After Dark by Domenic Marcolongo takes top prize
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After Dark by Domenic Marcolongo takes top prize
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Michaelle Bradford
July 2, 2026 | 6:25 am CDT
After Dark by Domenic Marcolongo, Las Vegas Closet Design, wins Best of Show in the 2026 Top Shelf Design Awards.
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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
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Michaelle Bradford
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Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Woodworking Network editor. She has more than 20 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.
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