Asked on Oct 29, 2020

Build a tv stand?

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We bought a 60 inch tv, it does not fit on the stand we had. Any quick and easy plans for simple tv stand with one shelf. Thanks

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Sharon
on Oct 29, 2020

Hang it on the wall and put a floating shelf beneath it

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Good idea, thanks
  
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Mogie
on Oct 29, 2020

https://www.hometalk.com/33003488/17-awesome-diy-tv-stands?expand_all_questions=1

17 Awesome DIY TV Stands

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thank you
  
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K. Rupp
on Oct 29, 2020

Hi Peggy, I would check out Ikea! They have every type of tv stand or configuration imaginable and if it saves you the hassle of having to make your own, it would be worth a trip there. Yes, you aren't getting quality wood furniture but they do make it easy to get nice looking affordable furniture fast.

Having said that, I do love real wood;). If you really want to make one, here is a great tv. stand with a couple of shelves. Looks great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCAdJ_U2axg

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- K. Rupp
  on Nov 2, 2020
  
  Sure!!
  
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GrandmasHouseDIY
on Oct 29, 2020

Hi Peggy stacked crates would be a fun and inexpensive idea. Have you checked out your local salvage yard or thrift stores? You might be able to score a narrow shelf that you could lay on its side for very little cost.

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Great ideas, I will check out the salvage yards. Thanks
  
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Peggy Burnette
on Oct 29, 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.

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Maura White
on Oct 29, 2020

Maybe try something like this? https://www.hometalk.com/21020537/reclaimed-wood-black-pipe-tv-stand

Reclaimed Wood & Black Pipe TV Stand

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thank you
  
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Annie
on Oct 29, 2020

Why not try a floating shelf? If you put strong brackets on it would definitely hold a large TV

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- Annie
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  You're welcome, I have seen some nice live edge wood pieces being used as a floating shelf, which would look wonderful
  
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J Brown
on Oct 29, 2020

If you are at all handy it can be very easy to cutdown an old entertainment center. Remove the top which will be reattached. Determine how high you want it and cut the unwanted cubicles off. You can use any removed pieces to create added dividers if needed. Then reattach the top and you are ready with a new "console" height.

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Great idea, thanks
  
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Cheryl A
on Oct 29, 2020

here is some info

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-tv-stand-plans-you-can-diy-right-now-4113972

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adFVvGEJVCY

or you could mount it on the wall and use the stand you have for other items

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thanks
  
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Lauren of Mom Home Guide
on Oct 29, 2020

This looks like a TV stand you can make: https://www.getbeautified.com/diy-tv-stand/

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thank you
  
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Lauren of Mom Home Guide
on Oct 29, 2020

This shows how to make a really cute and easy TV stand from crates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNgthXM9XYU

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thank you
  
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Lauren of Mom Home Guide
on Oct 29, 2020

There are a few good DIY TV stands here. If you have an old dresser, they also make good TV stands/entertainment units: https://craftyclub.co/1742/easy-and-unique-tv-stand-ideas/

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Peggy Burnette
on Oct 30, 2020

I do have an old dresser, great idea, thanks

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Lindsay Aratari
on Oct 30, 2020

Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=tv%20stand

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- Peggy Burnette
  on Oct 30, 2020
  
  Thank you
  
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