Reader's Room: Andrew's Two Chicago Built-In Units

Answering our call for built-ins, AT reader Andrew sent in a few photos and thoughts: Finally, I have a chance to showcase my beautiful built-ins. That's right, I have TWO fantastic built-in units in my apartment. They were a huge draw when I first viewed the place.

One is in my dining room, and makes an excellent display for my glass and plate collection, as well as an easily accessible bar area. The other is in my living room, and saved me a lot of money because it serves as both bookshelves and a full length mirror. Plus there's plenty of room on top both to display photos and knick-knacks. I also had the walls changed from boring linen white to cozy Rockport Gray, which makes the glossy white built-ins really pop out.

Thanks for recognizing the awesome power of the Built-In! - Andrew

See Jen's Chicago Built-in here.

(Thanks, Andrew!)

Comments (8)

Do new diy built-ins count?

posted by art on September 30th 2008 at 9:16am
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Wow, these are fabulous. Someday I will have a place with amazing built-ins, someday!

posted by michpc on September 30th 2008 at 9:29am
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Jellus! Those are gorgeous.

posted by Cassis on September 30th 2008 at 11:06am
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LOVE the paint color, especially against the white!

posted by Tiffany on September 30th 2008 at 11:19am
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Those look vaguely like the ones in the apartment I fell in love with back in March or so, but the landlord didn't answer my questions in a timely manner so I never got the app in :( ....it wouldn't happen to be on Sunnyside would it?

posted by amiencc on September 30th 2008 at 11:23am
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wow! beautiful.

posted by maike on September 30th 2008 at 1:33pm
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what is the paint color?

posted by kpbz on October 1st 2008 at 8:09am
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The paint color is from Benjamin Moore, called Rockport Gray. It has an amazing ability to pick up greens and blues, and works well with dark reds as well. Definitely the right choice!

And sorry, amiencc, but my place is not on Sunnyside.

posted by abcarter on October 3rd 2008 at 5:44pm
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