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Introducing Custom Paint Options: Personalize Your Space with Endless Color Choices

At Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, we are constantly evolving to offer new ways for our clients to personalize their homes. We're excited to announce our latest offering—custom-painted cabinetry—...

The Valet Difference: More Than Just a Catchphrase

The Valet Difference isn’t just a promise—it’s a transformative experience that elevates how you live and feel in your home. At Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, our philosophy is rooted in excepti...

Creating Your Dream Closet: A Guide to Personalizing Your Custom Design

As a designer who's helped countless clients craft their dream closets, I can tell you there's nothing quite as satisfying as a well-organized, personalized space. It's a sanctuary where getting dress...

Crafting the Perfect Aesthetic with Stylish Finishes

Selecting finishes for your cabinets and closets is pivotal when personalizing your home. This choice can transform a room, setting the tone and complementing your lifestyle. Whether you’re outfitting...

Light up your space

Light is not just the absence of darkness, rather it could be a reason to transform your space forever! Unique yet practical ways where correct light is the missing piece of the puzzle you have been l...

How to Choose an Interior Finish

Perhaps the most nerve-wracking part of any project is picking interior finishes and colors. You've invested a lot of time and money; you want something that makes you proud. And, while a lot of skill...

Working From Home: Creating A Space That Works for You

Who knew, two years ago, that so many of us would be working from home? For many of us, remote work was either the occasional luxury or driven by an emergency like a sick kid or admitting a repair per...

Fall 2021 Interior Design Trends

With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to think about updating your home. Expect fall interior design trends to build on the past year's theme: your home as a refuge. Cottagecore is stil...

Women: Stay Organized to Reduce Stress

In a perfect world, your walk-in closet would be meticulously organized and color coordinated. You would be able to find anything in your pantry at a glance. Your kids would find their favorite toys w...

Men, Here Are Four Organizing Ideas Just for You

Getting and staying organized is a skill all of us need. Men, every bit as much as women, have busy lives with a lot going on. Being organized saves time and reduces frustration, something we can all ...

A Killer Garage for the Car Enthusiast

You have a beautiful home, but what about your garage? Does it live up to the standards of the rest of your house? Is it a place where you can show off your vehicles with pride? With a little planning...

Wow Your Friends With A Custom Media Center!

Home media centers have grown up. The term once used to mean a television on a stand; now media centers are a combination of home movie theaters, ultimate gaming centers, and a focus for family gather...

Tips & Tricks: 3 Ways To Use A Belt Rack

Today we are going to be talking about 3 ways to use a belt rack to maximize space in your personalized closet. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, shows us how she uses her belt rack to store camis...

Before & After: Award Winning Garages

Award Winning Valet Designer, Cynthia Padden, shares some of her award-winning designs.

Tips & Tricks: Basket Utilization Tips

This video shows different tips and tricks to maximize closet space using baskets. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, shows techniques on how to locate baskets for convenience. With our professiona...

Tips & Tricks: Storing Scarves

Today we will discuss top ways to store scarves. Our talented designer, Karin Parodi, shares her personal tips on storing scarves to maximize your closet space. With our professional custom designers ...

Designer Video Series: Home Office w/Murphy Bed

Valet's long-time designer, Robert Gudanets, talks with you about his custom Murphy Bed.

Products & Accessories: Corner Double Hang

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we custom design double hang sections for your closet needs. Our talented designer, Karin Parodi, explains the benefits of the double hang closet section. With ou...

Custom Built-In Wall Unit

See a how custom cabinetry solution, like a wall unit, can cure your family's pain points and help you to store all of your day-to-day cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners, ironing boards, etc.

Custom Home Office With Wall Bed

Explore the advantages of a Custom Home Office with a Wall Bed, while maximizing your space for functionality!

Products & Accessories: Engage Drawer

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we add Engage drawers to our custom closets to optimize organization. Our team of professional custom designers from the San Francisco Bay Area can help you creat...

Tips & Tricks: Flexibility & Adjustability

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we customize your closet space to maximize utility. Our talented designer, Karin Parodi, shows our select drilling techniques that provide flexibility and adjusta...

Before & After: Valet Custom Garage

Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets is an experienced custom garage designer and can help you transform your garage into a clean and clutter free space.

Products & Accessories: Hamper Solutions

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we offer solutions for your hamper needs. Our talented designer, Karin Parodi, walks you through four hamper options that you can integrate into your storage spac...

Tips & Tricks: Hanger Choices

Today we are showing you which hangers to use for your new custom closet. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, walks you through a couple options and discusses her favorite hanger. With our professio...

Product Options & Accessories: Ironing Board

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we offer products such as a hidden ironing board storage. With our professional custom designers from the San Francisco Bay Area, we can help you create your drea...

Tips & Tricks: Maxi Dress Hanging Hack

Hey ladies! We have tips on how to store your maxi dresses. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, walks us through how to efficiently hang her maxi dresses with pant hangers to avoid wrinkling or touc...

Products & Accessories: Pull-Out Mirror

Karin shows you one of Valet Custom's fun features: the pull out mirror.

Product Options & Accessories: Pull-Out Workspace

In this video, Karin shows various examples of the popular Valet Custom pull-out workspace feature. Great for extra workspace in a home office or shared workspace.

Products & Accessories: Shoe Shelving

Today we'll be discussing how to utilize roll-out shoe shelves to optimize, but also save closet space. At Valet Custom Closets & Cabinets, our team of professional custom designers from the San F...

