When we think of the word “organization,” the mind usually drifts toward utilitarian images: plastic bins, wicker baskets, or the hidden chaos of a bedroom closet. For Willow Bradner, part of the husband-and-wife team that owns and operates Colorado Closets Plus, organization isn’t just about where you put your shoes; it’s about how you breathe in your own home.
“The more you feel settled in your home or office, the easier it is for you to do life, and the better you get to be in life,” Willow mused.
For the company, a well-designed shelving unit isn’t just wood and hardware; it’s a way to organize your day, your vibes, and how you interact with your family.
Bradner and her husband, Aaron, are the third married team to helm Colorado Closets Plus, carrying forward a long-standing tradition of local ownership. While Willow often serves as the creative visionary, Aaron leads the manufacturing and building phase. They aren’t just running a business; they are creating a family legacy designed to give back to the community that supports them.
Colorado Closets Plus distinguishes itself by keeping the entire process under one roof. Willow and her team don’t just order parts; they manufacture, design, and install every unit with an eye for personalized details. This local footprint allows the team to maintain a level of quality and customization that’s difficult to find elsewhere. Because products are made in the USA and assembled by local hands, the business operates more like a craft studio than a warehouse.
This hands-on approach is vital because each project can be incredibly unique. From 100-year-old Victorians with sloping floors and “character” to spare to modern builds with unconventional angles, the team has to be agile. Willow is a firm believer in building relationships and meeting clients exactly where they are, whether staring at a blank blueprint for a new build or trying to find a home for mountain bikes and ski gear in a cramped garage.
“Remodel might be my favorite because I really get to know the client,” Willow said. “I get to come into their homes and see who they are and how they live. We’re always designing around what the customer dictates and what their needs and wishes might be.”
The “plus” in the company name is a nod to their versatility. While custom closets are their signature, the team also takes on garages, pantries, commercial hubs, and more. Their handiwork can be found in the functional flow of Peak Physical Therapy and within the halls of Summit Church, where they’ve partnered to create systems that help staff better serve the community.
Perhaps the best example of their “out-of-the-box” philosophy was a recent collaboration with local designer Dorothy Parker. Tasked with reviving a mid-century modern home on College Drive, the team was invited to move beyond the standard white melamine and into the realm of “modern awesomeness.” The project featured a primary walk-in closet with a challenging triangle shape.
“We had to really think creatively for that room,” Willow recalled.
They leaned into the drama of the space, painting a focal wall in a deep “black-red,” reminiscent of dark cherry wood. They integrated custom lighting so that, as Willow described, “every piece of clothing feels like it is framed in light.” They even tackled a secondary triangle room with bold, sunflower-yellow shelving and custom baskets.
“That project pushed our envelope and invited us to step up our game,” Willow added. “It has been the highlight of my year.”
Ultimately, the team’s driving factor remains a commitment to the place they call home. Willow is quick to dispel the myth that custom organization is an “out-of-town” luxury.
“One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to drive to a big city to get a closet or have your garage reorganized,” she explained. “We love this community and are here to serve every budget, in every way.”
By blending high-end design with a homegrown ethos, Colorado Closets Plus is proving that “storage and style” is less about the stuff we own and more about making room for the life we want to live.
By Elizabeth Miller
