Reviews
Reviews for Andrea Gary/Queen of Kerfuffle™ on Houzz.com
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Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2019
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Exceptional experience with Andrea and her team from start to finish!
Andrea captured the vision I had for my and my husbands walk in closets and I could not be happier! I have so much useable and organized space now and everything is easy to access. It's amazing what a great closet can do! It was quick and easy and I feel FREE of clutter! AND it looks beautiful.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2019
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Best of the best,
If you ask any New Yorker what the biggest struggle in searching for the right apartment is, they will all agree is closet space. Well worry no more because saint Andrea Gary (I emphasize the word saint because she literally has an art to every closet she touches) is the solution to any closet woes.

I have had the honor and privilege to have Andrea design my closets in two of my New York City apartments. She has an incredible way to make your closet dreams come to reality, specially when working with smaller spaces. Her vision, art and work aesthetic are not only reflected on the work that she does but also on who she is as a person.

Her dedication to organizing and building closets in confined spaces go far beyond anything her clients expect. She dedicated her time to understanding what her clients needs are and getting to know them personally in order for her to meet their expectations.

I can not recommend her more and I look forward to working with her again in my next closet

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2019
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I had Andrea design/install a wall unit/closet in my bedroom. I have done many renovations/projects in my apartment and my experience with Andrea was simply wonderful. Andrea is professional, knowledgeable, creative, insightful, responsive, and honest. She is respectful of your space, will let you know her opinion, but she is open minded and not pushy at all. She really caters to your personal needs and you can see her passion for organization! I believe her prices are reasonable and I found the overall experience to be easy and stress free. I would not hesitate to contact her for my next project! Thank you, Andrea!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2018
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
I have worked with Andrea for over 10 years on multiple projects and I will continue to go back to her. Her attention to detail and work ethic are phenomenal. On our most recent project, she came in and designed 4 closets, 1 of which had sloped ceilings, in a matter of 4 months, which I will be forever grateful for. She was always readily available to address any questions or concerns I had and always managed to accommodate my hectic schedule, I had newborn at the time. On our install dates she was there all date to make sure everything went smoothly, which it had. Overall the design maximized my space, the work was beautiful and the price was reasonable. Andrea is absolutely amazing!!! I cannot wait to work with her again!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea is fabulous! I hadn't originally planned to do the closets in my apartment and just as i moved in, they were broken. Andrea came and was able to meet with me within a few days of getting in touch. When she arrived she was able to figure out exactly what i needed to plan for across my 4 closets so quickly! and her team did the work flawlessly. The shelving and storage is amazing...the work is beautiful...pricing was very reasonable...and the team left the place looking spotless! I would hire Andrea again in a heartbeat for closets design and organizing!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I hired Andrea to help me with a desperately needed closet redesign and to have a built-in bookshelf installed. She's a terrific designer. Her ideas were great, her vision was great, her creative process was great and her management of the work was great. I relied on her pretty extensively for creative input and for helping me understand both what would look beautiful in the space while also being most functional. I'm so pleased with the final result. The crew that did the work was meticulous in installing the closets and bookshelf and in cleaning up. When I noted a few days later a couple of things that needed adjustment, they came back promptly to perform the work. Andrea is professional and expertly skilled. She's a great communicator and was always timely in responding to my calls and e-mails. Her work is beautiful and I would be very confident recommending her to others or hiring her again for any additional projects in the apartment.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
We are so happy with the work Andrea and her crew did for our apartment!!! We completely re-did a bedroom walk in closet, a utility closet and a large all purpose storage/coat closet, and all 3 came out amazing! Andrea came over a few times for measurements and consultations, sent over design renderings and images of what our closets would look like, and helped us figure out the best way to build each one out in order to maximize space and organization for our needs. The closets were installed a few weeks later and it took about 4-5 hours total with no issues. We are extremely happy with the work and professionalism all around, and would highly recommend using Andrea for your future custom closet projects!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2018
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
We have had an exceptional experience working with Andrea. We originally contacted her over 2 years ago to discuss our Dressing Room, which was part of an overall Master Suite redesign. We had to delay the commencement of the project at our end for nearly 18 months during which time we stayed in contact, with Andrea touching base every couple of months to see how things were progressing. She was incredibly patient with the many changes that we made during that period both with design and materials. Her suggestions were always thoughtful and clearly communicated. She was phenomenally particular with regard to the final measurements which made all the difference when it came to the install. The final install was seamless, the crew were on time and finished exactly when they said would. We could not be happier with the final result, not only is our Dressing Room one of the most beautiful rooms in our house it is extremely well thought out and practical with all of our belongings fitting perfectly and everything having it's place. We cannot thank Andrea enough for all her hard work and patience. We recommend her whole heartedly and look forward to working with her again.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
After moving to our new house with the tiniest master bedroom closet, we knew we would have to make upgrades right away. The only practical place to put a new closet was at one end of the room that also had a sloped ceiling and skylight. With Andrea's advise (and help from our contractor) we had the entire closet rebuilt to use the space efficiently. Andrea was then able to design everything to maximize storage space for all our hanging clothes, plus plenty of drawers, hooks, and shelving. She was able to work around our schedule and installation time was minimal. I'm so happy with our new closet and I can't wait to have her back to organize the other spaces in our home.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea did an incredible job on our new apartment! She came up with designs to truly help me and my husband share a walk in closet in a way that works great for both of us. She also helped us design a very cute and functional closet for our daughter in her bedroom and transformed our Washer/Dryer unit space to accommodate more shelving as well. The materials that we chose are of very solid and high quality and really match the design of the apartment. 