Tips & Tricks: Shoes & Boots Storage

In this Tips & Tricks Video Series, Shari Krandel explores her personal closet to give you ideas on the best options for shoes and boots storage, and options that can suit you!

Customer Testimonial: Custom Office Supply Closet

In this video, we look at a Custom Office Supply Closet from one of our clients. Organization, functionality, and design make this office supply closet increase productivity while reducing stress.

Designer Video Series: Tour A Valet Garage

Mark Olson takes you on a tour of his home garage showing you all the benefits of a custom designed and manufactured garage.

Utility Room Walk-Through

Explore a laundry room and pantry with our talented, long-time designer Ward Wildanger. See how your laundry room can be a place of joy and zen.

Valet Rod

In this video, we look at the Valet Rod and how it can help organize and maximize your closet. Not only can you increase the amount of apparel you can hang, but you can also segment your apparel by co...

White Glove Service

Take a tour of the Valet white glove service which starts with the design consultation and ends with installation. You will experience the Valet Way, Exceptional Design, Expert Craftmanship and 5-Star...

Tips & Tricks: Space Saving Techniques

Today we'll be talking about some creative ways to save closet space. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, shows techniques on how to save, but also optimize space for convenience. With our professio...

Tips & Tricks: Jewelry & Scarf Storage

At Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets we offer innovative solutions for your jewelry and scarves. Our talented designer, Shari Krandel, displays ways to store accessories in your customized walk-in cl...

Docking Drawer: Tik Tok

With a variety of charging and powering in-drawer outlet solutions designed to fit into all types of cabinets, Docking Drawer outlets can be installed in kitchen and bathroom cabinets - or in hospital...

Wall Bed Table

In this video, Karin shows us a great accessory to any wall bed, a flip-down work table. When space is limited, a work table built into your wall bed, can help make a space multi-functional, while bei...

How To Stay Safe In Your Home Office

Now that we're learning to live with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, it appears many of us will be working from home more often. Some of us may even be able to make the transition permanently. I...

Virtual Tour: Ash Tabac Wall Bed With Sofa

In this Virtual Tour, we look at the transformation of our popular Ash Tabac Wall unit with a sofa turn into a fully functioning guest room with a specially designed Murphy Bed.

Virtual Tour: Winter Fun Pantry

In this Virtual Tour, we examine our pantry work, whether it is to organize, maximize space, or keep things clean, we want to help you get your needs met with excellent designs!

Organization Tips For Your Cluttered Closet

Everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area is busy and running around constantly. They simply do not have the time to be searching for their favorite sweater or the right shoes when they are in a time cru...

Creating Your Own Workout Space

Working from home can make it difficult to stay on top of your exercise routine, especially with the current restrictions on gyms. If you're looking to get back into a work-out routine there are many ...

Virtual Tour: Oak Wild Collaborative Space

In this virtual tour we highlight our Oak Wild Collaborative Workspace is perfect for individuals who are transitioning to working remotely.

Best Tips For Working At Home

Utilizing your environment is key to the “new normal” of working from home. Preparation for each work day, along with a strong organization of all your workday needs, can significantly impact your qua...

Virtual Tour: Bianco Walk In Closet

Take a virtual tour of our master walk-in closet display with one of our best selling colors: Bianco. A thermally fused laminate that features shaker style fronts, with lots of function and style.

5 Advantages Of Custom Closets

Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is common to find homeowners who are not satisfied with their closet space, and desire a more functional and elegant one. Oftentimes, it is cluttered, needs orga...

From Cozy To Spacious: Make Your Small Space Look Bigger And Give More.

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, your bedrooms may not have as much square footage as you would like. Small rooms can make you feel like you're confined, but all hope is not lost if you are ...

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Moving From The Shop To The Office

I joined the Valet team back in February as an engineer. My experience goes back several years working at a custom cabinetry shop. My journey began with learning Cabinet Vision, a 3-D CAD program also...

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Importance Of The Valet Way

Exceptional Design, Expert Craftsmanship and 5-Star Execution While many are fully aware of the design process - from selecting finishes to hardware - there is still a lot of time in between initial s...

Home Office For Two

6 Benefits Of A Home Office

With so many of us continuing to work from home, and with our children out of school for the summer, it might be the perfect time considering the benefits of a home office. Schedule a virtual consulta...

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How To Engineer A Closet

As an engineer here at Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets, I have the privilege to see most of the fantastic design work that comes from our design team before it hits production. Since a good deal of ...

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Drill Types- What's the Difference?

Selective and Maximum Drilling in Closets At Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, we have a unique approach to many things that we do. In closet construction, we also offer choices in the way we bore ...

Precision and Manufacturing: The Customer Value Proposition

First, what is the customer value proposition? The Customer Value Proposition or CVP states that the CVP is:

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The Valet Difference

At Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets, we are all about expert craftsmanship. One of the key differences between Valet and many other great cabinetmakers is the exclusive use of concealed hardware. We ...

The Top 5 Bestselling Laminates

There is nothing like an all-white kitchen, closet, or garage - but in 2020 interior designs are open to a range of other impactful laminate and wood colors that can really bring your project to life....

The Devil is in the Details

We all love guarantees! Valet and its employees are no different. We offer a lifetime warranty on all hardware and craftsmanship, and this promise can only be confidently made when you use the best ha...

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5 Steps to Adjusting Your Closet Rod

Did you finally buy that maxi dress you’ve had your eye on, but look into your closet wondering how in the world to hang it without creases? Or get the perfect fall coat for Christmas and have nowhere...

Virtual Design Consult

Are you looking to upgrade your existing home office? You can start the process from the comfort of your own home with a Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Virtual Design Consultation. This video int...

