by: RatedPeople
Total views: 1
Word Count: 670

Carpenters aren't just the stars of bible stories - they are busy sawing, hammering and sanding today, still creating both practical and ornamental features in our homes. While carpentry may be one of the oldest trades, it is continually evolving and is used in the most cutting edge architecture and interior design. One important area for carpentry is fitted storage. This can range from basic shelving to cupboards, even fold up desks or beds concealed behind panels. Fitted storage can be particularly effective in small spaces, keeping visual clutter to a minimum. Before you use a carpenter have a good think about the size and shape of items you want to store. Now's your chance to customise your storage and neatly organise oversized books, ornaments, clothes and so on. Think about accessibility. How often are you likely to use a given item and what other items should it be near? Options include cupboards, shelves and drawers. Drawers are more accessible than cupboards as you don't have to root around in the back trying to find things. On the other hand they are more expensive because of the hardware that has to be bought and fixed to make the drawer workable. Shelving is the most accessible type of storage and can be screened or open. As a general rule it tends to look better if larger items are shelved lower down and smaller items on the upper shelves - otherwise the arrangement can look rather top heavy. There are various shelving systems you can discuss with your carpenter, but all systems should be properly anchored i.e. attached to a solid wall. Also think about what the shelving will hold and choose an appropriate material that will be strong enough to bear the weight without sagging. Adjustable shelving systems have vertical tracks and brackets that hold the shelves. But bear in mind that very few systems are in fact adjusted after the initial arrangement has been made! "Floating" shelves, which don't have brackets, are a popular option especially in modern interior design, giving an aesthetically clean line. And shelves fitted into alcoves can make maximum use of awkward spaces. In terms of cupboard space again think about what needs to be stored. In the bedroom, how much hanging space do you need compared with space for folded and stacked clothing? Don't forget that shorter hanging items (skirts, jackets and tops) can be double hung (i.e. you have lower and upper rails), to make the most of your space. A fitted wardrobe with well thought out storage will be much neater and more space saving than buying a number of individual pieces of furniture. Self contained areas - larders, dressing rooms and linen closets may sound luxurious, even opulent, but sometimes partitioning off a section of a room can leave more floor space than standard free-standing storage might otherwise occupy. Make sure the storage area is efficiently used and enjoy the lack of clutter in the kitchen and bedroom. Carpenters can work with all sorts of different materials. Obviously strength is the most important issue but how your storage looks may also be important to you. Traditionally of course, carpenters worked with solid wood. Although they still can and do there are other options. MDF is a very smooth, strong manmade material favoured by modern architects. It can be varnished, spray lacquered or roller painted any colour. Chipboard with a wood veneer is a good solid wood substitute and is cheaper. Plywood is flexible and smooth and comes in various thicknesses. All the solid wood substitutes have the advantage that they won't crack and warp like solid wood can and they are actually often easier for a carpenter to use. So if you are thinking about fitted furniture, call in a carpenter but firstly work out what you need and how you want your storage to look. Then enjoy living in a new, organised space.

About the Author

Expert carpenter India Cooper delves into the world of one of the oldest tradesmen - the carpenter. To find out more please visit http://www.ratedpeople.com/find/carpenter

---

View PDF | Print View

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
Next Article - Doing Up Bathrooms - Where Does all The Money Go?
Previous Article - Updating My Home Office To Include A TV

More Related Articles In This Category

1: Buying Granite Countertops: Secrets And Insider Tips
2: Five Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Property
3: How Moisture Affects Basement Flooring
4: Doing Your Bit For The Global Environment Through Solar Power
5: A Few Flat Roof Ideas For You to Consider
6: Ideas For Your Outdoor Kitchen
7: Kitchen Cabinets: 8 Tips You Must Read
8: What is the Best Order of Sequence for Installing the Flooring Material in a Kitchen Remodel?
9: Does Having a Sauna Increase the Value of Your House?
10: How To Design Your Own House Plans
11: Navigating Through the Sea of Options for Kitchen Cabinets
12: Radiant Heat Floors - Electric or Hydronic?
13: How The ABS Pipe Has Revolutionised Construction
14: Tanking Solutions To Convert Your Basement
15: The Beginning Steps To Designing Your Own House
16: The Business Of Solar Heating And Energy
17: Great Summer Patio Ideas
18: A Buyers Guide to Wooden Fence Types
19: Permanent or Portable Negative Ionization Equipment
20: The Importance of the Anti-Siphon Spigot
21: Ideas on How to Unclog a Drain
22: Is DIY Plumbing Worth It?
23: Solar Power Storage Systems
24: Options in Eco Friendly Green Flooring Materials
25: Using a Sump For Waterproofing Your Basement

