Low Profile Cabinet System
Scenario: Living room in an old colonial home with a fireplace surrounded by an elaborate mantel; two large windows , not symmetrically located in one corner of the room (see images) with a very wide, tall and dark entertainment center cabinet located between these two windows. The beautiful fireplace is no longer the focal point of the room; your eye is immediatly drawn to this oversized cabinet. Solution: Design a low profile cabinet, that doesn't compete with the fireplace and windows, but offers storage, a place for all the audio/video equipment and a place to display personal objects. In addition, the depth of the short side of the cabinet does not exceed the depth of the fireplace surround (on the same wall but just out of view) to further reduce its impact on the room. The style, millwork, profiles and paint color of the unit match the mantel so it looks original to the home. Note the smal grill on the end of short section; it allows a fresh air return to still function. The client loved the unit so much that they replaced the picture tube TV with a flat screen, which only made the whole area look even better.
Function
- wall
- corner
- storage
Finish
- paint
Category
- Entertainment Centers
Meet the Maker
Kenan Gotha
Custom Furniture Design & Restoration
Owner/Operator, I work with Homeowners & Interior Designers to create unique furniture that solves a space and function issue as it relates to an interior design. Specialties include reproductions, designing matching furniture to a dicontinued furniture line, built-ins that match styles, profiles and colors already existing in a particular space or room. In addition, the use of aged or carefully salvaged wood, utilizing its fine patina to create an antique look , is available to any style.
Customer Reviews
Peter
Sep 9, 2013Our experience working with Ken was fantastic. He was with us every step of the way. Our home was built in 1850, and we wanted to our built-ins in the bedroom to look as if they had always been part of the house - they came out exactly as we had hoped.
Rick
May 20, 2013Ken, did a great job on extending the table with new rails and refinishing 12 chairs and the table edge. We had a great experience working with Ken.
Kay
Dec 5, 2013Ken was great to work with. He understood the project and went the extra mile to clarify points that needed explaining. He was very flexible when I needed to make changes to the design, and he delivered on time. The workmanship on his product was fantastic - superior to much that I've seen from others. Great value for the work, and I look forward to working with him in the future.
