Custom Built-In Entertainment Center

Custom Built-Ins & Media Centers in Huntsville, AL

Transform an empty wall into a stunning focal point. Huntsville Custom Cabinets creates custom built-in cabinetry that combines storage with architectural beauty. Serving Huntsville and North Alabama, we design and build bookcases, entertainment centers, and window seats that look like they have always been part of your home.

Whether you want to display a cherished book collection, hide messy media components, or create a cozy reading nook, our built-ins are tailored to your specific needs. We match your home's existing trim and style, providing a seamless, integrated look that freestanding furniture simply cannot achieve.

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Architecture Meets Function

Built-ins add character and value to any room. We specialize in turning awkward niches, fireplace surrounds, and blank living room walls into functional art. Our designs carefully balance open display space for decor with closed cabinetry for concealing items you want out of sight.

Fireplace Surrounds

Frame your fireplace with symmetrical cabinets and bookshelves. We create custom mantels and integrated shelving that highlight the fireplace as the heart of the room while providing valuable storage.

Entertainment Centers

Organize your media life. Our units are designed to accommodate large flat-screen TVs, soundbars, and gaming consoles, with intelligent cable management and ventilation to keep electronics cool and wires hidden.

Library Shelving

For the book lover, nothing beats floor-to-ceiling shelves. We build robust bookcases that can support the weight of heavy volumes without sagging, complete with optional rolling ladders for a classic touch.

Living Room Built-Ins

Why go Custom?

Store-bought modular units never fit perfectly. They leave gaps at the ceiling and walls that collect dust and look temporary. Custom built-ins are scribed to fit your walls exactly and trimmed with molding that connects seamlessly to your existing baseboards and crown.

Moreover, we use solid wood face frames and furniture-grade plywood, ensuring your built-ins will stand the test of time, unlike particle-board furniture that bows and peels.

Window Seat with Storage

Window Seats

Utilize the space under a window with a custom bench seat. Lift-up tops or deep drawers provide excellent storage for blankets and toys, while creating a cozy spot to relax.

Display Cabinets

Showcase collectibles, china, or awards with glass-front cabinets. We use tempered glass and integrated LED lighting to protect and highlight your treasures without glare.

Mudroom Lockers

Keep the entryway tidy with individual lockers for family members. Hooks for coats, benches for putting on shoes, and cubbies for bags keep the morning rush organized.

Our Process

Our Design Process

Concept and Measurement

We discuss what you want to store and display. We measure the space accurately, noting outlets, vents, and switches that need to remain accessible.

Drafting

We create detailed shop drawings showing the elevation and layout. This ensures the proportions look right in your room and that your TV and equipment fit perfectly.

Shop Fabrication

We build the main components in our workshop to minimize dust and noise in your home. Cabinets are sanded and primed (or stained) before arrival.

Installation

We install the units, scribe them to the wall, and add the final trim moldings. We ensure all doors are adjusted and shelves are set to your desired heights.

Built-In FAQs

Can you match my existing crown molding?
Yes. We can often source the exact same profile. If your molding is vintage or custom, we can have custom knives ground to replicate it perfectly so the built-in looks original to the house.
How do you handle TV cables?
We design wire management channels behind the cabinets and shelves. This allows you to run HDMI and power cables from your components to the TV invisibly, while still keeping them accessible for upgrades.
Should I paint or stain my built-ins?
It depends on your decor. Painting (usually white or cream) is popular for a light, integrated look that blends with trim. Staining adds warmth and richness, ideal for libraries or studies. We can do either!
Can you hide my TV when not in use?
Yes, we can install sliding barn doors, pocket doors, or bi-fold doors to conceal the TV area, allowing the focus to remain on the cabinetry and decor when you aren't watching.
Do you install lighting?
We frequently integrate low-voltage LED lighting. Puck lights in the tops of bookcases or LED strips along shelves add drama and highlight your displays beautifully.

Create your custom focal point