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Owners, Inspired Closets Vermont

Todd & Elizabeth Warren

"As longtime professionals in the Vermont home improvement industry, we understand our client’s expectation that when they work with a home town business, they will have an amazing experience. At Inspired Closets, we are committed to meeting and exceeding that expectation every single day. We understand how organized and beautiful spaces offer a calm environment to ground our busy lives. Creating those spaces in a fun, friendly way is what sets us apart. Creating a bond with our clients that keeps them coming back and referring their friends. We look forward to working with you and your family on your next custom organization project."

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Todd and Elizabeth Warren have been in the specialty home improvement business for over 20 years. Their custom closet journey began while growing their first business, Otter Creek Awnings. While working with clients, they discovered the need for a local custom closet provider in their community. In 2005 they added Otter Creek Custom Closets and it became so successful that by 2013, they had purchased and merged with Closet Crafters, rebranding to Vermont Custom Closets. With a 5000 square foot. ft custom closet showroom and explosive growth, Todd and Elizabeth sold Otter Creek Awnings to concentrate on their passion for the home organization industry. At the same time, Elizabeth began working as a Professional Organizer and started Organize My Home, a complementary company where she focuses on professional organizing and home staging. Today, Todd and Elizabeth are thrilled to join Inspired Closets, reinforcing their position as Vermont’s largest and most well-respected custom closet company.

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Todd Warren

Todd Warren

Owner

As a pioneer in the Vermont custom closet business, Todd began designing and selling customized closets in 2005. Active in the local business community and home building industry, he served as President of the Northern Vermont Home Builders Association in 2016. While he has a knack for business operations, Todd’s passion lies in working directly with clients. In fact, he feels strongly that as a business owner, actively working with clients is the true secret to long-term success. A lifelong Red Sox fan, Todd loves to play golf, ski, enjoy Lake Champlain and spend time with his wife Elizabeth and their children Tyler and Ashley.


What INSPIRES Todd? “I’m inspired by the challenge of creating a memorable customer experience. From your initial inquiry to the completed installation, I want your experience to feel professional, consultative, easy and fun.”

Elizabeth Warren

Owner & Designer

Elizabeth has been in the home improvement industry for 25 years, first as a Design Consultant for Otter Creek Awnings and then working with her husband Todd as co-owner of Otter Creek Awnings and Vermont Custom Closets. She has an extensive background in marketing, sales and design, purchasing, and even installation! However it is her relationships with both clients and colleagues alike that matters most. Elizabeth strives to be a trusted advisor to her clients and a supportive team member with colleagues and employees. Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband Todd, and their children Tyler and Ashley. She loves the outdoors and taking walks on the beach and bike path near their home in Burlington on Lake Champlain.


What INSPIRES Elizabeth? “I’m inspired by making a positive and personal connection with our clients to help make their experience with our company meaningful and memorable.”

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“All was great: from Jennifer answering the phone, to the design team, and the installer—my experience was excellent. Everything was completed as promised and on time. The installer was meticulous—not a speck of sawdust was left. I appreciated their respect for my home.”

Montpelier, VT

“From start to finish, a great experience and we LOVE our closets!”

South Hero, VT

“Everyone we dealt with was knowledgeable, professional and engaging. We couldn’t be more pleased with the closet organizers and our experience… Once we are settled into our new home, we will be looking at your product and expertise to solve storage solutions in several other areas.”

Middlebury, VT

“It was a great experience—very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I am extremely pleased with my closets and other storage spaces. Excellent job! Your designer was a wealth of knowledge and very easy to work with.”

Essex, VT

“The designer was wonderful as were the guys who did the installation! My friend recommended you. Your entire team and the final project simply blew me away. Great customer service! I am building a new home in the near future and will contact you!”

South Burlington, VT

“Special thanks to your designer and the installation technicians. I was very impressed with all the people whom I dealt with. I am very pleased with my closets. The designer and the 2 installation technicians were super organized and knew their stuff. They were all also some of the friendliest people I have encountered in a business.”

Stowe, VT

“Everyone was wonderful and so accommodating to our schedule. We love the product and EVERYONE we worked with was knowledgeable and so nice. I am so happy we chose you for our custom closets!”

Shelburne, VT

“Outstanding from beginning to end. Our design representative was great at what she does- we love the flexibility of the software she uses & online access to design. Installer was timely, no delays & good cleanup. Otter Creek provided excellent value in product & customer service. Glad to support a quality, local business. Thank you!”