Andrea was very professional, personal, kind, and honest. She has been a delight to work with! She under promised and over delivered for sure. Out of all of the contractors that we have used to improve our apartment, she was the best value, the most professional, and the easiest experience. We’re super happy about the end result and she finished our project in record time!

We highly recommend her. She has tons of experience and can come up with truly unique solutions to maximize space and design. She’s the New York Closet Whisperer. Above and beyond the call of duty! Choose her and you’ll be telling all of your friends!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I am so happy that we used Andrea to create the perfect closet for us. She listened to our needs and delivered everything that we wanted and more for a very reasonable price. We absolutely LOVE our new closet thanks to Andrea!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
I worked with Andrea in May 2017. She designed all of our closets in our house. She was truly amazing to work with. She really listened to our needs as a family and provided storage solutions that were very practical. She designed all three of my children's closet. She made sure that the closet space and drawers would work for them as they grow. The installation of the closets went very smoothly. Her team was organized, efficient and meticulous. Once I started putting all of the items into my closets I really got to see how gifted Andrea is! I truly love each and every one of my closets! I am so happy and will definitely work with Andrea again! Thank you Andrea your the best!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
An amazing transformation and reorganization of my closets. Besides the improved appearance; I can now actually find what I need faster due to the organization. Andrea was great to work with and the job was delivered on time and the workmanship was excellent. Highly recommended. It was a a good experience with terrific results.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
Andrea came highly recommended by friends who had just done remodeling work (including custom closets by Andrea) on their apartment. Their advice - shop around, then give Andrea a call.

Frankly, we found that a lot of what's out there is overpriced, is more "modular" than "custom" (ie if we had very specific size requirements that did not match their modules, they simply could not help us), and while expensive, didn't really look it.

Then we called Andrea - she totally understood what we were trying to do. When I started drawing out our idea for the walk-in closet, instead of saying what others did ("oh, we can't do a U-shape with shelves only 11-inches deep), Andrea immediately said, "Oh, so it's a shoe closet - I've done a bunch of these; let me show you some pictures!".

We had Andrea build us a "his" custom closet, "hers" custom 11-foot long wardrobe, walk-in sneaker closet, and custom kids closet. We could not be happier - Andrea's team was professional and friendly, and the materials used look better than anything we saw in those competing showrooms and feel sturdier. Oh, and Andrea's price was much more reasonable, especially given how customized the job was.

One last point - Andrea's team has been amazing with following up; we had a stiff hinge on one of the wardrobe doors this week (4 months after work was completed), but Andrea had someone on site to fix it the same week!

A+ and our highest recommendations!!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I wish that you could give more than 5 stars for a review! Andrea and here team were truly amazing! 

Andrea came to project location several times, took measurement, reconfirmed measurements, worked through many different scenarios, and offered up different ideas and solutions for our project. Andrea was also very accessible through email, phone, or text. Andrea was also very respectful of our budget and worked out different solutions and provided different options for the design. Andrea wasn't pushy with any suggestions at all, you truly felt at ease with her. 

Andrea's designs and sketches became a reality when her installers Tim and Eric came. Tim and Eric were extremely punctual (I believe to the minute), courteous, and professional. When they left our house it was as if they were never there! Except for the fact that my wife now had here dream closet!!! 

