Arkethane Concept

Modern Hallway Wardrobe with Dark Walnut and a Silk-Matt Cream Lacquered Console

We combined bright silk-matt cream lacquer, substantial natural dark walnut and graphic black-metal details. Four full-height doors provide monolithic enclosed storage, while a floating walnut console, vertical oval mirror, up-down wall lights, concealed LEDs and a separate timber bench give the entrance a contemporary, simple and calm Japandi/Scandinavian luxury identity.

We aimed to conceal entrance clutter behind full-height monolithic lacquered doors while creating a light, open console corner with floating walnut and an oval mirror. Warm timber, sculptural layers of light and precise vertical lines offer a timeless, peaceful welcome without sacrificing storage capacity.
Project Details

Design Decisions That Transform the Space

This entrance composition combines minimalist Scandinavian and contemporary Japanese (Japandi) simplicity with refined luxury. Silk-matt cream lacquer, rich walnut veneer and graphic black accents form a wardrobe-and-console arrangement. Full-height monolithic storage, a floating walnut console, a black-framed vertical oval mirror, concealed linear LEDs and a matching bench create a calm, ordered and timeless entrance.

Material and Colour Balance

Silk-matt cream / light off-white lacquer softly reflects light across the main three-door front.

Rich natural dark-walnut veneer covers the slim left cabinet, right end panel, floating console and bench.

Matt-black vertical bar handles and the oval mirror frame provide graphic clarity.

Beige/sand linen-textured upholstery on the movable bench beneath the console adds warmth and comfort.

Classical oak herringbone parquet and an organically shaped taupe plush rug complete the warm floor palette.

Technical and Architectural Design

Full-Height Monolithic Storage: A single walnut tall cabinet on the left and adjacent three-door cream wardrobe, including handleless overhead sections, maximise enclosed storage to the ceiling.

Partly Recessed Floating Console: A console integrated with the walnut side panel and fixed to the wall offers two concealed push-to-open drawers for keys, wallets and accessories.

Vertical Oval Mirror: A slim black-framed capsule/oval mirror above the console adds perceived height and depth.

Concealed LEDs and Up-Down Wall Lights: A linear LED beneath the console highlights the bench area, while black cubic up-down lights beside the mirror form an architectural lighting layer.

Separate Timber Bench and Shoe Storage: A cushioned walnut bench beneath the console supports shoe changing, with an open shelf below for everyday footwear.

Project Notes
  • Silk-matt cream/off-white lacquer covers the main wardrobe fronts and overhead compartments.
  • Natural dark-walnut veneer is used on the slim left tall unit, right side panel, floating console and bench.
  • One walnut module and three cream doors form full-height monolithic storage.
  • Long matt-black metal profile handles reinforce the cream doors’ vertical rhythm.
  • A floating console integrated with the side panel includes two concealed push-to-open walnut drawers.
  • A slim black-framed vertical oval/capsule mirror sits above the console.
  • Modern matt-black cubic up-down wall lights flank the mirror.
  • Concealed warm linear LEDs beneath the console cast ambient light towards wall and floor.
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