New showroom positions company for continued growth and craftsmanship excellence
Over the past seven years, husband and wife team Mark and Frances Hutto have steadily grown their Closets by Design franchise operation by expanding their team, their footprint, and their vision for what a design-driven storage company can be. Their latest milestone marks a defining moment in that journey with the purchase of their building and the opening of a dramatically expanded showroom designed to showcase the full scope of what they offer.
The Hutto’s and their Closets by Design team opened the new space on Saturday, Feb. 7, welcoming clients, friends, family, and fellow franchise owners to their showroom at 3728 Philips Highway, Suite 360. Visits to the showroom are available by appointment, allowing clients dedicated time to explore the displays and consult directly with designers. Some visiting franchisees traveled from as far as Texas to see firsthand how the expanded space brings the brand’s capabilities to life.
After operating in the location for several years, purchasing the building in 2024 gave the team the opportunity to rethink how they engage with clients. The expanded footprint moves beyond samples and renderings, offering an immersive environment where visitors experience complete solutions in real-world settings. The showroom itself exemplifies the level of quality and craftsmanship that distinguishes Closets by Design in the Jacksonville market.
“This has been a long process for us to get to where we are right now,” shared Mark Hutto. “One of my main passions was having a place where people can come and see everything we have to offer in one spot. Being able to showcase different vignettes of what we do is priceless. It helps the sales process and gives people a much better understanding of what their space can become.”
A key differentiator is that the company manufactures its product locally, utilizing specialized equipment that few competitors in Jacksonville can match. That investment allows the team to control quality, timelines, and customization at a level that supports both homeowners and builders. For many clients, the conversation becomes less about whether to move forward and more about when.
One of the most striking features of the new showroom is a dedicated garage and collector-focused area. Designed with automotive enthusiasts in mind, the space demonstrates how garages, man caves, and private show spaces can be transformed into highly functional and visually compelling environments. As car condos grow in popularity, the showroom illustrates how similar concepts can be incorporated into residential builds, complete with custom cabinetry, specialty storage, and layouts that can accommodate car lifts and curated collections.
“For us, this was our first real foray into a garage condo concept,” Mark said. “It was fun figuring out what that looks like, from how many cars fit to what people are looking for and how we can design a garage that works whether it’s a condo or someone’s home. It gives clients all kinds of ideas.”
Beyond the garage experience, the expanded showroom features a wide range of vignettes highlighting custom closets, cabinetry, and storage solutions throughout the home. Visitors can explore master bedroom closets with jewelry and accessory displays, hardware options, pantries, laundry rooms, wall beds, wine storage, and entertainment centers designed to reflect individual lifestyles.
For Frances Hutto, the new space enhances both the design process and the client experience, particularly for customers who may still be in the planning phase of a build.
“This gives people a place to come even if they don’t have a house built yet,” Frances said. “If they have blueprints or are still in the planning stages, they can walk through, touch the product, and really understand what’s possible. Our designers can work with them here and help them visualize their space in a very tangible way.”
The expanded headquarters also supports a growing team of more than 30 designers, serving as a hub for training, collaboration, and client consultations. For the Hutto’s, the investment reflects years of strategic growth and a belief that exceptional design begins with craftsmanship clients can see, touch, and trust.
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SHOWROOM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
3728 Philips Highway | Suite 360
Jacksonville, FL 32207