Comments on: Money Saving Media Center

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Laundry Room: Project Breakdown

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Laundry Room: Project Breakdown — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:55:33 +0000

[...] turquoise ribbon to hide the unfinished edge. You can also use wood filler like I did with this media shelf, or you can use edge banding explained [...]

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » My Home Office: Before and After

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » My Home Office: Before and After — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:47:09 +0000

[...] first thing I did was sell the desk on Craigslist and then I built a media center for my guest space with the smaller wood bookcases. I replaced the bottom heavy dark wood [...]

By: Chaotic Kristy

Chaotic Kristy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:19:18 +0000

What a great project. It looks great.

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Decorating Spotlight: Bookcase Style

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:02:56 +0000

[...] since I repurposed some bookshelves into a media center in our guest studio, I’ve had bookcase styling on my mind. I am always drawn to bookcases [...]

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:33:08 +0000

Hey, I had been thinking about doing this same thing but had not thought to add the wood on top. I love that tip. Thanks so much for the idea and how to!!

By: Audrey McElhinnie

Audrey McElhinnie — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:59:30 +0000

A great DIY. Love the bridge across the top. Looks like a unit out of a store.

By: Coriann

Coriann — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:26:10 +0000

I was just thinking of doing this the other day! I had bought a old buffet from a thrift store for $45. Will refinish it and flank it with two bookcases that I will refinish to match. I hadn’t thought of adding the bridge. I like the idea of a bridge since our family room is 2 stories so it’ll give the entertainment center some additional height.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:06:47 +0000

I’m about to do something similar so your post was an inspiration. I plan to convert a dresser (in the middle) and add crown to the top and bottom of the bookshelves for height, then unite with paint. Soooo much cheaper than the finished deal bought at a store.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:51:57 +0000

This looks great, very creative.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:13:19 +0000

I just love your sense of adventure. Purchasing everything with money is simple, but to dare yourself to get the same on a budget is much more fulfilling! DIYing is a contact sport, you know. :)