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October 28, 2008
Built in wardrobe/closets
We're about to move into a condo and need to add in some closet space. We want them to look nice and modern (like the picture) but don't need top of the line (laminate is fine). We've called a lot of the "closet guys" and the estimates we're getting are pretty steep. Are we better off going through a contractor and do you have anyone you'd recommend for something like this? Thanks for your help!
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A contractor will be just as expensive. Custom millwork is expensive. You might have some luck with Ikea Wardrobes. The Pax and Komplement might work for you. They come in a variety of widths and depths.
Posted by: vai at October 28, 2008 5:28 PM
We looked at Ikea, but of course because these houses are not completely at right angles, it would have been an awkward fit. Instead, we used Bernie at CBS Construction. He is lovely, and the work is better than most, but not completely high end. It works great in our dressing room. I'd recommend him for this type of project.
Posted by: crowlish at October 28, 2008 5:28 PM
I did this in my home a few years back and it cost around $3000 from California Closets. I did not get the high end finishes and the laminate up close looks pretty cheap. If I had to do it again, I would buy something from IKEA and have it installed, it would be cheaper and probably look nicer.
Posted by: bqe1970 at October 28, 2008 5:37 PM
That's exactly what I just did. We demolished the three closets lined up between our room and my son's, then installed four Pax wardrobes across the space. My occassional contractor plastered around it, and we painted etc. Looks really good. My son seems to have been left without full closets, but let him pay the mortgage...
Posted by: Putnamdenizen at October 28, 2008 5:43 PM
Try Francis at SBI. Solid, reliable, reasonable...and they do beautiful work. http://www.sbiwood.com/
Posted by: housebywe at October 28, 2008 8:17 PM
Hub Moore does this kind of work exactly.
E-mail him and he will send you pictures.
His style is clean and modern and his prices are very reasonable
hub@hubmoore.com
917-972-4431
Posted by: ann mattingly at October 28, 2008 9:23 PM
Look up some Amish cabinetmakers - from PA. They do modern work, and are reasonably priced. However, be prepared to have them take a long, long time to finish the job.
Posted by: chnyc at October 31, 2008 3:18 PM
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