Winners of the 2025 Top Shelf Design Awards, sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf, were announced on July 1 at a reception during the Closets Conference & Expo in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Taking top honors was Domenic Marcolongo of LV Closet Design, who won Best of Show for his "Laminate Closet: Over 18 linear feet " project, titled "After Dark." 

The dark and glossy feel of this closet makes it hard to ignore, Marcolongo noted. One of the key features is color-changing ambient lighting casting “a seductive glow, while glass-front cabinetry turns every garment into a curated display.”

Additional features include a marble-and-leather-clad island with warm underlighting that softens the look, creating a layered, moody atmosphere that feels both intimate and elevated. 

“Every detail is intentional. Every finish, reflective. This is where function meets fantasy—designed not just to store, but to seduce,” Marcolongo added.

He will receive a $500 prize for Best of Show, and each category winner listed below will receive a $50 prize, including an award plaque and publication in Closets & Organized Storage magazine.

The Top Shelf Design Awards are presented annually to recognize designers for their innovative and creative closet and home organizational designs. Each entry is judged based on the following criteria: 50 percent appearance/design (emphasizing design creativity) and 50 percent functionality and quality of construction/materials.

Special thanks go to the panel of judges: Lauren Schwartz of Meridian Closets, Claudia Duffield, Casa Bossanova; Natasha Shtapauk of The BauTeam, and Eric Marshall from the Closet Training Institute.

2026 Top Shelf Design Awards winners

WINNER & BEST OF SHOW

Domenic Marcolongo, Las Vegas Closet Design     

Category: Laminate Closet: over 18 linear feet                 

Project: After Dark

HONORABLE MENTION

Alisa Randol, PLC Closets      

Category: Laminate Closet: over 18 linear feet                 

Project: Youngquist Residence

WINNER

Wendy Scott, Timeless Closets and Cabinetry LLC                

Category: Laminate Closet: under 18 linear feet             

Project: Fit for a Queen

HONORABLE MENTION

Cynthia Padden, Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets               

Category: Laminate Closet: under 18 linear feet             

Project: Kiss Curl Wardrobe

WINNER

Kate Bernyk, Distinctive Design          

Category: Garage: under 600 square feet             

Project: The Intentional Family Garage

HONORABLE MENTION

Taylor Juska, Inspired Closets Chicago          

Category: Garage: under 600 square feet             

Project: Custom Garage

WINNER

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet       

Category: Home Office: over 150 square feet  

Project: The Executive Library

HONORABLE MENTION

Paul Manna, Behind Closed Doors Custom Closets & Cabinetry                  

Category: Home Office: over 150 square feet  

Project: Custom Home Office with Integrated Cabinetry, Floating Work Surface & Built-In Humidor

WINNER

Mike Carson, Inspired Closets Chicago

Category: Home Office: under 150 square feet                

Project: Quiet Productivity: A Welcoming, Organized Home Office

HONORABLE MENTION

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet       

Category: Home Office: under 150 square feet                

Project: The Gentleman's Study Niche

WINNER

Taylor Rachko , Distinctive Design     

Category: Garage: over 600 square feet                 

Project: From Clutter to Contemporary Garage

WINNER

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet       

Category: Reach-in Closet             

Project: Hermes Handbag Boutique

HONORABLE MENTION

Emily Link, The Closet Company       

Category: Reach-in Closet             

Project: Designed to Dream - A Wardrobe to Grow

WINNER

Domenic Marcolongo                 

Las Vegas Closet Design         

Category: Specialty            

Project: Grand Millennial Maximalism

HONORABLE MENTION

Designers, Lancaster Custom Cabinetry     

Category: Specialty            

Project: Submarine Bar

WINNER

Anthony Rocco, The Kitchenworks of Fort Lauderdale        

Category: Wood Closet: over 18 linear feet        

Project: Rift & Bronze - The Dressing Room Reimagined

HONORABLE MENTION

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet       

Category: Wood Closet: over 18 linear feet        

Project: Zen Sanctuary

WINNER

Domenic Marcolongo, Las Vegas Closet Design     

Category: Wood Closet: under 18 linear feet    

Project: Gucci Boutique

HONORABLE MENTION

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet       

Category: Wood Closet: under 18 linear feet    

Project: The Dressing Lounge