A work/life “cloffice” for designer and Netflix star Bobby Berk
Bobby Berk, the Emmy-winning television host and interior design expert, came to California Closets Los Angeles with a somewhat unique project. He’d recently purchased a home that would become his design firm’s new headquarters – and wanted the primary bedroom closet transformed into functional work storage.
“I wanted to find a space where I could really showcase our designs and products in a residential interior setting,” Berk told Architectural Digest about the new office space.
California Closets design consultant Cara Carrasco had worked with the Bobby Berk team twice before, so she was the obvious choice to help him achieve this innovative work and storage space.
“Bobby wanted the space to operate as a storage closet for samples and a printer, but also be able to handle some carry-over clothing.”
How California Closets did it
Because the “home” would host his professional team as well as dinner parties (because its dining room is larger than Bobby’s own!), there were a number of subtle features Cara added to the design to give it all the customization Bobby desired.
For example, an oversized printer needed to be integrated into the closet but had the potential to create dead space that wouldn’t be useful in the future.
To avoid this, Cara installed support poles above the printer so that when it’s removed the area can be used for long, hanging clothing.
When it came to the aesthetics, Cara worked with Bobby’s team to draw inspiration from the rest of the home, leaning into natural textures, black accents, and mixed metal hardware.
Cara also integrated stunning lighting elements above the hanging rods and shoe racks to illuminate details such as gold support poles against the black backing.
“The contrast between black and linen that we used in this design is always a crowd favorite, and the result is absolutely gorgeous.”
Final result
Bobby’s highly-personalized design is a modern multi-use solution that maximizes function without compromising style.
Finish
Board finish main
Specialty Linen
Board finish accent
Specialty Shadow Black backing
Note: finishes vary by location, inquire with your local California Closets showroom for current finish availability.
Metal
Hardware
Gold
Standard elite handles
Gold
Pole and accessory finish
Suspended round Oyster leather pole with gold pole cups
Additional accessories
Doors & drawers
Flat slab Linen
Drawer box material
Birch
Extensive shelf ribbon lighting
Slanted shoe shelves with metal fence
Base molding trim
Tie & belt rack
Client
Bobby Berk
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Design consultant
Cara Carrasco
