Warm Up To Organization

The crisp chill in the fall air, or the outright cold of winter, can sometimes invade your home to a degree that goes beyond your heating system. In these times, your built-in fireplace adds a little extra warmth to the family room or bedroom.

Not only will it take the chill out of the air, but it also provides a cozy warmth and ambiance to your home. In many cases, the presence of a custom fireplace enhances your home’s overall value and appeal. Why not expand your existing fireplace by adding some custom fireplace cabinetry and shelving to display your library books, mementos and storage for all the things in that room.

Bedroom Fireplace Cabinets

Fireplace cabinets are also very popular in bedrooms, particularly in a master bedroom. A stylish unit can be mounted in a walk-in closet or integrated into a built-in unit. Historically, inglenooks were very popular in master bedrooms. This was a small alcove off to the side of the main sleeping or dressing area, where the lady or master of the home could sit close to the fire to warm up, receive guests, or simply enjoy a good book.

Living Room Fireplace Cabinets

In the living room or family room, a fireplace cabinet can be integrated into a built-in entertainment center. Not only does it add to the overall aesthetic appearance of the entertainment center, but it also makes the custom hearth a comfortable place for people to gather.

Sometimes an attractive mantlepiece can be included to display keepsakes and holiday items. The surrounding shelves and cabinets can also serve as effective storage solutions for the family’s favorite books and mementos.

Fireplace Cabinets In The Home Library

Most home libraries benefit from an integrated fireplace cabinet. This type of unit can take the chill out of the air on the cold winter months, to give you a cozy place to curl up and read. At the same time, many electric fireplace features, allow you to turn off the heat feature, yet still enjoy the ambiance and glow of warm light.

Custom Fireplace Cabinet Design Features

Built-in Bookcases With A Fireplace Shelves

A custom fireplace cabinet furnished by Closettec can be very versatile. There are many features, styles, and finishes to consider. Each can be tailored to match the surrounding décor as well as the overall interior appearance of your home

In the case of a master bedroom closet, where the fireplace cabinet is part of a built-in or walk-in closet, the shallow shelves might be an ideal place to keep accessories.

There are many different materials to choose from for the shelves and backboards. Glass shelves or matching wood tend to be very popular options, especially if you will be using the shelves to display items. In a case like this, LED accent lighting might also help augment the shelving displays.In the case of a master bedroom closet, where the fireplace cabinet is part of a built-in or walk-in closet, the shallow shelves might be an ideal place to keep accessories.

There are many different materials to choose from for the shelves and backboards. Glass shelves or matching wood tend to be very popular options, especially if you will be using the shelves to display items. In a case like this, LED accent lighting might also help augment the shelving displays.

The surrounding structural features, the layout of the room, and your vision for the fireplace cabinet might lend itself to shallow shelves.

These spaces can be used to hold a variety of things such as:

  • Personal or family book collections

  • Games and gaming accessories

  • Mementos

  • Family heirlooms

  • Family photo items

  • Family pictures

  • Art or other display items

Cabinet Storage Ideas

If the area surrounding a fireplace cabinet allows for a deeper recessed space, you might be interested in cabinets. This allows you to store away items that you might not want to be fully visible, yet you still want to keep close at hand.

Some of the more common items you might find in a fireplace cabinet could be:

  • Game systems and accessories

  • Remote controls

  • DVD or Bluray collections

  • Audio equipment and accessories

  • Family items

  • Seasonal decorations

  • Special occasion items

  • A tasteful liquor cabinet

  • Scented candles

  • Books and family photos

  • Throw pillows

  • Folded blankets

Custom Finish Options and Accents

Each material selection can impact the hardware and finish options. When paired with tasteful accents, your closet, media center, family room or entertainment center can come to life!

Wood is considered by many to be the most versatile building material. Each type of wood has its own grain and appearance. Hardwoods like oak, maple, and ash tend to be popular for their appearance as well as their overall durability. Their characteristics tend to accept stain, varnish, and other enhancements to accent the natural grain.

At the same time, there are some softwoods that can have a place in a custom fireplace cabinet. Some softwoods like pine, don’t always accept stain, yet there are varnishes that can enhance their grain pattern and appearance. Softwoods and composite wood materials might also be a great option if you want to paint the custom fireplace cabinet to match the surrounding room.

Glass shelves and metal can give your fireplace cabinet and the surrounding space a sleek appeal. They also tend to work and play very well with accent lighting. Built-in LED lights can be used to highlight artwork, family keepsakes, and other mementos. They can also be used in concert with overhead lights and other lighting features in the room to give the fireplace cabinet greater visual impact.