Residential Lounge Project — Waterfall, Hillcrest
Bespoke entertainment units with a TV recess, open shelving and closed storage cabinetry, designed to fill the wall and built to last.
The client in Waterfall Hillcrest wanted a purpose-built entertainment unit that would anchor their lounge — something that filled the wall properly, held the TV without a bracket, and gave them real storage for decoders, sound equipment and everyday items.
Off-the-shelf units weren't going to work. The space needed something built to the exact wall width, with storage proportioned for how the family actually uses the room.
We designed and built a full wall entertainment unit in melamine board, with a central TV recess sized for the client's screen, flanked by open shelving bays and closed storage cabinets below. The unit was built to the full wall width and height so it looks made for the room — because it was.
Cable access was routed through the back panel so the TV and equipment connect cleanly with no visible cabling. Adjustable shelves in the open bays let the client change the layout as they need. The unit was finished with ABS edging and timber trim for a polished, built-in look.
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A dedicated recess sized for the client's screen, keeping the TV flush with the unit and off the wall.
Open bays on either side of the TV for books, décor and display items, with adjustable shelf positions.
Cabinets with doors at the base for equipment, remotes and everyday storage, keeping the lounge tidy.
Cabling routed through the back panel so the TV, decoder and sound system connect without visible wires.
Built to the exact width and height of the wall so the unit looks made for the room.
High-quality melamine with ABS edging and timber trim for a durable, polished appearance.
We visit the home, measure the space, and design the unit around your TV, equipment and storage needs.
You choose the melamine colour, edge profile and any hardware finishes.
The unit is precision-cut and assembled in our workshop.
We install and level everything in your home, route the cables, and do a final quality check.
Every lounge is different, and a custom built-in entertainment unit is designed around your specific wall, your TV size, and the way your family uses the room. The result fits perfectly and looks like it was always part of the house — because it was built for it.
A well-designed entertainment unit does more than hold a TV. We combine a recessed TV bay with open shelving for display and books, and closed cabinetry below for decoders, gaming consoles and day-to-day clutter. Everything in one place, everything looking neat.
Visible cables behind a TV quickly undo the look of a great unit. We route cable management through the back panel at the time of installation, so your TV and equipment connect cleanly from day one.
Melamine board is the professional standard for built-in furniture. It's durable, easy to clean, available in a wide range of colours and finishes, and it holds its shape over time. We finish every exposed edge with ABS banding for impact resistance and a factory-clean look.
Tastes and collections change. We fit adjustable shelf pins throughout the open bays so you can reposition shelves without tools whenever you need to.
Based in Durban, El-Shaddai Interiors builds and installs custom entertainment units across Hillcrest, Waterfall, Assagay, Kloof, Winston Park and the wider KwaZulu-Natal area. If you want a unit built for your wall, get in touch for a free quote.
We'll measure your wall, design the unit around your TV and storage needs, and install it to a finish you'll be proud of. Get in touch for a free quote.