Alan has been working on a project here and there since New Years, and we're just now getting to the point where it is getting semi-close to being finished! You see, since we've been in this house (which is just over a year... man, where has time gone?), our TV has been on a makeshift TV stand... i.e. one of our end tables. You can see (and/or pull at) all the cords, and with a 2 year old nephew that is occasionally over at our house AND our soon to be arrival, this just wasn't cutting it.
So, we began the search for the perfect armoire for our TV and stumbled across this beauty at Ethan Allen (my all time favorite furniture store... although we don't buy from there because it's a little way too pricey for our budget).
This was the perfect piece, in my mind, minus the fact that it was 4 or so inches too wide for our little nook. So, my husband, being the awesome carpenter that he is decided that he would make our own armoire, using this one as a model. It will consist of three pieces, the base, the middle section (which is for components), and the actual top part (where the TV will eventually sit). Alan has only started on the base, and that's what we'll use until he has the time to finish the rest. Now, keep in mind that we are still missing the feet (we're ordering those tonight), doors, and an actual color, but that will come probably next weekend, and I'll be sure to post pictures once it is actually done!
Base as of yesterday... The bottom two shelves will consist of
4 drawers and the top shelf will be open.
Alan screwing the back onto the frame
The completed base (minus doors, feet, and drawers)
Side view
Top view
Detail of the top
Alan is quite the handyman, if I don't say so myself! I'm so lucky to have married such a talented man and I can't wait to see the finished product! This will be something I will treasure forever.
what a talented guy! love it so far - can't wait to see the finished product!!!
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