I am sad that the holiday section here has shrunk significantly. What used to be one of my favorite…read morestores at the holidays now has a limited selection of wraps, boxes, bags and holiday themed gifts or stocking stuffers. The items look to be the same good quality you would expect from The Container Store, there's just less holiday options and prices are higher. For example, there are some pretty red and holiday color boxes with satin bows for an easy way to wrap a gift, but some of the boxes were $10.99 and up. I always check back here after the holidays, as I have found some great deals on plastic storage bins for ornaments or decorations after Christmas.

I went to The Container Store because I needed storage containers for my teacher materials. When I…read moreentered the store everything was labeled clearly and I was able to find what I was looking for quickly. I checked out a couple of different options before making a selection. An associate came by to help us find what we were looking for and direct is to a sale that had just started. I highly recommend The Container Store!

Wow, we are so happy with our project outcome! Our entire experience with Closet Factory was…read moretop-notch. Our designer, Kasia was incredibly professional, detailed, and friendly. We did one walk-in and one reach-in closet, and Kasia was very attentive and a great listener. She provided a few design options keeping in mind both our needs and budget. She was incredibly patient and talked through every design concern and consideration with us. She genuinely loves what she does and wants to ensure her clients are satisfied and happy. We felt comfortable and trusted Kasia so much that we cancelled our other estimates. Prior to installation we received instructions on what to expect. The day of, Louis (installer) was punctual and worked very efficiently. I was shocked how clean and tidy he left our space. Workmanship and quality exceeded our expectations, and now we have much more space in our closets. On top of that, Closet Factory offers a lifetime warranty. If you're on the fence, don't wait. Call Kasia and schedule an estimate now! You won't be disappointed.

I hired closet factory to make some simple rods for my already installed closet. It took FOUR sets…read moreof rods (and 3 trips to my house) to get this extremely simple task done. They kept being measured incorrectly apparently. Either way, I would not recommend them as I had a simple project which was made very difficult, with bad communication and no apologies for the inconvenience.

I recently had my office re-done with Closet Works and I am extremely pleased with the results…read more The entire process was user-friendly. First, a designer arrived at my office and assisted me in finding out what I wanted to achieve with this design. She spent a ton of time measuring my office, existing computer equipment, etc. In addition, she offered great suggestions for improving my workflow and assisting me with picking materials (wood, colors, knobs, hardware, lighting, etc.). Less than a week later, she delivered detailed drawings to me for review and approval. Once I gave her the green light, Coset Works created my custom products and set up an install. The install was smooth, clean and easy. The installer was friendly and focused. The end result - a great office environment. I would highly recommend Closet Works to anyone looking for an exceptional experience in customized home/closet/office building.

I have learned Closet Works is now part of The Container Store, they manufacture their own Elfa…read moreDecor and Preston closets right here in the USA. Made by individuals that take great pride in their work, which is visible in the quality of their products. They do it all, in home designs, manufacturing, shipping and installation. Having their own installation team ensures the projects are installed consistently and correctly. No matter the size of project i feel this company can get the job done right! I have shopped The Container Store for years and they offer multiple lines of closet and storage solutions that fit many budgets, which makes it a great value for any budget. You'll find they not only offer closets, but they have a line of garage organization systems. The quality of the garage systems is spot on. Very good quality! While visiting one of the Chicago area stores, I saw they even have wooden wine racks, work from home office spaces and many more specialized custom spaces. I love their latest lighting storage solutions as well. Very innovative! Great value and a fun place to shop. The stores staff are always friendly and welcoming. I've shopped with a lot of the same staff for years which tells me it must be a great company.

I am a repeat customer of Rob's, I even referred him to friends, well let me tell you back in July…read morehe took a deposit from me of over $1,000.00 and never did the job. He had every excuse in the book why he couldn't complete the job. Middle of August he finally text me that he would return my money and nothing, have not heard from him and he has my money. Who does he think he is............Choose another company! Very Bad Business!

We had Rob of Affordable Custom Closets install our entire newly built Sugar Grove home of closets,…read moreand we couldn't be happier. Rob got here exactly when he said he'd be here...even texting us to tell us he was running 15 minutes ahead of time. He completed the entire house in about 6 hours, and everything is exactly the way we wanted it done, but better! When he was done, there wasn't a trace of dust or debris...only nicely finished shelves and rods just where we needed them! He has amazing prices too. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Ann Marie is AMAZING and a hard worker!! I hired her to help me declutter as I am in my 70s and…read morewaiting for hip replacement. We have cleared away years of clutter and unneeded items. I would not hesitate to highly recommend her for all your destash/organizing needs. She is well worth her salary.

