Custom Joinery – Is it Worth the Outlay?
Elegant, functional, efficient… bespoke joinery offers the perfect way to ensure that you maximise storage space and style in your Melbourne home.
Whether you live in a spacious family home or a small city apartment, adequate storage is a challenge faced by nearly every homeowner we know. Children’s toys, appliances, clothes, sporting equipment, tools… the list of household items that require storage seems endless!
So, what are the options?
Many hardware and big department stores offer a range of DIY storage and shelf kits that are suitable for a quick fix, but if you’re looking for a long-term solution that maximises aesthetics and room, custom joinery is the best option.
The ability to design storage solutions that suit their space, their style and their budget is what’s inspiring many homeowners in Melbourne’s North to turn to their local custom joiners and cabinet makers for clever and refined storage solutions.
Is Custom Joinery More Expensive than Ready-made Units?
Let’s put it out there: made-to-measure cabinetry and shelving units generally involve a little more outlay than the flat-packed units from Bunnings or K-mart – there’s a lot of work and detail involved in crafting bespoke furniture pieces which mightn’t always be appreciated at first glance.
But the benefits of spending the extra dollars are guaranteed to pay off – you can design furniture pieces that you love, that compliment your home and meet your storage needs perfectly.
What are the Main Benefits of Bespoke Joinery?
Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits you can enjoy with custom-made cabinets and storage units:
Uniquely Yours
Looking for a way to add your personal touch to your home? Bespoke joinery is the perfect opportunity to create cabinets that suit your lifestyle and your personal décor style. By choosing interesting finishes and design layouts, you can create furniture pieces that speak volumes about who you are and what you love.
Space Efficiency
If you’re one of the many who are always on the lookout for space-efficient storage solutions, bespoke joinery is for you! Being able to design beautiful furniture pieces that make use of odd-shaped or small spaces can be a real game-changer for many people.
That space under the stairs, a few inches each side of the chimney, the sloping wall of an upstairs bedroom… space is expensive, so make the most of every inch!
Unlike the run-of-the-mill pre-made storage units, bespoke cabinetry can be designed to cater to your space from floor to ceiling!
Balance of Form & Function
Sometimes it’s tricky to achieve that perfect harmony between form and function – while you want your storage space to be as big and as practical as possible, it’s also nice to add a bit of artistic flair! Working with a reputable local team you can achieve that perfect balance between form and function: beauty that really works for you.
Increased Re-sale Value
Whether you’re intending to sell or not, it’s always important to keep the resale value of your property in mind.
Custom-made storage units are a sure-fire way to increase the value of your home, and here’s why: homes with great storage are on the top of buyer’s bucket lists!
In the eyes of a prospective buyer, a home that has quality built-in cupboards and shelves is not only appealing but great value for money as it reduces the need to go out and purchase extra storage solutions.
Just remember to keep the finishes minimal and timeless, as radical colours and surface finishes can also scare away some buyers when they think of what it will cost to remove or replace what was once a great intention.
Long-term Savings
Custom joinery is made to last. From quality materials to finest workmanship, bespoke storage units made local companies in Melbourne’s North are guaranteed to stand the test of time and family wear-and-tear.
So, it’s a no-brainer that over time, you’ll save yourself a pretty penny – cheap units generally must be replaced every couple of years, which is inconvenient as well as costly!
The team at Love & Co understands what it takes to create beautiful homes that are functional as well as aesthetically appealing. Talk to one of our team today about who they would recommend to get the ball rolling with your custom joinery project and how it can add value to your property.