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Ideas to get a wall unit like this

Hi All.

I'm looking at ideas how I might be able to achieve this image below with flat packs.

I contacted a cabinet maker, and the quote range was 10k - 15k which is way out of my range.

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I've got a width of 4500 and a height of 2400 to work with.

I'm thinking potentially Kitchen cabinets for the tall ones ... but not sure what do do for the middle bit (which will be around 2700 wide if I use 600wide cabinets on the left and right)

For the bench top and the long shelf, what could I use that's 2700 long ... I'm thinking something with a veneer, but I know from experience I'm not great at laminating myself!

Also, how would I make that shelf floating, but also strong enough to hold books?

This is the space I'm working with:

Thanks

Itai

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diy_hausdesigns

Hi Ital

Great inspo and I think it's very much achievable using flat pack cabinetry at a fraction of the cost.

For the middle section I've seen some similar cabinets at bunnings but do not recall the brand. Also have a look at the besta range from IKEA. It's modular like what's in your inspo.

All the best

Kind regards

Rufaro

Itai

Thanks Rufaro.

Yeah, I was playing around with the Besta system ... only thing is I can't get that long shelf ... and if I use their cupboards, then the shelf will be a different colour wood (as theirs isn't a veneer).

I see Plyco does a 2700x1220 Veneer Particle Board which would be good. They have a plywood veneer too, but only 2440.

Though I suppose I could get them to cut me a bunch of boards to size for the front of the cupboards as they'd have the saws for exactly sizing.

EricL

Hello @Itai

Thanks for sharing your question about building cabinets for your wall unit. I'm currently drawing up a couple of ideas for you. I'll post them here as soon as I finish. Because you have so much space, there are a few combinations you can try, But it all depends if it will look balanced or crowded with the large cabinets at the side.

Eric

Itai

Hey @EricL Just wondering how you were coming along with some designs 🙂

EricL

Hi @Itai

My apologies for the delay, I just wanted to make sure that the cabinets I was going to recommend were available. I've drawn up a very close replica of the assembly you posted. However, I suggest visiting your local store and looking at the cabinet finishes to see which one catches your eye. The tall pantry cabinets are standard 900mm and the cabinets in the middle are slimline 900mm. The only cabinets that are custom ordered at the store will be the one's dead centre as they will come as less than 900mm. Please have a look and tell me what you think.

The shelf at the top by the way is held in place with angle brackets. They can be installed out of sight and can support books if that's what you're planning to put in them.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Eric

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Itai

Hey Eric.

That looks good.

Wondering though, what would it look like if I put 2 x 600 pantry cabinets on either side, leaving around 2.1m for the middle bit?

Also, do I need to leave a gap either end of the cabinets for the doors to be able to open? Which could take an additional 5cm on either side or so?

Regards

Itai

EricL

Hi @Itai

I've placed 18mm end panels on your tall cabinets and they should be enough to allow you to open the door to at least 90% of its actual swing. However, if you were to use low-profile handles you'll be able to open them to full. I've modified the drawing for you, please have a look.

Eric

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Itai

Hey @EricL

That's good to know, thank you.

Sorry, I meant 2 x 600w (1200w) cupboards either side, so the middle space will only be ~2100.

Also, what's the heights of the bottom cupboards, gap between bottom cupboards and shelf, the shelf itself and the top cupboards ... and total from top to bottom?

Thanks

Itai

MitchellMc

It's great to see that @EricL has provided those renderings for you, @Itai. I thought I'd take a stab using the Kaboodle planner and a little Photoshopping. Pretty close, hey!

Mitchell

Itai

Hey @MitchellMc

Thanks for sharing. I was getting stuck with Kaboodle.

How did you get that shelf and backing in there and the top for the drawers?

Thanks

Itai

EricL

Hi @Itai

That's some spot-on rendering by @MitchellMc! Just to show you what it might look like with the 1200mm tall cabinets, I've drawn another render for you. It also includes the measurements of the cabinet, please keep in mind that these are recommendations only and can be adjusted to your needs. The kickboard space is standard which is 140mm.

I've placed a 75" inch TV with a common size of 1650mm x 950mm, but there is enough space for an 85" should you wish to install a bigger TV.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

MitchellMc

Magic @Itai, pure magic! I can't give away all my trade secrets! 😀 No, but seriously, I used cut-to-measure panels sprinkled with a little illusion. The horizontal fly panel is used on top of the drawers, but it won't expand long enough for your width, so you need two. I also double-stacked them to get that nice thickness. Those same fly panels are used for the shelf.

Getting the backing is a little trickier. Even though you could use vertical cut-to-measure panels to fill that space, the planner won't let you raise them up in the air as it thinks you want to use them for the end of pantry cabinets placed on the floor. To get around this, I just used slimline wall cabinets and stuck them through the back wall, so only their doors were exposed. That gives you the same look as a flat panel.

Mitchell

Itai

Haha, wow ... that is some absolute trickery @MitchellMc

Thanks @EricL for those designs. They look great. Now to have a chat about if we should go 4 pantry's, or 2 (or 3).

In terms of the shelf itself, what would be recommended to use ... wood the special order people be able to cut something to size matching the cabinetry colour?

Thanks

Itai

EricL

Hello @Itai

I suggest visiting your local store and speaking to the In-Store Kitchen Specialist. They'll be able to quote you cabinet prices as well as benchtop styles. Have a good look at the door colours and finishes, you'll also be able to find out if you can request a custom-sized panel that you can use as a shelf with the finish that you like. I also recommend thinking about using timber panels for the shelf and painting it in a neutral or contrasting colour depending on what you like.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

Itai

Thanks @EricL

I'll go to a store in the next few weeks with these designs 🙂

Regards

Itai

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