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Alcove units and bookcases, either side of the chimney breast.
Cupboards below and shelves above, or a full bookcase from floor to ceiling. Alcoves are never square, so each unit is scribed to the walls and drawn in 3D first.
4.8 on Google from 27 reviewsRead them- Cupboards and shelves
- Closed storage at the bottom and open shelves above, or shelves all the way up.
- Built around what is there
- Radiators, sockets and the TV. One job below hides a radiator behind a grille.
- Lighting if you want it
- A light set into a shelf, like the Newington Green alcove.
- Ready for your decorator
- Built in MDF ready to paint any colour, or in birch ply left natural.
6 jobs like this
In East Finchley, Palmers Green, Newington Green and Haringey. Open one to see how it went together, step by step.
Palmers Green, September 2026
Alcove units either side of a chimney breast
Full-height shelving in one alcove, shelves over a cupboard in the other.
East Finchley, December 2025
Window seat and alcove cabinet
A storage window seat across a bay, and a tall cabinet in the alcove beside the chimney breast.
Newington Green, November 2025
Alcove shelves with a lit shelf
An alcove beside the chimney breast rebuilt with shelves, a lit shelf and a cupboard, all painted white.
East Finchley, November 2025
Two alcove wardrobes, one around the boiler
Tall wardrobes in both alcoves of a bedroom: one with a rail and shelves, the other built around the boiler.
East Finchley, November 2025
Wall-to-wall bookcase with a radiator cover
Three bays of shelves across a whole wall, cupboards below, and a radiator cover with grille doors in the middle.
Haringey, August 2025
TV unit and bookcase either side of a fireplace
A TV unit in one alcove and a bookcase in the other, both with panelled cupboards underneath, built in MDF.
What customers say
From my Google Business Profile.
“Raf helped us with a bespoke floor to ceiling bookshelf for our first floor landing. He gave us his time to discuss how it would be built and more importantly how he would get it into our house and up to the first floor. He built the bookcase exactly to our specification and design. … The result is a bookcase that fits the space perfectly. We are very pleased with the quality and workmanship of Raf's work.”
Souad“Raf has created bespoke cabinetry and panelling for us in our kitchen, living room and bedroom as well as some additional smaller pieces. Everything has been done to a very high standard and we couldn't recommend him more highly!”
Yasmin“We were really impressed by the quality of the work Raf did. Also with his punctuality. He designed and installed our fitted wardrobes to a quality that he would have done in his own house I think. Really cared about the outcome. We feel so lucky to have found a carpenter like him in London.”
Marjan
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Questions people ask
How much do alcove units cost?
Every job is quoted on its own after a free visit, because the size, the material and the mix of cupboards and shelves all change the price. The materials guide on Plan your project shows how the options compare, from £ to ££££.
Can you hide a radiator or fit a TV in?
Yes. A radiator can sit behind a grille, like the East Finchley bookcase below, and a TV unit can be built in with the shelves, like the Haringey job.
Do I need to clear the room?
Yes, please. Clear the room as much as you can, so I have as much space as possible to work. I leave it clean when I go.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Photos of both alcoves, rough sizes and what you want on the shelves. Plan your project lists it all, and the brief there puts it into one message.
Want something like this?
Tell me about the room. I'll come and measure up for a free quote.