How do I update this entertainment center faux fireplace?

  7 answers
  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Oct 25, 2019
    I would keep it simple. It's a nice cabinet. I'd switch out the hardware for some dressier knobs and add a little flare on the top. Even a colorful scarf or doilie
  • Matthew Mitchell Matthew Mitchell on Oct 25, 2019

    Get rid of it in my opinion, and put tv in built ins behind it, looks like it takes up alot of space

  • 17335038 17335038 on Oct 26, 2019

    Agree with Matthew that the unit seems to be taking up a great deal of floor space. Instead of spending money trying to transform it, donate it on to a better home, and enjoy your more spacious room.

  • Judy in Canton. Judy in Canton. on Oct 26, 2019

    I agree it is taking up too much space plus competing for attention with the books in the background. If you are still inclined to keep it- think about covering it with faux stone veneer or wallpaper. If possible raise it.

  • DesertRose DesertRose on Oct 26, 2019

    I would add a doily or runner on top and change out the handles if I were to update it. It is a beautiful cabinet, but it might serve you better somewhere else in the home and put the tv on the built in shelves that are behind it? You could use the cabinet as a kitchen side board , a spare bedroom, or basement, even as an entertainment center.

  • Baxter Baxter on Oct 27, 2019

    There's a lot going on in that space and uncluttering would ease the congestion of the area. I would remove the entertainment center/fireplace and neatly arrange the area surrounding the shelves. Remove anything not necessary to the space---you want to relax & watch tv or cozy up to the fireplace without being crowded. There is another fireplace behind the cabinet? I'd mount the tv above that fireplace, securing & running the cords behind the tv and down behind the trim on the fireplace. Good luck!

  • Jodi Murray Hendon Jodi Murray Hendon on Oct 27, 2019

    If you don't want to get rid of it, I'd chalk paint it gray and the shelves around it, too. I inherited an old brown buffet and I chalk-painted it, and topped it with granite.