Architect Rebal Knayzeh and his wife loved their 1000-square-foot, open-plan loft in San Francisco, but as their newborn grew into a toddler and his toy collection swelled accordingly, they became pressed for more space. After weighing the cost of relocating against that of adding square feet, Knayzeh devised a clever solution in the form of a hybrid “cabinet room.” The 75-square-foot cube creates a bedroom for the child and entertainment space for the adults—as well as much-needed storage space for everyone.

$3,800 Raw Material	$2,500 Laminate	$100 Main Door Concealed Hinges
$400 Cabinet Doors Soft-Close Hinges	$550 Drawers Soft-Close Slides	$2,500 Labor
Grand Total: $9,850

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Project Credits:

Design and Photography: Rebal Knayzeh / @rebal.knayzeh

Custom Cabinetry: Moore's Custom Cabinets

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Budget Breakdown: Built for Under $10K, a Cabinet Room Expands a San Francisco Loft