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Project Overview – A Polished Storage Solution in Del Mar
Open, built-in shelving is common in many homes, but it can often become a source of visual clutter, detracting from a clean and organized aesthetic. The owner of this Del Mar home had a highly useful storage nook in their hallway that disrupted the serene feel of the space simply because its contents were always on display. They needed an elegant solution to conceal the storage and create a more polished, high-end look. Our team provided the perfect answer by designing, crafting, and installing a set of beautiful, custom-fit Shaker doors.
Our Custom Shelving & Storage & Built-in expertise extends to clever upgrades that can completely transform your existing features.
Features of the Custom Door Project
Service: Custom design, fabrication, and professional installation of cabinet doors for an existing doorless, built-in shelving unit.
Door Style: Four timeless, clean-lined Shaker-style doors, custom-measured and precision-built for a perfect, flush fit within the existing opening.
Material & Finish: Solid and durable Maple wood doors, finished with a crisp and resilient white painted finish designed to flawlessly match the home’s existing doors and trim.
The Functional Upgrade: The beautiful new doors completely conceal all stored items, instantly transforming a cluttered open shelving unit into a clean, organized, and elegant linen pantry or hallway storage cabinet.
Hardware: Small, modern, and discreet dark knobs were installed in the center of each door pair, providing a subtle touch of contrast and easy functionality.
Design Challenges & Solutions – The Art of the Perfect Fit
Challenge: The main challenge in a retrofit project like this is to make the new doors look like they were always part of an original, high-end built-in, not a later addition. This requires taking hyper-precise measurements of the existing (and likely imperfect) opening and then crafting doors that fit flawlessly with perfectly even, minimal gaps all around.
Solution: We took meticulous measurements of the existing nook to fabricate four Shaker doors that were a perfect fit for the unique space. By finishing them in a high-quality, color-matched paint, we ensured they blended seamlessly into the hallway’s architecture. The addition of custom doors is a high-impact yet cost-effective solution that provides immense aesthetic value, turning a simple storage space into a refined and valuable architectural feature of the home.
This service is closely related to our Cabinet Refacing expertise, focusing on upgrading existing cabinetry with new, high-quality doors.
The Results – A Clean and Seamless Finish
This smart and targeted upgrade delivered a massive improvement:
- A once-cluttered and distracting open nook was transformed into a clean, elegant, and fully concealed storage cabinet.
- A seamless, high-end, and truly “built-in” look that enhances the architectural quality of the entire hallway.
- A clever and cost-effective upgrade that adds significant polish, organization, and value to the home.
“Adding doors to our open hallway shelving was the best decision we could have made. The entire hallway looks so much cleaner and more finished now. It finally feels like a high-end built-in, and all our clutter is neatly hidden away.” – Del Mar Homeowner
Customer Review
“The team did a perfect job creating and fitting doors for our open hallway closet. The quality of the Shaker doors is excellent, and they match our home’s existing style perfectly. We were amazed at what a huge difference such a seemingly small change could make. The space is so much more organized and polished now.” – Homeowner
Questions You May Have
Yes, absolutely. This is one of our specialties. We can measure any existing opening and custom-build doors in any style (like Shaker, slab, etc.) and finish (painted or stained) to perfectly enclose and upgrade your space.
Hallways are high-traffic areas, and visual clutter can make a home feel messy and smaller. Enclosing storage with beautiful doors creates a calm, clean, and organized look, which improves the overall flow and aesthetic of your home.
The Shaker style is the perfect choice. It’s simple, classic lines are incredibly versatile and blend seamlessly with almost any home decor, from traditional to modern, ensuring a look that will never feel dated.
In a luxury market like Del Mar, attention to detail and a high level of finish are paramount. Transforming a cluttered, open nook into a clean, custom-built-in is a sign of a well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home, which is very appealing to potential buyers and adds to the property’s overall perceived value.