For a year and a half, our TV area looked like this:
It was a mess. As you can see, I had an idea about making a TV table out of crates that didn't quiteeee shape up as I had hoped. I realized that it wasn't going to work basically immediately, but after trying and failing to find a cool media table that was short enough to fit this tiny corner wall, I moved on to other projects. Sometimes when you live in a house for a while you can develop blind spots to unfinished areas; this was one of my biggest ones!
So, I continued ignoring this space until a year and a half later, after Josh had joined our team, when it dawned on me that HE COULD TOTALLY MAKE A CUSTOM TABLE! (Insert cheers! This is the turning point, you guys!)
I shared my inspiration with Josh. I love the modern media cabinets from places like Gus* Modern and Joybird, but sadly, I needed a custom size. So Josh took this inspiration and drew up a plan. He's crazy talented.
And I'm so happy with our space now. It completes the room! It feels fresh and intentional and (best of all) DONE.
Here are the art links, in case you are curious about our mini gallery wall:
Thanks for taking a look at our new television space. It was totally worth the wait! Josh will be back soon with the epic project details. xx- Elsie
Credits // Author and Photography: Elsie Larson. Photos edited with Stella from The Signature Collection.
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i love a hodgepodge of framed art! and can’t wait for the table tutorial.
xx
This looks so great! Wish I could do this in our home but unfortunately some of the bricks are too hard to drill through…xx
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My TV area looks almost like this and what a coincidence that today while watching TV i was thinking the exact same thing..that these crates need to go and something better needs to come in! What a pleasant surprise to see a space in your house look so imperfect (the before) but Josh has done a great (after) job at it..I am loving all the furniture DIYs that you guys have been posting lately..xx
I’m more impressed by the Super Nintendo. The cabinet is beautiful as well though.
Wow what a transformation!! Amazing xx
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I think what makes a lot of these room makeovers come together is the art. The yellow accents in the plants really pop!
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I NEVER know what to do with that awful space above the TV. I just moved and was actually just thinking about what I should do with that area. This is cute!
xo Julianne
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WOW – it looks so much better than before. No Mess!
And i love your picture wall soooo much.
Thanks for postings this nice inspiration against mess.
Greetings & Love
Ines
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Any wait to see your tutorial for this cabinet. It is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Exciting.
Woah this is so incredibly cool! Can’t wait to see the DIY (…not that I am anywhere near brave enough to try it). So impressive! Fits in perfectly with the prints. I especially love the TinyFawn print.
Tara
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wooow!
it looks amazing with the new furniture!!
Xo, Belen
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im struggling with my tv wall too, so glad to know im not alone!
you can see what im starting with: http://instagram.com/p/o2aKzjwQbu/?modal=true
i think it just needs a few more pieces of art. pictures, wall hangings, letters, something!
Adorable space! I LOVE that cabinet! So awesome!!!
xoxo
Taylor
[ Smiles ] Nicely done!
Lovely! Hiding away all those cords makes the area look so sleek! Love the art on the wall too!
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I love this look. So simple and minimalistic! What a great space transformation. Can’t wait to do something like this in my own place.
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Thats so cute. I am moving to a new apartment soon, and where to keep the television is the biggest concern. Will look forward to the tutorial!
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Can I borrow Josh for the weekend??? I’ll feed him, I promise.
love this space now!
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Well done!!! Like all the art on the wall!
Oh wow, that cabinet is beautiful! Can’t wait for the DIY. Love how your TV space turned out! The artwork is perfect for that space.
OMG you still have your Super Nintendo !!! I also have mine, and I still enjoy playing with it (played Super Mario World yesterday)! <3
This geek comment apart, the custom table is amazing.
But how do you keep your house so organized, clean and tidy ? Do you have a schedule to ensure you are not invaded with useless things ? I currently have an issue : too many things to fit in a small appartment and it would be useful to have some advice regarding this...
I second this. I really want to play Mario Kart now.
The table is amazing!
Looking fordward the tutorial!
Yeah, everything looks so much neater when things are tucked away in cabinets! I’m thinking of getting more drawers for my room so it doesn’t look that messy haha 😉
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I know, right?!
He’s a miracle. 😀
-Elsie
Hi there!
My house isn’t always neat and tidy. I wish it was, but like everyone we have good days and bad days!
xx- Elsie
Thanks so much Krati!
xx- Elsie
I love this – my roommate and I just moved in and our contemplating how to do our TV wall – this looks great!
Niiiice, looks much better now! 🙂
I love how you used the plant to hide the bit of wires traveling to the nearby plug. That was a teensy bit genius!
You have a SNES? You are now 200% even cooler.
Oh my goodness, just incredible!! Can’t wait for the tutorial!! xo, laura
I love the table! Curious, did you throw away the crate? Or are you going to paint them and create something new with them:)
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This is so darling. I love the little, white cabinet beneath the TV with the little circles. 🙂 Hope you have a beautiful day!
xoxo,
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This is a great transformation, the before pic was not good! I love the succulent print, cool!
xo
uggg TVs. We finally decided on what we will do with ours. In fact, just last night we primed the family room to get things going. Yah, paint!
That cabinet is awesome! Not sure about the art arrangement though, with the art in such a narrow column it drew my eye straight to the popcorn ceiling.
That looks fantastic! I am trying to do something similar in my house but my husband doesn’t trust me around the TV, he is afraid I’ll get rid of it 😉
Alex | PinkElephantBlog
that cabinet is amazing!! i love the new look, so cleaned up, modern and gorgeous!!
yes, my same reaction
YES, the old Nintendo!
Love that you have a Super Nintendo! Best game system, I still have one too. Super Mario kart and donkey kong country are where it’s at!
Beautiful! I have seen those yellow roses in other posts I think? Are they a fake arrangement? They look awesome! Where did you find them?
Your new tv area is really awesome!!
Too bad not everyone has a Josh around… 😉
Love the after look and also adore the wall opposite the TV from what I can see in the reflection. Beautiful! x
I cannot wait for the DIY project. I am loving that zebra print. Off to Esty I go.
Looks really really good 🙂
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OH MY GOD ! I can’t wait to see the tutorial, it looks amazing !
I love the art!! The table is amazing too, but the art is killing me…I think that I will make my bedroom walls white, and completely change my colour scheme, so that I can do a letter with black spots like that one 😉
I have coveted that Leah Duncan print for ages. Hmm…this might push me over the edge if it’s still available!
That was a great make over. Do you have ideas for a sewing table my space is limited.
Such a brilliant use of space! I love that it has such a warm feeling to it!
Where did you find the frames??
Where are the frames from??