You can tell that Andrea truly has a passion for her art . We are so very thankful that our paths crossed with hers! If anyone is considering a project with Andrea, they don't have to worry as the will be in the best hands possible!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: December 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea designed two closets for me and a free standing cabinet, oh, yeah, and she changed my life. they look incredible, she addressed every one of my needs and worked within the confines of not much space. she was careful about cost, and even led me to some less expensive choices. this was part of a few projects changing/improving things in my apt. Andrea was the only one to finish on time, expertly, and under budget. they look great and function perfectly. plus she's a pleasure.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea designed a great space in our small NYC apartment for my husband's office and books. She created a very functional desk with lots of work space and plenty of different drawers to meet his needs. She also created a beautiful bookshelf for all his art books and cabinets below for more storage space! It finally looks neat and organized. I can't thank Andrea enough!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2016
Andrea did a wonderful job with 4 of my closets. She is very detail oriented and took into account the length of dresses, number of shoes, bags, etc. Every bit of space has been used for optimal storage, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2016
Andrea transformed two closets in my apartment and I am thrilled with the result. She gave me exactly what I needed and now I have more hanging and storage space than I could have imagined. I would highly recommend Andrea for anyone looking to re-do their closets!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2016
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
Andrea was excellent. My family moved from NYC to the suburbs and, while we knew we needed to redo the closets in our entire home, did not know where to begin. Andrea was able to have amazing closets designed, which was not an easy task, considering she had not seen what we were coming in with and was relying purely on my (probably inaccurate) descriptions and measurements. She was very responsive and very professional throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend her!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea did two walk-in closets for me, also redid my hallway closet and added a couple of shelves to cabinets.
Excellent work and service. I'm happy with the installation, quality and reasonable pricing. Note, I have been using my closets for a year now, still happy! 
It took two visits to do the project, one visit to take the measurements and to suggest initial design and another visit to install. Andrea submitted proposal quickly, turned it around in a couple of days, then we chatted over the phone and via email to modify and finalize the design. There was a couple of weeks wait to do the install, she was fully booked. Andrea knows her craft well and very easy to work with. Installation took about 5 hours, two people came to do the install, very efficient, they painted the closets and cleaned everything up. If I ever need another closet installation – I will certainly use her services again. Happy to recommend her.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea Gary designed our master bedroom closet which is AMAZING! She helped configure a space that worked for all of my husbands suits/dress shirts and for all of my sweaters/shirts so I can actually see what I have! She was a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend her! She was honest and very helpful through the whole process!
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Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2016
Andrea built fantastic closets for our new apartment. She is wonderful to work with. She is creative and optimizes your raw space to build out closets to fit anything you need. She thinks one step ahead of you, and has already thought of everything. She also pays attention to budget, and helps you prioritize so that you don't spend money on a feature that you may not really need. I really appreciated this, and I love my new closets! We did 2 closets in the MBR, and the Nursery, and we're hiring Andrea to come back to build our linens, mudroom and office closets.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea is a talented and extremely efficient closet designer and organiser. We had worked with California Closets in the past and had also obtained an estimate for the closets in our new apartment from them. I decided to speak to Andrea to get a second opinion, and she made our closets much more efficient based on our needs (she visited our existing apartment to see what we had), finding more space for hanging.

When it came to preparing the closets, I had some issues with my contractor and was struggling to find someone to do the work in time for installation. Andrea stepped in and arranged for one of her team to strip, patch paint and fully prep the closets with just 2 days notice, so that we did not have to push installation back again.

I would not hesitate to recommend Andrea to anyone looking to refresh their closets, be it with new installations or organisation - she knows what she's talking about!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea Gary designed a beautiful walk-in closet for me. What had been a depressing, inefficient ugly space became clean, inviting, efficiently laid out and beautiful under Andrea's guidance. She is calming yet a fun person to work with.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2016
Before I contacted Andrea I felt totally overwhelmed everytime I opened a closet.... getting dressed shouldn't induce anxiety so I knew I needed to do something about it! Enter Andrea, she was amazing!!! I live in an apartment and didn't want to invest a ton in permanent solutions. Andrea spent time understanding my concerns/needs and suggested temporary fixes that would make a huge difference to my current space without breaking the bank. Andrea was able to accomplish in a few hours what would have taken months to accomplish on my own (or not at all). I felt like I was working with (a very organized) friend and the time flew by. I can't reccomend her highly enough!!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea came highly recommended, and after working with her for several months, I understand why. First of all, Andrea was great with communication. She promptly returned emails and phone calls and was just a complete pleasure to work with. Andrea's designs for a home office space and closets were well thought out. She did not mind spending the time with myself and my husband in tweaking layout and colors. We never felt rushed or pressured. She asked detailed questions about what we needed. We couldn't be more pleased with the final product! Andrea made our lives more organized and thus less stressful!!! Thanks so much!!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2016
Andrea was wonderful: she turned around custom closets for me in record time, was lovely, professional, and had great suggestions and recommendations for how to best store and organize my stuff!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
It was such a delight working with Andrea. I am so happy with how my closets turned out. I would highly recommend her!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2016
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
For the second time, Andrea Gary has used every inch of space to design, customize, and install five exquisite closets for our move to a new condominium at Hudson Harbor. Her brilliant "coup" this time was turning a clothing closet into a computer station, which we originally thought might be placed in the utility closet. The Queen of Kerfuffle listened to our thoughts and, with her innate creative flair, pointed out that we really needed the larger closet for storage; she purposed opening up the smaller closet into a unique, working computer space and library which has become the showplace of our new den.
Andrea, a true professional, spent four hours thoroughly assessing our needs when we downsized from our four-story house six years ago, counting every book and shoe before devising a plan for all the items we wished to keep. Her work, done in a timely fashion within our budget, enhanced the value of that first apartment and, most importantly, provided us with a comfortable living space for which we have been most grateful. About to embark likewise on her new creation, we recommend without reservation the unique services of this most competent designer, who goes the extra mile to oversee the actual installation, ensuring perfection of the final product which she crafts.
Jim and Donna Quinn

