Indoor spaces can get messy fast, especially without proper storage options. It's possible to make your house more functional and attractive by building in storage options to keep your space clean.
Custom built-in storage solutions give you more space to store everyday items and maintain a tidy home. Built-in storage solutions also contribute to a beautiful aesthetic and add to the value of your home.
Adding custom built-in storage solutions to an existing home is a task for an experienced contractor. Working with the right professional can help ensure long-lasting functionality and beauty when the project is finished.
Benefits of Custom Built-In Storage Solutions
Built-in storage is an investment. It takes planning, money and time to add custom storage to your home. So, why do it? Here are some of the benefits to consider when installing built-in storage at your home:
- Add value to your home. Custom built-in storage elevates your space and adds value to your property.
- Contribute to historic beauty. Millwork beautifies historic spaces. Built-in storage options like storage benches and shelves add period-appropiate decoration to historic homes.
- Reduce clutter. Clutter builds up fast when there isn't enough storage space. This can make your environment at home feel dark and small. Adding extra storage solutions makes it possible to hide clutter and make your home look its best.
- Make your living space easier to clean. Cleaning around clutter is tough. Once it's out of the way, dusting and vacuuming surfaces gets faster and easier.
- Provide durable, long-lasting storage. Built-in storage tends to be very durable, capable of withstanding years of hard use. If you have kids or pets, these storage options will stand up to the test of time.
Custom Built-In Storage Solutions to Consider
There are many options to consider when trying to choose the best built-in storage for your home. Below are some options to consider.
Built-In Shelves
Built-in shelves add flexible storage space to your home's interior. Shelving can hold everything from books to clothes, and when added to a closet, can help organize shoes, sweaters, and more.
Built-in shelves can even provide decorating space as well as functional space, because you can use some shelves for decorative objects and other shelves to organize things that are important to you.
Shelves can be installed in any part of the house and can be built around other features in your home. Construct shelves over entire walls, around doorways, and in nooks and corners. You'll find that well-built shelves placed in the right spot are more than just functional: they're also stunning to behold.
Custom Cabinetry
When you need a cabinet that's designed to fit a unique space, custom cabinetry is the solution. Custom cabinetry is a go-to option when you want a cabinet that isn't sold by semi-stock cabinetry companies.
Custom cabinets can be designed with any number of shelves, drawers and other features. Many homeowners turn to custom cabinets when they have an awkward space to fill their home, or when they have a unique idea for storing specialty items. Use custom cabinetry to add functionality to your hobby space, to customize your closet interior, or serve whatever unique needs you have.
Built-In Bench with Storage
Built-in storage benches are both functional and charming. Whether you're installing a buit-in bench in your mudroom or creating a window seat for your living room, built-in storage benches give you a place where you can keep items like blankets, pillows, books, holiday decorations and more.
Under the Stair Storage
Staircases take up a lot of square footage inside homes. Make the best use of that square footage by installing a closet or even a shelving unit under your stairs. Here, you can store everything from wine bottles to books to functional items like brooms and cleaning tools.
You can even work with your contractor to create a hidden door, so your under the stair storage is basically unnoticeable when the door is closed. Features like this add character, make a house more charming, and can be a big benefit when you're trying to sell.
Pantry Cabinet
What homeowner doesn't dream of having a fully-stocked pantry? Create a pantry in your kitchen to add space for storing pots, pans, cans, boxes of food and more. Work with your contractor to create a customized space with shelves and cabinets that hold everything you need.
When the pantry space is finished, add a cabinet door to the front, making your pantry indistinguishable from your other cabinets. When the door is opened, it will be revealed to be the pantry it is.
Moving Forward With Your Project
As you move forward with your project to install custom built-in storage for your home, take these steps.
Know what you want. Know what you need to store, where you want your storage solution to be located, and what form you want the storage to take. Having this information ready will help you have a productive conversation with your contractor.
Make a budget. Establish in advance how much you can afford to spend on your custom storage project.
Find an experienced contractor. Some contractors have a lot of experience with building custom storage pieces. These contractors may have carpenters with unique abilities and skills on staff to ensure that your project goes smoothly. Look for a contractor that installs millwork to ensure a successful project.
For tips to find an experienced contractor in your area, download the Litchfield Builder's guide to hiring a Connecticut contractor. Litchfield Builders provides custom storage solutions for homeowners in Connecticut, and we can help you with your project. Contact us to discuss your upcoming remodel.