Making The Grade

We here at Valet care greatly about how your product will look on the outside when finished, however it is also important that your product will last for many years to come. To ensure that your custom...

How to Measure Your Closet

A great custom design starts with accurate measurements, and we’ve created three educational tools to assist you in getting a jump-start on your project.

How to Create a Space to Enhance Productivity

Every day, businesses encourage their employees to be more efficient and productive. When working in an office or at home in the San Francisco Bay Area, the design of your workspace has a significant ...

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets wins best of Houzz again!

VALET CUSTOM CABINETS & CLOSETS AWARDED BEST OF HOUZZ 2020

FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW, VALET CUSTOM CABINETS & CLOSETS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY HOUZZ AS A TOP-RATED HOME BUILDING, REMODELING, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WOR...

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Dreamy Master Closet Marries Fashion and Function

Valet’s President, Larry Fox, and his wife Audrey recently designed and built their custom dream home in Los Gatos, CA. Featured in the July-August issue of Gentry Home, the artistry and craftsmanship...

Award-Winning Atlantic Blue Garage by Cynthia Padden of Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Award-Winning Atlantic Blue Garage

Once a blank space relegated to accumulating the overflow from household storage, more and more homeowners are recognizing the potential of a well-organized garage. For my client, his garage was more ...

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Integrating Technology into Your Living Space

If you are remodeling or know someone who is, you will be interested in the information shared below. We are an audio/video/extreme Wi-Fi integrator which focuses on the aesthetics of these discipline...

Installation You Can Count On, Execution You Deserve

At Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, we are committed to providing each and every client with five-star service from start to finish. Our attention to detail and quality of service doesn’t end with...

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Live in the space you desire, loving the space you’ve designed

Complex visions require creative solutions and Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets prides itself in providing exceptional designs tailored to each specific space and then delivering them with superior...

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Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019

FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW, VALET CUSTOM CABINETS & CLOSETS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY HOUZZ AS A TOP-RATED HOME BUILDING, REMODELING, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WO...

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Cheers to a Clutter-Free 2019!

The new year brings a great opportunity for a fresh start and sets the tone for your upcoming year. Organizing your home and creating an environment that is clutter-free is a great way to increase pro...

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A Mudroom Ensures A Warm Welcome Through the Holidays without the Mud

One of the hallmarks of the holidays is the welcoming of those we love and cherish into our homes, exchanging smiles and hugs – and often juggling armfuls of food, presents, and warm winter coats. The...

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Wall Bed Creates Elegant Solution to Los Gatos Townhome Size Constraints

When I first talked to the owner of this 2-bedroom townhome she was clear about what she wanted, but was not sure how to have it all. She wanted a guest room for those times when friends or family cam...

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Los Altos Condo Gets a Contemporary Guest Room

When people come to visit, we want them to feel welcome and relaxed. But that doesn’t mean a guest room can’t be stylish and sophisticated, as well as bright and welcoming. I recently got to design a ...

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San Francisco Home near Presidio gets a Wall Bed and Closet Makeover

In San Francisco, space is at a premium. One way to take advantage of every inch is with a built-in wall bed and external wardrobe unit from Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. I was able to create j...

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The Process of Custom Closet Design

Everyday my clients walk into their closets with a mission; stepping in from the shower and emerging, fully dressed, shoes in hand, ready to face the day. After their new closet is done, the things th...

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Technology and Employee Expertise Are the Keys to Valet Quality

After sitting down with Valet Custom Cabinet & Closets owner Larry Fox and Operations Manager Scott Heeb, then touring the manufacturing facility, it was easy to see what sets Valet apart. In a wo...

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Unique Space Enhancement Solutions is Why “Custom” is in the Name

When I first walked into the Campbell Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets showroom, it was clear that the primary priority was quality cabinetry. Each drawer I opened or cabinet I peered into in the f...

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A Houseful of Closets for a Growing Family

When my clients’ house flooded, they needed to replace all their closets. Like new construction, a complete rebuild can be hard to wrap your head around. The possibilities are almost endless; limited ...

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Home Office & Media Center Combination Makes the Most of a Small Space

With so many of us spending hours every day in our home office – either as a home-based business or as a remote worker – having a functional space is important to productivity. As a designer for Valet...

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Senior Designer Shari Krandel Wins a Second Top Shelf Award

It’s an honor to win a Top Shelf Closet Design Award. This national award is given annually to honor exceptional designers for creative closet and home organizational designs. To win a second Top Shel...

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Condo Redesign Takes an Unused Space from Homely to Home Run

I came on board this project along with fellow Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets designer, Ward Wildanger, when the homeowner became frustrated with delays and setbacks in his remodel. He wanted sto...

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Contemporary Trends in Custom Cabinet Design

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Los Gatos Living Room Wall Bed is the Start of a New Trend in Multi Use Home Solutions

As I approached this project, my challenge was that there was not a lot of square footage to work with. How could we accommodate occasional guests when most of the free space was in the main living ar...

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Morgan Hill Custom Closet is a Bucket List Item for Donna

When I met Donna, she was ready to get started building her dream closet. She had come into the Campbell showroom of Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets after looking at reviews on Yelp with a longing...

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Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018

FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW, VALET CUSTOM CABINETS & CLOSETS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY HOUZZ AS A TOP-RATED HOME BUILDING, REMODELING, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORL...

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Cozy Winter Nights Mean Viewing & Gaming with a Built-in Media Center

With the winter solstice behind us and the holidays over, it may feel like spring is just around the corner. But for the next month or two, those long, dark winter evenings invite us to settle in, put...

