The Closet Advocate

Independent custom closet design before you buy.

Before you invest $10,000–$50,000 in a custom closet, get an expert design created for your needs—not for a company's sales goals.

I'm Mark, former owner of Austin Closet Solutions. For more than ten years, I designed custom closets for homeowners throughout the Austin area. Today, I work exclusively for homeowners, providing independent design, planning, and advice before they commit to any closet company.

I don't sell closets. I help you make the best decision possible.

Luxury dark wood walk-in closet with illuminated displays, white drawers, shoes, handbags, and a geometric chandelier.
Detailed designs you can shop with any closet company.
300+
happy Austin-area clients
10 years
founder & operator of Austin Closet Solutions
2023
sold the company, now advises independently
The founder of The Closet Advocate wearing glasses beside a lake.

About the founder

A closet company veteran who now works only for you.

The founder spent a decade on the inside of the closet industry. He founded and ran Austin Closet Solutions, designing, manufacturing, and installing custom closets, offices, and garages — and successfully competing with the big franchise companies by going the extra mile on detail and service.

After selling the company in 2023, he became The Closet Advocate and now works entirely on the homeowner's side of the table. Because he no longer sells or installs product, his design guidance is genuinely product-neutral: the plans are yours to shop with any closet company.

Before closets, he built 20 years of decorating, painting, mirror, and artwork experience. That background shows up in the finishes, color direction, and small details that make a storage space feel finished rather than just functional.

Luxury white closet with metal-framed glass cabinets, a marble island, and dark walls.

What you can expect

Plans, refinements, and buying guidance that stay yours.

  • Layout plans sized around how you actually store clothing, shoes, tools, files, or equipment.
  • 3D renderings or walkthrough video when a room needs more spatial confidence.
  • Product and system recommendations without being tied to one manufacturer or dealer.
  • Pricing guidance, finish direction, color suggestions, revisions, and refinements.

Local expertise. Independent advice.

Start with a free consultation.

Tell your advisor about the room, your budget range, and where you are in the buying process. No pressure, no product to sell — just clear design direction.