At California Closets, what matters most is you. For over 30 years, our reputation has been built on a true understanding of delivering a customized product with an unparalleled level of service and know-how. We call this the California Closets Experience and we are passionate about providing it. We look forward to putting our products, our people, and our passion to work serving you. To us, your home tells a story and you are the storyteller. The story is how your home serves your life, collects its treasures and memories, how it can transform as your family grows and changes, harboring the people you love.
30 years ago, we hatched a new industry — the installed closet and storage business. As with all children, the early years were wondrous: learning, being excited and inspired, and most importantly, making friends — our customers — who saw beauty in the adventure and came along for the ride!
The last ten years have seen the industry come of age. We built a world-class brand, and California Closets is now synonymous with the art of organization and with the practice of listening to customers.
We are a company of values in which you, the customer, matter most. Our goal is to be at your service. Our ethic is that you are giving us the privilege of being in your home. Our resource is that no one has more experience and expertise, thanks to you. We want to enrich your home and your life.
On behalf of our family of franchisees, corporate executives, partners, and suppliers, we welcome you into our company.
Timeline and Company Milestones
California Closets set the standard for custom home storage by creating the industry in 1978. We remain the benchmark today due to superior engineering, meticulous workmanship, and innovative products. The California Closets experience will exceed your expectations as the products and services continue to set the company apart.
1978 California Closets founded by 18-year-old college student who turned his innovative idea of maximizing space in his dorm room closet into a successful small business in Southern California
1982 California Closets expands from its original location in the San Fernando Valley by selling its first California franchise in Huntington Beach
1985 California Closets opens first international franchise in Vancouver, British Columbia
1986 California Closets introduces its core “Classic” line of storage solutions including a European railing system, miter-cut drawers, and melamine
1990 Williams-Sonoma purchases California Closets
1993 California Closets becomes first customized storage solution company to expand product offerings beyond the bedroom closet to include garage, home office, and kitchen pantry
1994 Williams-Sonoma sells California Closets, which once again becomes an independent company
1996 California Closets launches its first national advertising campaign, which sets the groundwork for the creation of California Closets as a major lifestyle brand
1996 California Closets introduces its Room2Work line — fully backed modular units designed for rigorous office and home office use
1998 California Closets acquired by The Franchise Company
1999 California Closets introduces new “Paradiso” line, a modern, European-styled line of luxury storage solutions
2000 California Closets introduces “Suite” line of custom storage solutions, floor-based, more furniture-like option
2007 California Closets celebrates its 30th year!
Additional accolades are featured in our MEDIA section.
A Word about California Closets' Parent Companies
California Closets is a subsidiary of TFC, The Franchise Company. TFC is a leader and innovator, both in franchising and in property service management across North America. For more information, visit www.thefranchisecompany.com .
TFC is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV) a global diversified leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector. Further information may be obtained at www.firstservice.com .