Relationship: Client
Project Date: December 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea is a dream with whom to work. In the midst of a major construction project we decided to incorporate the master bedroom closets. She studied the spaces, listened to our needs and created perfect closets for us. My 6'5" husband has a closet that now fit as all of his extra long clothes, and I, at 5'1" am able to reach all of my clothes as well store all of my shoes, accessories and jewelry in one place. 

The installers were very professional and left the closets immaculate when finished.

We will certainly use Andrea for all future organization projects.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2015
I just did a complete house renovation. Andrea was by far the best experience I had with any contractor. She has incredible knowledge of what she does and has great ideas. She is also keenly meticulous to details. She stays with the project from its initial meeting until the very end. She and her team are so professional, reliable and pleasant to work with. All the closets are fabulous but my bedroom closet is a dream come true for me. I couldn't be happier with my experience. I have worked with other closet companies In the past and there was no comparison.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
One word...."AMAZING". Andrea just gets it! I thought this project would be painful but she just took control and analyzed my "stuff" and built 3 closet systems that worked for my family. I loved her candid and honest professionalism, she never tried to over sell and always gave me options and then was very respectful of my decisions.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
We had a flood in our apartment and without question Andrea managed to hold the closet for us (for an egregious amount of time) on a few days notice (install was set to be completed DAYS after the floors) until we could replace the floors and finally install. They are now installed and are nicer than california closets and more affordable. I would have gotten a really basic low level CA closet and what I have from Andrea is way nicer. I think the customer service alone in this instance speaks volumes. Additionally, she was flexible when I wanted to make some changes to the design/add things throughout the process and consultative on what made sense (don't waste $ on that etc) vs what didnt

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
When I moved into my house 4 years ago, I contacted a company to come in to give me suggestions to reconfigure my closets because there was so much wasted space that I so desperately needed. They came in, measured, and determined that there was nothing they could do to enhance the existing space. 
After strong recommendations from two friends, I called Andrea to see if there was anything she could do to help maximize my closet space. From my first meeting with her, I felt so very comfortable with Andrea and new that she was the ultimate professional in this field. She talked with me about her ideas, what might work best for my current situation and how things could be adjusted to meet our needs in the future. 
I loved her ideas, her honesty and her efficiency. We agreed upon the designs, the job was completed in just over one week and I couldn't be happier with the results!!! It was such a pleasure getting to know Andrea and working with her on this home improvement project!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I moved into my new apt. with bare closets and decided it was time for some closet customization. I found Andrea's business on Houzz and liked what I saw. I contacted Andrea and she got back to me within 24 hours. We set up an consultation and she was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. It was clear she knew what would work and what wouldn't work and had some excellent tips that made a big difference in the final project- like having a space for my vacuum cleaner! The work was completed as scheduled and I'm having so much fun putting everything away so neatly! 

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Every time I walked into our garage, I would think to myself that we really needed to tackle the project of reorganizing and finding an efficient and nice looking system to store all the STUFF! With three kids worth of sports gear, bikes, helmets and sidewalk chalk; a husband who golfs and has a healthy supply of tools and gardening supplies; and my own growing stash of outdoor Christmas décor - our plastic, snap together shelving was not cutting it anymore. I was referred to Andrea by a friend, and was so excited to be tackling this project! Andrea was a pleasure to work with; she is very personable, detail oriented, and was available to start on our project in a very reasonable time frame. She came in and assessed our needs, asking lots of questions about what we would be storing and working to make the most efficient use of the space. Andrea had quick turnaround on the design, and was definitely cost-conscious. She suggested how to trim costs and never pushed for upgrades on anything. Andrea had a lot of great ideas - I love the baskets for all the loose sports gear, and now everything has a space so it won't get cluttered. I am completely pleased with how our garage storage units came out, and the wall storage hooks are perfect for our bikes, ski gear and tools. I highly recommend Andrea Gary, and will definitely use her again for my organizing and custom storage projects!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Andrea was a pleasure to work with. She designed two walk in closets for our master bedroom suite. Her experience and expertise created a delightful and easy to use set up in spaces that weren't that roomy, but she made room! 

