another custom built in finished

[honeydoman]

here is one that is built up against the wall. the large are in the center is for the tv.  I made this unit all in the customers garage as my mini shop except for the doors I did at my shop.

Using the festool system really makes it easy to set up, rip up sheet goods, add the adjustible shelf holes... using domonio to join the pieces together.  then using the 1400 for the fluting and other details.  and dust collection.  3 days was all it took from start to finish, along with my helper who is my painter, but helps to lug stuff and help out as a clamp !

enjoy

QUESTION:  I usually wrap the baseboard around the cabinets as you can see in this picture.  sometimes these houses have high baseboard, this one is the 7" 1/4  which makes the bottom shelf about 9" or so off the ground and with a 30" base does not leave much room.... so should I make the cabs lower and use a smaller trim say 3 1/2"  or what is your oponion?  thanks.

 

[ajones]

Good work, I would like the cupboard doors within the frame. I like the proportions and the fact the cupboard doors match the room door.

 

[jonny round boy]

That's really nice!

Further to your question, I think you could have gotten away with lowering the bottom of the cabs & using the smaller skirting. I think the skirting looks slightly out of proportion compared to the size of the cabs.

As for FestoolFootstool's comment about in-frame doors, I think that would look slightly better but I guess that was down to the client's wishes/budget?

 

[ajones]

I always match the baseboard to the room where possible, I know it can cause issues but I figure that rooms with large baseboard are large with high ceilings so it still looks right,on the built ins but its all a personal thing

 

[Kevin D.]

Nice job.  I like the baseboard wrap the way you did it.  In matching the existing baseboard, it gives it a pedestal look, which looks good to me.

 

[woodguy7]

I like the skirting baseboard to be the same height.  Two things i am not keen on though.  I feel the knobs should be brass to match the house doors or painted to match the rest of the cabinet.  The doors are overlay not flush, which is fine but i feel it needs something at the top of the doors like the shelf to come out over the doors.  I just think they look like an after thought like that.  Sorry for the negatives, like Footstool said, its a personal think.  We all like different ways.

As always, lovely job.

Woodguy.

 

[honeydoman]

Hey wood guy thats fine this is how I learn what to do or not do. The knobs match the kitchen ones she bought them. I agree I should bring out the tops to hang over the doors.

Thanks for the feedback and ideas and compliments!    My next units coming up maybe do inlay doors. They are a pain but do look good

 

[peter halle]

Built-ins are tough - customer wants, budgets, etc.

I know that you have a great camera - saw that in Indy.  However, the first thing this morning when I saw your post on JLC online, something caught my eye.  It might be an optical delusion  [scared], but the right most base cabinet doors appear crooked and the right most door appears to be lower than the one next to it at the bottom.  The actual unit is probably perfect, but before you use this photo in your portfolio, take a close look.

Oh, and that stuff that you used for the back on the cabinets - is that something called "beadboard"?
[big grin]
Peter

 

[Sparktrician]

I think it looks much better when the baseboard heights match throughout the room/house.  Now, if you have a great customer who appreciates this sort of thing, you might consider hinging the cabinet baseboards to create hidden storage space under the bottom shelf. 

[smile]

 

[honeydoman]

Interesting idea!  Hinge the baseboard. Cleaver

 

[mastercabman]

Built-ins are tough - customer wants, budgets, etc.

I know that you have a great camera - saw that in Indy.  However, the first thing this morning when I saw your post on JLC online, something caught my eye.  It might be an optical delusion  [scared], but the right most base cabinet doors appear crooked and the right most door appears to be lower than the one next to it at the bottom.  The actual unit is probably perfect, but before you use this photo in your portfolio, take a close look.

Oh, and that stuff that you used for the back on the cabinets - is that something called "beadboard"?
[big grin]
Peter

I see that too.

 

[mastercabman]

For your question,i'm going to disagree with most replies.I rather see taller doors and a smaller baseboard/skirt.I think it would make the unit seem taller.
4"-4.5" tall would be just fine.

 

[tiralie]

Nice work, once again. I really like the overall design. The bump out really helps make the cabinet very interesting.
I agree that the baseboard should match the room.
It could be the way the photo was taken but because the baseboard is so tall it makes the lower part of the cabinet look too small to support the weight of the shelves above it.
Having a requirement that the bottom shelf or top of the base cabinet not be any higher than 35"-36" or so does reduce your options. You could make the base cabinet appear to be taller than it actually is by making the doors narrower.

Again great looking project, thanks for posting. Congratulations.
Tim

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Kreg,

I thought you did a great job on that piece.  I guess I saw the same things that Peter mentioned, so if it isn't lens distortion, what are you waiting for!  Get over there with your screwdriver and fix it!

Gary Katz taught me to carry the base around the cabinet for a seamless look, if that's what you wanted, so the size is appropriate to me.

Good job, buddy!  [thumbs up]

 

[ajones]

Hey wood guy thats fine this is how I learn what to do or not do. The knobs match the kitchen ones she bought them. I agree I should bring out the tops to hang over the doors.

Thanks for the feedback and ideas and compliments!    My next units coming up maybe do inlay doors. They are a pain but do look good

if you use blum type hinges flush cabinet doors are quick and easy when there are time/budget restraints.

 

[honeydoman]

Built-ins are tough - customer wants, budgets, etc.

I know that you have a great camera - saw that in Indy.  However, the first thing this morning when I saw your post on JLC online, something caught my eye.  It might be an optical delusion  [scared], but the right most base cabinet doors appear crooked and the right most door appears to be lower than the one next to it at the bottom.  The actual unit is probably perfect, but before you use this photo in your portfolio, take a close look.

Oh, and that stuff that you used for the back on the cabinets - is that something called "beadboard"?
[big grin]
Peter.  Just noticed that also. Thanks on my way to adjust it today

 

[honeydoman]

Thanks for the ideas and the point outs to fix I really appreciate it. Several eyes are better to help spot out thing to do and fix and ideas for next one coming up next week. A referral from these folks!  And similar design with some changes. So all this helps me. And helps others who want to become a bead board Geru !  Or just one of my deciples