Working in your home office or at a business office requires secure and quality storage to help you complete work effectively. There are different office cabinets or storage solutions that can be used to help you keep yourself organized and productive. Whether you feel that mobile storage options or build cabinets are best for your workflow, there are multiple options to choose from.

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry specializes in built-in cabinetry and custom cabinet solutions. We can implement our custom designs into any room and they can be made to your specifications. An office should feel organized and lively in order for you to get work done effectively. Trusting our builders can help you get stunning office cabinets without the hassle. 

1- Wall Cabinets

The best option if you want to maximize floor space is cabinets that are secured to the wall. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help design different sizes of cabinets for your home office or business building. We can create cabinets with flat door panels to help make your office feel professional. Or we can create lower and upper cabinets in a break room to store snacks, paper towels, or office supplies. Wall cabinets can be removed when you move so you can use them in another space if desired. 

2- Built-In Office Cabinets

Another custom option for office cabinets is to install shelving and cabinets right into your home. Built-in cabinets stay with the home or office space, so they can not move with you. Built-ins have some better advantages than wall cabinets though, such as better durability, and options for open cubbies, doors, shelving, and more. 

Using built-in cabinetry in your office is a sleek option that will help you display some decorative items while also having a closed space for less appealing items like pencils, file folders, or sticky notes. While built-ins are more of an investment than filling cabinets, they can help you maximize space. 

3- Filing Cabinets

Filing cabinets are the most common option for office storage. There are multiple sizes, colors, and materials for filing cabinets. Some common options for filing cabinets and their benefits will be discussed below. 

3 drawer filing cabinets usually fit underneath a desk but can be moved to a corner or under a window if needed. These filling cabinets are usually made out of metal and have separate drawers with movable dividers to help you store items of all sizes. 

Filling cabinets are usually used for files, but with different-sized drawers, you can store important documents, office supplies, notebooks, or even snacks for your workday. 

If you have a lot of important documents with sensitive information, a locking filing cabinet may be the best solution for you. These office cabinets can protect client information or important records for you in the event of a break-in. They can also help you keep from losing important items because they will be stored in a separate location than on your desk where they can get shuffled around. 

4- Mobile Filing Cabinets

Maybe one day you like all of your files to be stored right next to you or under your desk, but what do you do when the space starts to feel cramped? Mobile filing cabinets, or ones with wheels, can be moved around your office space to give you more freedom and can help increase productivity. 

5- Bookcases

For homeowners or business owners who don’t have the money to install new cabinets or built-in cabinetry, using bookcases can give you a similar look with a smaller price tag. Bookcases come in many different heights, widths, and materials and they can be purchased from many chain stores. While bookcases are not exactly office cabinets, they can help you stay organized in a less expensive way.

Bookcases can be customized to hold a variety of items, no matter their size. The only downside to bookcases is that all items you place on the shelves will be visible, so if you hate seeing clutter, you will have to keep it tidy or choose another option.

6- Office Pedestals

Similar to filing cabinets, office pedestals are usually shorter (2-3 drawers) and are usually mobile. They can fit in small corners, or you can use multiple of them without using a tall 6-drawer filing cabinet. Pedestals are also easily obtainable from stores like Ikea, Wayfair, and Amazon. 

Cabinet Solutions From Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Our team at Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry wants to help design any cabinet for home offices or office buildings. Custom cabinetry can help you be more productive, organized, and efficient. Whether your office is small or large, our cabinets can fit the atmosphere of your space. 
Reach out to us to design custom cabinets for the kitchen, office, bathrooms, bedrooms, and more!

White office cabinets and storage options are popular at home improvement stores, furniture shops, and even among cabinet builders. White office cabinets are a stunning choice, especially when contrasted with other colors, but are they right for you? For different consumers, some pros and cons may look different. In this blog, Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry wants to discuss, how your office situation could benefit from white cabinets and more about designing the best office space for your home. 

Reflecting Natural Light

White walls, white cabinets, and other white fixtures will reflect natural light throughout the home. Including white office cabinets in your workspace can help make the room brighter and help increase the sunlight that comes into the room. If you love working in the natural light and don’t want the office to feel stingy, including white office cabinets will work for you. 

Reflecting sunlight or even light from overhanging light fixtures can cause glare on computer screens, so just keep this in mind and have good window shades for when the light becomes too much. Your white cabinets will not be the only cause of glare inside your office, but they can increase the amount you experience. 

Do They Fit Well With The Rest Of Your Features?

Depending on the rest of your features and the colors of your walls, flooring, and furniture, will help determine whether white office cabinets will look appropriate in the space. Matching white cabinets can be tricky since they can reflect certain colors making them look dingy. Using darker colors to contrast the white is a safe option for an office space. Painting the walls a light gray, or having a dark carpet or laminate flooring will make the cabinets the focal point. 

Open And Inviting Or Cold And Clammy?

Depending on who you speak to, white office cabinets can give off a feeling of openness or they can feel too industry and clammy. White cabinets are a very popular choice for some home workers, but others feel like it makes their office feel uninviting or represent an overly sanitary space. 

