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Who doesn't love a good before-and-after room transformation? Especially one where a simple furniture solution elevates the space to the point where it looks almost unrecognisable – like this living room makeover, for example.
Where a standalone TV unit once stood, feeling overloaded and cluttered, an elegant, built-in piece of furniture now resides, instantly elevating the space to feel more considered and organised.
While the bespoke media unit is highly practical, it is also incredibly chic, making the room feel as if an interior designer has played a key role in furnishing the space. It certainly makes a strong case for investing in built-in solutions to maximise storage in any room where space is premium.
“When it comes to creating a beautiful, organised home, finding furniture that fits your exact space and lifestyle can be a challenge," says Tonie Pepperstreet, senior designer at Bespoke Carpentry London, who talks us through the project and its inspiration.
"For Rebecca, our client, the solution lay in a clever, custom-built media wall designed to blend seamlessly into her living room while elegantly housing a 55-inch television."
After all, the TV is one item that most households couldn't live without, but they are a rather unattractive addition to any living room. Therefore, incorporating it into a furniture framework that provides shelving for curating and displaying other items and accessories makes it feel less intrusive.
Before & After: media wall living room transformation
Engineered from premium, durable MDF, the lower cabinets feature a Shaker-style door design that will prove timeless. The floor-to-ceiling cabinetry was built to maximise impact. "Built to a total height of 244 cm, the unit spans from floor to ceiling to deliver a true, high-end built-in look," Tonie recalls.
"The entire 220 cm wide frame sits perfectly flush against the left recessed wall, anchoring the room’s layout."
To capitalise on storage opportunities, the unit features cabinetry below the TV to cleverly hide away all the unsightly cables and extras. "Extra-deep lower cabinets provide a massive footprint to easily conceal bulky media consoles, router hardware, and deeper storage," Tonie explains.
"Pushing the top shelving back to a 28 cm depth ensures books, frames, and decorative objects sit forward, remaining visible and easy to reach."
Every detail of Rebecca's media wall was selected to marry classic British styling with modern functionality.
Tonie Pepperstreet, Bespoke Carpentry London
Let's also talk about how the striking choice of the deep teal colour makes the media unit feel more expensive. Matching it to the wall behind also allows the piece to blend in more seamlessly, a great way to use paint to make a room look bigger.
"At Bespoke Carpentry London, our clients can choose any paint colour for their build, provided it uses a durable Satinwood or Eggshell finish," Tonie explains. "Rebecca opted to use leftover paint from her room renovation to match her walls exactly."
"The unit was beautifully hand-painted in "The Drink" by COAT Paints, a rich, deep marine teal that allows the cabinetry to dramatically recede into the wall, making the 55-inch screen blend seamlessly into the background when turned off."
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"Achieving a high-end finish that fits precisely into your home means building on-site – no matter how wonky your walls, ceilings, or floors might be," says Tonie. "The carpentry construction and hand-painting took place in Rebecca’s home over five days."
The total project cost was £3,979.80. And while that feels like a high budget, it's an investment for the long-term use and potential for the space. A piece of bespoke carpentry will prove timeless and is often the only real solution to solve storage issues in rooms where the walls are wonky, or the space is awkward.
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