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Den Remodel

Cynthia — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:37:46 +0000

Last year, we had a leak in our den wall that required us to tear out the old paneling and hang sheetrock. We took this situation as an opportunity to do something we had hoped to do for years: remodel the entire den. Matthew designed this entertainment center and bookshelves to be functional, appealing and cozy. The door panels are a basket weave of 1″ x 1/16″ mahogany strips which are backed by a fabric panel to allow sound from the speakers to pass through, as well as remote control reception to various electronic components and ventilation of the electronics. The cabinet tops are mahogany as well. There is easy access to all wiring in the storage room behind the wall. The four foot square coffee table, also designed by Matthew, is made of epay wood.

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Entertainment Center Installation

Cynthia — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:46 +0000

Woodleaf Studios designed, built and installed this entertainment center for a client recently. The cabinet is made of cherry and has an antique distressed finish. An ebonized panel is behind the television. Black granite tops are still to be installed on a few surfaces. View the video to get an idea what Woodleaf Studios can install in less than a day.

Erickson Biedermeier

Cynthia — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:42:44 +0000

Biedermeier design,for Matthew, is simple yet elegant geometric styling. This large entertainment center features a traditional drop down desk surface with the upper panel pocketing back into the cabinet. The columns and ball knob pulls are black lacquer. The three lower drawers operate with full extension and provide ample storage.

East Indies Entertainment Center

Cynthia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:59:08 +0000

This East Indies inspired built-in, with it’s louvered doors and warm mahogany finish, anchors this master bedroom suite. The central gas log fireplace is flanked by two large cabinets with pocketing doors that house a TV and other general storage. The louver doors allow increased ventilation and create the East Indies feel. The large rope braid turnings add dimension and character.

Ribbon Stripe Mahogany Den

Cynthia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:35:26 +0000

A beautiful blue print matched ribbon stripe mahogany veneer adorns the walls, cabinetry and valences of this contemporary den. The wall panels and wooden architectural elements are separated with 1/4″ reveals. No fasteners are exposed leaving the curious to wonder how the wall panels are attached. The TV mounted within the wall has a simple wooden frame and removable panel.

Bow Front Entertainment Center

Cynthia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:27:29 +0000

This entertainment center has a unique 30′ bow front radius. The lower band of lacewood louvers allows air flow to the large returns located under the unit. The large middle doors with handmade pulls pocket to allow access to the TV and AV equipment. The open display compartments are ebonized cherry.

Simply Biedermeier

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:41:41 +0000

This medium sized mahogany, Biedermeier inspired, entertainment center packs a lot of bell and whistle features that make it an engineering wonder. The custom hinge pediment clad bonnet cocks open to reveal a large concealed storage space while still allowing objects to be displayed on the top of the piece. The black engaged pilasters are affixed to side panels that slide forward to reveal additional concealed storage. The large crotch mahogany doors pocket open to show TV an AV storage. The lower base panel is actually a large drawer.

Painted Cascade

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:32:15 +0000

Matthew collaborated with fellow artist and friend, Fred Stewart, AIA, in designing this large entertainment center. Fred painted the four panel door to depict a performer taking a bow.

The upper doors pocket to reveal the TV compartment. The arched bonnet and base are veneered with balanced carpathian elm burl. The decorative squashed cubes are veneered with ebony. The bookcase and display areas are painted black and flanked by sloping mahogany wedges.

Mathis Entertainment Center

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:29:17 +0000

A medium sized entertainment center featuring pocketing crotch mahogany doors flanked by chamfered mahogany planks with decorative buttons. The base section consists of olive ash burl door panels flanked by curvaceous mahogany legs with dentil toothing.

Houston “Castle” Entertainment Center

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:45:09 +0000

This cherry castle-like fireplace surround houses the TV and AV equipment in the living room of a private residence. The cabinetry sleeves back into a dry stack stone veneer that climbs up more than twenty feet. The wrought iron hardware was designed especially for this cabinet (see view 2). There are two large decorative speaker compartments with fabric and wire covers.