Fitted alcove cupboards, shelving & bookcases in Peterborough
Made-to-measure alcove units for living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms, built to fit either side of the chimney breast.
Alcoves are almost never the same width, square or level. We measure each one and make cupboards, shelving and bookcases to fit it exactly, with scribed edges that sit tight to the wall and the ceiling.
Alcove ideas
Cupboards below, shelving above, or full-height bookcases, in any colour or finish.
Alcove desks
A built-in desk with shelving, for working from home.
Slatted alcoves
Oak slats and floating shelves for a warm, modern look.
Dark slats
Dark slatted panels for a dramatic alcove or feature.
Bedroom alcoves
Wardrobes and shelving built into bedroom alcoves.
Cupboards & shelves
Cupboards below for clutter, shelves above for display.
Lit shelving
LED strips built into shelves to light up books and display.
Not sure yet?Send us a photo of your alcoves
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Units that fit, even when the walls don’t
Old walls lean and alcoves are rarely the same size. We measure each side, then scribe the edges of every unit to the wall and ceiling so there are no gaps, and plan the depth around skirting, sockets and radiators.
- 01Each alcove measured and made separately
- 02Scribed to walls, ceilings and skirting
- 03Sockets, cables and AV kit planned in
- 04Painted, woodgrain or oak finishes
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From first visit to final fitting
Alcove units take four to six weeks to make once you approve the design.
Design visit
We measure both alcoves and note the skirting, sockets and any radiator.
3D design & quote
You see the cupboards and shelving in 3D, with a quote that lists each unit.
Made in Peterborough
Each unit is made to its own alcove in our workshop, as the two sides are rarely the same.
Fitted by our team
We scribe the edges tight to the wall and ceiling, backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Show us your alcoves
Send a photo of the alcoves on WhatsApp or book a visit. We’ll measure both sides and send a 3D design with an itemised quote.
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Alcove units and bookcases in Peterborough
ABJ Kitchens & Bedrooms designs, makes and fits made-to-measure alcove units for homes across Peterborough, Stamford, Oundle, Market Deeping, Huntingdon and the surrounding villages. Choose alcove cupboards with shelves above, full-height built-in bookcases, alcove desks, or alcove units as part of a media wall around the TV and fire.
Every unit is made in our own Peterborough workshop to the exact size of each alcove, then scribed to the wall so it looks built in. We can paint it to match your walls, or match it to your wall panelling.
How deep should alcove cupboards be?
Usually the depth of the chimney breast or a little less, so the units sit flush or slightly back. We measure at the free design visit and plan the depth around skirting, sockets and radiators.
Can you make both alcoves match if they are different sizes?
Yes. Each alcove is measured and made separately, and we design them so they look matched even when the spaces are not.
Can you build in lighting, sockets or the TV?
Yes. We can build in LED shelf lighting, space for AV equipment and cable routes, and design alcove units as part of a media wall.
Do you paint alcove units?
Yes. We supply them in a factory-quality painted finish in the colour of your choice, or in woodgrain and oak finishes.
How much do fitted alcove units cost?
The price depends on the size, the mix of cupboards and shelves, and the finish. After the free design visit you receive an itemised quote. Interest-free finance is available on projects over £6,000 with a 50% deposit, subject to status.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Peterborough and fit across an 80-mile radius, including Stamford, Oundle, Market Deeping, Bourne, Spalding, Huntingdon, St Ives, Ely, Wisbech, Oakham and Cambridge.