There is nothing like the feeling of curling up with a good book and holding knowledge in your hands. While the world pulls more to technology, home libraries may seem like a waste of money, but having a durable space to store your favorite volumes is a dream for some homeowners. Creating functional home libraries is easier when you include built-in bookcases or shelving. Whether you want your library to be elegant, vintage, or bold, there are storage options for you. 

Customization For Your Collection

Built-ins can be customized to each homeowner’s preference before and after they are installed. Built-ins from Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry are made of durable wood but can be customized to multiple different colors using stain or paint. Choosing a unique color for your library can make it feel cozy and personalized. 

Varied heights of shelving or the bookcases themselves are just another easy way to make your home library stand out. Creating a custom-designed library with the help of RCC ensures that your books and knick-knacks look their best. Different paperbacks, hardbacks, or book series will come in various sizes, so customize your selves to keep everything pristine.

Adjustable sections of shelves that can be removed are another way to customize your home library. Adjustable shelves are a great way to change up the space without doing a complete remodel. 

A Design That’s Multi-Functional

Built-in shelving can be used for more than just book storage. These built-ins can be created into reading nooks or study desks to be used inside the library. Creating a dynamic space that caters to all your needs is a way to create the perfect home libraries.

The concept of built-ins can be implemented in multiple places throughout your home. If you don’t have enough space to create a library, having built-in bookcases in an office or living room will still allow you to display your favorite volumes. 

Maximizing Verticle Space For Dramatic Effect

Libraries in movies or books seem to stretch to the heavens. Built-in bookcases can maximize the vertical height of your home and make the room feel taller. Bookcases that go all the way to the ceiling will create the appearance of a bigger space and give you more areas to decorate or store books. 

Using all available wall space will also keep the floor clear. Keeping items off the floor limits clutter that can cause the space to appear claustrophobic. Put shelves or built-ins around doorways, windows, and more. 

No Need To Remove Windows

Wall-to-wall bookshelves don’t mean you have to sacrifice natural light or windows in your home library. Built-in shelving can go around windows so that the sunlight can stream into your cozy reading space. Natural light provides many benefits for your mood as well as for the look of your space. Building shelving around windows will allow more natural light to reflect around the room and create the illusion of a bigger room.

Letting in natural light helps a space to feel more inviting. Sunlight has been shown to boost our moods, so letting in the sun’s rays while reading will help you get the most out of home libraries. Building shelves around windows helps you to store more books while helping to keep the room open. 

A Feature To Be Enjoyed For Generations

Built-in cabinets, shelving, and bookcases are secured to the wall and built into the home. This means that they will stay in the house throughout multiple generations. Installing built-in bookcases can be an investment that keeps on giving for years. 

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry only uses the most durable wood for built-in options. Using durable and well-crafted materials will increase the lifespan of your built-in bookcases. Whether you plan to sell your home in the future or pass it down to your family, your home library will be able to be enjoyed by many. 

Why Choose Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Our team has been in the cabinet-building industry for many years. While we started out small, we have grown to offer more storage solutions to more cities across Utah in recent years. Built-in bookcases, storage, and cabinets are just one of the many options you have when you work with our designers. 
Our team of designers, cabinet makers, and installers are with you every step of the way. Your project timeline will be communicated to you as it evolves.

No matter what type of project we are working on, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Ready to create a home library, update your kitchen, or finish your basement? Contact Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry for a quote today!

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry works with many home builders and contractors to create beautiful spaces for our clients. Our company has built up a reputation of having open communication with builders and the client. We work hard to bring the client’s wildest dreams into their home and keep their home project on time. 

There are many things that can go wrong when you are building a home, but Rasmussen does everything in its power to solve problems, provide you with durable cabinets, and keep your home builder on schedule. Below are some of the comments from a contractor we work with often, Troy Astle from OLO Homebuilders.

People Are Important In Business

The culture of an organization is shaped by the people. Having a team of people who work well together is crucial to keeping your business running, but it also helps your clients feel more connected to your business. 

“The benefit of Rasmussen is they have great culture, they have great people,” Astle said. “And they’re a good product for a good price.”

We want contractors, business owners, and homeowners to love working with us. When you hire our team we want you to feel like your concerns are being heard and your project reflects your personal taste. 

“It’s easy to work with them,” Astle said. RCC homes that everyone we work with feels the same way.

Taking Care Of The Client

Rasmussen feels that providing a high-quality product is important, but building relationships with each of our clients is even more important. Each member of our team works to get to know our clients, understand their personalities, and make them feel like a part of our family. Even if we are working with a contractor to put cabinets in a new home, we still work to learn about the client and how we can make their life easier.

“They care about every single project. It’s just not a number to them,” Astle said. 

All of our installers show up to each project with the tools they need to complete your project. Installing cabinets is a complex process, so we take the process seriously to ensure that your cabinet set lasts for many years. 

Client satisfaction is our biggest concern when working on a project of any size. If our team makes a mistake or your contractor makes a mistake we do all in our power to make it right. Even if your color is wrong, or something was damaged in transport, RCC will provide a new product so that your cabinet design is perfect.

The Quality Of Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

When you are researching cabinet companies, there are some things you should look for to determine if they offer quality products. Whether you are a homeowner or a contractor, finding a company you trust will make the building process much easier. Not only does a company need to build a relationship with you, but they also need to give you cabinets that will be able to last.

Craftsmanship: Quality craftsmanship is important when looking for a cabinet company. Craftsmanship can refer to the materials the builder chooses, how the fame and parts are put together, and how the cabinets are installed into the home. Quality craftsmanship will be easy to notice especially if cabinets start to fall apart or are susceptible to damage right after purchasing them. 

Environmentally Conscious: A good cabinet company will provide recycled materials or environmentally friendly options. Providing these materials will help keep homes sustainable and help customers feel like they are making a difference in their community. Look for environmental certifications if sustainable materials are important to you.

Customization Options: If a company offers customization options, this often means that you will have more freedom to express yourself. Custom cabinets are often made with your specific needs in mind, which means that they will withstand consistent use. If your cabinets are not customizable, it can mean that your home will not be as functional. 

Materials: The bigger the company, the more material options they will have. While small cabinet companies may not have access to a large selection of materials does not mean they are not a quality company. As long as a company offers durable cabinet materials like hardwoods or stainless steel, you can trust that your cabinets will last. 

Our company has worked hard over the years to create craftsmanship we are proud of. We know that our shop creates the highest quality cabinet bases and doors. Our team creates decorative doors, quality cabinet hardware, and smooth paint jobs. Here is what Astle had to say about the quality of Rasmussen’s cabinets. 

“The quality of cabinet they are getting is second to none.” “It surpasses the quality of a lot of other cabinet shops I’ve been around.”