Investing in well-designed joinery is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for your home. Regardless of whether you're thinking about resale value, remember: no one ever walks into a beautiful home and complains about having too much storage! On the contrary, clever, bespoke joinery not only enhances usability but also adds character and a sense of artistry to your space.

When you hear the word “collector,” what comes to mind? Probably a dusty, cluttered room filled with shells, crystals, insects in glass cases, taxidermy, chewed-up bubblegum (okay, maybe not), Pokémon cards, or perhaps an extravagant hoard of Fabergé egg replica—along with the classic: a bank-balance-breaking stash of expensive original art. But let me clarify: when I say “be a collector,” I’m not talking about any of that! (Unless, of course, fossilized ammonites are your thing—then rock on!)