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7 Reasons Why Custom Entertainment Units Are Better Than Prefabricated Units From Retail Chains

When was the last time you saw a prefabricated entertainment unit from IKEA, fit perfectly from wall to wall with a gas fireplace? Here are 7 reasons why custom entertainment units are superior to the entertainment units you typically find at big box retails chains.

1. Professional Installation

You won’t spend hours assembling the furniture and wondering if it was done correctly. Custom entertainment units are generally delivered to your home and installed by a professional.
Professionals can also provide expert advice on:

installing a gas fireplace
home theatre cable management
placement of power outlets
changes to existing drywall.

2. Quality Cabinetry

Many retail stores will offer you the lowest price which is another way of saying cheap and poorly constructed furniture. Where is the entertainment unit actually made?
Custom entertainment units from Organized Interiors are made and manufactured in Canada to high quality standards. When they are properly assembled and installed by professionals they last longer and work perfectly in your home.

3. Maximize Storage Space

Custom entertainment units can maximize storage space by going wall to wall and floor to ceiling. Shelving can be arranged so that it easily accommodates your home theatre equipment.
In the photo above, the upper part of the entertainment unit has been customized to hide an electrical panel while providing full access when necessary. Prefabricated entertainment units don’t offer this kind of flexibility. Inches matter. Don’t waste space in your home theatre or living room.

4. Customization

Custom options allow you to create a seamless blend with the decor of your room. Your entertainment unit should be able to match the style of your room. Some of the options in the photo above include:

black thermo foil finish
shaker thermo faces
custom handles (#202 handle)
cornice molding
1.5 inch laminate counter tops with a flat edge finish
tight mesh door inserts
marble fireplace surround
undermount lighting

5. Value

A custom entertainment unit will last longer, provide better storage space and stand out more than a prefab entertainment unit. When it comes time to selling your home, an entertainment unit like the one above becomes a selling feature that can give you an advantage over other listings.

6. Better Warranties

Custom entertainment units often come with much better warranties than the entertainment units you purchase and assemble from retail chains. Organized Interiors products come with a 10 year warranty. You get high quality furniture that is built to last.

7. Home Delivery

Home delivery is included with the purchase of a custom entertainment unit. You won’t have to load boxes into your vehicle, rent a van or schedule a delivery.
When Organized Interiors delivers their entertainment units they install them at the same time. You’ll never have to wait around the house for a delivery. Our professional installers schedule a time that works best for you.
Custom entertainment units may not have the lowest price but they provide better value and quality over the long term. And don’t be fooled into thinking that a prefab entertainment unit will last longer or meet all of your storage needs.
To learn more about the benefits of a custom entertainment unit, book a free in-home design consultation. Our design experts would be happy to answer your questions and explain the various options available to you.

Radiant Orchid and Organized Interiors

Pantone’s colour of the year for 2014 is called Radiant Orchid — a captivating purple that “inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health” according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Organized Interiors has been using a similar orchid colour for years to brand the company which also inspires health and joy through its home organization products.
A tidy and organized living space can reduce stress and improve your emotional health. When you’re buried in clutter and can’t find things in your home it leads to frustration and wastes time on a regular basis. Design consultants at Organized Interiors love looking at your clutter and providing you with custom solutions to organize your closet, home office or laundry room.
When it comes to interior spaces, Radiant Orchid can brighten up a room as a paint colour, when used in room accessories or furniture pieces. Pantone describes the colour as “uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergizes almost any color palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.” We love this description because eliminating clutter can also reenergize a room and inspire — something we strive for in a dressing room or home office.

Expect to see a lot more of Radiant Orchid in 2014 when it comes to furniture, bedding, accessories and accent colours.

7 Tips For Getting Your Home Holiday Ready

It’s always a moderate shock when you realize the holidays are just around the corner and so are visiting family and friends! There never seems to be enough time to get ready for visitors but this is the perfect time of year to commit to turning your house into a welcoming home your guests will love and you’ll enjoy long after your guests have gone.
Here are some quick tips to help you prepare for this festive but busy time of year!

1. Use Wall Beds for Guests

Space-saving wall beds are a great solution for occasional, short-term visitors at any time of year. Designed to appear like a furniture piece or custom cabinetry when not in use, they take up very little floor space and convert easily to a comfortable bed for your guests in a moments notice. Wall beds are tidy and can make use of an empty wall anywhere in the house.

