Custom Wooden Furniture: Full-Height Living Room Wall Shelving with Generous Storage
Custom-Made Wall-Mounted TV Board and Large Storage Shelf Combining Outstanding Storage Capacity with Sophisticated Design
Custom Furniture, Architectural Woodwork, Built-In Fixtures, Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance by OJIKI Workshop
In this article, we would like to introduce one of our custom-made projects commissioned by a client.
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1. A Sense of Openness: The Visual Effect of White That Blends into the Wall
2. Making the TV the Centerpiece: A Central Opening That Neatly Fits a Large Monitor
3. The Joy of Displaying: Multi-Grid Shelves for Items of Various Sizes
4. The Comfort of Concealed Storage: Lower Sliding Storage That Hides Everyday Clutter
5. Eliminating Dead Space: Millimeter-Precise Design That Fits Beams and Columns Perfectly
1. A Sense of Openness: The Visual Effect of White That Blends into the Wall
This wall storage unit is designed to make effective use of the space from the floor to near the ceiling. Even in a limited room, using the wall three-dimensionally makes it possible to greatly increase storage capacity.
《Upper storage》For items that are not used every day, such as seasonal goods.
《Center section》Open shelves for displaying books, decorative items, and more.
《Left and right storage》Adjustable shelves make it easy to organize small items, paperback books, and other belongings according to their height.
By bringing the entire wall together as one storage furniture piece, the result is a clean and unified impression.
Wall storage takes up a large visual area in a room. If the color choice is not right, it can make the room feel smaller. For this unit, we chose a clean matte white finish as the base color.
By gently blending with the white wallpaper and ceiling, this large piece of furniture does not feel oppressive at all. It also creates a beautiful contrast with the adjacent dark brown closet doors, giving the entire room a brighter and more open impression.
2. Making the TV the Centerpiece: A Central Opening That Neatly Fits a Large Monitor
A spacious open area was created in the center so that a large LCD TV can fit neatly.
Wiring holes are smartly placed on the back wall, allowing the cables for the TV and peripheral devices to be managed together behind the unit without being exposed. With no unnecessary visual clutter, you can enjoy movies and everyday TV time more comfortably.
3. The Joy of Displaying: Multi-Grid Shelves for Items of Various Sizes
Above and on both sides of the TV space, carefully designed grid-style open shelves are arranged. As “display storage,” they expand the enjoyment of decorating the room with your favorite items.
| Storage Area | Structural Features | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Grid Shelves: 12 Compartments | Evenly divided square design | Ideal for displaying favorite artwork, objects, and plants |
| Left Slim Shelves | Space-saving design with reduced depth | Smart storage for paperbacks, comics, CDs, and similar items |
| Right Adjustable Shelves | Slide-rail design that allows the shelf height to be freely adjusted | Suitable for magazines, files, and taller decorative objects |
Adjustable shelves are used on the left and right sides. Since the shelf positions can be changed according to the height of the items being stored, the unit can flexibly adapt to changes in daily life.
| Storage Location | Use | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Upper and center open shelves | Books, decorative items, and display pieces | Allows you to store items while showing your favorites |
| Lower door storage | Daily necessities, cables, and similar items | Hides everyday clutter and helps keep the space organized |
| Left and right slim shelves | Small items, paperbacks, and magazines | Makes it easy to organize small belongings |
Because the layout can be freely adjusted according to the items being stored, this unit achieves a “just-right size” that is difficult to realize with ready-made furniture. This is one of the unique appeals of custom-made furniture.
4. The Comfort of Concealed Storage: Lower Sliding Storage That Hides Everyday Clutter
Another appealing point is that, while this is storage furniture, it is also designed to function as the centerpiece of the room.
To maintain the beauty of the design, it is important to have a place for daily items that you want to keep out of sight. At the bottom, a console with horizontal sliding hand-grip doors is provided.
Because the doors slide sideways, they do not interfere even when a sofa or table is placed in front of them, allowing the unit to be opened and closed in a space-saving way. Items that tend to create a lived-in look, such as instruction manuals, game consoles, and cleaning tools, can be neatly hidden away, helping to keep the living room tidy at all times.
It is also easy to adapt if the way the storage is used changes in the future, making it a long-lasting and user-friendly storage piece.
5. Eliminating Dead Space: Millimeter-Precise Design That Fits Beams and Columns Perfectly
In apartments and other homes, uneven areas caused by ceiling beams and wall columns are often unavoidable structural elements. With ready-made furniture, awkward gaps are almost always left behind. This unit, however, is custom-made to fit perfectly.
Even around the lowered ceiling beam at the upper right, the line of the upper shelves is carefully aligned, creating a beautiful fit that makes the furniture look as if it had always been part of the room. With no unnecessary gaps where dust can collect, it is also a highly functional design.
Summary
The wall storage unit created for this project is a custom-made piece that combines generous storage capacity with thoughtful spatial design.
By combining open shelves with concealed door storage, it achieves both ease of use and visual beauty. In addition, the adjustable shelves make it easy to respond to changes in lifestyle over time.
Storage furniture is not simply a place to put things. It helps organize daily life and can greatly change the impression of an entire space.
If you are considering wall storage tailored to your room size and lifestyle, please feel free to contact us.
At OJIKI Workshop, we handle not only custom-made furniture and architectural woodwork, but also a wide range of repair and maintenance services, including restoration of high-gloss painted finishes on well-used furniture and the revival of antique furniture.
For detailed consultations and estimates, please feel free to contact us via our official LINE account, by phone, or through our inquiry form.
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
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《About OJIKI Workshop》
OJIKI Workshop manufactures and sells furniture, doors, and architectural woodwork made from solid natural wood.
In addition to selling our original products, we also provide custom-made furniture, remodeling, repair, and maintenance services for unused furniture, aged doors, and built-in woodwork that no longer suits modern lifestyles.
For remodeling, repair, and maintenance projects, we listen carefully to our clients’ requests regarding design, functionality, and usability before beginning production. This approach has earned us many words of appreciation from our customers.
We hope to meet the needs of customers who wish to use their wooden furniture and wooden architectural elements with care for many years to come.
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And more.
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OJIKI Co., Ltd.
Wooden Furniture and Wooden Architectural Woodwork [Custom-Made, Remodeling, Repair]
Zama, Yamato, Sagamihara
5-49-16 Hibarigaoka, Zama City, Kanagawa 252-0003, Japan
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
Representative Director: Kenichi Okawa
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Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University
Graduated from Chippendale International School of Furniture in the United Kingdom
(Furniture making and antique furniture repair)
Trained for three years at Rengesou Motomachi Workshop
Based on the traditional production process of Yokohama furniture, which has continued for more than 100 years, he continues to explore new designs using materials such as iron, leather, and glass while engaging in woodworking every day.
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