So, I wanted to find something to do with it. The cabinet was still in great condition and it seemed such a waste to let it sit.
I went searching and found this website!
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/13452-round-up-5-fantastic-tv-makeovers
Super awesome!
And it was so easy!
So my TV looked like the first one pictured, exactly like it. Except it was really filthy and had some ant holes that had to be filled with putty and sanded. Not too much work. The work was digging straw and hay out of the back panel and removing the TV tube. Just a note, these are really heavy and should be disposed of properly after removal.
And it ended up looking like this!
If you notice the backing of the TV book shelf is a marble pattern.
That's one of my super cheap shelves, cut in half and used as an attractive back panel!
So much more sturdy and attractive than the typical cardboard you get with cheaper bookshelves now.
Total material cost on this one, 35 bucks for the wood, brackets and spray paint. Since this was older and rather dried out, it took 5 cans of spray paint.
So keep an eye out for old cabinet/console style TV's. They make beautiful bookshelves, or maybe you can get another idea from the link.
Happy Upcycling!
Helpful Tip.
When shopping end of season sales for summer, keep an eye out for condiment organizers.
They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The best thing is they are perfect for organizing and you can get them super cheap!
For Example.....
So this is a seagrass style condiment organizer that was originally intended for picnics.
As you can see it works perfectly as a counter top organizer for bathroom necessities.
And, it was only 5 bucks on clearance! Score!