2. Replace Old Chairs

Give a fresh, modern look to an outdated dining room table with a set of new upholstered dining chairs. Replacing old wood chairs with comfortable upholster ones will instantly transform the look and feel of the room. Choose durable, longwearing, and easy-to-clean leather or polyester upholstery fabrics for chair covers.

3. Create a New Closet

When winter arrives we never seem to have enough closet space for the family’s bulky over coats and boots let alone our guest’s. Consider adding a new custom closet in an unused corner with lots of organizational fittings to accommodate the overflow of winter wear.

4. Add a Storage Bench

Add a storage bench in the front foyer. With guests coming in and out of your home over the holidays the addition of a bench in the front foyer will come in handy for putting on boots. Drop your parcels, hats or gloves inside the bench as well. It will also keep the area tidy offering a place to store hats and gloves.

5. Use Tray Tables

At this time of year food and drink are a big part of the holiday festivities so portable table surfaces will add convenience. Small tray or drinks tables are inexpensive and easy to move about the house depending on where the party ends up. Leather poufs or ottomans can double-duty for seating or serving.

6. Organize Your Closet

It may seem a task low on the to-do list at this busy time of year, but being able to quickly pull an outfit together for holiday parties and entertaining can be time well spent. Adding closet accessories like an outfit display rod and jewellery storage drawers can save you time and minimize the stress of getting ready.

7. Add Mirrors Everywhere

At this time of year reflecting candle and other decorative light will add a magical ambiance and sparkle to any space. Group mirrors on a wall in a mix of shapes and sizes to create a shiny, eye-catching wall display. Repurpose framed mirrors as decorative trays and top with candles or bar ware. Lets not forget an entrance mirror to reflect your holiday style.

Custom Home Office Ideas

A home office doesn’t have to be a traditional looking office in terms of style and colour. With Organized Interiors you can create a custom home office that matches the style and décor of your home. We have many styles and finishes to choose from when it comes to your desk and cabinetry. Take a look at Albert’s home office in the video below to learn more.
Albert’s Home Office

Behind the scenes, you’ll find a pull-out computer keyboard tray and file drawer. Both have full extension glides and a soft close feature. Shown in this video is a glossy white upper paired with a grey-brown grainy textured finish laminate. Your back console can be a mix of easy to reach file folders along with room for your personal collection of items.
Accessories
The white back on the console is a magnetic whiteboard — perfect for your calendar and honey-do lists. Under the cabinetry you will find LED ribbon lighting within an aluminum channel with a frosted cover. The on-off push switch is hidden in a recess providing a clean look and finish. A touchless or dimmer switch option is available as well.
Customize Everything
Interior drawers can be completely customized. Shown here are legal size file folders and a central binder slot. Select from a series of warm and engaging laminates. Albert’s office features the grainy texture of Spring Blossom – one of many laminate finishes you can choose from.
Visit our home office page to learn more about custom home office solutions.

Top 10 Trending Shades of Grey Finishes

Not everything is black and white. Grey has become the new neutral with a special allure of many shades. Some greys are feisty others are shy.
Organized Interiors has a number of interesting grey finishes for our custom closets, home offices, and laundry rooms. Any of our custom cabinetry solutions can be finished with the grey colours listed below. Discover the many unique, intimate details of our shades of grey.
Summer Drops
Our coolest of greys with flat finish and a slight hint of blue.
Latitude East
A love-at-first-sight delicate textured grain bringing out the best of its surrounding décor.
Silver Gloss
Draws you win with its chic metallic finish and mingles well with other colours and textures.
Pizzo Ferrato
The texture and warm hue is an instant charmer.
Castellina
With highlights of beige and delicate dark streaks, the finish has a wide appeal.
Spring Blossom
A must see loaded with charisma: a matt finish, streaks of delicate sheen topped with a grainy and textured finish.
Audacity Gloss
A chic contemporary feel, charged up with attitude with its a gloss flat finish
Metallic Charcoal
A unique delicate micro texture which pairs nicely with other finishes.
Antracite
As its mineral name implies, the slate polished look and metallic sparkle is a true gem.
Tuxedo
Stylistically, the deeper grey-brown shade bridges across a span of décor styles from traditional to contemporary.
Characteristics Guide
Organized Interiors’ greys are bursting with personality. Many of them have overlapping characteristics that can be described with three categories — sheen, finish and style.

Our design experts are here to help you use these wonderful shades of grey to express your own style. Contact us for more information or visit our showroom to get a better idea of what these shades look like.