Client Stories:

Editor Kelli Lamb’s Clever Home “Cloffice” 

client: Kelli Lamb

location: Altadena, CA

design consultant: Missy Almester

Editor Kelli Lamb’s Clever Home “Cloffice” 

Office turned cloffice with magazine storage for an editor, in light wood grain finish by California Closets

WHAT KELLI LAMB WANTED


For Rue Magazine editor Kelli Lamb, working at home used to mean stealing a corner of the dining room. “It had the best light,” she says. 

But once she and her artist husband began searching for their first home, she realized she might be able to create a dedicated workspace of her own. 

It would become the room she spends the most time in, so it was important that the space be “just right.” 

I wanted my office to foster creativity, evoke a sense of calm, and be incredibly functional.

Kelli Lamb
Closet doors opened to show clothes with curio shelves above in dark wood grain finish by California Closets
Home office and closet combine to maximize a small space designed in light and dark wood grain finishes by California Closets

HOW CALIFORNIA CLOSETS DID IT


Working with Missy Almester and the California Closets Orange County team, they identified a corner guest room that could be converted into a “cloffice” — part closet, part office. 

For Kelli’s workspace, they decided on an oversized L-shaped desk with hidden electrical storage underneath and plenty of shelving above. In fact, Missy cleverly suggested adding a magazine shelf, which was an unexpected detail Kelli absolutely loved. Now she can display the latest issue of Rue, along with her first book which had just come out. “It felt like this really full-circle moment,” she remarked.

For the closet part of her cloffice, Kelli wanted to reimagine the room’s existing but small walk-in closet at the same time. Missy helped Kelli determine the type of storage needed, which included shelving for sweaters and jeans as well as tall hanging poles for long dresses. A retractable valet rod allows Kelli to visualize and plan outfits. 

But because the existing closet space was small, they decided to add a custom wardrobe to really boost storage. Taking advantage of a large empty wall the new wardrobe includes cabinets for extra clothing as well as drawers for office supplies – a fitting dual-purpose unit for this “cloffice.” 

I was in disbelief how talented and tuned in their team was from the very first meeting.

Kelli Lamb

final result


Dining room squatter no more, Kelli now has a personal retreat that supports her work-from-home lifestyle as well as her flair for fashion. 

For the girl who used to make magazines out of craft paper in her bedroom, you could say it was destiny. 

Photo Credits:Amy Bartlam

Design Details

Finish:

Natural

Shadow Black

Note: finishes vary by location, inquire with your local California Closets showroom for current finish availability

Metal:

Oil Rubbed Bronze

Additional Accessories:

Note: product availability may vary by location


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