Neander Project complete - well, half of it - and a design question

[Matthew Dworman]

I am assuming you are going to put shelves in the top unit. The shelves will break up the top unit into much smaller sections. As a result, I don't think raised panels will work unless you were to size the panels to fit within set shelves and orient them horizontally - and that might look strange. Otherwise, I would use T&G or ship lapped boards without any added embellishment. The overall design of this piece is refined. I think beading is too casual. Personally, I don't like plywood so that would be out for me.

Nice work!

Regards, Patrick

I Hadn't thought about that...
I am going to be using glass shelves, so that might change things a bit...

[Matthew Dworman]

And I wouldn't use the flutes on the center stile. or the fretwork at the top. You have an exceptionally nice piece. Looks great. Draw in the shelves. It will help you make your decision. Very "clean" design. Well done!
Deane

Thanks Deane - The fluting and carving were early considerations for the piece, but I agree that it is better "Clean" - the concepts were just left in the drawing...