Whale Island Music decorative feature wall with custom wood slat paneling

Whale Island Music

Project Information

Project Category
Vinyl Record Store
Space Type
Commercial Space
Project Area
Approx. 1200㎡
Project Duration
120 days, including installation
Scope of Work
Feature background wall, coffee area cabinets, listening tables and chairs, angled display racks, shelf display area, audio cabinets, display wall cabinets, wooden sliding doors, interior doors
Base Material
Particle board, plywood
Surface Finishes
Melamine, wood veneer with hand-applied PU paint
Whale Island Music shelf display area with custom wooden shelving
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Project Overview

After the client provided the commercial space drawings and concept reference images, we had several rounds of communication to confirm the final design direction as a vintage solid wood style. Based on the confirmed space concept, display requirements and functional layout, we first reviewed the site dimensions and then developed detailed shop drawings for the custom woodwork, display cabinets and retail furniture. Before production, we prepared a cherry wood veneer sample for the client to confirm the wood grain, color direction and surface effect. After the sample and shop drawings were approved, the project moved into batch production and on-site installation.
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The Challenge

The main challenge of this commercial custom woodwork project was balancing budget control with the required visual effect. At the early stage, the client considered using melamine finish to control project cost. However, for a vintage solid wood style commercial space, the visible finish needed stronger wood grain texture and visual depth. To help the client make a more accurate material decision before batch production, we prepared one melamine finish sample panel and one cherry wood veneer sample panel, then placed them in the same commercial space for direct comparison. After reviewing the physical samples on site, the client decided to use cherry wood veneer for the visible finish layer to better match the overall space concept and display requirements.
Whale Island Music wooden sliding door and custom interior woodwork
Whale Island Music audio-visual area with custom table and chairs
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Project Notes

This commercial custom woodwork project shows that material selection should be evaluated together with budget, space concept and display requirements. For B2B clients such as retail store owners, contractors and interior design companies, the visible finish is not only a cost item but also an important factor affecting the final customer experience and brand atmosphere. In this project, comparing melamine finish and cherry wood veneer in the actual commercial space helped the client make a clearer decision before batch production. Physical sample review reduced the risk of choosing a finish that did not match the vintage solid wood style, while also helping control later rework and finish adjustment. For similar retail furniture and commercial display cabinet projects, key control points include concept confirmation, site dimension review, shop drawing development, material sample comparison and finish approval before production.

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