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A media center with a point of view

A custom media center in living room with surrounding built in shelves by California Closets

After moving into their new open-concept home, these clients realized every design decision they made—including storage—would be visible from multiple spaces. Therefore, when they discovered a need for a media center in the living room, they envisioned a unit that acted as an artful feature wall while also concealing storage. They called California Closets Vancouver to help them design a thoughtful solution that would blend seamlessly with their entire space.
Close up detail of white wood finish custom shelving for family room by California Closets

“I always tell clients to put in as much lighting as their budget can afford, because it is the one and only thing that can really make a design pop!”

Emma Beaty

How California Closets did it

Design consultant Emma Beaty first established that the client wanted the unit to be 30% storage and 70% display/electronics. With that in mind, she designed a series of different sized boxes—to act as showcases—that sit on top of a row of concealed cabinetry along the bottom. One large box toward the center hosts the television, while the surrounding boxes provide beautiful display spaces for books, decor, flowers, and more. Its clean, neutral finish coordinates effortlessly with surrounding areas, and spot lighting gives the feature wall enhanced visual impact.

Emma Betty's custom media wall entertainment center shelving in her living room by California Closets

Final result

A media center that works hard in both style and storage. Plus, due to the living room’s lack of overhead lights, the unit’s spot lighting illuminates the display while also adding ambiance to the entire space.

A custom built home entertainment center with shelving and cabinets in white wood finish by California Closets

Finish

  • LuxeMatte™ Dove
  • Tesoro™ Linen

Note: finishes vary by location, inquire with your local California Closets showroom for current finish availability.

Accents

  • Spot lights
  • Puck lights
  • Champagne Acrylic shadow boxes

Note: product availability may vary by location

    Client

    Anonymous

    Location

    Vancouver, BC

    Design consultant

    Emma Beaty

    Photo credits

    Hayley Hudson

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