Custom 2-Door Low-Level Alcove Units & Floating Shelves in East London

In Leytonstone, we recently built a pair of 2-door low-level alcove units that completely transformed a client’s reception room. As a trusted carpenter in East London and across Greater London, we love working on projects like this that blend smart design with everyday practicality.

A Transformation

Our client wanted a stylish yet practical solution for extra storage in their home and it needed to be something that remains in keeping with the Victorian period of the property. We designed and built custom alcove units that not only look great but also serve multiple useful purposes, to stand a TV and display family items. These alcove units have quickly become a favourite for many clients because they change the feel of a room, adding both storage and style.

Smart Design & Customisation

Over the years, we’ve refined our design for these alcove shelves to ensure every detail works for you:

• Perfect Depth: We typically build these cabinets 400–450 mm deep. This depth is just right for storing common items like your internet router, Sky box, as well as your TV.
• Signal-Friendly Panels: The 9 mm door panels allow wireless signals to pass through easily, so you can even hide away your router but keep your internet fast.
• Tailored Height: While most clients choose a height between 700–850 mm, we can customize the height to suit your specific space and needs.

Finishes & Practical Features

For this project, our client chose a 15% sheen finish in Dulux Overtly Olive, giving the cabinets a modern, matte look that blended perfectly with the whole surrounding space. We love this seamless look, but equally you could go for contrast to bring new colour to your space. Every detail was designed with ease of use in mind:

• Soft-Close Doors: All the doors feature a soft-close mechanism for smooth, quiet operation.
• Adjustable Shelves: Inside the alcove units, the shelves can be moved around. This means you can keep your cables, power supplies, and other devices neatly organized.
• Built-In Cable Management: We include access holes and cable grommets in the top of the unit, and if needed, we can install extra access panels to maintain full access to power supplies