Leah Ansel

After 12 years in the New York fashion industry (including Henri Bendel and Lucky Magazine), I followed my bliss into a career designing Interiors. I naturally began by merging those two passions into a business where I created beautiful wardrobes and closets. Soon thereafter, I had the opportunity to work for an award-winning architect based in Soho while I continued my formal education at FIT. Several years later, with my experience and education to guide me, I started my own Interior Design business based in NYC, a venture which was ever inspiring, challenging and rewarding. 17 years later, it was time for a change of pace where I intended to balance my love of the indoors with my love of the outdoors. So, from the canyons of Manhattan to the mountains of Colorado, I am thrilled to be living in the beautiful Denver area where I am part of the California Closets team! I can’t imagine a more fulfilling career than improving people’s lives through beauty and design. I love to draw from my background in decorating, fashion, art & architecture. What inspires me are the places I go, the people I meet, and especially the joy my clients express when their spaces are transformed. I believe that well designed environments enhance our lives on every level – this is not a luxury but a necessity to a well-lived life. I bring to each client my passion for excellent design and a collaborative spirit. Listening to the individual’s needs, I interpret solutions that include functionality and aesthetics, which can be informed by the surrounding spaces to allow a cohesive flow. My goal is for every client to experience what an industry leading company has to offer with the White Glove customer service we provide as a team – from design, to product quality, to installation. To paraphrase Winston Churchill, “We shape our environments, thereafter our environments shape us.”