subject: Consider Custom Built In Cabinets And Shelves [print this page] Getting rid of clutter can be the most difficult task a homeowner will face. Most times, hiding the mess seems to present a good solution - that is, until you need to find it again. Other times, the clutter may just accumulate in the corners of the room, under beds, or in any other cranny not in your walking path at the time. With the right space-saving options, however, the clutter can disappear even more quickly than it appeared without ever having to leave your home.
The most common places for clutter to hide are closets and attics. However, what most people learn the hard way is that both are typically dark, have very little shelving or organizational capacity, and are difficult to access. It would take a search party to find that flip-flop-shaped serving tray your cousin gave you as a wedding gift. Hiding clutter in your closet or attic not only wastes space but also your time and energy when you need to look for something.
Another common hiding place for clutter particularly used for messy bedrooms is the space under the bed. Without moving the bed, which is typically not an option, it is very difficult to clean, vacuum, or find anything beneath the bed. Instead, you may find yourself wedged as far under the bed as possible, reaching for that dust-encrusted sock you thought the dryer had eaten two months ago. After coming to the conclusion that your allergy medication does not protect you against dust werebunnies, you may decide to look into more effective cleaning alternatives that won't require the use of an inhaler.
A Built In shelf unit can tidy up the mess and even put some of it into good use. For instance, a unit with cabinets, shelving, and drawers can hide just about any type of clutter. It can even replace your television stand, creating an entertainment center to house all your movies, game systems, and spare DVD players you just can't part with. Books, photographs, and even small lamps placed on the shelves around the television can help decorate and brighten the room while bringing the eye toward the center of attention - that 42" flatscreen hiding under your winter coat.
Small, dark bedroom closets are no match for a well-designed built-in unit customized to fit the volume of clothing and accessories you own. Instead of purchasing a bulky wardrobe or spending thousands on expanding the closet and taking away several square feet from your bedroom, you may decide to have a built-in unit designed and installed with shoe compartments, drawers, and multiple levels of hanger rods. Such a unit could be built inside the closet or against a bare wall in the room to serve as a hidden closet as well as shelving and storage for knick-knacks, books, and other items. In addition to storage space, built-in units can replace bulky furniture such as hutches and enclosed end tables to give your space that sleek, minimalist look without losing storage space.
With the right storage solution, cleaning up the clutter can be easy and rewarding. As a closet, entertainment center, or even an extended bookshelf headboard, built-in units are cost-effective and can be added to any room based on your own organizational and design needs.