Entire Home Custom Solutions: Organizing Your World

With so much new construction going on in the Bay Area, more people are getting the that special opportunity of creating custom organization solutions throughout their home from the very beginning. Va...

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The Gift of a Custom Garage

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9 Questions to Ask When Shopping for A Wall Bed

Once you have decided that a wall bed is the best solution for your home, it’s important to ask the right questions as you consider which one to buy. You will be living with this purchase for many yea...

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Russian Hill Studio Remodel Makes City Living Easy

City living has many benefits and delights, especially in the Russian Hill area with Fisherman’s Wharf just blocks away. There’s lots to do, lots to see, and all of it close by. There is also a palata...

Beautiful Office Remodel in Santa Clara Makes Clients Happy & More Productive

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Collector’s Paradise: Pleasanton’s Antique Faire is the Place to Go in October

What a delight to wander through stalls of unique collectibles on a beautiful fall afternoon, looking for that perfect item to display in your living room. Pleasanton will once again host their Antiqu...

Outdoor Recreation and Sports Are a Fall Tradition in Danville

As the weather cools and fall sports get into full swing, organizing your hiking, biking, walking, playing and riding gear becomes paramount. Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets can help your mudroom ...

The Evolution of Custom Cabinet Materials and Finishes

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets uses the highest quality, environmentally-friendly, durable material to build your custom cabinet or closet. By designing with thermally fused laminate, Valet Custo...

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Now is the Time to Organize your Hobby with Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Our passions are what set us apart from the ordinary. And just as we are each unique, the way that we express ourselves must match those passions. Studies have shown that hobbies improve our physical ...

Bayview District’s New Construction a Chance for Homeowners to Get in on the Ground Floor

With its background of diversity and industry, the Bayview District of San Francisco holds a unique place in Bay Area history. From the shrimp industry to the naval shipyard, this community has drawn ...

San Jose Granny Units Get a Boost with New Regulations while Homeowners Get the Benefits

The new California laws that went into effect in January have lessened the difficulty and cost of adding a so-called granny unit, now dubbed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), to single-family or multi-...

Apple-Inspired Home Office in Cupertino Combines Function and Elegance for your own Personal Headquarters

With the impending grand opening of Apple Park, Cupertino has been the center of great interest and debate regarding tech office design. The whole world is watching as Apple engineers the perfect envi...

Summer Colors and Trends for your 2017 Remodel

As summer enters full swing, it is time to get going on those home décor projects that have been put off all winter. Longer evening light, lessening of school- and work-driven agendas, and a feeling o...

Ask Valet: How do you make overnight guests feel welcome in your home?

This is part of a series of "Ask Valet" blogs featuring tips for your home from the design team at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. We asked a few designers at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets ...

East Bay Residents Use Custom Garage Cabinets to Store Seasonal Tahoe Ski Gear

One of the best things about living in the East Bay is the relative ease of traveling to Tahoe for skiing on the weekends. Yes, you have to put on chains, deal with traffic slowdowns, and find your ow...

Organizing Your Luxury Custom Closet With The KonMari Method

The KonMari method of organization has become wildly popular around the nation this year—especially in San Francisco, where Marie Kondo gave live seminars and trained her first consulting employees. E...

Make a Big City Statement in the Suburbs With Your Lafayette Garage Remodel

I’m just going to come right out and say it: I love Oakland. Whenever I visit SF’s unique (and somewhat cooler) older brother, it inspires me to use more color in my everyday life. To be more loud wit...

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Searching in Vain for Family-Friendly Housing in San Francisco? Remodel Your Existing Bedrooms Instead

There are few pastimes as exciting as choosing a new home for your growing family. Walking through empty rooms full of potential, imagining a Star Wars nursery, planning for all the little and big kid...

Buying a Murphy Bed From A Showroom: 3 Reasons Why In-Person Shopping Is Best

When some people picture a wall bed, comedic scenes from silent movies come to mind. Charlie Chaplin, the Three Stooges, and even James Bond have used these beds as comic props at one point or another...

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Celebrate Pleasanton’s Open Heart Kitchen By Donating Goods From a Newly Remodeled Pantry

Pleasantonians are proud of their picturesque, quiet city, and rightfully so. With First Wednesdays, the best fairgrounds in the Tri-Valley, and a charming downtown—plus free parking throughout the ci...

Growing Families in Los Gatos Use Murphy Beds to Create Transitional Nursery Rooms

If you’re raising a family anywhere in the Bay Area, you can’t get a more picture-perfect neighborhood than Los Gatos. Old-growth trees flanking unique homes and the stunning Los Gatos Creek Trail mak...

Cabinetry Finishes Inspired By the Historic Style Of Tri-Valley Wine Country

Tri-Valley residents understand what many tourists seem to miss: this is some of the best wine country in Northern California. Sonoma and Napa have had their day, and slowly we’re starting to acknowle...

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Saving in the South Bay House Market: Upgrade Your Closet Instead of Buying New

South Bay is, undeniably, tech city. Potential employees for the world’s biggest tech giants flock to Silicon Valley every single year—which is great for venture capital, but not so great for house pr...

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Make Your Own Custom LaFayette Theatre at Home (Though It Won't Be as Historic as the Park)

I’ll never forget rushing to the Park Theater in LaFayette to see “Cinema Paradiso” on its last weekend performance. The Streamline Moderne mainstay of downtown LaFayette was one of my favorite single...

