Custom Built-Ins & Bookcases — Chattanooga, TN
Built-ins make a Chattanooga home feel finished in a way that no freestanding furniture can replicate. We design and build floor-to-ceiling bookcases, fireplace built-ins, entertainment centers, and window seats for homes across the Chattanooga metro — all scribed to your walls and ceiling so they look like they were always there.
Chattanooga's historic neighborhoods — St. Elmo, North Shore, Highland Park, Missionary Ridge — have homes with architectural features that demand built-ins done right. Original craftsman trim, tall plaster ceilings, brick fireplace surrounds. We design built-ins that work with those features rather than ignoring them. That means matching wood species to existing trim, continuing original molding profiles around new pieces, and building to the actual ceiling height of the room — not a standard 96 inches.
For newer homes in East Brainerd, Ooltewah, and Hixson, built-ins are often about adding architectural character to rooms that don't have it yet. Flanking a fireplace with floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving transforms a plain living room into a focal point. A built-in entertainment center replaces a freestanding TV stand and six feet of wasted wall with something intentional. We design these from scratch, around your room's specific proportions, so the result looks like it was planned from the beginning.
We build built-in bookcases, entertainment centers, home office built-ins, window seats with storage, and mudroom lockers for Chattanooga clients regularly. Our shop is 30 minutes from downtown. Free in-home estimates — call 706-657-8112.
What's included
- Scribed to walls and ceilings for a seamless fit
- Adjustable shelving with concealed hardware
- Cable management for media centers
- Integrated lighting options
- Fireplace surround and mantle integration
Built-Ins & Media Centers projects
- Entertainment wall with fireplace - Wall-to-wall built-in entertainment center with electric fireplace insert, white painted cabinetry, open display shelving, lower storage cabinets, and crown molding.
- Dark Entertainment Center with Arched Niches - Full-width dark-painted built-in entertainment center for a Chattanooga-area living room — arched display niches, picture lights, sliding TV compartment doors, shaker-style drawers with brass pulls, and center cabinet storage. Styled with books and artwork on hardwood floors. Custom built-in by Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA.
- White Entertainment Center with Wood Accents - Floor-to-ceiling built-in entertainment center with natural wood TV surround, floating media console, open display shelving, and upper cabinets. Clean transition between natural wood accent and white painted cabinetry.
- Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelf Room Divider - Floor-to-ceiling white built-in bookshelf designed as a room divider for a Chattanooga-area open-concept home — open display shelving, shaker-style cabinet base with matte black handles, and exposed wood beam ceiling. Features bench seating, staggered display tiers, and views through open shelving from both sides. Adjacent to a cable-railing staircase. Built by Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA.
- Custom Tiered Basement Seating - Custom-built L-shaped tiered seating with beadboard panel backs, installed against an exposed brick wall in a basement entertainment space. White beadboard wainscoting with upper flat-panel cabinetry.
- Custom built-in bookshelf - Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelf with adjustable shelves and trim detailing.
Frequently asked questions
Can built-ins be designed around an existing fireplace?
Yes — this is one of our most popular requests. We design around your fireplace dimensions, mantle, and any heat clearance requirements for a seamless, built-in look.
Do built-ins add value to a home?
Custom built-ins are one of the highest-return upgrades for a home. They add functional storage, architectural interest, and a finished look that buyers notice.
How are built-ins attached to the wall?
We secure built-ins directly to wall studs using concealed fasteners. The result is rock-solid and looks like part of the original architecture.