Work in progress: Built in media center
It's been a really hard year, and I'm FINALLY getting around to this space. Loved all of your great ideas. I even had quotes on creating a closet in my daughter's room. Things happened that gobbled up my reno budget. So, a year later I'm doing my best to design on a dime. I knew I couldn't make it any worse than it already was!
The space looks really good in person so far. If it looks cramped in the photo its because of my poor picture taking skills (How do you people get your rooms to look so good in pictures?)
I'm on the hunt for wall decor! In addition to the space above the TV, I've got a massive canvas behind the sectional beaming with possibilities. Should I hang something above the bookcase or no?
Mirrors? An oversized mural? Caligraphy? I can't decide!
In search of: large scale wall decor ideas that won't break my little piggy bank... You'll notice I have a few pieces lying around already that i'll decide what to do with later on.
After:
- Painted built in cabinets light grey ("tin foil")
- Rearranged furniture
- Upgraded media console
- Installed lighting fixtures w/Philips Hue lights
Before:
Sooo creepy, right?
Blank canvas:
So many possibilities...
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Gcubed
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Comments (6)Rustin --- I broke down and bought a cheap-o hydraulic hoist for just the reason you brought up. I work alone and some of the pieces I routinely have to move about weigh as much as a half ton. This particular table will top 8oo pounds when complete. I'm getting too old to manhandle that kind of mass and using leverage and rollers like the ancients is just too dang slow. I've even put 10" wheels on my latest work table to ease the process of getting big pieces where I need them. As for the finish, the table top will mimic two seperate, large weathered planks with lots of grain and knots but worn smooth with age. The client wants greyed, muted colors which will work well and be appropriate on this piece. The legs and stretchers will have bark with some patches worn off. The trestle bar connecting the leg sets is going to look like a split or half-round log that is slightly convex on top...a nice place to rest your feet. All the joints will be a tapered fit with the ends of the trestle mortised fully through the outer stretchers. I guess I need to go back and add the approved sketch to the album. A picture of the finished design would certainly make understanding the constuction process simpler. I'll do that right now. Thanks for the interest and have a wonderful holiday season....See MoreShow me your built-in entertainment centers and shelves PLEASE!!
Comments (8)Lindybarts~ This is only the 2nd photo I've seen of your home (the other was your gorgeous master bath/travertine.... oh, and it seems you were the one with the huge beautiful island that at first you thought was too dark... was that you?). Oh my word, girlfriend, this is just beautiful! I love your fireplace, and your cool beams. Your built ins are just lovely. Your house is beautiful. Have you linked us to more photos in an album somewhere? I want to see more! ;o) Sorry Meagan, didn't mean to hijack your thread. I wish I had photos for you..... but mine is just a distant dream. I'm not sure when we'll get to the built-ins stage.... it will be a while....See MoreMedia built-in ideas
Comments (6)You can have one "Custom Built" as I did, for our family room. We wanted both a big screen TV, plus a gas fireplace. We also wanted room for the audio and video components, storage for CD's and DVD's. We also did not want speakers showing, so they are built in too, with a sub woofer below the TV, there's also a computer in there too. I designed it, and I had the same guy that built and install our kitchen cabinets build the entertainment center. At least in California there are many cabinet makers available for hire. It cost me $4500.00 in 2006. That price does not include the fireplace with the back lighted onyx surround. Just figure out what size you need, and style, finish, etc, and then have it built for you. Good Luck with it. Gary...See MoreWork in progress: Built in media center
Comments (4)Can you post a photo of the entire wall? I love murals but they can break the bank unless they are diy. Graphic wallpaper is an alternative. Calligraphy sounds interesting. I have never seen it on a large scale....See MoreGcubed
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