Scott Coffelt
01-27-2005, 4:37 PM
I have been designing cabinetry for my new house build. The LOML wants to have a Plasma or DLP above the fireplace and there will be built-in's on each side. The ceilings in the room will be 12' and we are planning on having the trim across the top not be crown, but instead a box down effect and either stucco or knock down plaster. Then the each level will probably be a different tint. We still have a long ways to go.
I want to stay away from the traditional built-ins, so I have designed the shelves to be floating based on Mark Singer's past work. On the left side the wall angles, so that is what the vertical line shows. The F/P is centered ont he room, so it makes the cabinets slightly different sizes, although when we begin framing I may try to more center on the wall.
The cabinet material will be Maple and will have brushed steel handles. I plan on having down lights on at least the bottom shelf and may have on all levels. Finally, the mantel will be integrated with the top of the cabinets, thus the cabinets will be taller than normal. I am planning on having the mantel arc to a max of 6" in the center of the F/P and then tapper back to 24-26" depth on the outer edge of the cabinets (thus making it more important to center the F/P on the wall. It will be in the neighborhood of 3-4" thick and the shelves will be 2.25" thick.
There will be marble or granite for the tile work on the F/P and floor in front of F/P. We'll probably Venetian Plaster the F/P wall section to add another dimension to the wall.
Obviously, I am shooting for more modern/simple lines in the house cabinetry.
What are the opinions of the folks here... suggestions?
I want to stay away from the traditional built-ins, so I have designed the shelves to be floating based on Mark Singer's past work. On the left side the wall angles, so that is what the vertical line shows. The F/P is centered ont he room, so it makes the cabinets slightly different sizes, although when we begin framing I may try to more center on the wall.
The cabinet material will be Maple and will have brushed steel handles. I plan on having down lights on at least the bottom shelf and may have on all levels. Finally, the mantel will be integrated with the top of the cabinets, thus the cabinets will be taller than normal. I am planning on having the mantel arc to a max of 6" in the center of the F/P and then tapper back to 24-26" depth on the outer edge of the cabinets (thus making it more important to center the F/P on the wall. It will be in the neighborhood of 3-4" thick and the shelves will be 2.25" thick.
There will be marble or granite for the tile work on the F/P and floor in front of F/P. We'll probably Venetian Plaster the F/P wall section to add another dimension to the wall.
Obviously, I am shooting for more modern/simple lines in the house cabinetry.
What are the opinions of the folks here... suggestions?