During the design process, Inspired Closets helped me come up with the designs for the closet that we needed to help organize our life.
Haidee
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President, Inspired Closets Tacoma
Paul Valley
"When I was a teenager, I loved cleaning the garage. I can still remember the feeling of a recently swept, completely organized garage. It was like a breath of fresh air to me. I am a genuine fan of clean and uncluttered spaces, and I have made it my life's work to use my passion for organization to help others live less cluttered stressful lives. In 2001, I opened my own business, Organized Spaces. Today, seventeen years later, I'm proud to say that we're still as passionate as ever about helping you get organized. Our business is built on our commitment to quality, service, and creativity."
Paul’s career in the RTA furniture industry has spanned multiple positions, from warehouse work and installation to sales and store management. This diverse experience has shown him the importance of valuing employees and customers above profits when building a successful business. As the owner of Inspired Closets, Paul still enjoys creating spaces that make our clients happy while also supporting our employees' success. He’s inspired by a well-organized warehouse and shop, the satisfaction of leaving a clean, functional space for clients, and seeing our employees grow and take pride in their work. Paul’s wife, kids, and grandchildren are central to his life and motivation. Outside of work, he enjoys discovering good wine, cooking, grilling, and tailgating with friends and family.
Michael has years of experience in custom closets and home organization, where he’s learned the ropes of design and sales in fast-paced environments. After some time in the industry, he felt ready for a new challenge and joined Inspired Closets. It was a perfect fit—combining closet design, great customer experiences, and a competitive sales drive. At Inspired Closets, Michael’s favorite part of his job is teaching his team the consultation process and helping them overcome obstacles to reach their goals. He still collaborates closely with clients and interior designers, cherishing the opportunity to tackle their design challenges. Both Michael’s clients and team keep him inspired, driving him to create something truly special each day. Michael draws inspiration from art, travel, and nature, which influences his work and daily life. Michael lives with his partner in North Seattle in a midcentury home with their German shepherd, August. In their spare time, they love gardening, creating, cooking, and spending time with friends. They often host dinner parties centered around art and their garden, sharing their passions with friends and family.
Kat’s experience with designing custom closets started back in 2006. When her son was young, she spent several years away from closets, traveling and working in Alaska, working in the Southwest as an Artist and Community Events Organizer for mural events, and working in Mexico serving as an Artist in Residence and volunteer coordinator at an eco-tourism venture. Kat came back to closets in 2019 and rekindled her love for custom design. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients to create designs, finding immense joy in watching them light up when they realize they can create a functional solution that fits their specific and unique needs.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Kat shares that she’s inspired by the intuitive flow of our process and seeing big picture, working on each project as if she’s putting together a puzzle, and the back and forth with clients that leads to a space they truly love. When she’s not designing closets, Kat is designing and building her own home from the ground up with her partner. She is also a published poet and muralist, enjoys photography and travel, and has her own business making handmade jewelry that she sells at the farmers market and in local stores.
With nearly twenty years in the closet industry, Mike’s journey began as a summertime installer and evolved through various roles, including installing, scheduling, scrubbing, ordering, and designing projects. Mike’s background in business-to-business sales has honed his project management and communication skills, essential for his current operations and management role at Inspired Closets. Mike has a passion for problem-solving unique spaces and seeing projects through to completion on a large scale. He’s inspired by overcoming challenges, hitting goals, and witnessing our team’s collaborative successes. Outside of work, Mike cherishes time with his wife and two young children in the Pacific Northwest, enjoys coaching snowboarding during the winter, and loves swimming, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
Alla’s customer service journey began at the age of 16. Through her various work experiences, she has learned the value of efficiency, teamwork, communication, and empathy in the workplace, as well as how to successfully manage inquires and ensure positive experiences. Each of Alla’s different roles have equipped her with a strong understanding of customer needs, which has led her to her current position at Inspired Closets. Alla loves creating a welcoming atmosphere for our clients, listening to them share ideas for their spaces, and helping them feel valued.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Alla shares that she’s inspired by her family’s resilience, support, and their reminder of the importance of hard work and dedication. Outside of work, Alla enjoys spending time with her family and friends, making memories through fun adventures and laughter. She also loves riding her motorcycle to relax and discover new places, baking sweets to get creative and have treats to share with loved ones, and traveling to gain fresh perspectives and have great experiences.
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