With Interest Rates Soaring, Remodeling Your Home Office In Los Altos Hills May Be Better Than Moving

As the 8th most expensive zip code in the United States, Los Altos Hills (94022, to be exact), is definitely not a cheap place to live. You get a lot of bang for your buck here, however, with guarante...

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Celebrate Bay Area House Values Hitting a Record High with a Closet Makeover

If Chicagoans discuss the Cubs and Portlanders chat about the rain, Bay Area residents belabor house prices. It’s always on our minds—rising mortgages, increased rent prices, and an ever-growing influ...

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How to Recreate Palo Alto’s Rinconada Library in Your Own Master Bedroom

I recently got into a somewhat heated debate with a colleague about a very pressing current issue—e-readers versus paperbacks. While my opponent made some good points about accessibility, I couldn’t c...

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Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Receives Best of Houzz 2017 Award

For the fifth year in a row, Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets has been recognized by Houzz as a top-rated home building, remodeling and Design Professional in the United States and around the world...

Custom Cabinet & Closet Manufacturing in Silicon Valley

In 2015, Patrick Layne, Valet’s Vice President & General Manager, started on a quest to update two major pieces of equipment in the Valet production facility: our edgebander and our panel saw. Pat...

Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday in Style with a Custom Home Entertainment Center

Super Bowl season is coming up fast. The final ten teams have emerged, and although the Raiders aren’t going to feature in the playoffs (too soon?), there are still a lot of fantastic games in store f...

How Murphy Beds with Built-In Storage Can Double Your Palo Alto Rental Home's Value

If you own property around Stanford’s campus, you might just be the smartest homeowner around. College campuses are gold mines for renting opportunity. Constant occupancy and consistently rising price...

Luxury Walk-in Closet Remodel Ideas Inspired by San Jose’s Silver Creek

If I were to move anywhere else in the Bay Area, I might just head for Silver Creek Valley in San Jose. The beautiful homes, safe environment, golf course, and country club bring comfort and luxury to...

Multifunctional Home Offices Let San Ramon Business Travelers Work From Home

San Ramon: a beautiful, diverse, and safe place to raise your family away from the bustle of Cupertino or San Francisco. Surprisingly, I’ve seen a growing number of San Ramon clients who travel for bu...

Keep Your New Year's Resolution: Clean Out and Remodel Your Willow Glen Garage

Willow Glen is a bustling whirlwind this time of year. Between decorations, ski gear, and holiday ephemera, “San Jose’s Local Treasure” ends up full of clutter and mess in the back rooms, closets, and...

New Bay Area Cabinetry Design Trends to Look For in 2017

The new year always comes with new trends—whether in fashion, food, decor, or design, the movers and shakers of our society love to predict what will be popular when the new year hits. The Bay Area is...

Make Your New Dublin Home the Life of the Party By Adding a Custom Entertainment Center

There’s nothing like having family home for the holidays to make you really notice all the home improvement projects you never quite got around to this year. Between crazy road work on Tassajara (whic...

Young Families in Orinda Go Clutter-Free for the New Year With Custom Children's Closets

In Orinda, family is the number one priority. We invest heavily in our schools, and recently supported their switch to solar power. We take the time to commute deep into Silicon Valley to support a li...

How Much Will Your New Menlo Park Garage Remodel Cost?

Rainy season has officially come to the Bay Area. Powerful storms passing through the area have downed trees, caused power outages, whipped up strong winds, and pelted us with rain—and lots of it. Men...

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Use Custom Cabinetry to Create a Holiday Craft Room in Your Los Gatos Dream Home

The holidays have officially descended upon Silicon Valley, and we are in full decorating swing. Now would be the perfect time to have a custom Christmas room like the one a recent client wished for. ...

The 10th Annual Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Holiday Safety Awards

When Patrick Layne (our VP & General Manager) came on board with Valet in 2005, the manufacturing and installation teams, unfortunately, did not have the best track record with safety. Patrick kne...

Customize Your Alamo Home's Laundry Room to Accommodate Visiting Holiday Houseguests

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry just purchased another Bay Area mansion—this time, in Alamo. The town is already home to a few big-name celebrities, so I’m interested in learning more about t...

Custom Reach-In Closets Help Maximize Space in Your New South Fremont Condo

We’ve been waiting for it for months: the newest Bay Area Rapid Transit station at Warm Springs/South Fremont is in the final stages of testing and should be running passengers this month! No official...

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Bay Area Families Use Custom Reach-In Closets To Reorganize and Donate This Season

It’s that time of year again, and the nights are getting colder in the Bay Area. It dips into to the low 40s in San Francisco, and even if you’re not cold, you know that some people out there are. All...

Work-Life Balance Is Possible in Silicon Valley with a Custom Home Office

The pace of Silicon Valley’s innovative industries’ growth is not slowing down, and neither are your work days. Now that global businesses are commonplace—running on diverse time zones—and instant com...

Custom Cabinets Turn Spare Rooms into Dream Playrooms for Kids in Danville

In Danville, “family-friendly” is the name of the game. Between pre-preschool performances at the Village Theatre, a playground that integrates local history, and a tree-lighting ceremony during the h...

Ward Wildanger: Designing Home Organization Solutions for Over 30 Years

Ward Wildanger started out as an Engineering Geologist and got tired of all of the travelling after 10 years in the business. His parents owned a cabinet company called Eurodesign and Ward decided to ...

Horizontal Wall Beds Help First-Time Bay Area Homeowners Get Ready for the Holidays

“Well, now that you’ve got a house, we can just have Thanksgiving at your place!” These are the words every first-time homeowner loves—and dreads—to hear. On the one hand, congratulations: you’re an a...

