The Golden State: Where & How to Live, Secure, Visit, Enjoy and Thrive in California

Built In Cabinets And Storage Walls

FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES. When determining the exact dimensions for the depth of units, be controlled by the standard sizes of lumber and plywood. Nothing is gained by making a unit lOVi" deep, let us say, when using the standard width of lumber, 1 1 }/j" (this is the actual size of board with a nominal width of 12") will save considerable labor. Refer to the tables on lumber and plywood sizes on page 90 in determining the dimensions of your built-in.

There are many fixtures on the market today that will make our storage spaces more convenient. Those shown in the sketches are readily available and easily installed.

The interiors of cupboards and closets can be lined with Vs" Masonite Peg-Board as was the example shown in the photograph. This material should be fastened to the walls with %" spacers to give clearance for the supports of the hooks and other appliances. There are scores of these hooks available. Those shown in the sketches are only a sampling.

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Entertainment Wall

THE DESIGN OF THIS BUILT-IN PROVIDES GREAT FLEXIBILITY. IF ANY OF THE DIVISIONS ARE NOT SUITED TO YOUR USE, THEY CAN BE CONVERTED TO OTHER PURPOSES. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE shelf space for books or decorative objects. The valance along the top contains fluorescent lamps and a movie screen. One bookshelf compartment takes the radio. Record storage racks are just below the radio. Next to them is a fall-front, behind which is space that can be used either as a desk or a bar. The next compartment is ideally suited as a loud-speaker to give superior performance for the radio, TV or phonograph. This type of speaker is known as a bass-reflex type. The openings and recommended speaker size are correct for the compartment cubage and should not be varied