The installation was great. The team was professional. They worked hard and efficiently. They were respectful of my house and of my sleeping child. I would highly recommend them and would use them again in the future. Closets turned out beautifully.

Our experience with Everything Closets was fantastic, from beginning to end. I called Lonny because I figured 80+ stellar Angie's List reviews couldn't be wrong. He came out to the house to do an estimate. As I showed him the various closets, he was careful to listen to my needs, and then he gave suggestions on how we might design each closet. In a couple of instances, he steered me away from more expensive options that I just didn't need. After we walked through, he took measurements. All in, the estimate took about an hour. In less than a week, Lonny contacted me via e-mail with a detailed plan of the closets along with pricing options. The closet plans even included a 3-D rendering of what each closet would look like, which was very helpful! Lonny's prices were very reasonable, cheaper by about 10% than the other estimate I had obtained, and I liked his designs and layouts better as well. We wanted to make some modifications, based on our storage needs, and Lonny made them right away and sent a revised estimate. We decided to go with Everything Closets, and Lonny scheduled us for the following week. The installers were friendly and professional and did an outstanding job. They were very careful in their work, taking care not to scratch any surfaces in our new house. I had asked Lonny if he could install an ironing board cabinet in our laundry room. It is not part of his typical closet design, but he said he would look into it for me. He found an ironing board cabinet through an online retailer and asked what I thought of it. I liked it and asked him to proceed. When the cabinet came in, however, Lonny was not pleased with its quality, and so he had his carpenter take extra time creating a more sturdy door (and one that matched the rest of the laundry room shelving) for it. And he did not charge me a penny extra for this! The fact that he took this much extra time and effort to work on a small component of the project really shows his dedication to his customers. All of our closets look amazing and are going to make our home so much more organized and pleasant. I will continue to use Everything Closets in every home my family occupies in the Chicago area and will wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone. (We have used two different custom closet companies in the past, and they pale in comparison to this one.) Everything Closets has the winning combination of outstanding workmanship and excellent customer service.

The main reason we chose to go with Everything Closets over a less expensive option was the closet design, the material options, and the quick turnaround times. Lonny came out for the initial consult, and he walked through and measured the space while asking a ton of great questions with regards to our lifestyle. From there, he came up with a design that was exactly what we needed/wanted. Our master closet had a bunch of architectural nuances that could have been a challenge, but Lonny designed around them perfectly - maximized every inch of our space with exactly the right kind of functionality. He really understands his business and what his customers are looking for, and that showed in his thorough design/drawings. After we settled on the design, his installers were there later the following week to install our closet. I thought that was incredible in terms of turnaround time - pleasantly surprised there. The installation took 3 days vs. 2 days - the installers had to come back a few days later because of a schedule conflict on their end, but it was not a big deal at all. This was not a cheap project but I believe on par with other similar competitors. We looked at a lower cost option with a large organization store, but as mentioned, we felt like it was worth it for the right design, which ultimately maximized every inch of our closet space and gave us the most overall value and quality look. I would highly recommend including Lonny and Everything Closets on your short list for custom closets in the Chicago area. He really gets it, takes great pride in his work and we had a great experience and no surprises.

I provided measurements over the phone for a nursery closet we were preparing. After some time later I did receive some plans. They were nice, but by the time we received them our decision was made.

Lonny of Everything Closets designed and installed a very functional and space efficient organizational shelving system for every closet in my house and my kitchen pantry. At our first meeting, Lonny and I looked at each closet and he asked me specific questions regarding my needs for each particular closet so that he could design an appropriate organizing system. Lonny then took measurements of each closet and presented me a choice for the shape and finish of the knobs and hanging clothes rack. Within a few days I received an email from Lonny with sketches of each closet as well as the cost for each. I was so impressed with the detail and precision of the sketches and felt that the price was fair. A few weeks later, my closets were installed and I was beyond happy with the finished product. The usable space of the closets and pantry was so much larger than before and also quite attractive. It was exactly what I was looking for and needed. I highly recommend Everything Closets and would definitely use them again for future projects.

We are very happy with the look and function of each of the closets. They offered us various options to choose from, and were flexible with what we wanted. They gave us honest opinions about what we did and did not need. Even though we did not need any adjusting of the shelving after the work was completed, they offered to come back anytime to adjust them is we wanted.

