Bespoke Built-Ins: The Perfect Solution for Personalized Spaces

September 12, 2024

Bespoke Built-In shelving and bench at our **Winnetka Contemporary Luxury Home Project**

Ah, September—the kids are back to school, the weather’s starting to cool down, and suddenly, everyone is thinking about their home again. It happens every year: the flood of phone calls, the rush of orders. Why? Because people are starting to realize that the holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get their homes ready for entertaining, hosting, and everything in between. One of the top requests we get during this time? Bespoke built-ins.

So, let’s talk about bespoke built-ins and why they’re such a game-changer.

Bespoke Built-In walnut island at our **Lincoln Park Wonderland Project**

Why Bespoke? Because Catalog Solutions Just Don’t Cut It Here’s the thing—when it comes to built-ins, we’re often solving more than one problem. Most of the time, catalog items offer a very linear solution: it’s one size, one shape, one look. But that doesn’t always work in real life, does it? Maybe your space needs something specific—like a built-in banquette that’s deep enough for cozy seating but also durable enough to handle sticky peanut butter and jelly hands. Or perhaps you’re dreaming of a custom bar with mirrored surfaces to reflect the city skyline outside your high-rise. These are not things you can pick up from a showroom floor.

Bespoke built-ins allow us to create multi-functional, multi-factor solutions. We’re not just picking from a set of standard options—we’re tailoring every aspect to meet your needs, your space, and your lifestyle. Maybe you’re shorter or taller than average, or maybe you need extra storage that fits in a super-specific corner. Whatever it is, bespoke built-ins are custom-fit to you, not the other way around.

Bespoke Built-In invisible spice rack cabinets at our **Lincoln Park Wonderland Project**

The Customization Process: Tailored to You One of the best parts about bespoke built-ins is how personalized they are. We’re talking custom sizing, unique depths, finishes that fit your style, and even materials that are chosen specifically for your lifestyle (because, let’s be honest, no one wants to spend their days wiping down delicate fabrics after their kids snack on the furniture).

If you want a built-in desk that tucks neatly into a nook or a wall of custom shelving to display your favorite art pieces, we’ll make sure it’s perfectly designed for both function and beauty. That’s the magic of bespoke: we’re combining components that simply can’t be combined with off-the-shelf items.

Bespoke Built-In wooden cabinets at our **San Francisco Bachelor Pad Project**

The Holiday Rush: Timing is Everything Now, here’s the reality check. This time of year, everyone’s scrambling to get their homes in order for the holidays. We always tell our clients, if you’re thinking about bespoke built-ins, now is the time to decide what you want and place your order. Why? Because every week that goes by brings us closer to the holiday rush, and furniture and custom built-ins take time.

Even as we’re placing orders right now, we’re cutting it close for everything to arrive in November, just in time to be installed before the holiday season kicks into high gear. The closer we get to the holidays, the less likely it is that everything will arrive on time. Trust me, the probability of all your items arriving drops significantly each week, so the sooner we start, the better your chances of having everything in place for the holiday season.

So, if you’ve been thinking about updating your space before the holidays, let’s get started before the rush really sets in!