Custom Built Bookshelves to Transform Your Space

Elevate your living space with personalized built-in bookshelves from SJ Sallinger Designs. Our custom-built bookshelves are meticulously crafted to fit seamlessly into your home, reflecting your unique style and needs.

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With superior craftsmanship and quality materials, our bookshelves are designed to last for years. Our custom-built bookshelves not only add storage and function to your historical home, but they also preserve their charm while updating their functionality. Evolve your space with the personalized craftsmanship of SJ Sallinger Designs.

Custom Built Bookshelves

Before and After Custom Made Bookshelves

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Before - This San Francisco family required custom bookshelves that matched the historical charm of their home while providing extra storage and organization.

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After - Collaborating with SJ Sallinger, the family now enjoys built-in bookshelves flanking their fireplace, offering essential storage and a stylish addition that perfectly complements their home.

FAQ’s about Custom Built Bookshelves

  • To customize bookshelves for small spaces, focus on cabinet scale and proportion, along with choosing a style that complements your home's architecture. It's crucial to ensure that the bookshelves don't overpower the room, which begins with good cabinetry design. Consider hiring a designer experienced in working with small space solutions, like SJ Sallinger.

  • Custom built-in bookshelves typically take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete from design to installation, assuming you hire a full-service cabinet company like SJ Sallinger, for your project.

  • For a built-in bookcase, it's best to use a combination of furniture-grade plywood, solid wood, and MDF for the non-structural parts of the cabinet. Ensure that all doors, drawers, and hardware are attached to plywood and solid wood for longevity, as these are the areas where lower-quality cabinets often fail first.

  • If you're a skilled cabinet maker, it's typically cheaper to build a bookshelf yourself. However, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option, a store-bought bookshelf is usually cheaper than a custom-built one.

  • Yes, custom bookshelves can be designed to match your decor, which refers to the style of your home. It's crucial that your custom built-in bookshelves complement your home's architecture. Be cautious of cabinet companies that try to sell their style instead of the style tailored to fit your home.

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When considering custom-built bookshelves for your home, it's important to weigh various factors.

At SJ Sallinger, we understand this and are here to guide you through the process with no obligation. Simply reach out to us via call, email, or by filling out the form. We're here to provide you with the answers you need.

What Our Clients Say

Auburn

‘Scott was a true pleasure to work with from start to finish, that rare home professional who was always on time, incredibly responsive, thoughtful in his designs, and a true craftsman’ - Google

Chris

‘Scott is an impeccable craftsman and artist. He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Prompt to provide a consult, quote, and then get rolling with the design’ - Yelp

TB

‘Had the best experience with Scott and his team with our bookshelves. I had a good idea of what I wanted and had a session with Scott where we bounced ideas around and came up with the perfect design’ - Google

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