So I have a hotly debated topic for you folks – something that I argue with people on a daily basis. It may not be that big of a issue in normal households, but I never claimed my family was normal. I am talking about the great debate of built-ins vs. purchasing furniture in new homes.You see, my parents are both real estate agents who work for builders. Now, when a person decides to purchase a house from them, they get to start from square one and make it just how they like it. For me, this is where the magic would begin. You had better believe I would be stuffing built-ins in every single nook-and-cranny. However, for some crazy reason, most people choose to leave them out. Their argument is that you can move furniture around – it makes your house more flexible. They want to be able to change their bookshelves, LCD TV stands, desks and benches. People change their minds a lot, and if you don’t include build-ins that’s easier to do.
Well, I do agree with them - to a point. I would not want all of my furniture to be built-ins. I would want the ability to move and change things like dressers, desks and TV stands around.
Well, I do agree with them - to a point. I would not want all of my furniture to be built-ins. I would want the ability to move and change things like dressers, desks and TV stands around.
But when it comes to bookshelves and storage, I think that the built-ins give a home charm and flair. They make it yours. Especially when everyone else on the block is picking the exact same floor plan you are. Therefore, I have spent hours upon hours thinking about and googling different built in options – here are some of my favorites:
So tell me readers, what to you think? Are you more a fan of built-ins for your bookshelves, or do you prefer the flexibility that furniture gives you?
