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Lylah Reid-Akana
Design Consultant
Your home is your castle, and I believe it should reflect your lifestyle, your needs, and what makes you feel most at home. I earned my degree in Interior Design in 1996 and joined California Closets in 2011. Since then, I’ve loved working closely with clients to create personalized storage solutions that elevate both the beauty and functionality of their homes.
For me, listening is one of the most important parts of the design process. Taking the time to understand what my clients truly want helps me create thoughtful, effective solutions that fit their space and their budget. I strive to offer practical, creative options that make decision-making easier and ultimately, makes my clients feel good!
Every project brings a new challenge and the chance to create something meaningful—and that’s what I enjoy most. My goal is for every client to walk away feeling great about their space and proud of how it works for them. When we design with intention, it not only transforms a home—it transforms how we live in it.
Lylah Reid-Akana's Portfolio
I’m committed to listening, collaborating, and working with you to design a custom solution that will optimize any space in your home. Here’s a collection of some of my favorite projects to help you get inspired.
![A warm wood finish and etched resin inserts add sophistication to this built-in wardrobe with drawers and cabinets.]( "Warm Wood Wardrobe")
Warm Wood Wardrobe
A custom-designed storage cabinet elevates this entryway with Fossil Leaf patterned inserts and a warm wood finish.![Colorful cabinets, bookshelves and a wardrobe maximize the space in this small apartment.]( "Versatile & Colorful Home Office")
Versatile & Colorful Home Office
This well-organized space was a collaboration with the homeowner inspired by Mondrian. The home office, media and wardrobe in white plywood are complimented by custom printed Colorfuse door panels.![Light finish, floor-mounted walk-in closet with built-in vanity and mirror]( "Classic Walk-In Closet with Vanity")
Classic Walk-In Closet with Vanity
This simple and organized walk-in closet in Oregon finish is floor mounted and includes a built-in vanity with mirror. Multiple hanging rods and adjustable shelving maximizes the storage potential.![Media center with side shelving, lower cabinets and drawers provides plenty of storage opportunities.]( "Two-Toned Contemporary Media Center")
Two-Toned Contemporary Media Center
Light and dark moisture-resistant materials are used in this media center, complimented by glass shelves, dual depth and Shaker style doors with glass inserts.![Light colored receptionist desk with light brown countertops, open shelving and file drawers with locks.]( "Warm & Welcoming Receptionist Desk")
Warm & Welcoming Receptionist Desk
A receptionist desk at a commercial office features open shelving, a privacy partition and file drawers with locks. The two-tone design is in Oregon finish with Nuvolari countertops.![Asymmetrical media center in light finish with glass doors on upper cabinets, glass shelving and recessed lighting.]( "Contemporary Media Center")
Contemporary Media Center
An asymmetrical Media Center in Oregon finish includes dual depth with wall mounted uppers cabinets, Shaker style doors and puck lights over tempered glass shelves.![A bookshelf with stacked boxes of varied depths and Shaker doors with semi-opaque glass creates an interesting composition.]( "Modern Bookshelf Inspires Creativity")
Modern Bookshelf Inspires Creativity
The inventive design of this wall-mounted bookcase includes stacked boxes of varied depths and Shaker style doors with semi-opaque glass.![White, vertical full size wall bed with recessed lighting, open shelving, bedside drawer stack and concealed storage.]( "Modern Wall Bed with Built-In Storage")
Modern Wall Bed with Built-In Storage
A full size, vertical wall bed features dual depth, open shelving, a bedside drawer stack on the left and concealed storage on the right. Puck lights elevate the space, providing function and ambient lighting.![]( "Stately Walk-In Closet")
Stately Walk-In Closet
This expansive walk-in closet was fabricated in a rich, dark finish, floor mounted with backing throughout. A vanity with mirror and recessed lighting add to the elegant space.
Lylah was a great consultant. See was very engaged, attentive to our needs/desires, and provided sounds solutions that fit our budget.- The design and installation went beyond my expectations. I want to thank my designer Lylah, who designed the closet within my budget and offered the best quality of closet to fit my needs. The closet turns out to maximize my space and be perfect. I also want to thank Iris who passed on my concerns regarding any damage/ stains during installation. The installers protected my floor and furniture and sanitize the closet after installation. California Closets demonstrated their professionalism and attention to detail. I will definitely work with them again.
- Excellent! The closets are beautiful! Designed well and the installation process was seamless. Very friendly technicians on site. Fast, efficient!
- Lylah is an EXCELLENT designer. She was almost instantly able to turn our vision into reality, including all features we were hoping for and working within the limitations of the space. We looked at "off the shelf" options before returning to California Closets, and the effort and expense we would have put in to get something not-quite-right easily justifies the cost of this custom work. Having two earlier projects that I have been very satisfied with also made this an easy decision.
- Lylah Reid-Akana is one of the most efficient, personable and truly professional consultants I have ever worked with. I will recommend her to anyone who is looking into a closet system. The three installers were friendly and courteous and did a great and neat job. I am totally satisfied with California Closets’ products and services.
- Very professional from the start, from my initial meeting with Lylah, to providing product samples, ideas and great suggestions. She also added her expertise when revisions to our installation needed to be done. Thank you for creating our dream walk-in!
- Very professional from the start, impressed with the knowledge of the Design Consultant and thoroughly enjoyed working with her. The installers did an excellent job as well, even to clean up when they were completed. Thank you very much!
- Lylah was wonderful! Very easy to talk to and she listened to our needs. She created the closet of our dreams :) We will continue to refer anyone looking for a custom closet to her.
- From the salesperson to the installer, they were courteous, friendly, on time with the order. then the install went great. One piece needed trimming and they just made a new piece. Very satisfied!
- I am so in love with the professionalism, quality, and just overall ease of this entire experience. I can’t express in words how happy I am to have our closets! This is the one thing that I really wanted to splurge on and I could not be happier! I got to organize our master bed closet yesterday and it’s truly just a dream. Thank you thank you thank you again so much for all your help! I’ve already had several people ask me where we got our closets, and I’m sending them all to you!