From the time i contacted Lonny at Everything closets to his follow-up. The professionalism was above and beyond my expectations. I emailed to inquire about service and actually heard from Lonny within the hour. I was blown away by the response time. I was expecting to wait a few days before I heard from someone. I am still waiting on some of his competitors to get back to me. He was always punctual for the appointments. His follow up and turn around time was incredible. He drew up plans that utilized all the space in the 3 closets. One of the closets was not very functional until the redesign and has become a great place to utilized. In short I would not hesitate to use this company again or refer him out to my family or friends. The workmanship and follow-up was something that I though had gone to the wayside but Lonny and his company have given me hope there are companies that provide quality, customer oriented service with a great product and reasonable price.

Everything went well. Easy to schedule an initial appointment and they provided designs in a timely manner. We scheduled installation soon after receiving the designs. The installers showed up right on time and were courteous and professional. They completed the project quickly and did a thorough cleanup. We are very pleased with the end result.

Love this company. Lonny, the owner, is top-notch. He knows his stuff. Lonny took the time to go back and forth with me over the design. He was patient with me as some times I would take a long time to get back to him. I never felt pressure to "move things along". Lonny came out for a final check of measurements and his team came soon after and knocked the job out in one day. 100% happy with the work and price paid. I am already working with Lonny on the next projects in our house.

Contacted Lonny for an estimate to install closet systems in the Master bedroom and Front Hall closets. He scheduled an appointment for that same week and came out to measure. While Lonny was measuring, I was looking through his design book of completed projects. I was inspired to also get an estimate on a wall-to-wall bookcase in a bedroom/home office. Lonny looked at the Master bedroom closet and said that I was already making maximum use of my space and that the closet system would only be aesthetic until I purged unnecessary items from my wardrobe. I agreed with him 100% and decided to postpone the Master Bedroom closet for a later time. Lonny took extra time listening to what I needed in my space. He asked all the right questions which really helped to get the right design for my needs. I Received the estimates with drawings for the remaining two projects within two days via e-mail. They were amazing. After I returned the contract with a down payment, Lonny contacted me and came out to take final measurements so that he could begin constructing the custom cabinets. We scheduled a date for installation 3 weeks out. Lonny contacted me within 2 weeks to confirm that the work would be completed on schedule. I informed him that I needed to change the install date due to a family conflict and to give me extra time to have both spaces painted. He was very understanding and we scheduled the install for the two weeks later. Prior to the install, Lonny called to let me know who would be doing the work and when I could expect them. They arrived on time and were even a little early. They were neat and professional. I couldn't be more pleased with the final product and will be doing that Master closet soon. Thanks Lonny, great job!

We really liked Lonnie's professionalism and knowledge. He took the time to listen to us, make suggestions on how to better utilize the space we had, and answer all of our questions. He then provided drawings and prices within a couple of days. Because Everything Closets has a lot of customers--they are that good!--it took a few weeks to get the closets installed. Lonnie will work with you to meet your needs and make everything go smoothly. If you are planning to organize a closet, I would suggest you call Everything Closets 1-2 months in advance of when you want it to be installed. This way you will get on the schedule for an installation date.

They were great to work with. The pricing was excellent and Lonny did a great job with our closet.

I called Lonny and explained my project. He explained that he was really busy, but would come as soon as he could, but would understand if I was in a hurry. I told him I was willing to wait based on the Angie List reviews. He came 10 days later, I believe, and we walked through the projects and I explained what I wanted/needed. He gave great advice and said he would do what I wanted, but that he thought some of my ideas would not be the best use of the space. I appreciated the fact that he was tactful, and that he listened to my needs. He took measurements and a few days later he sent along a great layout. He explained that it would be a couple of weeks to get me on the schedule. I was not in a big hurry and already had been warned that he was backed up. We decided to upgrade the master closet, but loved the layout he designed and were pleased to get on the schedule. Lonny emailed me a few days later and told me he had an unexpected opening for the following Monday if I was available. Exactly on time, Lonny's installers came to the door. They were professional and courteous. By the end of the afternoon, I had new closets. I love them! The master closet is so organized and I can see all of the ties, shoes, accessories, dress clothes. It makes preparing for work so much easier. My kids' closets are so excellent and have transformed their rooms. Lonny's suggestions were so smart and I am glad I left it to the professional.

