In 2013, Lisa Carlquist saw a need for high-quality, custom storage solutions. She decided to address this need by blending functionality with beautiful design to create what is now known as Artisan Custom Closets.
From the beginning, Artisan strived to stand out against competitors by placing an emphasis on customer satisfaction, high craftsmanship, and a commitment to personalized, locally owned service. “We don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions,” Christina Johnson, Director of Marketing, said. With in-house, local manufacturing from their Marietta plant, “We can craft whatever is necessary, unbeholden to the production parameters of a franchised company,” ensuring quality control, faster turnaround times, and designs that are “tailored to fit the client’s needs, space, style, and budget.”
This is why the closet design company has grown exponentially over the years, serving over 24,000 residential customers who rave about and refer Artisan to others. Ten years after its founding, Artisan successfully created a footprint stretching across Georgia, Tennessee, and both North and South Carolina to create the “Artisan Family of Brands” and demonstrates continual growth each year.
Their design team, each fully certified by the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP), exploits their expertise by working closely with clients to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical. Their process—starting with a one-on-one consultation to assess what is and isn’t working in your current space, followed by design ideation, selection of colors, finishes, and accessories, a custom rendering, manufacturing in Marietta, and final installation—is consistently described as “easy and enjoyable.”
When designing spaces—whether a dream primary closet (their most popular request), a perfectly organized pantry, a stress-free mudroom, or something else—the Artisan designers find inspiration in their clients. “Every home and every family is unique, and we love creating spaces that make life easier and more beautiful,” Christina said.
“We get excited about turning clutter into calm,” Christina admitted. And subsequently, “We’re always on the lookout for new ideas,” including trendy finishes, smart storage solutions, and other little details that make a big difference. With this in mind, the designers have recently noticed a shift from white and gray neutrals to vibrant, colorful, and rich designs. In alignment with their continuous innovation, Artisan recently released new colors to reflect this shift and featured them in their new showroom in Fayetteville, allowing clients to see them in real life before choosing them for their homes.
For those considering a closet makeover, Christina highly encourages it. “As a client myself, you don’t realize how much stress disorganization creates in your life,” she said. Due to the strong sense of calm she felt after seeing the completion of her new closet, “I found myself immediately thinking, ‘Why did I not do this sooner?’ It’s truly that transformative.”
To begin your own transformative process, call (770) 790-5368 to schedule your free consultation or visit their website at www.artisancustomclosets.com.
“At the end of the day, what drives us most is seeing the joy on our clients’ faces when they step into a space that feels just right for them.”