Upcycled Entertainment Center

Mission:  Find a small-ish console of some kind that is cheap, not too large and doesn't stick out too far.

Who:  #3 kid, #2 son

What:  New wall TV needs a base without taking up precious floor space

When:  ASAP

Where:  Garage sale or thrift shop

Why:  Because mom makes cool stuff

Recall I transformed a radio bar for my son who moved into new digs.

Well he needed something to put electronic gadgets in that didn't take up much space or cost much  - close to free was his budget.

I loaded up this sturdy gem knowing I could give it some new life, as well as blend it in with his random decor.

First, the little doodads running along the bottom were cut off, I just wasn't liking those.

There was also the problem of aiming remotes at electronics hidden behind a wood door, so a couple of the inside wood door panels were sawed off and replaced with wire mesh.

The doors do not have to be open all the time now to turn the TV on and off.

The back of the storage unit was given two routed holes to fish wires out to the plug in.

The base was painted with Maison Blanche Navy inside and out.

I sanded the top as well as distressed the frame, all under the close supervision of ducks.

No one knows sanding techniques better than nosy ducks.

Next was a rub of dark stain over the whole thing to give it a washed worn look.

It was finished up with a coat of dark brown Maison Blanche wax and four round brushed nickle knobs then sent on it's way to live happily ever after with the radio bar and my son.

Cost, $5.00 plus $2.00 at same garage sale for brushed silver knobs.

Mission accomplished.

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