How to build a media console {tutorial}
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The media console is finally finished. The media console that I loved was this one from Pottery Barn but the price tag was a bit scary. I asked my dad about making a template for a media console and his response was, “why don’t you just buy one”. I knew that would be his response but after a little convincing and pleading he agreed to help.
This was my inspiration from Pottery Barn.
We are in the process of a family room makeover, you might have remembered seeing me nailing planks to the wall about a month ago. Miss Rhoda, from Southern Hospitality, has been helping me and I hope to have the final reveal in a couple weeks !
I did a post before Christmas when we started making the media console. I will do a materials list and tutorial soon.
This is what we came up with,
I painted the cabinet with 1 coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint “French linen” and then mixed 75%Benjamin Moore “white diamond” with 25% ASCP “French linen” for the 2nd coat. I didn’t have ASCP “pure white” so I substituted with the BM “white diamond” .
I sanded it to get the dirt off, wiped it clean and applied Annie Sloan Clear Wax and then Annie Sloan dark wax to enhance the dark tones of the wood. I love how it came out!
UPDATE: Be sure to check out our DIY Anthropologie knob tutorial. This do it yourself media console was built on the same premise as our window seat tutorial, just different dimensions. If you are looking to try some Annie Sloan Wax or chalk paint, I got mine from Nancy at Sea Rose Cottage. Look her up, she has a fab store and is sooooo helpful! 🙂
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I love how it turned out and it is a blessing to have someone around with the gift of making something like that!
Hey, Jessica, that looks beautiful. You & your dad did a great job & I love, love that old reclaimed wood. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!!
It looks great! Love the wood!
Debbie
Wow, Jessica, it's beautiful! The piece of wood was adds so much character, and I can't wait to find out about your knobs!
Jessica, what a great piece! That top is GORGEOUS!!!! What a score!
This turned out so nicely Jessica. I love the reclaimed piece of wood for the top!
It turned out beautiful and the knobs are just perefct choice…I love the contrast
Rasha @ mychampagnetaste
Simply beautiful! I love the piece of wood you put on top. Wonderful job!
Holy Cow! This is awesome! I've had my eye on this as a DIY build. Where in the world id you find wood for that price- can I just admit I am super jealous! 😉
This is beautiful! Great job Jessica!
This is beautiful! I love the reclaimed wood and the knobs you chose.
oh my word! that is beautiful!
can i just say that i love that you always say "we" did or "we" built. 😉 full house of talented people.
xo
kellie
I want!!
Jessica, your media stand is amazing and the top is just perfection! I love the plank wall, by the way. We have a wood burning stove too, and I like how yours looks with the plank wall. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dare I say that I like it better than Pottery Barn?! The reclaimed wood on top is awesome!
This is so great. I love this, I have seen more and more dressers getting use this way. I think it is a fun and great addition to any room when you repurpose a dresser piece.
Hi! I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on fb, and featured at Creative DIYers Club. Please feel free to grab the feature button 🙂
Hi! Just found you through Home Stories A-Z and I LOVE your cabinet!! The reclaimed wood is PERFECT! LOVE it!! You guys have done a fantastic job!
Your cabinet turned out beautifully! Wow! What great work you do.
Naomi W.
Jessica I love the wood on the top, the cabinet is beautiful. I have one I'd like to paint white and it has no top, I like your inspiration! Now I've just gotta find the wood…
Thanks for your tutorial!
Susan
I love the reclaimed wood! The came out beautiful, but the wood totally makes it.
That wood top is to die for! Nice work!
Jen
athomeinthenorthwestblog.com
Thank you !!
Thank you Jen 🙂
Wow! This looks phenomenal and so beautiful! I really love the reclaimed wood on the top! Is there a tutorial?
Thankyou! 🙂
Hi Ashley, Thank you! I just posted a tutorial on the knobs and the cabinet will be soon! 🙂
Jessica,
Just brilliant! (this is Nancy at Sea Rose Cottage and yes I haven't figured out how to do that Google profile thingy yet 🙂 Sharing on Facebook.
Oh. My. Goodness!
First of all…that is beautiful! Can't believe you it, and I think it looks *better* than the pottery barn one:-)
Second of all…you live with FOUR generations! Amazing! Can't wait to read more on your blog…
Thank you! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
This looks great! I love how you made the buttons, too!
Super clever! I love the top and I agree..prettier than PB's! I found you at TT & J. I have a party going on Fridays and I'd love if you linked up!
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/latest-and-greatest-friday-14.html
Amazing job! Looks very nice 🙂 Visiting from TT&J.
I really like. We have the one from Pottery Barn. Wonder if my hubby would complain if I do those Anthropology knobs.
This is so cute! I love the piece of wood you found for the top.
This looks amazing!
It is gorgeous. The top is amazing. How awesome to find it. Great job.
Ruth
This looks fabulous! I love the wood top it really pulls the look together and gives it that something extra:)
You did a fantastic job on your media cabinet. It is functional and beautiful. I especially like the top. We have lumber from my fil's old sawmill that I am incorporating into a project too.
Can’t wait for the know tutorial!!! Looks amazing!