For music lovers, streaming will always have its place, but there is something special about dropping a needle onto a favourite record and listening to an album exactly as it was intended. As vinyl continues to grow in popularity, more homeowners are looking for ways to incorporate dedicated record storage and vinyl storage into their living spaces without compromising on style.
This custom media unit was designed to do exactly that.
Combining entertainment storage, record storage, integrated technology, and beautiful custom joinery, this piece proves that a media unit can be far more than somewhere to place a television.
A Custom Media Unit Designed Around How You Live
The best joinery solutions start with understanding how a space will be used.
In this home, the media unit needed to serve multiple purposes. It had to house the television and entertainment equipment, provide practical storage, display decorative pieces and, most importantly, create dedicated storage for a growing vinyl collection.
Rather than treating records as an afterthought, they became a key part of the design from the beginning.
The result is a custom built media unit that feels cohesive, functional, and perfectly suited to the homeowner’s lifestyle.
Dedicated Record and Vinyl Storage
Anyone who collects records knows that vinyl storage needs to be carefully considered.
Records are heavy, they require adequate support, and they need to be stored upright to protect their condition over time.
Within this media unit, dedicated record storage drawers allow albums to be organised, protected and easily accessed. Instead of hiding a collection away in cupboards or stacking records on shelves, the storage has been purpose built for the task.
The integrated vinyl storage also keeps the living area clean and uncluttered while ensuring favourite albums remain within easy reach.
Whether you call them records or vinyl, giving them a dedicated home makes all the difference.
A Pull Out Record Player Drawer
One of the standout features of this project is the custom pull out record player drawer.
Designed specifically to house a record player, the drawer glides smoothly out from the cabinetry, creating a dedicated listening station when needed and disappearing neatly away when not in use.
This allows the record player to remain connected and ready to use without permanently occupying valuable bench space.
For homeowners who love collecting vinyl, a dedicated record player drawer is one of those thoughtful inclusions that instantly improves functionality while keeping the overall design clean and uncluttered.
Hidden Power for Your Record Player and Audio Equipment
Modern media units need to accommodate far more than a television.
Sound systems, gaming consoles, streaming devices, amplifiers, record players, and other entertainment equipment all require power and connectivity.
Custom joinery allows these requirements to be planned from the outset. Hidden power points, cable management solutions, and dedicated equipment storage help eliminate visual clutter while ensuring everything works seamlessly behind the scenes.
The result is a clean, streamlined aesthetic without sacrificing functionality.
Curved Joinery That Softens the Space
One of the most striking elements of this custom media unit is the use of curved cabinetry.
The rounded ends soften the overall design and create a more inviting feel within the living space. Curves continue to be a strong trend in interior design because they bring a sense of flow and visual balance that straight lines alone cannot achieve.
Paired with the soft sage green cabinetry and warm timber shelving, the curves help this media unit feel like a considered piece of furniture rather than simply built in storage.
The curved open shelving adds another layer of visual interest while providing the perfect place to display books, artwork and treasured pieces collected over time.
More Than a TV Unit
A successful media unit balances practical storage with opportunities for styling.
While the television remains the focal point, this joinery solution works much harder behind the scenes. Hidden storage conceals technology, records and everyday items, while the open shelving creates space for personality and display.
The result is a living room that feels organised, functional and beautifully resolved.
Why Custom Joinery Makes Sense for Music Lovers
Off the shelf entertainment units rarely cater to the specific needs of vinyl collectors.
Custom joinery allows every element to be tailored to the homeowner, from the dimensions of the record storage drawers through to the size of the record player compartment, equipment storage, cable management and shelving configuration.
For music enthusiasts, this means creating a space that not only looks beautiful but genuinely enhances the listening experience.
It is these thoughtful details that turn a standard entertainment unit into a feature piece that reflects the way you live.
Looking for a Custom Media Unit?
At Artform Kitchens, we design and manufacture custom media units, entertainment units, and bespoke joinery solutions tailored to the way you live.
Whether you need dedicated record storage, vinyl storage, a pull out record player drawer, integrated technology solutions, or a fully customised entertainment unit, our team can create a design that balances functionality, storage, and timeless style.
From living room joinery and built-in entertainment units to custom cabinetry throughout the home, every project is designed, manufactured, and installed by our experienced team.
Contact Artform Kitchens to discuss a custom media unit designed specifically for your home.