Boxes

In simplest terms, cabinetry is just boxes with decorative facing, trim and doors. Once you determine the space that you would like place the cabinetry and the feel desired for the room, the rest is just being creative and building what you are envisioning.

Here are some simple book cases constructed of oak veneers and solid oak facing. The client wanted the book cases to be connected by an oak mantel and valance. The upper book cases were 30" wide by 16" deep, and the lower base cabinets were 30" wide by 18" deep. The plan was to install glass paneled doors on the upper book cases and solid raised panel doors on the base cabinets. The cabinets were not completed though, because the client could not make up her mind and ran out of money for the project.

Here is another example of some simple box framed cabinetry. I built these for my friend to install in his uncles house. Constructed of birch veneers and paint grade popular, these cabinets were easy to make and look great painted white. My friend crafted the mantel and painted it white to match the cabinets, which adds some much needed contrast to the brick hearth and surround.

This last example of box cabinetry was a project I did for my son's room in our last house. This book case is constructed of maple veneers and solid maple facing. I even made the maple crown and base molding myself. The doors were crafted from a company called Walzcraft, which I would highly recommend if you are looking for any cabinetry accents. The space that the cabinets were installed in was only 14" deep, so I kept them slim and simple just to add some much needed decorative storage to the room.

So, build some boxes and get creative with the rest. The final results will be something you can be proud of.