What Closet and Storage Product Lines Does The Container Store Offer for Custom Spaces?

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The Container Store's custom closet and storage offerings center on four named product lines you can select when requesting a design consultation: ELFA CLASSIC, ELFA DÉCOR, AVERA, and PRESTON. If you're unsure which fits your space, the consultation form includes an "Unsure" option, and the site also groups its offerings under Custom Spaces — covering Elfa Spaces, Preston Spaces, and dedicated closet, living, and garage spaces — plus Decor+ by Elfa and Garage+ by Elfa collections.

The four product lines you can choose from

When you submit a design request or contact form, the "Product Preference" field lists these options:

Product line What it signals
ELFA CLASSIC The traditional Elfa system
ELFA DÉCOR An Elfa variant positioned around decor
AVERA A separate named line
PRESTON A separate named line, also reflected in "Preston Spaces"
Unsure For customers who want guidance before committing

The presence of "Unsure" is worth noting: you don't need to arrive at a consultation already knowing which line you want.

How the product lines map to Custom Spaces

The site organizes its custom offerings under Custom Spaces, which includes:

  • Elfa Spaces
  • Preston Spaces
  • Closet Spaces
  • Living Spaces
  • Garage Spaces

This tells you the product lines aren't limited to closets — the same Custom Spaces framework extends to living areas and garages. If your project is a garage rather than a closet, the relevant entry point is Garage Spaces rather than the closet-specific lines.

Additional collections and components

Beyond the four preference options, the site references:

  • Decor+ by Elfa
  • Garage+ by Elfa
  • Elfa Components — suggesting the Elfa system is modular rather than fixed
  • Pre-Designed Spaces — ready-made configurations, as opposed to fully custom designs
  • Current Collections and Closeouts

The distinction between "Pre-Designed Spaces" and custom design matters: if you want a faster path, pre-designed configurations exist; if you want something tailored, the design consultation route applies.

How to indicate your preference

The contact form asks for a Product Preference (one of the four lines or "Unsure"), along with your name, contact number, email, nearest store, and preferred communication method (phone, text, or email). You can also attach a mood board or image when working with a closet expert.

If you'd rather not fill out a form, the site lists a phone line for design contact: 1-888-266-8246, available Monday–Saturday 8 AM–8 PM Central and Sunday 9 AM–7 PM Central. Live chat is noted as unavailable at the time of the page content.

Practical takeaways

  • Four named lines are the core of the preference system: ELFA CLASSIC, ELFA DÉCOR, AVERA, PRESTON.
  • "Unsure" is a valid answer — useful if you're comparing options and want a designer's input.
  • Custom Spaces spans more than closets, including living and garage spaces.
  • Pre-designed options exist alongside fully custom design, so you can choose your level of involvement.
  • You can start online — there are online design tools for a custom closet and for a reach-in closet, in addition to in-store, virtual, and in-home appointment types.

If your goal is simply to know which lines exist before a consultation, the four preference options plus the Custom Spaces categories give you the full menu the site presents. If your goal is to decide between them, that decision is best made with a designer, since the site doesn't publish line-by-line specifications or pricing here.