She returned calls and emails promptly and was always on time, professional and personable. I would use her services again and would recommend her to anyone in need of closet and storage work.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I am thrilled with the beautiful closet that Andrea designed and installed for me. I had some ideas about how I might change a small office off my bedroom into a walk-in closet, and Andrea was able to take my ideas and run with them. She brought so much expertise to the project, adding accessories. giving me so much storage, but more than anything, really making it beautiful. I was thinking about having a place to put things away, and I ended up with a showpiece, a room I can really enjoy. She was pleasure to work with, always listening to what I wanted, and while being very respectful, still willing to speak up when she thought something else would work better. And that's what working with an expert should be -- they listen, but make sure you are still getting the best.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I couldn't be happier with the design and installation of my bedroom walk-in closet. Andrea carefully listened to all of my requirements, and I loved her ideas and style. The installers arrived on time, were courteous, worked diligently, and did a great job, while leaving no trash. Excellent clean-up job! Overall, working with Andrea was a pleasant experience, very professional, with top-of-the-line service. I highly recommend Andrea Gary.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2015
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
I engaged Andrea Gary to do a complete shelving design and installation in the condo I purchased this spring. I was moving from a larger house, so it was crucial for me to have storage areas that were tailored to my needs. In other words, I needed not only space for clothes but also for household items, boxes of files, etc. Andrea took the time to get to know me and my requirements. She looked at photos of my old closets, walked through the new condo with me, and asked a lot of questions. Next she came up with a design plan for: a hall closet, two walk-in closets, 2 sliding-door closets, and a utility area. 

The graphic plan she presented was very detailed. Together we made some modifications and she provided a cost estimate. Her installers arrived when they said they would and did a neat and professional job, supervised by Andrea. 

I highly recommend Andrea Gary for her talent, professionalism, design sense, and attention to details.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2015
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
Andrea was extremely knowledgeable about organization and had helpful suggestions about how to customize my closets. She was an excellent listener and provided her recommendations based on my needs. Andrea was easy to talk with, quite friendly, and showed up, or called, when she said she would do either. She also made herself available during the installation to make certain that everything was completed correctly and according to plans.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was excellent throughout the entire process of remodeling two closets for us. We recently moved to an apartment with much less closet space than our previous apartment. So we needed help and guidance to optimize the closets in our new place. Andrea worked closely with us, answered all our questions, gave wonderful advice and expertly guided us from beginning to end. We couldn't be happier with our two new closets or Andrea's work.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I hired Andrea to reconfigure two reach-in closets and one walk-in closet in my home. Working with Andrea felt like a breath of fresh air! She is not only thoughtful and smart when it comes to organizing, but also really proactive in getting the work done efficiently. I had been dragging my feet for over two years to redo my closets, thinking that it would be a huge headache, but with Andrea at the helm the whole process seemed quick and easy. She is an expert at what she does and clearly has the process down to a science. That said, I never felt as though she was simply going through the motions. She listened carefully to me and devised storage solutions based on my specific needs. I also appreciated her transparency with regard to costs and her willingness to suggest ways in which I could save money. I will definitely turn to Andrea for future closet and organization projects.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Space planning. Andrea has a real talent for seeing a space and helping you design it for maximum storage capacity and functionality. She helped us design a great multi-purpose closet as well as built ins for my husband's home office. An added bonus is she is very cost conscious and helps do the best job at the best price.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2015
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
We recently had three clsoets outfitted by Andrea. The results were very good. Andrea was very professional, trustworthy, hard working, and easy to work with. Andrea showed up on time, completed the job as planned, and the cost was the most competitive from day one. I have no problem recommending Andrea. Thank you.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea did a wonderful job helping me decorate my new smaller condo. Her creative suggestions 
(that no one else could visualize) enabled me to create extra storage by using some of my old cabinets and furniture in new places. 
Her suggestions for new pieces for my bedroom perfectly matched my needs and budget. 
She has an incredible eye for detail and drew out a floor plan that was perfect. 
Andrea is extremely professional. Her enthusiasm over all of her "finds" for me made the project so much easier. I would highly recommend her and will use her again for future decorating needs.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea Gary does excellent work. She is a creative designer who sees the big picture, solves space issues and executes flawlessly. Andrea was extremely responsive, never missed a commitment date and was flexible when our contruction dates changed. I will definitely recommend Andrea to friends and colleagues.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea is very professional and courteous. Helped us design our master bedroom closets in our new home and are very happy with the outcome. Couldn't have done it without her!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I had my closets re-shelved and re-designed by the very affordable and affable Andrea Gary. She was so professional but my favorite part was how reliable and fast she was at answering my questions. Not to mention the fact that three weeks after I first consulted with her, my closets were completely finished--in one day, no less! Everything from the measurements and the design, to the building insurance was taken care of for me. All I had to do was let them into the building! She also stopped by to see the finished product. I am so thrilled to recommend her for future work and will most certainly refer her to others.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea does a great job of sizing up what you need. She can not only plan how much space is needed to accommodate your "stuff" but is also aware of your personal style and takes that into account in the design. She is experienced, personable, provides options along with costs, and gives you a quality product on time.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I was given Andreas name from a friend. We were moving into a new townhouse that needed closets every where. We had about two weeks To get this accomplished. Andrea and I met and not only is she personable but just as efficient. She listened to my needs and designed accordingly. I had a master closet that need help in size. She met with my contractor to make sure the project was done correctly. She met with my daughter for her closet and designed for her needs. We were thrilled with the job and that she was able to get the job done in the short time I gave her. She is someone who I have recommended already and will continue to do so. Thank goodness there are still people you can hire that gets the job done to your satisfaction with a professional manner.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea created his and hers master closets as well as a shoe / bag closet for me, and the whole experience was great. I was working with a tight deadline, and she not only met it but the job was seamlessly and beautifully done. I had looked at using a few other, big name closet designers, but Andrea improved on their designs and created something truly tailored for us. I would definitely recommend her! ;)

