Becki Owens x LIVABLISS Ventana Wood Cabinet in Brown Oak

The Becki Owens x LIVABLISS Ventana Wood Cabinet expresses the signature style of Southern California interior designer Becki Owens, transforming spaces into environments that are modern, inviting, clean, and warm simultaneously. This 32-inch high, 36-inch wide, and 16-inch deep storage cabinet features brown polished oak construction with brown natural plywood top, creating sophisticated furniture piece beloved by Becki's hundreds of clients and over one million Instagram followers. The cabinet includes adjustable shelf for customized storage and soft close doors preventing slamming. The Becki Owens x LIVABLISS collection BOVE-001 leaves lasting impression through quality craftsmanship and designer aesthetic.

The brown polished oak construction provides rich, warm wood finish combining natural beauty with refined appearance. Oak is hardwood species (primarily white oak or red oak) renowned for strength, distinctive grain patterns, and traditional appeal in furniture making. The wood offers exceptional durability through dense cellular structure resisting wear, denting, and damage, beautiful grain patterns with prominent rays and figuring creating visual interest, natural color variations adding depth and organic character, and timeless aesthetic working across traditional and contemporary design styles. The polished finish enhances oak's natural beauty through multi-step process including sanding to smooth surface, staining to achieve rich brown tone deepening wood's color, sealing with protective coating (polyurethane, lacquer, or similar), and polishing to create smooth, lustrous surface. The polished finish provides protection against moisture, stains, and scratches while enhancing grain visibility, adds subtle sheen creating refined appearance, and creates smooth surface easy to clean and maintain. The brown color creates warm, earthy tone coordinating with various palettes from neutrals to bold accent colors.

The brown natural plywood top provides durable horizontal surface for display or functional use. Plywood is engineered wood product made from thin layers (plies or veneers) of wood glued together with grain directions alternating perpendicular to each layer, creating material that's strong, stable, and resistant to warping or splitting. The natural brown finish coordinates with polished oak body creating cohesive appearance. The adjustable shelf inside cabinet provides storage flexibility through movable shelf with multiple height positions, allowing customization for various item sizes, maximizing vertical space utilization, and accommodating changing storage needs. The adjustable shelf typically features peg system or clips allowing easy repositioning. The soft close door mechanism represents premium hardware feature incorporating dampers or hydraulic hinges that slow door closing motion in final inches, preventing slamming, protecting cabinet and contents from impact, reducing noise for peaceful home environment, and extending hardware lifespan through reduced stress. The 32x36x16-inch dimensions create versatile size working as sideboard, console, nightstand, or storage cabinet in various rooms. The Becki Owens design aesthetic combines modern clean lines with warm natural materials. Becki Owens x LIVABLISS delivers Southern California style combining designer sophistication with functional everyday living.

• Brown polished oak rich warm hardwood
• Natural plywood top durable surface
• Soft close doors quiet operation
• Adjustable shelf customized storage
• 32"H x 36"W x 16"D versatile dimensions
• Becki Owens design signature style
• LIVABLISS quality BOVE-001
• Modern inviting aesthetic Southern California

• Living rooms needing sideboard storage
• Dining areas with brown oak warmth
• Entryways requiring 36-inch wide consoles
• Bedrooms using nightstands or dressers
• Modern spaces coordinating polished wood finish
• Anyone seeking soft close door convenience
• Followers of Becki Owens design aesthetic

Brown Polished Oak and Plywood Construction

The brown polished oak construction provides foundation of quality, beauty, and durability central to the Ventana cabinet's appeal. Oak is hardwood species (primarily white oak with closed cellular structure or red oak with more pronounced grain patterns) that has been furniture-making staple for centuries due to multiple desirable characteristics. The wood offers exceptional durability through dense cellular structure creating hardness that resists denting, scratching, and wear from daily use. Oak's Janka hardness rating (measuring wood's resistance to denting and wear) places it among harder furniture woods ensuring cabinet withstands years of opening doors, placing items on top, and general household activity. The beautiful grain patterns feature prominent medullary rays (cellular structures radiating from tree's center) creating distinctive flecking or figuring, especially visible in quarter-sawn oak. The grain provides visual interest and organic character distinguishing solid wood from manufactured alternatives. The natural color variations within oak boards add depth and authentic wood appearance as no two boards are identical in tone or grain pattern. The wood ranges from light tan to medium brown with subtle variations. The timeless aesthetic means oak furniture works across traditional, transitional, and contemporary design styles remaining relevant through changing trends. The polished finish enhances oak's natural beauty through multi-step finishing process. First, the wood is sanded progressively with finer grits creating smooth surface. Then, stain is applied to achieve the rich brown tone, deepening wood's natural color while allowing grain to show through. The cabinet is sealed with protective coating (polyurethane, lacquer, or similar finish) creating barrier against moisture, stains, spills, and scratches. Finally, the surface is polished creating smooth, lustrous finish. This polished treatment provides protection extending cabinet's lifespan, enhanced grain visibility making wood's natural patterns more prominent, subtle sheen creating refined appearance without excessive glossiness, and easy maintenance as smooth sealed surface wipes clean easily. The brown color creates warm, earthy tone that coordinates with various color palettes from neutral whites and grays to rich jewel tones to natural earth tones. The brown natural plywood top provides durable horizontal surface engineered for stability. Plywood is manufactured wood product created by gluing together thin layers (plies or veneers) of wood with each layer's grain running perpendicular to adjacent layers. This cross-grain construction creates material with several advantages including strength as perpendicular grain resists splitting and provides stability, dimensional stability preventing warping, cupping, or twisting that can affect solid wood, and consistent quality without knots or weak spots. The natural brown finish coordinates with polished oak body creating cohesive appearance.

