Cabinets - An Alternative to Closets

Most homeowners are under the impression that cabinets are reserved for kitchen space only. While some of this is true, cabinetry is very useful in other areas of the home, as it can provide extra storage space beyond just closets and shelves. If done right, a fresh cabinet can also provide aesthetic value to the home.

Cabinets are most popular for the kitchen because this is an area of the home that requires a lot of storage space. However, most homeowners do not realize that they are useful in other areas of the home because they think the closets can provide enough ample space. While this is true, most people will end up with cluttered closets because there isn't enough space to separate the important items from the junk. Installing custom cabinets throughout the home can help eliminate some of this clutter. Like in the kitchen, cabinetry allows you to separate like items and create a more organized system. The same can be done for other areas of the home that might need storage space and could benefit from a greater degree of organization. 

The bathroom is one such room that could benefit from further storage space and greater organizational capabilities. Placing a cabinet in the bathroom can eliminate the need for more space in the laundry room or other closets that are needed to carry bathroom items such as towels, floor mats, and cleaning supplies. Custom cabinetry is also useful in office areas where there is a need for space to store office supplies and books. Putting a cabinet in the office is a good alternative to using bookcases, which can take up floor space that may be needed for other office furniture. 

Installing extra cabinetry throughout the home can be very useful and convenient for a number of reasons. First, installation does not require any in-home construction compared to creating new closet space. This is especially helpful in homes that simply do not have the space to create new closet spaces. Instead, most homes will have ample wall space to construct the cabinets off-site, and then install where the homeowner sees fit. This can add aesthetic value to the home because custom-built cabintery can be designed to flow with the rest of the home. For instance, if the home is outfitted with wood flooring, a newly-installed cabinet can be built using a design similar to the flooring in the home.

Although most homes do not come with built-in cabinetry throughout the home, cabinets are a good alternative to the need for extra closet space. Having extra space throughout the home adds both functional and aesthetic value.