The box we keep our stuff in. Home.
Whittled down to the basics, these roofed walls—in their different sizes and styles—are the built to keep us safe and our special belongings organized. But, from one homeowner to another, I think we can all admit how easy it can be to amass more and more things as life evolves.
Life changes and evolves. We add pets or kids—maybe both—to the mix, pick up a few hobbies, host dinner parties, and before we know it, the new house ‘with so much storage’ is starting to feel tight. And it’s never more evident than during a move when, after box 55, we mutter, “How do we have so much stuff?”
In Bentonville, our homes are more dynamic than most. Our garages double as bike shops, making quality mud rooms and laundry rooms invaluable. Our sheds store kayaks and paddle boards in addition to yard tools, and we host heaps of out-of-towners. The “bonus room” could be a classroom or a home office, while some of us decide to renovate and rent to seasonal tourists.
However you choose to hodgepodge your digs, Case Maner and his crew of designers and builders at Closets by Design NWA, have fully customizable solutions to keep the chaos organized, functional, and beautiful.
During a tour of their Springdale warehouse, Maner explained how keeping their manufacturing process in-house allows his team to oversee quality control at every aspect of the design experience, whether it’s a custom closet, garage storage solutions, playrooms, or rental properties.
“Because of our factory, we're cutting and drilling all our wood here,” Maner explained. "We start by sending our designer to your home to walk through, measure, and sketch out an idea for your space. You’ll first receive a lean, functional concept that you can adjust with a variety of style options or special features. Then we manufacture and send our installers out to put everything together for you.”
In addition to their bread and butter - walk-in closets - some of their recent projects have included custom breakfast nooks, laundry rooms, garage makeovers, and a guest room with built-ins and a Murphy bed. While its name is deceivingly singular, Closets by Design NWA is an efficient solution for any space in need of stylish organization.
Take the playroom, for example—arguably one of the most chaotic rooms in any house. Between books, games, building blocks, and art supplies, clutter can take over fast. A custom storage system with functional bins and adjustable shelves can transform a messy room into a welcoming, easy-to-maintain space.
For those who have selected one of Bentonville’s older homes, you’re probably familiar with oddly shaped rooms, inconvenient window placement, or tight nooks that won’t cooperate with store-bought shelving. Closets by Design can build with and around these quirks to craft a stylish organization system that adds character without compromising the home’s original charm.
“It’s a game changer,” Maner said. “My wife Melissa and I bought the business a year and a half ago, and we never would have gotten into this business if we hadn’t had a Closets by Design custom walk-in in our master bedroom. It’s a game changer, so.”
While we might find a strange satisfaction in before-and-after videos of organized rooms, it’s one of those home projects we put off for too long. Still, once it’s done, we wonder how we ever did life without it.
These solutions aren’t just about tidying up—they’re about enhancing how a home functions. Every project aims to balance beauty and utility. Because at the end of the day, our home is more than box for our things. It’s where you do life. And with the right design, even the most chaotic space can become comfortably and beautifully lived-in.
We never would have gotten into this business if we hadn’t had a custom walk-in.