External Wardrobes Help New San Francisco Condo Owners Maximize Their Space

It’s getting less expensive to buy a condo in San Francisco. Of course, when I tell people this, they’re understandably skeptical. Less expensive than what, they ask—going to Mars with Elon? Well, yes...

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Custom Closets Organize Your New Walnut Creek Condo Your Way

Walnut Creek is one of my favorite towns in the whole Bay Area. It’s a cool little arts hub, with a history of being quirky and dancing to its own beat. People there love their art, and they also love...

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Custom Desks Help You Create a Homework Station in Your Bay Area Kitchen or Living Room

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, but home prices in the Bay Area are among the highest in the country. What’s interesting to me about this is that the high home prices seem to be driving people to r...

Custom Cabinetry Helps You Share Cupertino Closet Space with Your Spouse

Cupertino is one of my favorite Bay Area cities—probably because I’m partial to Eichler homes. There are 223 Eichlers in the area, and the city has strict guidelines for remodeling these houses to pre...

Converting a San Jose Garage Back into a Garage With the Help of Custom Cabinetry

I probably don’t need to tell you that San Jose is a very popular place to live, but you might be surprised to learn it’s the largest city in the Bay Area by population. While it started out as a smal...

How to Design a Custom Home Office for Bay Area Client Meetings

Working from home in the Bay Area sounds like living the dream, doesn’t it? My telecommuting clients tell me they enjoy a better work/life balance, avoid traffic, and generally feel more productive. I...

Downsizing Palo Alto Homeowners Use Murphy Beds to Create Multipurpose Living Rooms

I find it fitting that Palo Alto, a name that translates to “tall tree,” is such a haven for outdoorsy folks. A sizeable minority of commuters bike to work, and the city’s proximity to Foothills Park ...

Take Advantage of a Lamorinda Empty Nest by Turning Your Spare Room into a Closet

When your kids move out, a whole new world of exciting opportunities opens to you. You can sell your home and downsize to fund travel or to go back to school and learn something new. Or, like a recent...

Custom Cabinets for a Home Wine Room in Walnut Creek

I recently worked with a winery owner and his wife who were retiring to a small home in the Lakewood neighborhood of Walnut Creek but still wanted to be able to gather friends and family to enjoy the ...

Convert Your Orinda Home Garage Into the Perfect TV Room for Basketball Season

If you’re a long-time Bay Area hoops fan like me, you definitely know the name Steph Curry, the star point guard for our Golden State Warriors. But did you know that until May, Steph Curry owned a hom...

Custom Design Helps Willow Glen Husband and Wife Share a Small Closet

Renovating a home isn’t a vacation for most folks, but a client I worked with in the Willow Glen area of San Jose was more stressed than usual. She was going through a remodel of a gorgeous Colonial R...

Robert Gudanets: Custom Furniture and Luxury Closet Specialist

For close to 15 years, Robert Gudanets worked for a custom furniture and closet company in San Carlos. When it went out of business, it was the perfect opportunity for Robert to check out Valet, which...

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A Professional Home Office Helps Entrepreneurs Take Advantage of Livermore Startup Boom

If you’ve lived in the Bay Area as long as I have, you’ll notice certain patterns. Areas get tech-heavy, and then they get crowded. Talented workers start to move to other less expensive cities, and t...

Installing a Custom Kid’s Workstation Can Help Pleasanton Students Succeed

Pleasanton is a young town brimming with freshly started families. Over a quarter of the population is under 18. What’s more, a lot of the kids in the neighborhood are just now entering the serious ho...

Luxury Office and Wall Bed Combos Make the Most of Sunnyvale Condos

The Sunnyvale condo market is, in a word, tight. Easy light rail and BART access allow for quick transportation in and around the city, especially into San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area, and ...

New Santa Clara Developments Highlight the Need For Custom Home Offices

I recently spoke to a friend in Santa Clara about all the changes the town has been through lately. To me, it’s pretty much unrecognizable from before the tech boom, but when I brought it up, he shot ...

Celebrate the New Fremont BART Station with a Custom Garage Storage System

There’s a cliche about being at the end of the line, but when it comes to the BART station in Fremont, that’s literally true. It’s where the lines that can bring you down from Richmond or across the B...

Luxury Walk-in Closet Ideas to Help You Invest in Your New Dublin Home

The families I know who move to Dublin choose the city because of its great neighborhoods and luxurious new homes. But with an average house price of $800,000 (which is a cool half-million over the na...

Avoid Mealtime Stress with Custom Pantry Upgrades for Your Campbell Home

I’ve found that Campbell is a town that takes its own time. So far, it’s avoided the explosive growth (and the explosive prices) faced by much of the Bay Area, although that’s not to say it isn’t grow...

A Custom Home Needs Custom Cabinets: Working with the Challenges of Willow Glen Architecture

After years of working in Northern California, I know what kinds of homes to expect in different areas. In Sunnyvale, you’ll see Eichlers. In San Francisco, condos and beautiful “painted ladies”. But ...

Karin Parodi: Better Together with Industry Professionals

Karin Parodi’s journey to her career with Valet was a bit circuitous like many of ours. After many years in corporate America, Karin reached burn out and “retired” to take stock and plan a next chapte...

Custom Closet Storage Systems Offer a Modern Solution to the Challenges of a Sunnyvale Eichler

A couple of weeks ago, I was having dinner with some friends when the topic of Eichler homes came up. These are beautiful houses, with a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced High Modern feel, but they’re sti...