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea is a pleasure to do business with. She follows up without any reminders, and does what she says she will do .Her professionalism and presentation should be the gold standard in her industry. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea Gary/Queen of Kerfuffle did an amazing job with my closets. She envisioned the absolutely best use of the space, prepared clearly designed plans and executed all in a timely fashion. Her installers were professional, polite and left everything spotless and ready to use. Every day, when I walk into my beautifully organized closet, and use my wonderful pantry, I am a happy girl.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I hired Andrea to do many of the closets in my home and couldn't be more pleased. She asks questions to get a feel for what your closet needs are, looks at the space you have and she is then able to custom design a perfect closet. Andrea is very sensitive to any given budget and let's you know what you can do to keep the cost down. She is an expert at what she does and is a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Andrea...you will not be disappointed.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2014
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
We have worked with Andrea in various projects from a home office to a mudroom and most recently three grand closets, including a master. Andrea's work ethic is beyond compare. She is meticulous about the details and produces designs that are not only beautiful, but funational. Every project with her has been seamless from start to finish.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was super helpful in talking through what I needed (and didn't need) in my closets. What I found particularly helpful was that she asked many questions about my day to day life, so could best make the layouts work best for my lifestyle. We are very happy with the products.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
My wife and I were very satisfied with the renovation of our closets. Our designer came highly recommended and exceeded our expectations. The project from start to finish took about a month, which was quick due to the fact that they come out to understand what they are working with and what our objectives were, take measurements, provide an architectural drawling, and complete the work. All materials were high quality and the execution was flawless. We would highly recommend this designer and team.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2014
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
Andrea was very helpful. She is much more reasonable priced then the branded closet guys and looking at her work does a better job overall as well. Was very happy with the finishes and look of the project, 

I would highly reccomend Andrea for any closet work in the NYC area.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I can't rave about Andrea enough. Along with her team she built me the most amazing storage space. The best part they did this all in one day. Very easy to work with... I am so picky and I don't have one complaint. Highly recommend her!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was great! We hired her to help us with new closets for an apartment we are renting. Because it is a rental we did not want to spend a lot of money. Andrea was quick and efficient and within just 3 weeks of contacting her our closets were in! We now want to hire her to help us move into the closets too! She is highly professional and knowledgable. We give her the highest recommendation possible!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I hired Andrea to design and install a walk in closet in our new apartment (approx 6x6). She had excellent ideas that were not overpriced. She even looked at photos of what we had in our old closets to make sure we maxmized our space. The turn around was very quick and the installation was perfect. We were very pleased!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea did a terrific job building out my closets. My walk in closet had only three clothing racks and a top shelf. I now have ample storage for all my clothes, shoes, accessories and linens with four racks for short hanging clothes, one rack for long hanging clothes, four drawers, and six shelves. Andrea transformed my closet into a space that I actually want to spend time in! She also designed my entryway closet that formerly had only one rack. She maximized every inch of the space by creating two racks for short hanging clothes and eight shelves for shoes. Thanks to Andrea, I now have my dream closet!!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2014
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea is truly amazing! She transformed our 2 new closets, (one with an extremely challenging layout) to maximize our space. We are loving her work. 
Her price was the best out of 3 others we quoted, and the job was completed in 1 week turn around time! 
She was honest ,knowledgeable, and a true professional.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I was referred to Andrea through my designer. She came over promptly and made suggestions and listened to what I wanted. After measuring the four closets I decided to redo , she got back to me with designs and an estimate. We had just moved and I was anxious to get them done as soon as possible. We made a date and her men showed up promptly, did a fabulous job and I couldn't be happier with the results . 

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2013
Working with Andrea to design our walk in closets, linen closet and my office was an absolute pleasure. After experiencing great disappointment with another designer, we found Andrea and could not be happier with her design layout and the quality of the products. Andrea took the time to understand our needs and her design was practical and mindful of cost. Andrea did an incredible job for us. She is the best.

