Holiday Gift Idea: A Custom Closet for Your Spouse

Looking for a gift that's actually memorable? A custom closet upgrade might be the most unexpectedly perfect holiday gift for your spouse, parent, or anyone who's been complaining about their closet for years.

It's not a typical gift — and that's exactly what makes it work. Here's how to pull it off.

Why a Custom Closet Works as a Gift

Most gifts get used for a few weeks and forgotten. A custom closet gets used twice a day, every day, for decades. It's one of those rare gifts that improves daily life in a tangible, lasting way. Every morning your spouse gets dressed in a space you gave them — that's a gift with staying power.

How to Give It

Option 1: The surprise measurement

If you know your partner wants a better closet (and let's be honest — they've probably mentioned it), you can schedule the free measurement while they're at work or out for the day. We measure the space, create the 3D design, and you present the design as the gift. They can customize the details (finish, accessories, layout tweaks) before we order.

Option 2: The gift certificate approach

If you'd rather not guess on design details, give a card that says "Your dream closet is on the way" with a note that you've scheduled a design consultation. This works well for people who want to be involved in the design process.

Option 3: The joint upgrade

Frame it as a gift to both of you. "Let's finally do the master closet" is a conversation that leads to a design appointment, and the whole process — choosing finishes, reviewing the 3D design together — becomes part of the gift experience.

Timing It Right

If you want the closet installed by the holidays, plan ahead:

• October: Schedule the measurement and get the 3D design
• Early November: Approve the design and place the order
• Late November / December: Installation (typically 3–4 weeks after order)

If you're reading this closer to the holidays, the design itself makes a great gift to present on the day — with installation scheduled for January or February. Some families prefer the post-holiday timing anyway since the house is less chaotic.

What It Costs

Walk-in closets typically run $5,000–$8,000, reach-ins $2,500–$4,000. Full pricing details here. If the full cost is more than you planned for a single gift, remember that financing starts as low as $73/month — which puts a custom closet in the same range as a nice piece of jewelry that gets worn once a month.

Start Here

Schedule a free measurement or call 833-824-3880. The 3D design is free with no obligation. If it turns out the gift isn't right, you've lost nothing. We serve Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Beloit, Lake Geneva, and Waukesha, and Northern Illinois.