The transformation from before to after was absolutely amazing. Ann Marie Guenther, owner of…read moreThatgirl Organizes, organized my pantry to make everything easily accessible and organized. In just about three hours, my pantry went from a closet where things fell out when you opened it to a extremely organized space where everything was clearly labeled and easily found. She managed to produce three garbage bags and two boxes full of recyclables from my pantry of items that were either expired or should have been condensed. She was able to organize the pantry by using existing bins that I had. I didn't have to purchase any expensive organizational gear. Ann Marie was extremely professional and non-judgmental, too, when seeing a space that was such a total disaster! I would love to hire her to organize every closet or space in my home!

As someone who appreciates quality and am typically very willing to spend extra to get it, I found…read morethe quote from SG to be so beyond ridiculous, that I felt the need to post here in hopes that someone there reads this and revisits their pricing structure. The sales consultant was very nice, professional and did a fantastic job selling... but there's no way you can convince me that 2-3 sliding shelves should cost $1k per cabinet.... and these are just your basic run of the mill cabinets. I'm sorry... that's just ridiculous - and this is from someone who's had several closets done with multiple drawers, baskets and what nots. I don't care what they're made out of - it's literally a shelf. At the end of the day, step back and see what it is that you're offering. You could sell a lot more of these if you brought down your prices... I'm just mad that now I have to go figure out how to do this myself - when I really just wanted to pay someone to do it.

We had a great experience with ShelfGenie Chicago. After contacting multiple contractors and never…read morereceiving responses or follow-up, we reached out to ShelfGenie. They were responsive, high quality, and listened to our needs and frustrations. Our kitchen is fairly small with limited storage space. We looked into adding additional cabinets but by optimizing our storage in our current cabinets with ShelfGenie, we were able to save time and money instead of having to get new cabinets. Very pleased with the customer service and short timeframe it took to get this all completed!

Hey we all are a bit paranoid with regards to being in a clean environment…read more I am working with some other people in a shared working spot in the gold coast. Needless to say we need it to be spotless and sanitized before we come in to work. My friend said his cousin used this service in Evanston and that they also service the loop/gold coast/west loop area. Our office space is about 900 sq ft My colleagues and I got one of the managers at this business, her name is Danica to get us a good price to clean and sanitize our Gold Coast Office 5 times a week for under $250 for 5 visits a week. It's been one week and they are doing a good job. We dont have to remind them to show up and one of my partners had them clean his apartment for a good price. I guess he wants to be more clean before, during and after work.

Joey's Cleaning Service was such a pleasure to work with from start to finish. From their…read moreuser-friendly interactive quotes to their attention to detail in cleanliness, I'm beyond satisfied! Communication with them was so easy and professional. They never left me hanging. I chose to do a 6 hour deep cleaning move-in service with carpet wash/steam treatment. 2 people came to the house and cleaned diligently and thoroughly. My whole family is so happy with the work they did that we are looking to set something up with Joey on a bi-weekly basis for our new home. Thank you so much for your AMAZING service!!!

Before hiring Christine Spiegel from Squared Away, chaos ruled my life…read more Prior to Christine's intervention--and yes, that's what I'm calling this--I experimented with various organizers from TaskRabbit. They used lots of flowery language but they seldom took meaningful action, at least not sustainable action. I needed to deal with my cluttered space: where random papers, unknown electronics, random parts to who knows what, and other such personal items lay in disorganized heaps and nasty little piles. Christine's approach was different. She methodically went through all of my belongings with me, revealing items I'd long forgotten about in boxes and in other random places. Her process made me realize I didn't lack essentials like t-shirts or towels; I had more than enough, just hidden within the clutter. Christine's efficiency is unmatched. She's quick yet thorough, focused yet conversational. She completely transformed my space, while maintaining my identity, giving me the kind of manageability I'd only dreamt about. She also eliminated old, unnecessary items--items that no longer served me--with my input, of course, every step of the way. She donated unwanted items on my behalf and carted all of it away on her way out! The result? Opening closets and drawers now brings me peace-- joy, even-- instead of dread. Christine didn't just revamp my space; she changed my life.

I asked Christine from Squared away to help me with my closet 6 months ago. I'm just getting around…read moreto giving the review but wanted to make sure I did because I appreciate her every time I walk into my closet now. When she came, I had things stacked on top of each other and couldn't hardly see the floor. . These pictures are from Today ( 6 months later) . It doesn't look as perfect as when she did it but I'm most impressed with how I am able to keep it neat and put my outfits together now . I can find everything. She had great ideas on how to use the space most effectively. She found these racks which were very reasonable and they gave me an additional 3 feet of floor area. Rolling of the clothes in the drawers makes it easier to see everything. Christine is a great listener and works fast and efficiently. She really goes above and beyond in her service. I can tell she loves what she does. Thanks Christine. Looking forward to doing more rooms soon. You're amazing!!