We’re trying to convince one of our friends that he needs to do something similar to this. Living in a small studio apartment he’s after all the storage he can get!! While we would be hesitant to build a unit around something as disposable as a TV, this unit by Martin Davis appears to be adjustable. Commissioned with the only requirements being that it had to be interesting, relatively inexpensive and fit some specific items, we think this is a really attractive way to use the wall space.
Look: Wall Unit By Martin Davis
Victoria
As you can see from the picture, each group in the wall unit is a different depth with the aim to create “a 3 dimensional, sculptural look to the piece”. We like the Mondrian-esque aesthetic of the different coloured cupboard doors and the range of timbers throughout the unit.
Have you ever had a piece furniture commissioned? Did you have a very specific design or did you leave it open ended similar to this wall unit?
For more information on this unit or any of Martin Davis’ other work you can visit his website here.
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my first reaction shared your friend's hesitation - building something so custom tailored for a semi-disposable item? I love the look, though, so it would be nice for sure. As for this particular build-up, I don't really like the colors and depth - a little too whimsical for me. It's already going to be a busy space with all the shelving and items on it, so I think more subtle raw wood (uniform depth) would look better.
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it looks like a goodwill hodge-podge to me. nice idea, though.
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kind of looks rubix cube inspired. I don't mean that in a good way, if there is one.
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way to overpowering! The items put on the unit will be hardly noticeable. To colorful and wood grain looking.
Within a few months most people would want to paint it all white.
Joey, from FRIENDS, might like it a lot!
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meh. kind of what Pistachio said. it should be easy enough to diy from a thrift store & garage sales.
and why be concerned about building it around the tv? when it's time for the tv to go, it should be easy enough to fill in that space w/something else.
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