Alcove units that fit the alcove
The alcoves either side of a chimney breast are rarely square or the same size. We measure each one separately and make cupboards and shelves to fit them exactly.
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A typical alcove unit is a painted cupboard at the bottom, a solid top and shelves above. We fix the shelves into the wall on concealed steel bars or a timber cleat, so they hold books without bowing.
We can add lighting under the shelves, a cut-out for cables behind a television, or doors that hide a router and a games console. Shelves can be painted or in solid oak.
What's included
Each side is made to its own size, because they are never the same.
Solid timber on concealed fixings, sized for books.
Cut-outs and grommets for televisions and speakers.
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Oak shelving around a living room window
A Victorian terrace had a deep window with a narrow recess either side. We built oak shelves and cupboards around it, with lights set into the underside of each shelf. Fitted in one day.
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Straight answers on price, timing and materials. If your question is not here, call the workshop.
Can you fit shelves to a chimney breast with uneven plaster?
Yes. We scribe each shelf and upright to the plaster, so the shelves sit tight against the wall along their full length.
Can I have oak shelves with painted cupboards?
Yes, and it is one of the most popular combinations. We oil the oak in the workshop before fitting.
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Call the workshop, or send a few details and a photo of the room, and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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