This home was built in the 1950’s as part of the Parade of Homes. What was once a model home, now contained some outdated features. The Cabinet Maker was able to give this kitchen the uplift it deserved.
Hales Corner Kitchen Remodel
6 Great Custom Cabinet Ideas For Dad
It’s the month when many of us are on the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gift. One sure-fire way to make Dad happy? Let him customize the gift you select. Here are six great ways The Cabinet Maker can do just that!
1. A better way to watch the game
Unless he’s lucky enough to have his own personal screening room, chances are Dad doesn’t have the ideal set-up for watching the Packers, Bucks and Brewers, not to mention his favorite movies. Finding a spot to hang the flat-screen TV might mean sitting too close, too far, or too low. And is there ever enough room for the beer and nachos?
The Cabinet Maker can look at Dad’s space and offer customized ideas. Options include a cabinet that hides the TV screen until it’s time to use it, built-in shelving that can position the screen in just the right spot, or a handsome entertainment center that fits Dad’s style like a glove. And who knows? Maybe we can find room for a mini-fridge, too.
2. A more organized way to garden
Anyone who gardens has tools and supplies. And when it comes to handling seedlings or potted plants, a convenient and rugged work surface is great, too. That’s where a potting bench comes in.
The Cabinet Maker can custom-design a gardener’s potting bench to fit the space available in a garage, in a basement, or even outside. Shelving, cubby holes, drawers — all can be designed to Dad’s specifications, creating the ideal place to organize his gardening hobby. What about a sliding work surface that reveals a space for potting soil beneath? Or a hideaway trash bin? Or a spigot hook-up? Or heavy-duty slide-out shelves? We can even design something on wheels. We’ll work with Dad to customize all the options.
3. Room to stretch in the kitchen
We know lots of Dads who love to spend time in the kitchen, whether rolling out dough or
chopping veggies for soups. And most would love more room to set up and spread out. Why not let The Cabinet Maker assess the kitchen and recommend ways to create more countertop space? We have lots of experience finding ways to use existing space or reconfigure it for efficiency, ease and functionality. Bonus: Dad just might make more of those muffins you love.
4. Show off his prized collection
A 2021 survey found that 45 percent of male respondents said they collect something physical, roughly twice the amount of women who identified as collectors. Does the Dad in your life collect something? If so, there might be a better way to display and organize his prized possessions. Rods and reels, comic books, bobbleheads, bourbons, vinyl albums, sports memorabilia — each type of collection needs a different storage solution, and solutions are what The Cabinet Maker specializes in. We can also design something that will display items nicely by incorporating lighting, glass doors, pull-out shelves and drawers with just the right storage dimensions.
5. Bars for any part of the house
The basement bar is a long-standing Wisconsin tradition, and The Cabinet Maker can design one that’s up-to-date, functional, and designed to make the most of Dad’s available space. One of our favorite examples is a basement bar pictured here that we designed for a client who wanted the perfect gathering place for family and friends, especially during football season. It incorporated a lighted, etched mirror cabinet and plenty of other custom touches. We also have lots of handsome, functional, and often compact ways to build bars into other parts of the house, like the garage bar we designed (pictured here) that incorporated a wet bar, mini-fridge, and some extra pantry space. Maybe there’s a niche, closet, or under-utilized part of the family room that can be fitted with a space for mixing Dad’s favorite cocktail. Let us help him figure it out!
6. A workbench that really works
This one’s for all the DIY Dads out there, the ones who prize their tools and pore over plans for their next projects. If he can dream it, we can build it: mobile or built-in, extra work surface or extra storage space, stowaway or permanent.
Work bench solutions will be different depending on the hobby and the space available, and our customized approach means we can address those specifications. There’s a wide range of materials, too. Or maybe Dad is using an old-school work bench that could use an upgrade. Whatever the need, a custom craftsman like The Cabinet Maker is cut out for the job.
Let us know how we can help!
Whether it’s an idea on this list or something else you have in mind, we’d love to help you give the Dad in your life a great custom-cabinet gift. Just use our online form to schedule a phone consultation. And have a happy Father’s Day!