Walnut Bar Joinery & Illuminated Shelving

The bar joinery was constructed using walnut veneered panels, finished with Langlow Patina to achieve a natural satin finish that enhances the timber grain while maintaining a refined, tactile surface.

Material Detailing & Framing

A key feature of the installation is the use of Ebony Ondato ribbed timber from Havwoods, applied to the sides and base of the unit to frame the joinery.

This ribbed timber detailing introduces contrast against the smooth walnut surfaces, creating depth and texture while visually grounding the unit within the space.

The combination of materials establishes a clear hierarchy:

• Smooth walnut for shelving and internal surfaces
• Ribbed Ebony Ondato for framing and base elements

This layered approach is typical of high-end hospitality interiors, where material contrast is used to elevate both the design and overall finish.

Lighting Integration

Integrated LED lighting has been carefully incorporated into the shelving system to enhance both functionality and visual impact.

Once illuminated, the joinery:

• highlights the depth and character of the walnut grain
• emphasises the ribbed texture of the Ondato framing
• creates a warm, ambient glow within the space

The lighting works in harmony with the surrounding architectural features, ensuring the joinery complements the wider interior rather than competing with it.

Design Intent

The overall joinery design balances:

• warmth from natural timber
• contrast through textured ribbed finishes
• integration with lighting and surrounding materials

This ensures the unit functions not only as storage, but as a key architectural element within the bar environment.