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Create a Basement Hideaway in Los Altos with Custom Murphy Beds

A lot of tech cities have somewhat transient populations, as people roll from one city to the next. But the Los Altos population has increasingly skewed toward those in their late 20s to early 40s, as...

The Open Floor Home Office: Creating a Custom Workspace in Your San Ramon Living Room

San Ramon is a very tech-friendly sort of town. I tend to notice giants like GE when I drive through, but there are also a lot of startups. This means many of my San Ramon clients are accustomed to mo...

Clothes Exceeding Your Closet Space? Install a Custom Wardrobe in Your San Jose Bedroom

Do you remember the song, “Do You Know The Way To San Jose”? I hum it nearly every time I’m in town. It needs a follow-up, though. Namely, what do you do once you reach San Jose? Where do you go? Wher...

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Sports Entertainment Room Essentials Help the Bay Area Get Ready for Playoffs

A lot of the country sees Bay Area residents as tech-savvy nerds. And that’s often true. But we’re also huge sports fans. I can’t go into any client’s house without getting into a conversation about w...

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Making the Most of In-Law Quarters in San Ramon: Custom Cabinets for a Multi-Use Space

San Ramon is beautiful during the summer. It’s on the so-called “Sunny Side of the Bay,” and it is “so-called” because that is 100% accurate. That’s why a lot of San Ramon residents have family and fr...

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Larry Fox: Owner, President, Designer at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Larry Fox, Owner and President of Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, spent the 18 years after he graduated from college working at his family’s metal recycling business. The family business was sold...

Live Large in Downtown Los Gatos with Custom Accessory Storage for Your Walk-In

While plenty of Silicon Valley cities aim to be as high-tech as possible, I’ve always considered downtown Los Gatos the perfect mix of old and new. It was one of the first areas to offer free outdoor ...

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Valet Custom's Material Finishes FAQs: Laminate vs Wood Veneer – Which Should I Choose?

Laminate and wood veneer both have their benefits, and both offer a myriad of beautiful options – so many options, in fact, that it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed.

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Keep Peace in the Family with a Custom Reach-in Closet for Your Los Gatos Teen or Tween

One of the truisms of home ownership is that your stuff expands to fill your space. I’ve seen it time and again. A client of ours in Los Gatos moved from a smaller house to a larger one in the Rincona...

A His and Hers Walk-in Closet: Custom Cabinets Help Monte Sereno Couple Share Space

A lovely couple from Monte Sereno recently reached out to us for a walk-in closet upgrade. The project stuck with me, probably because their dilemma reminded me of the year my wife and I moved into ou...

Meet the Team: The Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets Showroom Coordinators

Any time you call or visit one of our locations, you will undoubtedly be greeted by one of our friendly showrooms coordinators. Our showroom coordinators work with our clients to discover their needs,...

Custom Cabinets Help Turn Your Spare San Mateo Room into a Nursery and Child’s Room

South of San Francisco, at the northern edge of Silicon Valley, San Mateo is perfectly placed to attract folks exhausted by a tight housing market (and I mean perfectly placed—it’s got a wonderful sun...

Creating a Custom Home Office When There's No Space in Your Mountain View Condo

Ah, to be young and live in Mountain View. Or to be in the prime of your career and live there—or to be retired there. Whatever your age, this Bay Area jewel is attracting lots of newcomers. It’s been...

Maximize Small Space in Palo Alto's Secondary 'Granny' Units with Custom Storage

If you want to live in Silicon Valley, it’s hard to find a better spot than Palo Alto. If you can find a spot, that is. I’ve seen first-hand the demand for housing in the South Bay Area, and the area’...

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Custom Cabinets Turn Your Los Altos Basement into a Den and Game Room

I’ve met a number of Bay Area homeowners who are completely flummoxed by basements. It’s not their fault. A lot of people didn’t grow up with them. They’re not common in San Francisco and many surroun...

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A Garage Mudroom with Custom Lockers Helps Moraga Families get out the Door

I know a lovely family in Moraga—I like to call them a “super family.” They all participate in everything. Their son plays basketball and baseball with the Lafayette Moraga Youth Association, their da...

Three Ways Custom Cabinetry Makes Your Pleasanton Home Exercise Room More Exciting

We’ve done projects all around Pleasanton, and it really is one of my favorite areas in the East Bay, combining the charm of a small town with the upscale nightlife of the city. The downside, of cours...

Shari Krandel: Senior Designer and Top Shelf Award Winner

After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley, Shari Krandel had a career as an architectural designer. She worked in the fields of interior architecture, facilities planning, a...

Custom Design Lets Your Blackhawk Walk-In Closet Double as a Dressing Room

I always take a little extra time to clean up when I know I’ll be in Blackhawk. It doesn’t matter whether I’m in Hidden Oaks or Silver Maple—each neighborhood is so beautiful and well-kept that it can...

San Jose Book Lovers Combine Custom Home Libraries with Guest Rooms

Many literature-lovers are transitioning to e-readers and tablets (even I use them occasionally), but physical books retain their allure. There’s something about sitting down with one—the smell of the...

Create a Zen Workspace in Your San Jose Home through a Custom Office Design: Part 2

Read Part I of our Zen Workspace series here We live in stressful times. I was talking to a client in San Jose last week about the 4th of July and asked whether she enjoyed the long weekend (and the R...

A Garden Tool Storage System in Your Garage Lets Your Los Altos Yard Shine

Los Altos got its start with farms and apricot orchards, and while the community’s changed a lot since then, plenty of people still like working in the dirt. When I’m in the area, I’m always blown awa...

