The Medway Project celebrates the beauty and diversity of ash. Combining solid Ash, Japanese Tamo Ash veneer and the distinctive character of Burr Olive Ash, these bespoke fitted wardrobes were designed to create a calm, refined bedroom while showcasing the natural individuality of every timber selected.
Every element was handcrafted with the same attention to detail that defines all Solum Bespoke projects—from carefully balanced proportions to seamless grain matching and precision joinery.
Project Overview
Designed as a statement within the bedroom rather than simply providing storage, The Medway Project demonstrates how carefully selected natural materials can elevate everyday furniture into architectural features.
The wardrobes combine the clean structure of solid Ash with the flowing figure of Japanese Tamo Ash and the rich, organic character of Burr Olive Ash. Together these contrasting timbers create depth, warmth and individuality while remaining understated and timeless.
The result is a fitted wardrobe that feels bespoke in every sense—crafted specifically for its home, built to last for generations and designed to improve with age.
Materials
The Medway Project explores the remarkable diversity found within the ash family. Solid European Ash provides the structure and warmth, Japanese Tamo Ash introduces flowing, almost topographical grain, while Burr Olive Ash offers intricate natural figuring that makes every panel completely unique.
Solid Ash
Japanese Tamo Ash Veneer
Burr Olive Ash Veneer
Premium Solid drawn butt hinges
Soft close under mount drawer runners
Hand-applied clear wax oil finish
A Celebration of Natural Timber
One of the defining features of The Medway Project is the careful selection and composition of three distinct ash timbers.
Solid Ash provides strength, crisp architectural framing and durability.
Japanese Tamo Ash introduces dramatic flowing grain patterns that give movement and rhythm across the larger surfaces.
Burr Olive Ash adds striking natural figure and individuality, ensuring no two components are ever identical.
Rather than competing, these materials complement one another, creating a balanced composition that rewards closer inspection.
Every Solum project begins with understanding how our clients live before considering how they would like their home to feel.
The Medway Project reflects that philosophy—combining practical storage with carefully considered craftsmanship and exceptional natural materials to create fitted furniture that will remain relevant for decades rather than years.