Custom Ash Sideboard in Black PU Auckland

Black furniture can be warm when the timber grain is still allowed to show through. This custom Ash sideboard uses a black PU finish to create a deep, quiet exterior, while the underlying grain remains visible across the doors, drawers and top.

The form is long and low, with a clean front divided into storage sections. It has a strong presence, but the simple silhouette keeps the piece easy to place in a living room, dining area or entry.

A dark finish with timber character

The first views show the sideboard from straight on and at the corners. The black finish gives the piece a consistent appearance across the front and side panels, while subtle grain movement adds detail when the light catches the surface.

Custom Ash sideboard in black PU finish

Black Ash sideboard viewed from the front corner

Side view of the long custom Ash sideboard

Black PU finished sideboard showing its clean profile

The front is not completely flat or anonymous. The doors and drawers create a measured pattern across the face, with narrow gaps helping define each section. That gives the sideboard a little visual rhythm without adding decorative hardware to the front.

Storage designed into the form

A sideboard needs to look composed when closed, but it also has to work properly when opened. The gallery includes a view inside the unit, showing the dark interior and the way the front panel opens from the side.

Black Ash sideboard with storage section open

Interior detail of the custom sideboard storage compartment

The concealed hardware keeps attention on the front of the piece. Open, the sideboard reveals the practical construction behind the clean exterior; closed, it returns to a simple architectural block.

Close-up of the sideboard door hinge and timber edge

Open sideboard door showing the black finished interior

A bespoke piece for everyday rooms

The final view brings the front layout back into focus. The long top gives the sideboard a useful surface for display or serving, while the enclosed storage keeps everyday items out of sight.

This is where custom furniture earns its place. The overall length, storage arrangement, finish and front detailing can be considered around the room rather than chosen from a fixed range. Ash gives the piece a timber foundation; the black PU finish changes the mood completely.

Completed Ash sideboard in black PU

View the full Ash sideboard project.

Discuss a custom sideboard in Auckland

Looking for a sideboard made around your space and storage needs? Contact INWOOD Furniture with approximate dimensions, room photos, preferred timber and finish references. We can discuss the layout, hardware and next steps for a bespoke sideboard in Auckland.