Williston, VT

“Customer rep Ian is outstanding. He listened to our wishes and budget and gave us a number of reasonable options.. Josh then installed the products efficiently. Both Ian and Josh are great to work with. The showroom is arranged well and helped us see what closets would look like. The finished closets have improved the look of the space and hold more clothing items that are no longer being squished. The work was completed as scheduled.”

Tom & Gail

Burlington, VT

“We’ve had them design our master bedroom closet and install a Murphy bed with shelving for the office. Both were done to our entire satisfaction. Everyone, from the designer to the installers were very knowledgeable and professional. We look forward to having them back in our house for other projects.”

Russ

Jericho, VT

“Wonderful to deal with on the phone and internet. I didn’t have a chance to visit their showroom but despite that, they sent me photos, designs, and colors and we quickly made informed decisions. Our home was new construction so they installed without my ever meeting them. The closet was left immaculately clean. Very nice job!”

Joanne

Lake Placid, NY

“This company was absolutely AMAZING!! I loved the entire process from start to finish. They measured my entire wardrobe, put everything onto the computer and provided me with a few concepts for my new walk in closet. 6 weeks later they arrived to install and it’s beyond beautiful! I now have my dream girl closet! Thank you! I highly recommend them for any closet work!”

Cindy

Manchester Center, VT

“I can’t say enough good things about your people as well…the installers are true professionals! I also LOVE my new master closet and guest room closet…so much more space and everything is organized and in its place! I was at a party over the weekend and telling my friends about my new master closet and how beautiful it is and how organized everything is and how much more room I have (it’s amazing)…and people were making fun of me for being so excited about a silly closet….but I can’t help it…I love it all. Thank you again for everything…you guys do great work!!”

Montpelier, VT

“Love my custom closet, we have the two small and two medium size drawers and some shelving above for baskets…in between the two upper and lower hanging areas….with space on the floor for shoes and shelving on top for those seldom used items that you don’t want too far away/or paperwork and middle shelf for the sweaters and tops that can just be folded……..works nicely and helped us out as we don’t have large dressers in our bedroom…I believe it’s been a year now, and still good as new.”

Cynthia

Colchester, VT

“I love my new custom walk-in closets. The designer I worked with was awesome – he listened to me, gave me lots of things to consider, and helped me visualize the final design. He was very patient and willing to make changes until I was satisfied with the plans. The installer was great as well – he left no mess for me to clean up and took the time to show me how everything works, how to adjust the shelves, and how to care for the product. I would recommend this company. Visiting the showroom is a must – they do much more than just closets.”

Kathy

Duxbury, VT

“Very professional, knowledgeable, and personable design staff! The builder/installer was timely and efficient! We loved that our personal designer came to the house, brought samples, and took into consideration everything we wanted built into our pantry. Previously we only had shelving on one side of the walk-in pantry. Our designer helped us create a space that provides not only shelving, but also cabinets, countertop working space, drawers and an area to hang glassware and put wine. We now have a walk-in pantry that is not only functional, it maximizes every inch of space possible from floor to ceiling! I can’t say enough how much I love the work they did for us. I plan to hire them again in the near future to do our laundry room and master bedroom closet.”

Sarah

Colchester, VT

“Highly recommend this company and their entire team. Very professional, friendly and on-time! They did a couple closets, bathrooms and our mudroom, stayed within budget and left with everything in impeccable order. We were very happy with the work and hired them back a second time! Their field teams are very professional and respected our property and their work was amazing and you could tell they took pride in the final product. Once we sell our house, we will for sure have them back for our next home.”

Brenda

Essex Junction, VT

During the design process, Inspired Closets helped me come up with the designs for the closet that we needed to help organize our life.

Haidee

“My experience with Inspired Closets was great. From measurements to layout to selecting options everything came out exactly like it was described and pictured.”

Shanna

“When you hire somebody like Inspired Closets you just weigh in with what you like. Inspired Closets made the decision making process really easy.”

Erik

“I love my Inspired Closet. Their four step process was easy and seamless. They got to know us and our needs, they took control of the entire experience and that was great for us.”

Sue

“Inspired Closets worked with my builder to design the four walls of my closet that would best fit our space.”

Nicki

Design Team

Elvira Tripp

Elvira Tripp

Designer

Elvira has her background in Architecture and achieved her Interior Design Certification from the New York Institute of Design. She has a passion for creating functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. Elvira enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is a skilled portraiture and interior design photographer.

What INSPIRES Elvira? “I love listening to inspirational stories and self-help books. You can always find different angles to solve problems. The idea that there is infinite possibilities inspires me. Art books, fashion and decor magazines live on my bedside table.” When she is not designing, Elvira enjoys trail running, spending time at home re-arranging her furniture, cooking, painting and designing.

