Whether you need bookcases adjacent to the fireplace, a built-in desk for your home office or study, extra storage to keep your household organized, or an entertainment center for the busiest room in the house, custom built-ins are one of our specialties!
Some benefits of built-in cabinetry:
Concealed storage
Added functionality that looks like its original to the home
Can improve the overall aesthetic and increase the value of your home
Built-ins maximize storage without intruding on valuable floor space
Great solution for an odd shaped alcove or blank space
BEST USES OF BUILT-IN CABINETRY
When it comes to built-in cabinetry, there really are no limitations! Here are some of our favorite uses:
Desks
Left: A built-in desk in a designated office space; Center: A desk built into a laundry room; Right: A desk and cabinetry built into a nook
Office Storage
Left: Filing cabinets built into an office; Center: Decorative and functional shelving (photo credit: Mel Bean Interiors); Right: Desk, filing cabinets and tons of storage
Libraries
Organized storage for ALL your books and knick-knacks (top left: photo credit - Duvall Atelier)
Bench Seating
Left: Bench seating in a closet; Right: bench seating next to a coffee area in the kitchen
Left: a built-in bench similar to a pew; Right: A built-in bench and shelving
Booth Seating
Left: A booth off the island in the center of the room (photo credit: Kirkendall Design); Right: A booth that makes a statement
Left: A booth with beautiful wood detail and comfy seating, too (photo credit: Duvall Atelier; Right: Booth seating with a gorgeous table
Day Beds
Built-in day bed at a client's lake house
Custom Display Cabinets
Cabinetry with glass doors and lighting for displaying china, art, and more
Cabinetry Flanking the Fireplace
Cabinetry in the living room adds balance to the fireplace and gives extra functionality to your space.
Entertainment Centers
Disappearing act! Cabinetry can be a great way to tuck things away that you don't always want out in the open.
Right: An entertainment center with sliding doors; Left: A movie collectors lovers dream - a place to store and see all the things!
Dry Bars
Have a nook you're not sure what to do with? Add cabinetry, a countertop and make it a functional dry bar.
Coffee Bars
Right: A hidden coffee bar with a k-cup drawer; Left: This coffee bar is just off the closet in the master suite.
Final Thoughts
Built-ins are all about making your home more functional for you! We encourage you to get creative and make your space work better for YOU. We've got experienced designers that can help you make your ideas become reality. At Sullivan’s, we work with our clients to handcraft custom built-ins tailored for just about any room designed specifically for your space and budget.
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