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
“Larry's cedar deck had reached the end of it's life, the handrails were literally falling off. We rejuvenated it with new Trex and were able to reuse the tall telephone poles that support it. ”
Carl Christianson, Superintendent and Owner
See the Second Story Trex Deck project
“G. Christianson Construction built a full size bookshelf and remodeled our floors (hardwood and tile). Work was incredibly professional and we have been incredibly happy with the finished product. Great company to work with.”
Corvallis, Oregon
“We worked with G. Christianson on a pretty major kitchen remodel, and the whole project went wonderfully from start to finish. They helped us develop our vision for the new kitchen into a concrete set of plans, and they worked with us to keep the project within our budget. As construction progressed, they were communicative and responsive. We really appreciated the weekly meetings they held with us, where they updated us on their progress and consulted with us about any changes we needed to make to our original plan due to unforeseen quirks in our mid-century house. In the end, the work is solid and beautiful, and our new kitchen is a joy to cook and bake in. We really appreciated the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of the whole G. Christianson team. We felt like we were in good hands the entire time we worked with them. Just as importantly, everyone we interacted with during the project was friendly and professional, from Carl, the owner, to Anna, the designer we worked with, to Ben and the G. Christianson crew, to all of the subcontractors they brought in, and everyone else. We wouldn't hesitate to work with G. Christianson again if we ever have more remodeling work to do, and we highly recommend them.”
Arianna Chandler & Rob Hess, Corvallis
