Fireplace TV Stand with Hidden Storage
No fireplace? No problem! Build your own faux fireplace with. Includes LOTS OF STORAGE for tv controllers, board games, and more! Add an electric insert or save money and fill the opening with LED candles, logs with orange Christmas lights, or an electric fireplace log kit! with diagrams, shopping and cut list from
Specifications
| Project type | Media and Entertainment Centers |
|---|---|
| Room | living room |
| Style | Tradditional Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $150 - $200 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 3 – 1x12 @ 8 feet long
- 1 – 1x12 @ 10 feet long
- 1 – 1x3 @ 10 feet long
- 1 – 1x6 @ 5 feet long
- 1 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 8 feet of medium sized crown moulding (less than 1-3/4” finished width and 2-1/2” finished height)
- 8 feet of 5-1/4” base moulding
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” and 1” brad nails
- Wood glue
- Optional back – 4x8 sheet of ¼” plywood or paneling
- 3 sets of Euro Style concealed hinges, non-mortise surface mount
Cut List
- 1 – 1x12 @ 57-1/2” (Top)
- 2 – 1x12 @ 39-1/4” (Sides)
- 1 – 1x12 @ 52-1/2” (Bottom)
- 2- 1x12 @ 33-3/4” (Dividers)
- 1 – 1x12 @ 31-1/2” (Center Divider)
- 1 – 1x3 @ 57-1/2” (Top Header)
- 1 – 1x3 @ 54” (Bottom Header)
- 1 – 1x6 @ 54” (Footer)
- 2 – 1x12 @ 31” (Side Doors)
- 1 – 1x12 @ 31-1/4” (Middle Door)
- 2 – 1x2 @ 11-1/4” (Side Door Trim)
- 1– 1x2 @ 31-1/4” (Middle Door Trim)
- Crown Moulding and Base Moulding cut to fit
- Optional back is 54” x 40”
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- compound miter saw
- nailer
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Build the bookshelf as shown with the 1x12s.
Pocket hole locations shown for your convenience, but pocket holes are not required - you can use 2" trim screws or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Add the trim pieces.
I highly recommend building the top trim piece first (see next step), then attaching all at once, to get the top perfectly lined up.
Step 3
Top piece can be attached first to the bottom piece from step 2, the attached as a whole.
Step 4
Cut doors to fit. Install on the euro hinges.
Step 5
Add 1x2 trim to complete the fireplace "look" but also the 1x2s act as handles.
Step 6
Moulding can be used to improve the look. Miter corners and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Cut back plywood with a circular saw or table saw.
Attach to all shelves, dividers and sides of the faux fireplace with glue and 3/4" brad nails.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/fireplace-tv-stand-hidden-storage