Long Modern Media Console or Entertainment Center
DIY Modern Media console. Easy to build from plywood with reclaimed wood doors.
Specifications
| Project type | Media and Entertainment Centers |
|---|---|
| Room | Storage Solutions |
| Style | Modern Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $50 - $100 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 sheet of 3/4" plywood (for white painted finish choose maple or birch hardwood veneer) ripped into strips 15-3/4" wide
- Matching edge banding for front edges (25' roll)
- 2 - 1x6 @ 72" long (can use cedar fence pickets or pallet boards 5-1/2" wide
- 2 - 8' long 1x2s (for base, can also use hairpin legs or other materials for base)
- Two sets concealed euro style inset hinges like these
- 2 knobs or handles
- 1/4" plwood (full sheet) for back
- 3/4" nails or staples for attaching plywood to back
Cut List
- 2 - 3/4" plywoood @ 15-3/4" x 70" (top and bottom)
- 3 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 16-3/4" (sides)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 16-3/4" (hidden divider)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 22-1/2" (exposed shelf)
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 22-1/4" (hidden shelves)
BASE with metal - can also use hairpin legs or similar
- 2 - 1x2 @ 56-1/2"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 12-1/4"
- 4 - 1x2 @ 6" DOORS
- 6 - 1x6 @ 22-1/2"
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- nailer
- sander
- Iron
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Apply edge banding to front edge of all exposed plywood pieces. Build the box with exposed pieces with Kreg Jig on 3/4" pocket hole setting, attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Cut back to fit and attach with glue and 3/4" nails or staples. Paint white.
Step 2
Build base with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Paint base black.
Step 3
Attach base to the bottom of the project.
Step 4
Add hidden divider. Also add smaller shelves. You can can use pocket holes to attach or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 5
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/long-modern-media-console-or-entertainment-center