I had the idea to create box shelves as a more open, modern alternative for my client who didn’t want upper cabinets in her very industrial kitchen.  The kitchen walls are tiled from the counter up to the ceiling, so the open backs of the boxes allow this subway tile to be seen.  These irregularly sized boxes are a fusion of square steel tube and reclaimed wood.

Dark wax was used to create a rich tone on the outside surfaces, which contrasts with the freshly-sawn interior surfaces which are illuminated by LED ribbon.  Though labor intensive, these shelves pack a visual punch that’s hard to beat.

This old darkroom timer makes a great oversized kitchen timer