Scott Sallinger showed his passion for creativity and design early in life. His fascination with Legos, Tinker Toys, and Lincoln Logs was the first indicator of his future career. Growing up in Pasadena, California, he had a passion for all types of boards: keyboards, skateboards, surfboards, and wooden boards.
Scott began his entrepreneurial lifestyle while still in high school by offering handyman services to people in his community. His company, Sunny Boy Designs, built fences, replaced faucets, Installed electrical fixtures, and provided carpentry work. He hired master craftsmen to both mentor and work for him; learning all the trades involved in home remodeling.
Scott began his entrepreneurial lifestyle while still in high school by offering handyman services to people in his community. His company, Sunny Boy Designs, built fences, replaced faucets, Installed electrical fixtures, and provided carpentry work. He hired master craftsmen to both mentor and work for him; learning all the trades involved in home remodeling.
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Maybe you have recently bought a home or are working from home, the family is growing, or you are just ready for a change. You want to add Custom Cabinetry, yet you are concerned that something important gets missed or there are options you were not made aware of. How do you find the right company to work with?
With a busy lifestyle, the family in Bernal Heights needed a way organize and tidy up their belongings. The family's new custom built-in cabinets and storage shelves harmonized with their Edwardian style home and provided them some much needed and boldly clever storage.
If you are in need of an historically inspired Built-in Bookshelf or contemporary space saving storage shelves, SJ Sallinger is your San Francisco Bay Area Custom Cabinetry design expert.Built-in bookshelves or storage shelves will make the most of that space to either side of your fireplace. We provide handmade custom shelves and cabinets that are painted and installed by local craftsman.
If you are in need of an historically inspired Built-in Bookshelf or contemporary space saving storage shelves, SJ Sallinger is your San Francisco Bay Area Custom Cabinetry design expert.Built-in bookshelves or storage shelves will make the most of that space to either side of your fireplace. We provide handmade custom shelves and cabinets that are painted and installed by local craftsman.
This living room - mismatched with different furniture pieces - needed a solution that provided extra storage and made the most of its tall narrow spaces. The new built-in fireplace shelves and covered storage make the most of a typically underutilized space in historical homes. Your Contemporary or Historical Built-in Entertainment Center will include everything you need to organize and manage your electronics and cleverly hide all you wiring.
Working from home a lot more now, this couple needed a home office that was neat, organized, and made the most of this tight space. The new home office design provided file drawers, a slide out shelf for the printer, and a window seat to enjoy the open and airy space. Built in Office cabinets can make working from home much more productive and enjoyable.
Reviews (15)
Lisa Black
Oct 16, 2021
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We had Scott come in to improve cabinets in our living room that flanked a (non-functioning) fireplace. He created gorgeous, sturdy, well-crafted cabinets that go seamlessly with all the molding in our house. He also created a new mantle, tiled a new face for the fireplace enclosure and added an electric insert so we have heat and ambiance in our living room. We love it so much! He was a pleasure to work with. He took all my scattered suggestions and ideas and created something beautiful. He really listened to what we wanted and needed, helping with all the decisions along the way. He was super
Summer H.
Jan 13, 2020
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We had a very complicated project to build a media center with a fireplace in a space with an existing wet bar of a historic house. I contacted so many different contractors but nobody could come up with a plan that would work for that space. Then I found Scott who was so knowledgeable and came up with a beautiful plan for this space. He was super professional and completed the project as scheduled. The final project was so beautiful and became the highlight of our house. He was even able to accommodate our request to add Edwardian details to the fireplace mantle. We highly recommend Scott Sallinger
Sara A.
Nov 30, 2019
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Hiring Scott was one of the best house decisions we've made. We wanted built-in bookcases and shelving to surround the fireplace in our sparse living room, and Scott worked with us to design exactly what we needed. He was extremely patient with and responsive to our feedback, and ultimately transformed a room that we never used, into the room we now spend the most time in. The work is beautiful and was completed quickly. We'll hire him again. Thanks Scott!
Thomas Simpson
Aug 10, 2018
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If you're looking for one-stop shopping for cabinet design, you'll be fortunate to choose Scott Sallinger for your needs. He's a gifted, experienced veteran of the trade, who provides personalized solutions customized to your needs and the location. He's collaborative and thoughtful. He'll be with you from the beginning to the end of the project and won't leave any loose ends. The work is impeccable and professional. Everyone loves the results in my case where we converted a bedroom into a personal library. Thanks Scott.
Tracy W.
Mar 17, 2017
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Scott, you made my dreams for the fireplace nook cabinets come true!
I'd been thinking and dreaming about fireplace nook cabinets for several years. My SF house has traditional styling with crown moldings and wood floors so the modern glass media cart my husband bought to house our AV equipment just never looked right to me.
