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Project Overview – A Functional Focal Point in Oceanside
The owners of this beautiful Oceanside home wanted to transform a large, blank wall in their dining area into a functional and stylish hub for daily life and entertaining. Their vision included a dedicated coffee bar, much-needed pantry and serving storage, and an elegant space to display decor. A standard piece of furniture would never fit the space perfectly or meet their diverse needs. Our team was commissioned to design and build a stunning, wall-to-wall custom unit that seamlessly combines all these functions into one cohesive and beautiful built-in.
Our Custom Shelving & Storage & Built-in projects are the perfect solution for creating multi-functional spaces that are tailored to your lifestyle.
Features of the Custom Built-in
Service: Full-service custom design, fabrication, and professional installation of a multi-functional coffee bar, pantry, and display unit.
Cabinet Style: Clean, timeless, and exceptionally versatile Shaker-style doors.
Finishes & Materials: A sophisticated two-tone, mixed-material design featuring soft, warm greige painted Maple cabinets, beautifully contrasted with the natural warmth of stained White Oak for all of the open shelving.
Functional Zones:
- A dedicated coffee bar and beverage station with a durable, light-colored quartz countertop and abundant concealed storage below.
- A tall, integrated bookcase-style unit perfect for cookbooks, serving ware, or decorative items.
- A set of airy floating wood shelves that adds a touch of modern, open-concept style.
Design Details: A sleek and modern handleless (push-to-open) design for a minimalist, high-end look, all custom-scribed and perfectly integrated with the home’s existing architectural step-up floor.
Design Challenges & Solutions – A Multi-Functional Masterpiece
Challenge: The primary goal was to design a single, cohesive built-in unit that elegantly served several different functions—a coffee bar, pantry storage, and a display case—without appearing cluttered or disjointed. Furthermore, the unit needed to be custom-fitted to a long wall and perfectly integrated with a raised floor section for a truly seamless, architectural look.
Solution: We designed the unit with distinct functional zones that are visually unified by the consistent use of Shaker doors and rich White Oak shelving. The lower cabinets provide a long, uninterrupted line, creating a sense of spaciousness. The coffee bar provides ample workspace, while the taller unit on the right anchors the design and adds vertical interest. The choice of handleless doors keeps the focus on the beautiful craftsmanship, clean lines, and the elegant contrast between the painted finish and the natural wood. The result is a modern and warm aesthetic, perfectly suited to a coastal Oceanside home.
This project showcases how we blend the functionality of Custom Kitchen Cabinets with the beauty of bespoke furniture.
The Results – Style and Utility in Perfect Harmony
The stunning new built-in has completely redefined the space:
- A beautiful and highly functional hub for coffee preparation, pantry storage, and personal display.
- A stunning, custom-built focal point that adds immense character, warmth, and utility to the room.
- A perfect and harmonious blend of modern painted cabinetry and the timeless, organic beauty of natural wood.
“This built-in unit has completely changed how we use and enjoy this space. Our coffee station is finally organized, we have so much extra storage for serving dishes, and it’s just beautiful to look at. It looks like it was always a part of the house.” – Oceanside Homeowner
Customer Review
“The team did an absolutely incredible job designing and building our coffee bar and pantry unit. The quality of the craftsmanship is exceptional, and the combination of the painted cabinets and the natural wood shelves is just gorgeous. It has become our favorite feature in our home. The installation was flawless and their attention to detail was amazing.” – Homeowner
Questions You May Have
Think about your workflow: you’ll need counter space for the machine, storage for coffee, mugs, and accessories, and easy access to an electrical outlet. Integrating features like small drawers or a hidden trash pull-out can also be very useful.
Yes, it is a very popular and enduring design choice. It blends the clean, solid look of paint with the warmth and texture of natural wood, creating a balanced, sophisticated, and high-end aesthetic that avoids feeling sterile or dated.
This design uses hidden mechanical or magnetic hardware that allows you to open a cabinet door or drawer by simply pushing on it. It eliminates the need for visible knobs or pulls, resulting in a very clean, minimalist, and modern look.
Custom built-ins are a major signifier of a high-quality, upgraded home. They add immense functional value by solving specific storage and lifestyle needs, and their bespoke, architectural quality is a highly desirable feature for discerning homebuyers in a competitive market like Oceanside.