Studies and Libraries

04
Nov
2024

Custom Mahogany Bookcases

The design of the bookcases followed the design and image provided by Tanya Simpson, an interior decorator.

The Display cases were made from Anigre Mahogany veneers with solid timber edging to the framework and shelves.  The Display cases were stained to the same colour as the Wine Rack panels.

LED lighting, with a remote control, was laid in a channel and installed at the rear of the cabinet.

Posted by uncomman in Kitchens & Custom, Studies and Libraries
10
May
2024
Understairs Bookcase

Understairs Bookcase

understair bookcase

The Bookcase was made from Okoume veneers with solid timber edging. The timbers were tinted to match the staircase treads.

Shelving was created along the rear wall and return wall. The shelving was 300mm deep and was spaced 350mm apart. The return had a cabinet with doors at the floor level. This was designed to house the modem and other electrics. An LED Light was installed in the bulkhead in return wall.

Posted by uncomman in Kitchens & Custom, Studies and Libraries
28
Jul
2022
White Melawood Bookcase

White Melawood Bookcase

White Melawoos Bookcase

White Melawood Bookcase

The finish of the Bookcase/Entertainment unit was made in White Melawood.

Double 16mm boards were used to give strength to the Bookcase.
The cupboard doors and end panels had a plain modern style finish.
The interior of the cupboards and drawers also had a white Melawood finish.
The bookcase ran from floor to ceiling.
The design of the bookcase allowed for a 65” TV to be mounted in the centre.
A Panel was created in the centre of the unit to allow for a swivel bracket to be installed on which to mount the TV.
A void was created behind the panel to accommodate cabling.
A Library ladder and rail was created in solid Meranti - it was stained to match other cabinetry in the room.

Posted by uncomman in Kitchens & Custom, Studies and Libraries
27
Feb
2022
White Melamine Bookcase

White Melamine Bookcase

White Melamine Bookcase

The Bookcase was constructed in a bright White Melamine.

The cupboard doors, doors and end panel were made in a clean plain modern style.
The design of the Bookcase allowed for 55" TV to be mounted on a panel in the centre.

Cradle Wine racks finished the design of the Bookcase.

White Melamine Bookcase
Cradle Wine Racks
Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries
03
Mar
2021
Family Room Bookcase

Family Room Bookcase

Family Room Bookcase

Wooden bookcase

The Bookcase was made from Anigre veneers with solid timber edging and runs from floor to ceiling.

An extended bulkhead with LEDs was created at ceiling height to illuminate the books at night.

The divisions of the bookcases were created by double boards to give strength to the structure and to allow for wide column divisions. Solid Meranti was used to edge these columns.

Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries
25
Nov
2020
A Busy Library

A Busy Library

A Busy Library

The Bookcase is made from solid Meranti and Anigre veneers and has a “Shaker” design for the exposed side panels and Cupboard doors. Solid timber was used for the fluted columns, edging, skirting and capping. Double veneer boards were used to create fluted divisions and the external structure of the cabinetry. The Bookcases on the rear wall were designed to scribe around the windows. A ladder and ladder rail was provided.

Meranti Wood Bookcase
Wood display case

A Desk and Display case was created from solid Meranti and Anigre veneers. The Display case was designed to scribe around the windows above the workstation area. The cupboard doors for the Desk were made in a “Shaker” style to match the Library cupboard doors.

Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries
15
Oct
2020
Entertainment Unit for a Family Room

Entertainment Unit for a Family Room

Entertainment Unit in Dulux Glazed Granite DUCO finish.

The Finish is in a Dulux Glazed Granite DUCO finish.

The cupboard doors and end panels have a Shaker style finish with frames and inlays, the interior of the cupboards and drawers a printed Melamine finish.

Cradle Wine Racks were created at each end of the Entertainment unit. A display area was created for Whisky etc.

 

Posted by uncomman in Kitchens & Custom, Studies and Libraries
08
Sep
2020
Grey Melamine Library

Grey Melamine Library

Grey Melamine Bookcase

The Bookcase was manufactured in a printed Lockeport Melamine finish. The spacing was defined by the client to accommodate her various sizes of books.

Space was created on the left to accommodate a flat screen TV.

Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries
23
Jul
2020
Solid Okoume Bookcase

Solid Okoume Bookcase

The Bookcase was made from solid Okoume and Anigre veneers. 

Solid timber was used for the top of the cupboards, fluted columns, edging, base and capping. Double veneer boards were used to create 120mm fluted divisions and the external structure of the cabinetry.

Fluted columns and a decorative capping were featured in the design of the Bookcase.

The decorative capping followed the lines of the three bookcases and was squared at each end of the Bookcase. The fascia was mounted with the corbels and appliqués which were stained and sealed to match the cabinetry.

The Corbels and Appliques were hand carved by www.signcarver.co.za

Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries
18
Feb
2018
Home Study with Mahogany Bookcase

Home Study with Mahogany Bookcase

Home Study with Mahogany Bookcase

This Study area was designed for two children to have their own study area .

The Desks were separated by a drawer cabinet and a bookcase was placed in an alcove on the return wall.

Home Study with Mahogany Bookcase
Posted by uncomman in Studies and Libraries