If you love to entertain, then a great entertainment center is a must. Whether you host game nights at your house, invite friends to binge your favorite show, or your children have regular sleepovers, a top-notch entertainment center elevates the experience. Here are seven features to make an ultimate entertainment center you and your guests are sure to enjoy.

1. Adjustable TV Mount

Let’s face it, tastes and technology change over time. So if you’re going to invest in a custom-built entertainment center, one of the best features you can include is an adjustable TV mount. That’s because it allows your entertainment center to grow with you. Consequently, your entertainment center will work just as well for your next TV as it does for the one you currently have.

2. Built-In Bookcases

Built-in bookcases give your entertainment center an elegant appearance. They also provide the perfect way to display favorite photos, knick knacks, and novels, or to organize your media. Don’t forget to combine your bookcases with bottom cabinets if you’d like out-of-sight storage for less attractive items, too.

3. Cable Organization and Storage

Speaking of stowing away unsightly items, you’ll definitely want to add cable organization and storage to your custom entertainment center. After all, nothing looks worse than a jumble of tangled cables! It instantly ruins the look of your entertainment center and is distracting to guests. With built-in cable organization and storage, however, your cords and cables will be neatly organized and tucked out of sight. But don’t worry, they’re still easily accessible so you can reach them when necessary.

4. Accessory Storage

Along the same lines, accessory storage is a wonderful feature to include. It helps keep all your accessories easily accessible but out of sight when you’re not using them. This feature is perfect if your family is always losing remotes and controllers. Instead of having controllers strewn all over the room and remotes jammed between the sofa cushions, you’ll have a designated space to store them. As a result, you won’t have to search all over the house every time you want to use your TV or consoles!

5. Fitted Fireplace

Having an entertainment center in the same room as your fireplace often results in awkward placements. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to fit a prefabricated entertainment center around a fireplace, so many people end up with it awkwardly stuck in a corner. Fortunately, with a fitted fireplace entertainment center, that’s no longer a problem. We’ll build your entertainment center around your fireplace, so you can enjoy your fireplace and your TV at the same time. Can you think of anything more inviting on a cold winter’s day?

6. Glass Display Doors

If you have items you’d like to display but don’t quite trust leaving out in the open, glass display doors are a perfect solution. They’re an attractive way to protect valuable items. And they’re also great for keeping dust off your components. Plus, if you have components that use infrared remotes, glass display doors are indispensable. Without them, you’ll need to store your components on a shelf instead.

7. Speaker Stands

If you’ve invested in a high-quality audio system, you don’t want to be hampered by an entertainment center that prevents you from using it to the best of its ability. Thankfully, you can put your speakers exactly where you need them with custom-built speaker stands. Just imagine how incredible your next party or movie night will be!

Your entertainment center is on display any time you entertain. So make sure you have all the features you need to make the ultimate household entertainment center. At Edgewood cabinetry, we can custom-build your new entertainment center to fit any style and any room. Plus, we have tons of options and accessories to help bring your dream entertainment center to life. So what are you waiting for?

Living in a small home presents some big storage challenges, particularly if you’ve just moved from a bigger space. Thankfully, you don’t have to resign yourself to parting with all of your posessions. You just need to find the right solutions for your space, and we’re here to help. Here are the best storage ideas for small homes.

Storage Benches

Space is at a premium in small homes, so make the most of it with dual-purpose items. Installing storage benches in your mudroom, entryway, library, or anywhere else you could use extra seating allows you to use that same space as storage. Instead of purchasing extra chairs, you’ll be able to use the top of the bench for seating while you store shoes, sports equipment, or linens within the bench. Your home will look neater, and you’ll have plenty of space to tuck items away out of sight.

Under-Stair Storage

The space under staircases frequently goes unused. If your home is small, utilizing the space under you stairs is a great way to gain more storage. Install slide-out shelves within each stair, or opt to create a small closet under the staircase. You can even include a safe to stash your valuables out of view. And since you probably aren’t currently using this space, turning it into a closet or drawers will greatly increase the storage capacity of your home.

Shelves

Adding shelves to a small home helps you stay organized and display some of your items. Since most small homes have limited floor space, floor-to-ceiling shelves are a great option for adding storage. That’s because they transform your walls into usable storage space while leaving the floors clear. Consider adding shelves above windows and doors, too. It’s a great way to add storage for knick-knacks, potted plants, or cookbooks to otherwise unused space.

Kitchen Island

If you’ve already maxed out the cabinet space in your kitchen, a custom kitchen island could be just what you need. Kitchen islands look great, and they can double as breakfast nooks. You’ll gain counter and storage space all in one. Plus, with countless custom options and accessories, like spice racks, drawer inserts, and cabinet organizers, you’ll finally have a space to store all your pans, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

Custom Closet Systems

Closet space always seems to run low, even in large homes. So if you have a small home, chances are you’re lamenting your lack of closet storage. Fortunately, you can multiply your usable space with a custom closet system. Instead of relying on a single rod and stacking boxes on the floor, you can create custom hanging areas that fit your clothing without wasting space. Add shoe racks, shelves, accessory drawers, and behind-the-door storage to create space for everything you need to store. You won’t believe how much space your closet truly had all this time!

Bathroom Vanity

Bathrooms in small homes frequently lack adequate storage space. One of the best ways to gain the space you need is by installing a new bathroom vanity. We can customize your vanity to fit your bathroom so there isn’t any wasted space. Don’t forget to add accessories like small appliance storage, slide-out laundry bins, towel racks, and organizers for even more storage.

Custom Entertainment Center

Entertainment centers from big box stores frequently take up a lot of space, while providing very little storage and functionality. Instead, opt for a custom entertainment center that’s built to fit your television and your home. You’ll be able to add all the shelving, cabinets, and accessory storage you need. We can even build around fireplaces to maximize every inch of your space!

Are you ready to increase the storage in your small home? Contact us today to discuss your needs.

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Like to Entertain? 7 Features to Make an Ultimate Household Entertainment Center