Arkethane Concept

TV Unit with Curved Recessed Bookshelves | Anthracite Slatted Backdrop

We completed a bespoke TV unit combining a curved matt taupe lacquer portal, a vertical acoustic-slat backdrop, curved recessed bookshelves backed in natural travertine and a floating timber console. Concealed linear LEDs along the portal curve, niche edges and console create a flowing, sculptural and warm modern-organic focal point in the living room.

Our aim was to create a sculptural media wall by combining curved architectural lines with the rhythm of acoustic slats, natural travertine and warm walnut. Concealed services, symmetrical curved display niches and a lightweight floating shelf system bring functional, tranquil and timeless, art-like refinement to luxury homes.
Categories: TV Units
Project Details

Design Decisions That Transform the Space

TV Unit with a Curved Lacquer Portal, Acoustic Slat Backdrop, Travertine Recessed Bookshelves and Natural Timber Console

This TV unit brings organic forms together with contemporary architectural discipline and a rich material palette. A softened, curved matt taupe lacquer portal frames a vertical anthracite-taupe acoustic slat backdrop. A substantial walnut floating shelf/console sits within the central niche, flanked symmetrically by curved, travertine-textured open bookcase niches. Warm linear LEDs at 2700K–3000K illuminate the rear of the curved niches, both edges of the timber console and the outer vertical junctions, giving the living room a flowing, sculptural, exceptionally warm and distinctive contemporary luxury character.

Material and Colour Balance

Silky matt taupe/warm-taupe lacquer panels form the main portal body and front frame.
Vertically grooved anthracite/grey acoustic panels create rhythmic depth behind the TV and lower console.
Natural beige travertine/stone, distinguished by its porous texture, backs the matching curved side niches.
A natural walnut-veneered floating shelf/console is suspended within the central niche.
Slim solid-walnut display shelves in the curved side niches support sculptural objects.
Concealed warm linear LEDs at 2700K–3000K run along the inner bevel of the curved frame, above and below the console, along the side niches and within the outer vertical reveals.
Polished light beige marble flooring, a jute-and-wool textured rug and a curved solid-walnut/travertine coffee table complete the organic flow.

Architectural Composition and Spatial Hierarchy

Softened curved geometry: rounded portal arches and capsule-shaped side niches replace hard corners, creating a fluid, sculptural composition.
Axial symmetry: equally sized travertine niche towers flank the central TV portal, giving the living room a monumental yet calm architectural balance.
Layers revealed by light: linear lighting in front of the slats and concealed LEDs behind the niches make the design read as a three-dimensional architectural volume rather than a flat wall.

Technical and Functional Details

Concealed steel framing and mechanical suspension: the curved lacquer portal, travertine niches and console are rigidly secured to lightweight steel framing anchored into the wall.
Integrated cable and service channel: TV fixings, electrical outlets and lighting drivers are concealed in a technical void behind the acoustic slats, keeping cables entirely out of sight.
Precision CNC machining and lacquer work: curved surfaces are formed in high-density MDF and finished with multiple coats of matt polyurethane lacquer for a flawless appearance.

Project Notes
  • A matt taupe lacquer architectural portal with softened, curved corners forms the centrepiece.
  • Vertically grooved anthracite/grey acoustic slats add rhythmic depth behind the TV and lower niche.
  • Symmetrical curved recessed bookshelves on either side combine natural beige travertine backing with timber shelves.
  • A natural walnut-veneered shelf/console is cantilevered within the central niche, clear of the floor.
  • Concealed warm linear LEDs at 2700K–3000K trace the inner portal curve, the upper and lower console edges, niche edges and vertical architectural reveals.
  • Light steel framing and a service channel behind the slats conceal TV and lighting wiring completely.
  • CNC-shaped curved surfaces in high-density MDF receive a matt lacquer finish.
  • Polished beige marble flooring and a curved solid-walnut coffee table complete the flowing, sculptural composition.
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