Piece / projectShelves that belong to the room
Built-in shelving with dark faces and natural wood edges. Designed for the space, not squeezed into it.
Around the house • Home goods
More room for plants
Aromatic cedar, rope, and a new spot by the window.
Documented February 2021From the workshop
Make another spot for plants
The shelves were intended to get plants off the ground and out of the cats' reach. Aromatic cedar and rope kept the construction simple and the wood prominent.
Two standard sizes, room for variation
The original offer listed two sizes: 18 by 10 inches and 21 by 8 inches. Custom dimensions and wood species were also available, with additional cost and lead time. That was a focused product range, not only a single photographed shelf.
Making room for the plants
I built these hanging shelves from aromatic cedar and rope to create another place for plants near the window. The original offer included 18-by-10-inch and 21-by-8-inch versions, along with custom dimensions and wood choices. That meant I was not locked into one shelf size or one exact material list. The basic construction stayed straightforward, while the dimensions and placement could change to fit the room and the customer.
Credits & project notes
Design and making: Michael Pytlowany.
This is a historical project entry. Original prices and availability are not current offers.
Sources
Mike's Functional Artistry project archive
27 February 2021
Tools used in this work 5
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