Soft Close Doors and Adjustable Shelf Functionality

The soft close door mechanism represents premium hardware feature that transforms everyday cabinet use through sophisticated engineering. Traditional cabinet doors close with hard impact as they swing freely until hitting frame, creating loud noise and potential damage. Soft close systems incorporate dampers or hydraulic hinges containing fluid-filled cylinders or spring mechanisms that engage during final inches of door travel, slowing closing motion to gentle conclusion. This technology provides multiple benefits. The mechanism prevents slamming by controlling door speed eliminating the bang of impact, creating more refined user experience and suggesting quality construction. It protects cabinet and contents by reducing impact stress on hinges, door frames, and cabinet structure, and preventing items inside from being jostled or damaged by vibration. The system reduces noise creating peaceful home environment especially valuable in open floor plans, early mornings, or late evenings when quiet operation is appreciated. The technology extends hardware lifespan as reduced impact stress means hinges, mounting points, and cabinet structure experience less wear leading to longer functional life. Soft close mechanisms are particularly valued in modern furniture where quality details distinguish premium pieces. The adjustable shelf inside cabinet provides storage flexibility allowing customization for various needs. Traditional fixed shelves limit what can be stored based on predetermined spacing. Adjustable shelves typically feature peg system or clip system where holes are drilled at regular intervals (typically 1-2 inches apart) along cabinet interior sides, and removable pegs or clips inserted at desired heights support shelf. This allows multiple benefits including customization for various item sizes where tall items like bottles or vases can be accommodated by positioning shelf higher, while shorter items benefit from closer shelf spacing maximizing storage capacity. The system allows maximizing vertical space utilization by adjusting shelf positions to eliminate wasted space above items. Users can accommodate changing storage needs over time, reconfiguring shelf positions as requirements evolve. The 32-inch height, 36-inch width, and 16-inch depth create versatile proportions working as sideboard in dining room storing linens and serving pieces, console in entryway holding keys and decorative items, nightstand in bedroom providing bedside storage, or accent cabinet in living room organizing media or collectibles. The Becki Owens design aesthetic evident in the Ventana cabinet combines modern clean lines (simple door fronts without excessive ornamentation, contemporary hardware, streamlined silhouette) with warm natural materials (rich brown oak creating inviting organic element, wood grain adding texture and character). This balance of modern and warm reflects Becki's signature Southern California style.

Wood Care

Dust the brown polished oak and natural plywood top regularly with soft, dry cloth. The polished finish protects wood but avoid excessive moisture. For deeper cleaning, use slightly damp cloth then dry immediately to prevent water damage.

Protecting Finish

Use coasters or mats under items placed on the plywood top to prevent water rings or heat damage. Avoid placing hot items directly on wood. The sealed polished finish resists stains but prompt cleanup of spills maintains appearance.

Hardware Maintenance

The soft close door mechanism requires no special maintenance and should function smoothly for years. If doors begin closing too quickly or slowly, adjustable dampers can be fine-tuned. The adjustable shelf can be repositioned as storage needs change.

Long-Term Care

Occasionally treat the brown oak with wood polish or conditioner to nourish finish. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the polished surface. The quality construction ensures the cabinet ages beautifully with proper care.

What size is this cabinet?

The Ventana cabinet measures 32 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 16 inches deep. This versatile size works as sideboard, console, nightstand, or accent storage in various rooms throughout your home.

What is polished oak?

Polished oak is hardwood that's been sanded smooth, stained to rich brown tone, sealed with protective coating, and polished creating lustrous finish. This enhances grain patterns, protects wood, and creates refined appearance.

What are soft close doors?

Soft close mechanisms incorporate dampers or hydraulic hinges that slow door closing motion in final inches, preventing slamming, reducing noise, and protecting cabinet. This premium feature suggests quality construction and extends hardware lifespan.

Is the shelf adjustable?

Yes. The cabinet includes adjustable shelf with multiple height positions, allowing customization for various item sizes. This maximizes storage flexibility and vertical space utilization as your needs change over time.

Who is Becki Owens?

Becki Owens is Southern California interior designer with over one million Instagram followers. Her signature style combines modern, inviting, clean, and warm elements. This collection expresses her design aesthetic through quality furniture.

What is plywood top?

Plywood is engineered wood made from layered veneers with alternating grain directions, creating material that's strong, stable, and resistant to warping. The natural brown finish coordinates with polished oak body for cohesive appearance.