The family room should be set up so that in the the evenings, the family actually hangs out together.
These days, families are involved with quite a number of different activities.
TV, video games, computer center(s), home office, library and additional storage were all accomplished with built in cabinetry so that there was a place to put everything away and have the room look good at the same time.
I really like this client because they wanted richly appointed built-ins but they loved the look of natural wood. Sometimes perfectly straight-grained ('select') boards and veneers do not look real / too perfect / like 'wood grain' formica.
So we decided to use cherry but made sure to include some great looking imperfections, to make it a bit more hand made looking. I don't mean crude, just a little more authentic / made from wood.
I'm including my renderings so you can appreciate how our plans became realized.
Although labor intensive, rich details make a world of difference.
We've done many built-ins that are difficult to get a good picture of...
...and there are some that just seem made for it (though we removed some furniture so you could see the cabinetry).
With good design, craftsmanship and a great client... you can't go wrong.
My family has quite a number of projects on the web site's photo gallery. Videos as well. (click on my name above / link is there)
Russell Hudson / Hudson Cabinetmaking, Inc.
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