October 10, 2019
When you build a new home or remodel an old one, you want to make sure that everything is just as perfect as it can be. You want to consider all of your needs for the home, especially storage. One of the biggest complaints of most homeowners is not enough storage space. To that end, here are three rooms that benefit from built-in cabinets.
At Total Design Source, we have partnered with custom home builders, remodelers, and homeowners across Tampa Bay since 2001. Our design studio consulting experience has taught us that built-in cabinets solve storage challenges in every room of the home. Whether you are planning a kitchen renovation Tampa or building a new custom home, we can help you design built-in cabinets that fit your lifestyle.
Many people have a living room for entertaining, but use a separate family room or entertainment room for everyone to enjoy on a daily basis. If you have a family room, you might need to store and organize a lot of things. For example, you might want to store video games and equipment, movies, CDs or albums, and board and card games. Built-in cabinets make keeping a family room safe and organized a piece of cake.
| Storage Need | Cabinet Solution |
|---|---|
| Video games and equipment | Closed cabinets with ventilation |
| Movies and CDs | Deep drawers or adjustable shelves |
| Board and card games | Pull-out drawers or cubbies |
| Media equipment | Custom media consoles with cable management |
| Books and magazines | Open shelving or glass-front cabinets |
| Throw blankets and pillows | Deep lower cabinets or benches with storage |
Total Design Source specializes in custom cabinets Tampa designed for entertainment spaces. Our guided selections process helps you choose the right configuration for your family room.
A child’s room is a wondrous place full of imagination and creativity, but it can also be a place full of messes. In order to minimize the mess, it is important to stay very organized. Built-in cabinets can help organize toys and games. You can also use built-in cabinets above the reach of the child to store games, books, or craft supplies that you do not want them getting into without assistance. Built-in cabinets for a child’s room should be adjustable to change as your child grows.
| Storage Need | Cabinet Solution |
|---|---|
| Toys and games | Low cubbies and open bins |
| Books | Low shelves within reach |
| Craft supplies | High cabinets with childproof locks |
| Clothing | Adjustable hanging rods and shelves |
| Out-of-season items | High shelving or closed cabinets |
| Display items | Open shelving for trophies and art |
If you have a craft room, work room, or even a garage that you use as a workspace, you can benefit from built-in cabinets. There is no better way to keep all of your tools, equipment, supplies, and materials organized. You can install different sized cabinets for your specific purpose. You may also want to install some open cubbies near your work table.
| Storage Need | Cabinet Solution |
|---|---|
| Tools and equipment | Deep drawers and pegboards |
| Supplies and materials | Adjustable shelving and bins |
| Small parts | Divided drawers and organizers |
| Work surface | Built-in countertops with storage below |
| Open storage | Cubbies near work table |
| Large equipment | Tall cabinets with adjustable shelves |
Built-in cabinets fit your exact space and storage requirements. You choose the configuration, finishes, and features.
Built-in cabinets add permanent value to your home. Buyers appreciate custom storage solutions that stay with the property.
Built-in cabinets blend with your home’s architecture and design. They look like they were always meant to be there.
Built-in cabinets use every inch of available space, including corners, walls, and vertical areas that stand-alone furniture misses.
Built-in cabinets attach to your walls and floors, making them more stable and longer-lasting than freestanding furniture.
If you are interested in these or other applications for built-in cabinets, contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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