I already had a good idea of what I wanted, cabinets and a floating shelf above, painted to match the existing trim (I knew the exact color from an earlier paint job). I found Scott's business on Yelp and looked at his web site. Photos of his previous projects were
I'd been thinking and dreaming about fireplace nook cabinets for several years. My SF house has traditional styling with crown moldings and wood floors so the modern glass media cart my husband bought to house our AV equipment just never looked right to me.
I already had a good idea of what I wanted, cabinets and a floating shelf above, painted to match the existing trim (I knew the exact color from an earlier paint job). I found Scott's business on Yelp and looked at his web site. Photos of his previous projects were
Brendan Holsberry
Jan 11, 2017
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Working with Scott was an absolute pleasure. Scott completed some beautiful custom cabinetry work for the kitchen, bathrooms, media built-ins, master bedroom built-ins, and under-stair storage. The remodel project was a challenging one, in that there were a lot of difficult angles and small spaces to deal with. Scott really showcased his creative design skills here, in that he had a solution for every difficult situation (Spacify!). Scott was also reliable, easy to work with, and communicated well in person, via phone/text, and email. Scott's work is incredible, and am looking forward to our next
Leila Narvid
Dec 06, 2016
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SJ Sallinger Designs is responsive, organized, and meticulous. The whole process, from design to installation, went very smoothly. Scott and his team worked efficiently and neatly. We couldn't be happier with our built-in bookcases and desk, and will definitely contact Scott for our next built-in project.
Sun H.
Jul 23, 2016
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We hired Scott to help us find more space in our master bedroom. He assessed the area and came up with a fantastic built in. The two items he built for us were well made and very reliable. They gave us more storage than we had with existing furniture yet made the room feel much, much bigger. He was easy to work with, trustworthy, and completed the project on time.
We would definitely recommend him, and in fact, we just hired him to help redesign our kitchen and dining room storage. He's our go-to guy!
We would definitely recommend him, and in fact, we just hired him to help redesign our kitchen and dining room storage. He's our go-to guy!
Randall Heath
Jul 16, 2016
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Scott just finished installing a beautiful custom-built cabinet/bookcase in our home office and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Not only does Scott exude a true passion for his work, but his craftsmanship, precision, and creativity are exceptional. He began by listening to our ideas, then drafted a set of easily understood plans that allowed us to fully visualize the final result. Even with a few minor adjustments, he finished our project within the time frame, as promised and on budget. Recommend? Without hesitation! We’ll be calling him again for our next project.
Joel S. Birdwell
Jul 01, 2016
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LIBRARY/OFFICE PROJECT. Needing lots of shelves, cabinets, file drawers, space for computers/monitors/wiring, printer cabinet, etc. Scott was great to work with thru design, construction and installation process. He was very attentive to my needs for the room and meet with me multiple times until we got the plans perfect. He was very adaptable to my difficult schedule. He was great in terms of installation, construction, electrical and wiring components of project. The finished product was perfect and beautiful. Even after completed, he has been very willing to make any minor changes, adjustments
Nathaniel S.
Jan 11, 2016
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A. R.
Jun 18, 2014
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Scott was great to work with from beginning to end. I can tell he really enjoys what he does and really cares about the quality and aesthetics of his work.
He built a hutch/cabinet for us for some much needed storage. He was really easy to work with. What we really liked is that he really took the time to figure out our needs during the planning process. He also took into account the existing space, furniture, cabinets, decor etc so that new piece would blend in well. He listened to what we were looking for and gave us some great ideas for the project as well - he pays good attention to the
He built a hutch/cabinet for us for some much needed storage. He was really easy to work with. What we really liked is that he really took the time to figure out our needs during the planning process. He also took into account the existing space, furniture, cabinets, decor etc so that new piece would blend in well. He listened to what we were looking for and gave us some great ideas for the project as well - he pays good attention to the
Brenda D.
Oct 06, 2013
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We decided we wanted more storage for the master bedroom of our Forest Hill home. Scott designed, built and installed a cabinet for us that meets our needs perfectly. In addition to providing the storage we wanted, the cabinet is a beautiful addition to the room. My brother, who does some carpentry and remodeling as a hobby, looked at the cabinets and tested the opening and closing mechanisms and looked at the installation detail said "That guy really knows how to make cabinets." Scott and his co-workers were neat, efficient and very easy to work with. I have very high expectations for
Dave S.
Oct 01, 2013
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We asked Scott to build bookcases into the niches next to the fireplace area in our living room. He came up with a good initial design that fit well with the rest of the room and went through several rounds of revision with me until we had what we wanted. The bookcases were ready to install not too long after they were planned to be. Install was quick and clean, and Scott's assistants were all skilled and careful. You should certainly bring him in for your custom project.
Mike Y.
Sep 24, 2013
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