Built-In Bookcases — Dover, MA
Built-Ins
Built-In Bookcases — Dover, MA
Floor-to-ceiling built-ins flanking a fireplace.
Location
Dover, MA
Service
Built-Ins
Timeline
6 days
Budget Range
Pricing varies by scope
Project Result
Floor-to-ceiling built-ins with adjustable shelves and cabinet bases.
Project Photos
Deck rebuild: new framing, cedar decking, white vinyl railing, and black lattice skirting.
Staircase rebuilt with cedar treads and a white vinyl railing system.
About This Project
This Dover living room had an unused alcove on each side of the fireplace — perfect for custom built-in bookcases. We built floor-to-ceiling units with adjustable shelves above and cabinet bases below, all painted to match the existing trim.
What Made This Project Successful
Built to the ceiling
We build our bookcases to the ceiling and add crown molding at the top — this eliminates the awkward gap above freestanding bookcases and makes the units look truly built-in.
Adjustable shelves
All shelves are adjustable on shelf pins, allowing the homeowner to reconfigure the layout as their needs change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are built-in bookcases attached to the wall?
We attach the cabinet bases and upper units to wall studs and the ceiling. The units are shimmed level and plumb before being secured, then the gaps are filled with scribe molding.
Project Scope
- Build and install cabinet bases (both sides)
- Build and install upper bookcase units (floor to ceiling)
- Install adjustable shelf pins and shelves
- Install face frames and trim details
- Install crown molding at top of units
- Fill, sand, and paint all surfaces
Materials Used
- Primed MDF (cabinet boxes and shelves)
- Poplar (face frames and trim)
- Benjamin Moore Advance (paint)
Budget Range
Pricing varies by scope
Every project is priced individually based on width, height, and the complexity of cabinet bases and trim details.
Ready to start your project?
Smaller single-scope projects may start around $1,500–$4,000 in MetroWest MA.
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