Alcove Units & Living Space Storage

Fitted Alcove units, Media walls, Shelving & Storage

Built-in Living Spaces

Alcove units are one of the simplest ways to bring structure to a room, turning what’s often unused space either side of a chimney breast into something genuinely useful.

We design and build alcove units and shelving across Bristol and Bath, whether that’s storage below, open shelving above, or a more integrated media setup. Each project is planned around the room it’s going into - proportions, spacing and how you want to use it all properly thought through.

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  • We offer a range of materials for internals, depending on the look, budget and level of finish you’re after.

    MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard)

    The most common and cost-effective option, widely used across the industry. Available in a range of colours, as well as oak and other wood-effect finishes. Durable and easy to maintain, with a consistent, hard-wearing finish.

    Real Wood Veneer
    A more premium option, often used in higher-end furniture. It gives the look and feel of real wood without the movement or cost of large solid timber panels.

    Birch Ply
    A high-quality material with a distinctive layered edge detail. When finished well, it works beautifully for internals and offers a more premium, low-maintenance option.


    Painted MDF
    Most commonly used for doors, open shelving and internals where a colour match to the external finish is wanted. We use moisture-resistant MDF, which is denser and more durable than standard MDF.

    We prepare and paint this in-house, though it can also be supplied ready for your own decorator if preferred.

    Solid Wood
    We also work with a range of solid timbers and have the machinery to produce solid wood elements across our projects, including doors, drawer fronts and shelving.

  • Integrated lighting can make a big difference to both the look and usability of fitted shelving. We use slimline neon flex LED lighting, which sits discreetly within the furniture but gives a soft, even light.

    It can be set up with motion sensors, remote control, smart speaker control or standard switches, depending on how you want to use it. As a guide, lighting typically costs between £250–£500 depending on the size of the installation.

  • The hardware is a big part of how fitted furniture feels day to day, and how well it holds up over time. We use Blum soft-close hinges and drawer runners throughout — widely regarded as one of the best systems available, and backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s guarantee.

    For handles and knobs, we can either work with your own choices or supply from a range of our trade suppliers, including Devol, Hendle & Hendle, Buster & Punch and Plank Hardware, with trade pricing passed on where possible.

  • Choosing the right finish is a key part of bespoke furniture. We offer a range of painted finishes for doors, with colours selected to suit your space.

    We can colour match or work with brands such as Little Greene, Farrow & Ball, House of Hackney, Lick and Coat. Veneers can also be stained to introduce different tones or to match existing woodwork.

    We’ll usually have a quick chat beforehand and bring relevant samples with us to view in person.

Shaker Alcove cabinets with shelving. Decorative Plinth & Crown.

Painted Beaded Shaker Door alcove unit.


Great work and professional service - We had a pair of open fronted alcove units with wooden shelves above installed last year - really couldn’t be happier with them!-

Charles O


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