Create a Zen Workspace in Your San Jose Home through a Custom Office Design: Part 1

I like to start my mornings with a nice breakfast while I flip through the newspaper (call me old-fashioned). San Jose residents may find it a strange routine. If you’re part of the growing tech scene...

Custom Media Cabinets Let Bay Area Sports Fans Host Great Game Night Parties

It was an exciting year for the Golden State Warriors (and the Sharks), even if we did come up short at the end. And it’s still a great time to be a Bay Area sports fan. We can keep rooting for the Sa...

Custom Cabinetry Lets Willow Glen Residents Turn Garages Into Neighborhood Hangouts

It’s summer in Willow Glen right now, and when I drive through the area, I see plenty of people outside. And why not? It’s sunny (I haven’t seen a cloud all week) and in the 80s. If I didn’t have to w...

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Two Twin Murphy Beds Allow Downsizing Palo Alto Grandparents to Host Overnight Guests

Palo Alto is one of those cities where it’s cold enough to enjoy the changing seasons – but never too cold. It’s warm enough for outdoor fun – but never too hot. It rarely rains. It doesn’t have the b...

Thermally Fused vs High-Pressure Laminate: Understanding Your Bay Area Cabinetry

New clients sometimes come to me frazzled and exhausted, their eyes glazed. They’ve been researching custom cabinetry, and they’re facing information overload. In addition to deciding on a design that...

A Custom-Designed Family Home Office Lets Orinda Kids and Parents Work Together

As I get older, I often reflect on how much of life is lived in a rush. If you’re a working adult, time is short and your to-do list is long. Moms and dads are especially conscious of the time crunch,...

Weekend Warriors in Los Gatos Turn Garages Into Perfect Spots for Camping Gear Storage

Apart from its historic downtown, excellent wineries, and booming economy, one of the best parts of living in Los Gatos (or the Bay Area in general) is how close you are to the great outdoors. Hiking ...

Lafayette Families Redesign Their Laundry Room Layouts to Handle Summer Athletics

I often hear it repeated by parents that children produce a huge amount of laundry. It feels like you’re never finished – as soon as you’ve washed everything, another pile of dirty t-shirts mysterious...

A Custom Craft and Project Room Lets Retired Walnut Creek Couples Spend Quality Time Together

We were recently contacted by a very nice retired couple in Walnut Creek who needed advice about how to coordinate their project space. To be more accurate, they didn’t have project space. They were r...

A Contemporary Makeover for a San Francisco Condo

We were contacted by a couple who had retired, moved from the Peninsula to San Francisco, and purchased a lovely 2-bedroom condominium near the ballpark with incredible views of downtown San Francisco...

Luxury Walk-In Closet Essentials Help Turn Your Atherton Home into an Oasis

In my line of work, I visit homes all over the Bay Area – and when it comes to exceptionally high-end design, Atherton stands out. Residents have a taste for quality and show it by investing in stunni...

Living Room / Playroom Combinations Make the Best of Limited Space in Cupertino

Cupertino is an excellent place to raise a family. What’s not to love? You have beautiful surroundings, low crime, plenty to do, and a great school system. A really great school system. Kids as young ...

Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour Shows Challenge of Balancing Modern Decor with Storage Needs

I’ve got a soft spot for modern styling. There’s just something about clean, straight lines that makes modern homes like livable pieces of art. I was reminded of this a couple of weeks ago by the Sili...

San Ramon Students Benefit from Dedicated Study Space in Custom Workstations

When I work with clients in San Ramon, they often tell me how good the schools are. It’s the main reason many move there, and they’re right: the San Ramon high school district is one of the best in th...

A Custom-Designed Home Office In Menlo Park Helps Working Parents Get Advanced Degrees

The economy is different today. When I started working, a college degree was an entryway to a high-level career. Now, a college degree is less an entryway and more a welcome mat. This is especially tr...

Sharing Space in Pleasanton: Comfortable Custom-Designed Home Offices For Two

Pleasanton seems almost like a made-up town name. Thankfully, it’s an accurate description of one of our favorite areas. As the name implies, it’s quite idyllic – pretty and quiet, with an up-and-comi...

Food for Thought: A Custom Walk-In Pantry Helps Make Parties Perfect in Los Altos Hills

Like a lot of us, I love attending dinner parties with friends. Playing host can be fun as well, as long as things go smoothly, but I was recently reminded just how difficult hosting can be. I have a ...

Custom Storage Solutions For Your Blackhawk Garage: Storing Golf Clubs And Much More

I was recently sitting in the spacious kitchen of a home in the Blackhawk community outside Danville with some clients. They live near the country club, so golf came up. The couple were excellent golf...

Creating a Freestanding Closet in Your Willow Glen Basement: Transforming Space in San Jose's "Small Town"

Have you ever gone shopping in Willow Glen? This growing neighborhood in San Jose – known as its “Small Town”– is full of charming houses and luxury condominiums, with dozens of boutiques around Linco...

Full Motion TV Mounts and Custom Media Centers Perfectly Suit Classic Walnut Creek Architecture

Once, when I was working in Walnut Creek, a friend explained that there are truly several versions of the city. There is the natural beauty that rings the town, encompassing Mt. Diablo and miles of hi...

Custom Cabinetry Creates Storage in Smaller Homes For Palo Alto Retirees

The Bay Area is a great place to retire. People who’ve made the jump tell us of the great times they have hiking, visiting wine country, and getting out of the city to enjoy the natural beauty of the ...

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