Amy Sweeney Wagoner

Designer

Amy is our superstar basketball, baseball, and softball mom who has a passion for design! She brings to our team 5 years experience in the flooring business and 1 year experience as a tile designer. Amy loves to design spaces for our clients that they will love for years to come. She also enjoys creating authentic connections with people in our Vermont community. In her free time, you can usually find Amy cheering for her kids on the court or in the field.

What INSPIRES Amy? “I want to be the best role model for my kids. I’m inspired to be successful for them, so they’ll be inspired to work just as hard!”

Amy Sweeney Wagoner
Lara Militello

Lara Militello

Designer

With a background in home organization and consulting, Lara brings a wealth of expertise and unique talent to our team. A multi-talented designer who understands the importance of organization in a home, she excels at making spaces more functional according to her client’s individual needs. Lara will take a look at your space and suggest practical improvements to make life more manageable.

What INSPIRES Lara? “Pushing myself out of my comfort zone and doing things that I’m passionate about! If you put your mind to something and work hard, you can achieve anything! That’s how I know that no matter the design challenge, I will exceed my clients’ expectations.” Originally from the Boston area, she now lives in Shelburne with her husband and four children and enjoys spending her free time out in nature, taking in the beautiful Vermont scenery.

Lori Carmichael-Abare

Designer

In a blended household of 4 children and her beloved French bulldog, Lori knows how important it is to have a system in place to maintain your sanctuary. Within her prior role as an event planner, Lori fell in love with the process of listening to her client’s vision and delivering beautiful results. Her impeccable eye for detail, project management expertise, and passion for turning dysfunctional spaces into functional ones makes her an asset to our team and the clients she works with.

What INSPIRES Lori? “At home, it’s about being a pillar of strength and support for my family. When it comes to the clients I work with, I want to show them that no space is unsolvable and with the right direction you can take a space from chaos to calm.” In her spare time, Lori enjoys shopping at local women-owned businesses, reading, yoga, and traveling with her husband.

Lori Carmichael-Abare
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Ian Powell

Ian Powell

Operations Manager

Ian is dedicated to the internal processes of the business running smoothly so every customer is satisfied with the results. He also enjoys the technical aspects of his job and the interactions with the design team and the installation crew. And it’s because of Ian that we can do what we do. When not fine-tuning our business, you can find Ian enjoying family time with his wife and daughter, skiing or fishing. He enjoys spending time outdoors whether it’s on the lake with his family or on the slopes with friends. And most especially enjoys fishing.


What INSPIRES Ian? “I like being here to answer questions and to help solve a challenge, whether it’s with a customer or coworker. A different perspective can make all the difference and that makes my job more enjoyable and keeps me smiling.”

Jennifer Smith

Office Manager & Customer Support

Always in a sunny mood, customers appreciate Jennifer's warmth and personal attention. And it’s no secret our team loves her supportive nature, fun personality, and well stocked candy dish too! Jennifer is on the front lines of customer service and when you visit our showroom, you will note the sign block on Jennifer’s desk that says, “Director of First Impressions.” This statement is shared with everyone she meets and once you meet her, you’ll see why she’s the best. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find Jennifer volunteering with Zonta, taking a yoga class, and exploring Vermont with her husband Bob.


What INSPIRES Jennifer? “Our customers. They use our process to find a solution to their organizational and storage projects and it changes their lives. Following their journey start-to-finish is very rewarding, and I frequently get to hear about it first hand on the phone after we complete the installation.”

Jennifer Smith
Brittany Blazey

Brittany Blazey

Marketing Manager

Brittany is our enthusiastic, creative, and analytical marketing maven. She can usually be found managing our media channels like Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram or designing assets to enhance our local marketing efforts. Brittany enjoys creating authentic connections with our clients and local businesses.

Beyond our business, Brittany loves writing for her lifestyle blog, trulyblazey.com. During the warmer months, you’ll find her hiking, camping, swimming, and boating in the Adirondacks. As for the colder months, she’s usually on skis or a snowmobile in the Northern Kingdom of Vermont.

What INSPIRES Brittany? “My grandmother escaped to the United States from the United Kingdom during World War II. She struggled as she worked three jobs and went on to become a very successful real estate broker in Connecticut. She always told me that I could do anything if I worked hard enough. That message stuck with me. It inspires me to work harder and drives my desire for professional and personal growth.”

Install Team

Pete Leclaire

Installation Manager

With a vast background in carpentry, Pete takes great pride in his work with an eye for perfection. Always positive, he has an infectious laugh that will brighten up your day. That dedication to excellence and obvious comradery are often cited as a key reason for our clients return time and again.


