Urban Optics Optometry: Reclaimed Wood Display Shelves
Project Overview
Urban Optics Optometry in San Diego, California incorporated authentic reclaimed wood wall shelves into a 2023 remodel to create warm, character-rich display space for its eyewear collection.
The project used 2"-thick reclaimed wood shelves in a combination of 10" and 12" depths. The shelves were finished with oil to highlight the natural grain, color variation and character of the reclaimed material while providing a practical surface for optical displays.
Project Details
Location: San Diego, California
Project Type: Commercial retail / optometry remodel
Product: Reclaimed wood traditional-mount wall shelves
Thickness: 2"
Depths: 10" and 12"
Finish: Oil
Application: Eyewear and retail display shelving
Reclaimed Wood in a Commercial Display
Reclaimed wood adds warmth and natural variation to a retail environment without competing with the products being displayed. In the Urban Optics space, the shelves create a strong visual contrast against the surrounding walls and cabinetry while providing substantial usable display area.
The mix of 10" and 12" depths allowed the shelving to be adapted to different parts of the space rather than forcing the entire installation into a single standard dimension.
Custom Shelving for Commercial Projects
Projects like Urban Optics often require dimensions that fall outside standard residential shelving sizes. Modern Timber Craft can provide custom lengths and other project-specific dimensions for commercial, residential and professional installations.
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