Relationship: Colleague
I am a professional Interior Designer who works very closely with Andrea Gary and can say she is by far the BEST in her field. Andrea is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and a true expert when it comes to closet design and the art of organization. I refer Andrea to all of my clients who are in need of custom closets and organization with the uttermost confidence that she will provide them an exceptional level of service and professionalism. Since working with her she has also been terrific in dealing with my clients in multiple capacities and being aware of their various spending plans and catering accordingly. My clients tell me that working with Andrea is a pleasure because she takes the time to truly listen to their wants and needs, which shows time and time again when I have beyond satisfied clients calling to thank me for introducing them to Andrea. I commend Andrea for being a true master of her craft and admire her attention to detail and design.


Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2013
Project Price: less than $1,000
Andrea was a great find. Not only did I enjoy working with her, the finished product was great as well. 

My husband and I purchased new home over a year ago. We love the home, it is a beatiful tudor, but as typical with tudors from the 20's it has small closets. After a year, I couldn't take my messy small closets and I contacted Andrea to come to my home and help me figure out what to do with the closets in the master bedroom. Andrea was great. She designed shelving units and a hanging bar for the closets that were tailored to the needs that I presented to her. She also gave me some orgniational tips on what to do to my bedroom that would make it more comfortable and space friendly. Tips my husband and I will be taking. 


Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea had done my walk-in bedroom closet when I lived with my parents prior to getting married in 2008 and I was very happy with it. She had also designed my parents' master bedroom closet, coat closet, and laundry closet. Now, in 2013, I tracked her down and was happy to see that she has her own company and has become very well-known in the industry. 

Andrea was very easy to work with. She immediately responded to all my e-mails and calls and asnwered all my questions. I am a bit of a perfectionist and she certainly can understand that and has patience to deal with people like me. :-) 

With that said, my master bedroom closet was finished only a week after I met with her and signed 


Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I loved working with Andrea!!!! With her vision and ideas, she totally revamped two of my mundane closets that were not fully functional and had tons of wasted space. Now I have great storage and I can utilize the entire space!! One of my closets even had attic and crawl space doorways and I was so impressed at how she was able to redesign the closet with full storage and still maintain my access to the doorways. I recommended her to all my friends! When it comes to closets she is definitely my "go to gal!!!"

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea is a life - saver. She came into my apartment and restored order and calm to my closets. I felt like a ten pound weight had been lifted off of my shoulders when she was done. She brought original ideas and materials to the process and helped me every step along the way. She was reliable and flexible as well. All in all, my experience with her was fantastic!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I worked with Andrea to design and build 3 closets in my apartment (coat, clothes/storage, and linen). She was a pleasure to work with, always available, provided great ideas and advice and a quality product at a fair price.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2013
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea Gary had tremendous insight into how to design my closet and storage systems for an old house and for my lifestyle. The measurements were accurate and accommodated a few old house quirks. The materials, hardware and installation were excellent. All work was done professionally by respective and skilled staff. The design of the closest has enhanced the value of an old architecturally challenging house and has improved my quality of life and enjoyment of the home.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2013 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Working with Andrea Gary on my new office was an absolute pleasure. She immediately understood what I needed and added smart elements that enhanced the design and functionality of the plan. She kept my budget at the forefront, but was creative in suggesting ways to maximize every dollar. The finished product is exactly what I hoped for - I am already more productive and working in my new office is a pleasure!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2013 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was extremely patient and honest. She held my hand throughout the entire process and brought a personality to the project. What sets her apart from her competitors is her passion and experience. You can easily see she loves what she does. Thanks for guiding me to organization even in my chaotic life!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2013 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
On time, on budget, beautiful detailed work, exactly as promised. The drawings exactly matched the end result. Great design sense and suggestions in our closet designs (2 walk-ins and 2 standard double door closets) and home-office shelves. A perfect job.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: December 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was incredible. My parents just moved into my building and Andrea was so patient, professional and thoughtful. She is a pleasure to work with an an asset to the project. I was inspired by her abilities and expertise. I have never seen anyone who is as good at there job as she is.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2012 
Project Price: less than $1,000
Andrea Gary did a fantastic job on my closet. She turned a nothing closet into a dream closet. Can't wait to use her services in the future.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2012
Andrea is a creative genius. She was able to take a small unconventional closet space and make it into a floor to ceiling armoire of sorts able to house everything from shoes to clothing. I highly recommend Andrea!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea has done several projects for me including kitchen and closet design, and color consulting. Most recently she has designed a bathroom renovation for me. She is a consummate professional with a deep knowledge of home design and the issues that need addressing. She was able to guide me to choices which met my aesthetic, were well-thought-out and practical, and still respected my budget. She knows staff at many of the stores we shopped at and commands excellent service from them, it's clear they respect her and like her. It's also magic to watch her cultivate relationships with sales people she doesn't know so that she and her client are getting the best service. Working with Andrea not only gets the job done well at the right price, but it's enjoyable at the same time.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Organization, personal shopping and closet systems. Andrea was reasonably priced and did a fantastic job. Not only did she provide my closet systems, which are fantastic, she also found furniture and accessories for my condo that are beautiful. She took time to understand my personal tastes and style and then found things that both look great and are functional. AND are pieces that I love. All in all a great resource and I have no hesitation in recommending her and her services.Relationship: Client

Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea did an amazing job ! She was efficient , professional, and the installation was seamless . Our closets functions so much better as a result ,and I would recommend having her organize as well. She is exceptional !

