" My project consisted of redeveloping a relatively small work desk (10m²) using as much daylight as possible, but with the need for a large worktop to place screens and computer peripherals, as well as plans and various documents.
The solution identified was to imagine a desk top along the length of the wall offering the most floor space.
Two constraints: a vertical radiator requiring a cutout and the presence of the office entrance door requiring a release from the platform in order to allow passage and to obtain a unit not appearing too "heavy" in sight.
To complete the optimization of this arrangement, a shelf of the same length has been placed above the worktop.
Given the non-standard dimensions (270 x 70 cm) of this tray, a "tailor-made" production quickly became essential.
After a few requests from local carpenters / cabinet makers, I had the curiosity to look on the net if a professional offered this type of supplies and services. I quickly identified and selected the Wood Shop, thanks to the varied choice of wood species, and the cutting work as well as the shaping of the fields offered by this company.
In addition, the prices appeared to be really competitive compared to the rare proposals of local craftsmen. I still had to validate the concept of ordering this type of supplies on the internet, which did not seem really "natural" to me ...
But the various testimonials and the first exchanges with customer service turned out to be excellent and gave me confidence to continue.
So I made a precise plan of this shelf and shelf project, with the desired cutouts, fields and rounded corners which turn out to be the most beautiful effect.
The top was made 2.6 cm thick in 100% Premium FSC solid birch, to benefit from a sufficiently hard wood, veined and clear in appearance.
The shelf was chosen in natural solid beech with a thickness of 1.8 cm.
I also ordered a finishing and protection product: BIOrethan furniture oil, colorless."
