Arkethane Concept

Entrance Wardrobe with Sage-Green Fluted Doors and Dark Oak

We balanced substantial dark timber with pastel sage-green fluted panels and brushed brass accents to create a warm welcome. Tall cabinetry and ceiling-level compartments maximise enclosed storage, while integrated seating, twin concealed LED lines and open shoe shelves provide refined function and calm elegance.

We aimed to eliminate everyday entrance clutter through full-height modular storage while creating a warm welcome. Comfortable seating, practical shoe storage and open coat hanging share one architectural volume, combining rich timber with pastel tones for a contemporary luxury-home entrance.
Project Details

Design Decisions That Transform the Space

This bespoke hallway unit maximises storage while creating a welcoming entrance. Dark walnut/oak cabinetry is paired with vertically fluted sage-green lacquered doors, satin-brass handles and hooks, integrated seating and two levels of indirect LED lighting, establishing a warm, contemporary and functional identity.

Material and Colour Balance

Matt dark-oak / American walnut veneer with rich grain covers the cabinetry, coat backdrop and open shoe compartments.

Matt sage-green vertically fluted panels add calm to the tall doors, overhead bridge and lower drawer front.

Brushed satin-brass/gold fittings are used for individual coat hooks, tall door handles and the drawer handle.

Durable abrasion-resistant textured linen upholstery in warm brown/taupe covers the seat.

Engineered oak parquet and matt light-cream/bone wall paint highlight the timber and pastel palette.

Technical and Architectural Design

Full-Height Two-Door Wardrobe: A vertically fluted wardrobe on the left provides enclosed dust-free storage for long coats and seasonal clothing, with an extra overhead module using the full ceiling height.

Integrated Seating and Shoe Storage: Below the cushioned bench, two open shoe shelves occupy the left side; a fluted-front drawer/cupboard on the right stores slippers and care products.

Open Coat Wall and Timber Backdrop: Individual brass hooks mounted on broad vertical timber panels provide practical hanging for visitor clothing and daily outerwear.

Twin Concealed Linear LEDs: Warm light beneath the upper cupboard washes down the timber, while a second line behind the seat shines upwards, highlighting texture and creating welcoming depth.

Overhead Bridge Storage: A double-door fluted cupboard above the coat area extends to the ceiling, adding capacity for occasional items and boxes.

Project Notes
  • Natural dark-walnut/oak veneer covers the body, coat backdrop and open shelves.
  • Matt sage-green vertical fluted panels give the doors depth and rhythm.
  • A two-door full-height clothing wardrobe includes overhead storage.
  • A double-door fluted overhead bridge above the coat area stores occasional items.
  • Individual brushed satin-brass coat hooks are fixed to the timber backdrop.
  • A taupe/brown textured linen-upholstered seat supports comfortable shoe changing.
  • Storage below the seat combines two open everyday shoe shelves and an enclosed fluted-front module.
  • Twin concealed warm linear LEDs beneath the overhead cupboard and behind the seat provide ambient light.
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