Homeowners need more storage space than ever; here's how to help them choose the right cabinetry.
By Jill Tunick
Blame it on builders. Now that floor plans are opening up, cabinetry is spreading all over the house. They're installing more cabinetry in living rooms, dining rooms, and family rooms–spaces often visible from the kitchen–as well as bedrooms, laundry rooms, wet bars, mud rooms, libraries, playrooms, home offices, and even hallways and closets.
"Kitchen cabinetry is extending into adjoining living spaces," says Jeanine Weinzier, director of marketing for Crystal Cabinet Works in Princeton, Minn.
Aristokraft's clever solution turns an oddly shaped space into a streamlined, built-in workspace. Shown here is maple Winstead-style cabinetry and shelving with an autumn finish.
Other-room cabinetry is popular for renovations, too. Lori Bentley, co-owner of Bentley Design & Remodeling in Hanford, Calif., notes that many of her clients put cabinetry in other rooms before they think about re-doing their kitchens. "You can add just one piece and really upgrade a room without spending a fortune," she says.
Americans have plenty of buying power, though, which means they're acquiring more stuff than ever. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau survey, 1999 median household income reached $40,816, the highest level ever recorded.
The country's ongoing love affair with TVs, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, and other home electronics is...
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