5 Benefits of a Built-In

Whether it is in your living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, or even mudroom, built-ins are a great asset to have within your home. Here are 5 benefits to having a built-in in your home:

1) Built-Ins Save space:

When you are pressed for space, especially in a city, a built-in is a great way to conserve. It can eliminate free-standing furniture that would normally project into your room and seem too bulky.

2) Increases storage & eliminates clutter:

Everyone always has extra items that need to be stored somewhere. Built-ins can include customized drawers, cabinetry, or shelving to cover large spans or even entire walls, greatly increasing the amount of storage available in a room.

3) Full customization:

Built-ins are completely customizable so they can be designed to fit any space or function and match any style, trim, or molding. Integrated lighting, specialized cabinet hardware, glass panels, aquariums are a few options that we’ve explored at Habitar Design.

4) Takes advantage of unused or awkward spaces:

Built ins can optimize unruly spaces too small or awkwardly shaped for normal furniture or cabinetry. For example, under stairwells,  below sloped ceilings or in tight corners. Built-ins can be designed to fit into these areas in order for you to better utilize the space.

5) Acts as a focal point:
The area that was once a bare wall or fireplace could now have a custom built-in installed that will bring attention to your favorite art piece or serve as an entertainment area in your room.