White cabinets help to give clean lines and make the space look tidy. While this might not be the best option for your home office, having a tidy space may be appealing to some. This is why white cabinets are popular in other places like the kitchen, which sees daily use. It is best to do your research about color psychology and your personal preferences when it comes to colors in your home. Visit showrooms or match paint samples to other elements to get a feel for what the white office cabinets will look like in your space. 

Easily Show Signs Of Wear And Tear

Because white cabinets are bright, signs of wear and tear may be more obvious than on other cabinet options. All white cabinets are often painted and have dark or medium-colored wood underneath. Scratches, dents, or paint scuffs will show up much more on these light-colored cabinets compared to black or dark wood cabinets. 

If your office is going to be used by your kids or multiple people, white office cabinets may not be the best choice. If you still want white cabinets, one option you could consider is top cabinets that are white, while lower cabinets can be a darker color. Keeping your cabinets looking new comes down to how you take care of them. Following proper cabinet care, making touch-ups when needed, and keeping them clean will help prevent wear and tear from taking over the stunning look of the cabinet. 

Custom Cabinets With Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Here at Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry, we want to provide the best quality materials and customer service possible. Various homes have different needs and different personalities will want different cabinet solutions. Our experienced team can help you choose cabinet material, durable hardware, and whether to have your cabinets built-in. 

Storage options are the most important part of your home because they can protect your personal belongings and make your home look tidier. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry wants to help you make your dream home a reality which is why we offer a variety of wood options, colors, paint and stain options, and cabinet solutions. Contact us today to get started on your home office or other projects.

Keeping a kitchen clean, functional, and a happy place to be will depend on how much effort is needed to keep it that way. Maintenance on your cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring and more will all determine how your kitchen looks and feels on a day-to-day basis. For homeowners that are looking for a low maintenance kitchen, there are some solutions that can be implemented to make that dream a reality. 

Low maintenance kitchens can help you enjoy being in the kitchen and give your home a better sense of ease. Below are Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry’s tips to help ensure that you have a low maintenance kitchen. 

1- Keep The Stove Away From Lighting Fixtures

Cooking and baking produce lots of grease, oils, dirt, and other build-ups that can cling to the wall and appliance. If your lighting is near the stove it can start to accumulate this build-up and steam residue that reduces the light they emit to your kitchen. 

The best option for the kitchen lighting is having hanging lights away from the range like over the island or in a breakfast nook. Can or recessed lighting is a good option to brighten the room and avoid grease stains.

2- Invest In Easy Clean Cabinets

The amount of cleaning that takes place in your kitchen varies from day to day, but the cleaning can add up when each element of your kitchen requires so much attention. Choosing cabinets that are easy to clean will help protect the items that are stored in them and will save you time on household chores. 

Flat cabinet doors or those with a small amount of detail will be easier to clean. Cleaning in crown molding, deep lines, or decorative elements can be difficult and time-consuming. Anything with ridges can hold crumbs and dust and can’t be wiped away with a damp cloth. If you want your cabinets to stay bright and avoid scratches, install easy-to-clean cabinets. 

3- Build Your Cabinets All The Way To The Ceiling

Dusting the top of cabinets is not at the top of anyone’s list of fun activities. You can avoid this task and create a low maintenance kitchen by building cabinets all the way to the ceiling. This avoids a gap between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet that will require cleaning. 

If you are wanting even less maintenance, avoid including upper cabinets at all. Wiping down a flat wall is much easier than wiping down cabinets, but forgoing upper cabinets will reduce the amount of storage in your kitchen. 

4- Install An Induction Option For Your Cooktop

Most homeowners choose between a gas or electric cooktop, but induction cooktops are much safer and easier to maintain. Induction cooktops are flat and easily wipable with light cleaner and a microfiber cloth. They also only heat up when an induction metal is placed on the heating element, this means that small children or even adults won’t get burned when touching the cooktop. Induction cooktops can prevent injury, fire, and burnt food particles and help create a low maintenance kitchen.

5- Avoid Open Shelving

Using open shelving instead of traditional cabinetry has become a more common storage solution in modern homes. Open shelving is actually much harder to maintain and clean than regular cabinets. While properly styled shelving can look appealing, you will need to keep it styled and dust free in order to get the full effect. Open shelving needs cleaning almost daily, to avoid dust and grime build-up that can make them lose their luster. 

Kitchen Solutions With Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Building a quality kitchen increases the value of your home and makes living in your home more enjoyable. Kitchens see a lot of use and a variety of different activities occurring in the space. Low maintenance kitchens will add monetary value to your home while saving you time and money while you live there. We want your kitchen to be a place you love to be in, want others to see, and don’t give you a bad feeling when you see it. Proper cabinet solutions, quality appliances, and correctly installed accessories will help make this possible. 
RCC offers the best materials at the most affordable prices. Our team can help your design any dream and make it a reality in your home. Each member of our team looks forward to helping improve homes in the community and giving homeowners the freedom to enjoy their homes. Contact Rasmussen to get started on your next home project today!