Materials & Finish

Cabinets & Shelving – Egger U702 Cashmere Grey (ST9)

Doors – Egger U702 Cashmere Grey (Perfect Sense Matt)

Worktop & Cornice – Black American Walnut veneer with a clear water based lacquer finish

Hardware

Blum soft close hinges

Loox LED strip lighting

Location

Moortown, Leeds

Our client, Jane Thompson Interiors, wanted new bespoke furniture in both the lounge and bedroom. The media unit we have made runs the full length of the wall and combines open shelving, low line cabinets and a central position for the TV. The shelving allows for both display and storage with sections to each side having concealed under shelf lighting.

The materials chosen were based on maximum durability, minimal maintenance and great styling. The majority of the media unit has been made from Egger melamine in cashmere grey with a slightly textured finish (ST9). The doors are also made from the same material but with a perfect sense matt finish. This gives a subtle difference between the shelving and doors and gives the feel and look of real quality. Black American walnut veneer has been used for both the cabinet top and cornice. The walnut brings warmth and colour to the melamine whilst still providing a low maintenance material due to the stability of the veneer and finish of the lacquer.

The doors are fitted with concealed Blum soft close hinges and Loox LED lighting is fitted into recesses cut into the underside of selected shelves. The lighting is operated by a mains switch located on the side of the media unit. Cut outs are made into the panel behind the TV to allow cabling to be accessed and hidden behind the shelving.

In addition to the media unit we were also asked to make a small desk. With very limited space available and the knowledge that the desk would only be used very occasionally, we designed a small wall mounted unit that features a drop down desk.

It was a real treat to sit on the sofa after the installation and enjoy the feeling that this piece of furniture brought to the room.

Photographed by Leeds Photographer Bevan Cockerill.