Project Date: August 2012 
Project Price: less than $1,000
Andrea is amazing! What a luxury to have someone so organized and thoughtful help you tackle what feels like insurmountable clutter. She makes order out of chaos. But even better than that, she teaches you how to maintain that order after she is gone. So happy to have found her!

Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was professional, efficient, honest and very easy to work with. The back and forth dialogue was always straight to the point, she listened to what we wanted based on how we live, made excellent suggestions and recommendations, and never once pushed us to go in a specific direction. 
She delivered exactly what we were looking for according to our criteria (we had several) without breaking the bank. The closets were built in half a day, as she promised, and that too, without a whole lot of advance notice as we were getting work done on the rest of our house and many things were still in flux. 
We wish everyone were this easy to work with. I would definitely use Andrea's services again down the line.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2012 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
Andrea was great!! 
She helped me maximize the space in my unusually shaped closet all while being warm and accommodating. I felt she listened to my needs and was honest, creative, and reliable. I highly recommend working with her!


Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: May 2012
I can't recommend Andrea Gary enough. As a professional organizer I was very skeptical about having another person come in to help with a client's project (based in NYC). Andrea was hired to also help with the project and I couldn't have been more excited! Andrea was professional, knowledgable, funny, talented and entertaining. I couldn't have asked for a better professional colleague to complete the client's home organization and closet installations. We worked perfectly with each other. I am truly looking for other clients/projects/excuses to get back up to the NYC area so I am able to work with Andrea again. She is not just a professional colleague now but a true friend. I would recommend Andrea to anyone I know. 

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2012
Andrea recently helped me with my closets in my Manhattan apartment. She convinced me I did not need to rip them out and start over, but rather needed to better maximize my existing space & better organize my clothes, shoes, & bags. She was incredibly professional and had great ideas. In a few short hours, she completely transformed and rescued my closets and drawers, creating more space & making everything not only a beautiful display, but more functional and accessible.Relationship: Client

Project Date: April 2012
Andrea Gary is the best ever. She is a total take-charge professional, no nonsense and thoroughly enjoyable to work with. She is respectful, clever in how she thinks about space and lifestyel, a team player with various other designers and vendors who are also involved in projects, and happy to stay involved. She helped me in consolidating three huge households into one NY apartment and later helped my son move into his first owned apartment. She worried along with me about everything--made the whole process just flow smoothly. I could NOT have done any of this without her and will hire her for the rest of my life.

Relationship: Andrea Gary was the designer on my project.
Project Date: March 2012 
Project Price: $50,000-$100,000
Dressing room, Guest closet and Laundry room 
Very thorough and creative design to accommodate some difficult technical requirements. 
The result was worth the efforts!

Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: March 2012
Andrea is amazing! Whether designing custom quality cabinetry, organizing and styling or attending to the finishing touches she is a pro. She works amazingingly with designers, architects and clients. She delivers on time and is so pleasant to work with. We will continue to refer her our present and future clients for any and all of the above.

Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2011 
Project Price: $1,000-$9,999
I had the pleasure of working with Andrea on a master bedroom closet remodel. She was able to take four separate closets and turn them into one seamless, functional, and beautiful dressing area. Andrea makes it a point to learn how you use your space and then designs around your lifestyle. She is very organized, creative, and an absolute joy to work with.

Relationship: Client
Andrea has many great ideas and executes them with professional panache. She made a unit for my bedroom that works so well and holds all my stuff and helps me keep order in that space! She did all my closets and everything fit perfectly even without having enough closet space. she helped pick out the colors for my house and recommended some furniture and was so honest about what would and would not work. Not only that she is a lot of fun and makes the projects easy. I highly recommend her.


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Here is my review!
From miniscule to marvelous!  Even closets that are short on space benefit from Andrea Gary's expertise.  You could call my closets dysfunctional: the space poorly utilized and the rods inaccessible. Andrea maximized the space and literally transformed a box into a workable and practical closet that is a pleasure to use.  Her professional skills and her ability to understand her client's needs are invaluable assets. From someone who always kept the closet door shut but who now keeps the door ajar just to enjoy the sight of my newly organized clothes,  I heartily recommend Andrea for the job!
How's that!!!
Take care,
Marjorie