New Entertainment Center

Boring Wall.

In the third-level of our house, "downstairs," is a room that Mom and I have ignored designing from day one of move in. We haven't been pleased with its 'boring' appearance but at the same time we haven't been inspired to change it - due to the fact that we're not good at designing rooms.

To make matters worse, neither of us have the same taste in design/layout, etc. Which is the main reason that room has not changed in four years. I take it back, we did hang a small clock (off-centered on the wall) via screw that the previous owner left behind.

Last fall, I had a vision to finally tackle the downstairs room. I had planned to buy furniture and a television, paint, and put up bookshelves. Instead, we went off course and bought a piano.

In June, the itch was back and motivated to start the project. Both Mom and I scoured the internet for types of bookshelves and entertainment centers. She looked at Pinterest and I looked at both prebuilt and cabinet manufacturer's examples. It was a challenge to find something in our price range that would fill this sizable wall. After some discussion, we both agreed that a simple bookshelf and large tv wasn't the right approach. We had to go the custom-design route.

I then contacted four local cabinet manufacturers. Four companies came out to our house but only one responded with a bid and design. Isn't that crazy?!? Unfortunately, the only company to respond was booked until October. I suppose that was a good thing because it took us a couple of months to decide on the type of wood, stain, and final design.

Last week I was notified that the entertainment center was finished and ready for installation. Today, two guys installed it in about 5 hours. So, here it is, our brand new, custom-built entertainment center. We love it!

All that remains are two cabinet doors, television, pictures and books!

The next phase of the project is to redesign the fireplace to match the entertainment center, apply a fresh coat of paint to the walls, and conclude with new furniture.