Selling your property soon? You may be looking for ways you can boost its resale value that don’t require extensive demolitions or remodelling. And when it comes down to small details that can really affect the quality of your home, nothing beats custom joinery!

At C3 Kitchens, we know the incredible value that customised joinery can add to your property, but you may not be aware of these benefits. In this blog, we’ll showcase some of the many ways that custom joinery can boost the value of your home, unit or apartment.

We want you to be able to make an informed choice as to whether or not you want to invest in this yourself. Let’s begin!

What Exactly is Custom Joinery?

When we refer to ‘custom joinery’, we’re talking about the fittings and parts that make up the connecting elements of your cabinets, wardrobes, dressers and desks. The joinery are the parts that allow the drawers to slide smoothly in and out, or for doors to open and close without gaps or catching.

Joinery that has been made specifically in the measurements and materials you dictate will fit perfectly in your space, with no gaps or uneven thresholds to cause you trouble. While custom joinery may have a higher initial cost, you will often find that it provides you with greater savings in the long run when you don’t need to worry about repairs or replacements of your fixtures further down the line.

How Custom-Made Joinery Can Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

Let’s explore some of the ways that having custom-made joinery in your home can help boost its selling value.

Longer-Lasting Cabinetry

Ordering custom-made joinery means your carpenter will be creating cabinets, drawers or doors that will last longer than off-the-shelf or flat-pack versions. When your joinery is made to order, your supplier will carefully measure the elements so they sit flush with the space they are intended for, without wearing, rubbing or chipping off every time you use them–which can be an issue with joinery that hasn’t been made for its intended use.

Joinery that is rubbing whenever it is used will gradually become worn down, smooth-edged and weaker, leading to the need for repairs or even a full replacement later on. Savvy potential buyers will know to check cabinetry to see its condition, both inside and out, and if they can see that the joinery is wearing down or is looking particularly worn already, it may discourage them from buying.

If you knew you’d have to pay a good amount of money to repair the cabinets in your new home, would you make the purchase?

More Attractive Fixtures

There are many different types of joinery available for you to choose from when ordering custom cabinets, with some of them serving a visual purpose as well as a functional one. Examples of this include:

• The dovetail joint : Known for its beautiful interlocking tails and pins, these joins have a puzzle piece-like look that looks especially enchanting when the two pieces joined together have differing colours.
• The box joint: Also known as the finger joint, box joints are similar to dovetail joints but have straight ‘fingers’ rather than the angled blocks of the dovetail. It provides a geometric look that is perfect for modern-styled homes.
• The mortise and tenon joint: While this well-known type of joint is usually completely hidden for a neater look, you can also choose to have it partially exposed to show it off. With all the history that’s gone into this joint, anyone in the know who spots one will be sure to appreciate its presence!
• The mitre joint: This neat little joint is often seen in the corners of poster or picture frames. It can give your woodwork a very clean and neat look when done correctly, without being overly fussy-looking.

Your joinery will never be a huge showstopper in your home, but for would-be homeowners keen on checking the details, custom joins may be the element that lifts your home to the next level.

For more information about the many various types of joinery, please read our blog on ‘What Types of Joinery Are Used in Custom Woodworking Projects?’.

Smarter Use of Space

If you choose to buy pre-prepared or flat-pack furniture for your home, then you’re going to have a hard time making use of the space in your home effectively. If you live in a property with a smaller kitchen, laundry or bathroom, then not making use of every inch can really impact how well you are able to utilise the space!

By investing in customised joinery, you can make sure your cabinets and cupboards extend to the corners of your room and use all of the available space possible, giving you as much storage space as you can squeeze in. And in areas where you need to store food, dishware, utensils and appliances, storage space is always critical.

Having cabinetry that makes good use of your space can also contribute to a cleaner-looking room, as you can keep surface benches and tables clear of clutter. Anyone who has owned a property before can attest to the value of quality storage space, so if you have cabinets that make good use of every square inch of free space in your property, then possible buyers are sure to be impressed.

Better Insulation

No matter what part of Australia you live in, you’ll know the importance of having a well-insulated home. We experience sweltering heat, stifling humidity and frosty chills throughout the year, and quality insulation means you can easily heat or cool your home and have it maintain that temperature without the constant need to have your HVAC system running.

Insulation is also important for your cabinets, particularly when you are using them to store sensitive materials like food or paperwork. Moisture from humidity or excess heat can cause natural materials, like food and paper, to rot, weaken or become mouldy. But by investing in custom joinery, you can protect items in your pantry, kitchen, laundry and bathroom from these effects, preserving them and protecting each piece until you need to use them.

Insulation is often one of the first things a buyer looking for their new home will ask about–be sure to showcase your insulated cabinets to illustrate your commitment to this vital element of modern Australian homes.

Find out more of the great things about specially-made joinery in our article, 5 Key Benefits of Custom Joinery for Your Home or Office..

What Parts of My Home Can Benefit From Custom Joinery?

Almost every area of your home can benefit from beautiful customised joinery! Here are some examples:

• The bedroom : Bedrooms are often home to furniture like wardrobes, side tables, chest of drawers and walk-in robes, all of which can benefit from custom joinery. A robe with whisper-quiet drawers, or a side table with a stylish door panel will also serve as visual upgrades for the space, as well as providing ease of use when you’re trying to get dressed in the morning or find your favourite book to read before bed.
• The kitchen: Cabinets can cover a lot of the available space in your kitchen, and for good reason! You’ll need to store your dishware, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans, cooking appliances and ingredients all in this space, and having enough storage to keep it all neatly tucked away is a must-have for many home buyers.
• The bathroom: Bathrooms can become quite humid and will need to store many different types of cleaning and beauty supplies. Customised mirror cabinets and vanities can go a long way to helping keep your bathroom spotless and stylish at all times.
• The lounge room: Laundries are often small but have the large job of holding all your detergents, mops and brooms, vacuum cleaners and other cleaning supplies, as well as some sort of hamper for your dirty clothes. Hidden chutes and slide-out drawers can be a real lifesaver in a laundry, and if you want ones that will fit your uniquely shaped space, then custom joinery will be a must.
• The laundry: Laundries are often small but have the large job of holding all your detergents, mops and brooms, vacuum cleaners and other cleaning supplies, as well as some sort of hamper for your dirty clothes. Hidden chutes and slide-out drawers can be a real lifesaver in a laundry, and if you want ones that will fit your uniquely shaped space, then custom joinery will be a must.

Looking into renovating your home? Find out, Why Quality Joinery Matters for Your Home Renovation before you begin!.

Entrust C3 Kitchens With Your Custom Joinery

If you’re loving the idea of custom joinery for your home and want to increase its value this way, then C3 Kitchens is here to help. As the best choice for customised joinery in joinery in Lilydale , Bayswater , Burwood and all across Melbourne , we are excited to help you boost the resale value of your property with some professionally made joinery.

Get a free quote now using our online enquiry form , or give us a call at 03 7023 6200 to speak to a member of our team directly. If you’d like to see examples of our work, we also encourage you to browse through our projects page and customer testimonials.