A dresser turned into a media center

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I found myself with extra furniture pieces since moving in with my fiance and one of those pieces was a perfect condition dresser and night stand.  I decided I would use the dresser as a media center in the family room, but I wanted it to add a splash of color to the plain white wall. This is what I started. What should I use to create a shelf for the empty space? I do plan to use this space for cable box, DVD player, etc (all these items are currently on the floor!).

Pat5012813 · Answer

Maby you can use the drawers left over and paint them the same color and fix them into the wall avove your new mediacenter? Gorgious idea by the wey, like it!!

Jeanette S · Answer

I take it you want to put a shelf where the 2 top drawers were...??? Have you thought about taking the front off the 2 drawers, painting all the surfaces of the 3 remaining sides and bottoms, and then gluing them in place inside the openings...it looks like you have plenty of space. This area would not get a lot of moving things about so this could work well for you! You could glue a small strip between the 2 sections if need be once you have them in place!

Leslie · Answer

HI user. I absolutely LOVE the china red color you chose for the cabinet. It compliments the cabinets design :) 
 I would just slide in a piece of plywood and stain it red or even paint it black. If you can't get one piece in cut two pieces of plywood the cabinet looks like it already has the supports. I was trying to figure out if there is a center support in the back but the picture wasn't clear. If no center support just slide in the piece of plywood to fit and finish nail or screw in so it won't slide out. Make sure if you use a lower grade that you sand it down well to make it smooth :) Not sure of the drawer pulls you are using, but I love adding tassels to them :)

Sandra Powell · Answer

Hi if I'm understanding this question right you want to put your dvd player ect. on this shelf? If so the only thing is you are going to have all the cords showing. I would try to figure out a place in your cabinet to keep them there, I'm sure its possible. My Idea for shelves above your cabinet would be something like these photos I put below just for an idea go and look more at them on Pinterest.

Kathy Bitzan · Answer

Love the color and great idea. Wood shelf would be easy to install, or can you just take the fronts off the drawers.

Lynn Palmatier · Answer

I would suggest a piece of 1/4 inch of 1/2 inch furniture grade plywood. I know our local Home Depot has pieces that are cut in smaller sizes and there may be one that you could use as the shelf. That way you would not have to buy an 8' piece for just one shelf. The plywood would be able to take to weight of the electronics and both sides are usually finished so it is a matter of cutting to fit, fine sanding and finishing. You may want to consider the possibility of mounting a power strip (with circuit breaker) either on the back of the shelf or on the back of the unit then into your wall outlet. Just a thought... Not sure that the two drawer pieces are all finished enough to make your shelf. Drawers are usually smaller than the depth and width... like you see the drawers you have in the unit.

Susan A. · Answer

Thank you! I'm new to this site and I love it! Great ideas! Quick responses! Happy heart!

Men10586314 · Answer

I love the red color you chose! What was the name of the paint or is it stain? Beautiful job!😱😀🔨🚪🔩

Men10586314 · Answer

Ok I'm hoping someone has made something out of a ' saw horse ' ? I found one in a basement with it a little bigger than ones I have seen! So guessing it's old especially the top! It could easily be a table for behind couch & just sanded and add polyurethane to it? I'll post a picture as soon as my son gets over to bring it to my place , would LOVE ANY IDEAS that anyone could come up with ? I like the old barn look or anything I've seen redone which all you ladies have great ideas! Thank you so much for posting DeeDee ( menzock@live.com )

Stelmour450 · Answer

LOVE the colour

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