Integrated Built-in Cabinetry
Using Built-ins to Create the Hub of the Home
This central room formally titled the "KISS Room" due to the original builder's love for all things related to the band KISS, was transformed to create an elegant, novel, and integrated experience for the new homeowner and their family. This room has now become the center/hub of the house. The clients came to the G. Christianson team seeking a room that serves multiple purposes with a cohesive style. The Library allows a relaxing place to cozy up with soft piano music and peace for a home office during the day. In the evenings and during family get-togethers, the former KISS Room offers the perfect gathering space with new technology and a modern speaker system.
“We asked Christianson to design and build an entertainment center, a built in bookshelf and a built in desk and credenza. Designer Elizabeth captured our concept and turned it into a beautiful design plan. Ron at the cabinet shop came up with ideas for materials we would have never thought of. All the guys in the cabinet shop got excited about our project and we could tell we were in the hands of skilled craftsman. Jon kept us informed of the timing of construction throughout the project. They truly customized the space and the overall product exceeded our expectations.”
Eric & Laura Hennum, Philomath, OR
Project Details
Horizontal Grain-Matching
The entire room features a rift-sawn White Oak wood species, that is installed with a horizontal grain that continues along the same grain lines all the way around the room for a seamless and modern look. We recommend this look be used on a slab cabinet door and drawer style.
Hidden Filing
Behind the seamless door design, hides functional filing cabinets for increased storage within a house of minimal storage options. The filing drawers are built with G. Christianson's standard drawer construction including dovetail boxes and Blum slow-close slide hardware.
Alternating Depths
The design of this built-in entertainment center features an increase of depth in the center set of cabinets. The use of alternating depths in this long run of cabinets creates visual interest and provides a clear focal point.
Roll-Out Shelves
The central cabinet of this built-in entertainment center provides a sturdy shelf for the speakers to sit on, which can be rolled out for ease of access.
Services Provided
Complete Room Remodel - Custom cabinetry - Rift-swan White Oak wood - Horizontal grain-matching - Seamless door designs - Hiden filing cabinets - Dovetail boxes - Blum slow-close slide hardware - Deep cabinets - Roll-out shelving
What our Clients are Saying
“Carl’s house avoids 19 tons of CO2 every year compared to a code house. If all houses throughout the entire United States did that, it is possible to slow down carbon emissions to the point that we can slow down global warming and eventually, hopefully, reverse it.”
Jan Fillinger, Architect
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“The designer, Elizabeth, was amazingly talented. Her knowledge of ADA construction details and resources was impressive. Not only did she succeed at designing bathrooms, toilets, and a kitchen that are fully ADA-compliant, but they are aesthetically beautiful as well as functional and practical. I had never heard of 'flying toe kicks' before, but they make it so easy for me or my husband to sit in a chair while washing dishes or preparing food in the kitchen. I had also never heard of ADA-compliant appliances, but Elizabeth had - and they make life so much easier! Cooking in my new kitchen is now a dream rather than a nightmare. ”
Barbara Shields, Corvallis, OR
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“They cared about our vision on our new home and went the extra mile to meet our expectations. They built our house in 2017 and have been standing behind their work, even years later.”
Kwarshinta Muljani, Corvallis
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