I did some major upgrades in a penthouse loft and had at least a dozen different crews in and out for more than two months. Lonny and his team were by far the most professional and efficient. From his initial (free) quote and conception to the pricing and design, he was personally in contact. The two installers were the most polite guys I've ever met and they did the whole job in just a few hours. At the end I wanted a few more tie racks to accommodate my wardrobe and Lonny responsively said he'd order a couple more and install them when they were next in the area. TOTALLY would recommend these guys!

My experience with Lonny and his entire crew was exceptional from the first phase (responding to our initial call, setting up an appointment to visit, providing a quote) all the way through completion. The product delivered is of fantastic quality and we couldn't be more pleased, but what really sets Lonny and his team apart is the customer service and the direct, honest approach he takes. Lonny was more than willing to be flexible on design approaches as my wife and i changed our mind a few times, he was very good at offering design opinions based on his experience (and, at several times, even urged us to do things that he felt like would provide the best closet based on our preferences even if it translated into a lower priced closet), and was exceptional at hitting all of his quoted targets (when he could start the project, when it would be finished, etc.). I was particularly appreciative that Lonny fit us in under a tight deadline my wife and I were trying to achieve. A few more examples of the superior customer service -- it was a two-day installation process, and he called me mid-day both days just to make sure things were going smoothly for us, and he even was extremely responsive while on vacation even though the issues at hand during that time were not time sensitive. Lastly, the price we paid was very reasonable -- we received a quote from another provider for essentially the same project that was much more expensive. Would not hesitate to hire Lonny again or refer him to others. in fact, our contractor (who just completed lots of renovation work on this house for us) was so impressed with quality and price that he asked for Lonny's info so he could refer his other clients to Lonny!

I began my closet search by calling and meeting with all the big names in the field. You know the ones. Lonny and Everthing closets was my last interview. Angie's List had good reviews. I am happy I called them. Only company that did not make the sales pitch to sell me more than what was needed. Lonny was great during process. Returned initial call quickly and made a special trip out to meet me before the holiday weekend(Memorial Day) Answered and explained all my questions and concerns, and had plenty of knowledge and insight to make my home much more functional. Told me what he would do and when it would get done, and then followed through the whole process. From meetings, to dates when drawings would be sent, to when workers would arrive, to when things would be finished. If only my other service providers were like Everything Closets during my home build; I'd be in my home sooner and under budget. Highly Recommend!

We got an estimate from the company last year. We finally decided to go ahead and get it done. They still honored their proposal price from last year, which was great. The installer showed up on time. He was very polite, organized, and focused. He got the job done in 3.5 hours. It was a good experience. We are very happy with our closet.

We have a small space and need to maximize storage. Very happy with the work. Both the owner who gave the estimate and the installers were professional.

Their service was excellent. We made last minute alterations to our plans and they were able to accommodate. They were quick, efficient, clean, and easy to work with on a difficult 100 year old house job.

This is the third time we've used Everything Closets. Again the price was excellent, but most importantly, the fit & finish and service were perfection. We have a very contemporary home and Lonny can really work within this aesthetic - much better than his competitors (at least in terms of the designs they showed us.)

Comment about appointment scheduling, no actual work performed. Surprisingly unpleasant experience trying to schedule an initial walk-through. It is expected that a small business owner, who also does a lot of actual construction himself, has a limited and a very busy schedule. But showing some flexibility is the responsibility of a business first and then of a customer (not the other way around). I'm the only person in the household, with very limited availability during the daytime hours on weekdays - the only times Lonny was available. When I couldn't give a 100% guarantee that I could meet him at lunch-time for an appointment (all I was able to say was to do my very best and call as far in advance as possible, if needed to reschedule), Lonny impatiently said it wouldn't work out and he wasn't interested. Should also be noted that the job was likely to be a small/medium size (1 to several reach-in closets) and Lonny stated that it would be $1,000 minimum per closet. Wondering if the whole attitude was at least partly related to the (un-)attractiveness of the job, which is OK by me, as long as it's communicated in a respectful manner.