Built-in furniture has become something of a lost art in the last few years. When home builders make plans for new construction, they are usually only concerned with maximizing their profits. That means squeezing as many homes into a neighborhood as possible and only investing the most basic effort into the design and development of each. Unfortunately, that means that built-in furniture is rarely even considered, let alone implemented.
The good news is that you can create your own built-in furniture to add a great deal of character and class to your home, regardless of what the original builders did. Find a construction expert that you trust and work with the company to envision exactly how built-in furniture can transform your home.
Create a Cohesive Design
Built-in furniture has a sneaky way of taking up just as much room as free-standing furniture while only looking about half as intrusive. Since built-in options blend into your existing infrastructure, built-in cabinets, dressers, bookshelves, and desks look like they belong there. Rather than trying to squeeze a new bedroom set into a modest sized room, you can create a wardrobe, bookshelf, storage space, and decorative lit headboard all along one wall. That frees up space for anything else you might want on the other walls, like a small sitting area, easel set, or video game station.
Save Money
Have you visited a furniture store lately? It costs a fortune just to buy a few end tables and a recliner! Rather than emptying your wallet in an overpriced furniture store, devote a portion of that money to a contractor who can create the built-in furniture of your dreams. You’ll save money while supporting a small, family-run business. Win-Win!
Build an Ambiance
The design options for built-in furniture are unlimited. Between the trim, recessed lighting, and timeless appearance that built-in furniture can bring, you will guarantee that your house offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere compared to other “cookie-cutter” houses. Choose built-in furniture so that your home can be truly one of a kind.