What INSPIRES Pete? "Building something that not only my clients love, but I am equally proud of as well."

Pete Leclaire
Kevin Bond

Kevin Bond

Lead Closet Installer

Thanks to his father and a childhood spent building or fixing anything he could, Kevin has a longstanding love of carpentry and machinery. Naturally curious, he has a knack for finding solutions to unexpected challenges. If he’s not on his motorcycle or in his pick-up truck exploring New England, you’ll find Kevin skiing the slopes in the winter and riding the waves in Lake Champlain in the summer.


What INSPIRES Kevin? “Working with people who are dedicated to doing a good job and have fun doing it.”

Dan Welch

Warehouse Coordinator

A hard worker, Dan is all about the process of preparing product for each job. Thanks to his background in drywall, building and framing in the residential and commercial industry, he understands the big picture for any project. And much to our delight, he is hyper organized and detail oriented. A family man, Dan enjoys time with his wife, son Max and is a caregiver for a young adult. He also has a knack for creating some of the best craft brew beer in the state.


What INSPIRES Dan? “I was in the Marine’s and in the military, you’re always watching out for others in your platoon. If someone was hurt, needed a helping hand, whatever it was, we could depend on one-another. There is a sense of pride that comes from being a part of this group, and that drives you forward, wanting to help others.”

Dan Welch
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Joe McSoley

Joe McSoley

Lead Closet Installer

A retired high school teacher of 20 years and counting, Joe loves building closets and sharing his carpentry skills with our team and clients. A lifelong learner, Joe loves each new build and the challenges it presents. When not installing, Joe and his wife Nancy are avid travelers and love to meet new people. In a state where most people are Red Soxs fans, Joe is a Yankees fan which keeps things interesting amongst his coworkers. Joe has bragging rights for another team as his great uncle played for the Braves.


What INSPIRES Joe? Sharing his knowledge and learning new things. “I find people of all ages interesting to talk to. You never know what you’ll learn if you don’t start a conversation.”

Gene Taylo

Lead Installer

Gene brings a 12-year background in upholstery and window treatment installation to our team. He values quality craftsmanship and careful work to deliver an outstanding final product. Gene is enjoys spending time outdoors canoeing, fishing, camping, and backcountry snowboarding with his wife, Grace. With a passion for classical music and his community, Gene frequently volunteers at the Vermont Symphony Orchestra on his days off.

What INSPIRES Gene? “I find that organizing and installing mudroom or garage spaces inspire me. I want to give our clients better access to their gear to get them outside and doing the things that they love!”

Gene Taylo
Matt Butryn

Matt Butryn

Installer

Coming from a family of avid woodworkers, Matt has had an appreciation for design from a young age. He always enjoyed seeing the beautiful furniture that his family created, motivating him to pursue a degree in Graphic Design from SUNY New Paltz. Over the years, Matt has found his true passion in carpentry and enjoys working at Inspired Closets where we balance both form and function in our clients’ designs.

What INSPIRES Matt? “Our teams’ energy, positivity, and kindness has stood out to me since my very first day. I’m happy to say that I’m part of a team that truly inspires me. I am proud to work with such good people!” In his spare time, Matt enjoys playing the guitar and crafting handbound leather journals.

Our Expert Team

Todd and Elizabeth Warren, owners of Inspired Closets Burlington, have been in the specialty home improvement business for more than 20 years. Their custom closet journey began while growing their first business, Otter Creek Awnings. While working with clients, they discovered the need for a local custom closet provider in their community. In 2005, they added Otter Creek Custom Closets, and it became so successful that by 2013, they had purchased and merged with Closet Crafters and rebranded to become Vermont Custom Closets.

With a 5,000-square-ft. custom closet showroom and explosive growth, Todd and Elizabeth sold Otter Creek Awnings to concentrate on their passion for the home organization industry. At the same time, Elizabeth began working as a Professional Organizer and started Organize My Home, a complementary company where she focuses on professional organizing and home staging. Today, Todd and Elizabeth are thrilled to join Inspired Closets, reinforcing their position as Vermont’s largest and most well-respected custom closet company.

The rest of the Inspired Closets Burlington team lives in, works in, and gives back to the Burlington, VT community. We enjoy sharing the community with our clients because we get to bump into them around town and hear about how much they love their custom closets. Many of our happy clients return to us to seek our help with other organizationally challenged parts of their homes.

We care about you, and we are invested in your happiness throughout the custom closet process and beyond. Our closet design and installation teams are experienced and creative, and we would love to help you get and stay organized. Give us a call or visit our custom closet showroom in Burlington, VT, to learn more.

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