Things to think about when creating built in Media Units

By Fred & Daniela

Posted March 7, 2015

Recently we met with a couple who were looking to renovate their living room and create a built in media unit. As we were discussing their ideas and putting things on paper, a few questions came up that inspired me to write this blog.

Know what items you wish to display
Take measurements of such items – especially height and depth – this way you will be able to figure out how many shelves you will require
On a tall unit you will need to have 1 fixed shelf – generally at the mid section. You will have some room to play if you don’t want it exactly at the mid point.
Keep in mind that in most situations the other shelves are adjustable, unless you specify that they all be fixed. This allows for you to change things up should you wish.
Not all shelf depths have to be the same – you can add some visual interest by creating tiered shelves

Fred & Daniela

Prior to Final Draft Cabinetry’s existence, Fred owned CTI Industries, a cabinet installation company. Prior to that, he had developed a trade school program specific to cabinet installations that was recognized by the North American governing body of kitchen and bath design. Fred then decided he wanted to put his energy into CTI Industries where he led his crew of 21 installers to install over 1200 kitchens throughout the lower mainland, for over a dozen different cabinet manufacturers. Daniela’s artistic and creative abilities started at a young age. She pursued her dream of becoming a ballet dancer and had a professional career in dance that lasted 20 years. Upon retiring from dance, she turned her creative flair towards interior decorating and became a Certified Interior Decorator. Daniela brought her creative background and skill set to Final Draft Cabinetry in 2013 where she discovered her passion for the cabinet industry.