rework your media center for a larger tv
Problem: you want a bigger television set but your custom media center is too small.
Solution: get it widened by a professional - and improve its looks at the same time.
Built-in media centers are a great focal point for a polished centerpiece for your family room but if technology changes and you’ve got your eye on a bigger television then you’re stuck – or are you? You can get a woodworker to make a few adjustments and it will be even better than before.
Here’s what had to be changed:
- Center box that holds the tv and upper speaker
- Moulding along top had to be redone.
- Fix the split in the middle from widening it
- Add interest around the fireplace as there was new unfinished space to the left and right
Here’s what was done:
- New box was made for tv as large as space would allow between two doorways to rooms left and right, new plugs and plates installed behind tv.
- Left and right electronic units were moved as far as possible.
- New moulding was added along the top and an architectural accent key was added to the top moulding to cover the split.
- Granite was considered for the fireplace surround but instead burl from old matching doors was reworked to bring the whole look together.
- Hooked electronics back up, put on 3D glasses, flipped on the gas fireplace and – media center makeover – better than new!
Talented woodworking by Bradd Mizell of Mizell Woodworking & Millwork in Rockville, Maryland ( fine furniture, custom cabinetry, mouldings, restoration). You can reach him at 301-770-5560.