---

For WebMasters

Link This Article - HTML Code -

<a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/home/home-improvement/clean-up-your-act-with-fitted-furniture.html" target=_blank>Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture!</a>

Link This Article - BBcode -

[url=http://americanahost.com/articles/home/home-improvement/clean-up-your-act-with-fitted-furniture.html]Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture![/url]

Copy This HTML Code To Put This Article In Your Web Site.

<h1>Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture!</h1><br><br> <br><br> Carpenters aren't just the stars of bible stories - they are busy sawing, hammering and sanding today, still creating both practical and ornamental features in our homes. While carpentry may be one of the oldest trades, it is continually evolving and is used in the most cutting edge architecture and interior design. One important area for carpentry is fitted storage. This can range from basic shelving to cupboards, even fold up desks or beds concealed behind panels. Fitted storage can be particularly effective in small spaces, keeping visual clutter to a minimum. Before you use a carpenter have a good think about the size and shape of items you want to store. Now's your chance to customise your storage and neatly organise oversized books, ornaments, clothes and so on. Think about accessibility. How often are you likely to use a given item and what other items should it be near? Options include cupboards, shelves and drawers. Drawers are more accessible than cupboards as you don't have to root around in the back trying to find things. On the other hand they are more expensive because of the hardware that has to be bought and fixed to make the drawer workable. Shelving is the most accessible type of storage and can be screened or open. As a general rule it tends to look better if larger items are shelved lower down and smaller items on the upper shelves - otherwise the arrangement can look rather top heavy. There are various shelving systems you can discuss with your carpenter, but all systems should be properly anchored i.e. attached to a solid wall. Also think about what the shelving will hold and choose an appropriate material that will be strong enough to bear the weight without sagging. Adjustable shelving systems have vertical tracks and brackets that hold the shelves. But bear in mind that very few systems are in fact adjusted after the initial arrangement has been made! "Floating" shelves, which don't have brackets, are a popular option especially in modern interior design, giving an aesthetically clean line. And shelves fitted into alcoves can make maximum use of awkward spaces. In terms of cupboard space again think about what needs to be stored. In the bedroom, how much hanging space do you need compared with space for folded and stacked clothing? Don't forget that shorter hanging items (skirts, jackets and tops) can be double hung (i.e. you have lower and upper rails), to make the most of your space. A fitted wardrobe with well thought out storage will be much neater and more space saving than buying a number of individual pieces of furniture. Self contained areas - larders, dressing rooms and linen closets may sound luxurious, even opulent, but sometimes partitioning off a section of a room can leave more floor space than standard free-standing storage might otherwise occupy. Make sure the storage area is efficiently used and enjoy the lack of clutter in the kitchen and bedroom. Carpenters can work with all sorts of different materials. Obviously strength is the most important issue but how your storage looks may also be important to you. Traditionally of course, carpenters worked with solid wood. Although they still can and do there are other options. MDF is a very smooth, strong manmade material favoured by modern architects. It can be varnished, spray lacquered or roller painted any colour. Chipboard with a wood veneer is a good solid wood substitute and is cheaper. Plywood is flexible and smooth and comes in various thicknesses. All the solid wood substitutes have the advantage that they won't crack and warp like solid wood can and they are actually often easier for a carpenter to use. So if you are thinking about fitted furniture, call in a carpenter but firstly work out what you need and how you want your storage to look. Then enjoy living in a new, organised space.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> Expert carpenter India Cooper delves into the world of one of the oldest tradesmen - the carpenter. To find out more please visit http://www.ratedpeople.com/find/carpenter<br><br> Keywords: <b>carpenter, carpentry, interior design, tradesmen</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/home/home-improvement/clean-up-your-act-with-fitted-furniture.html" target=_blank>Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture!</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/home/home-improvement/">Home Improvement</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/ratedpeople-1541.html">RatedPeople</a>

---

Article URL : Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture!
Article Category : Home Improvement
Article Author : RatedPeople