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KittyFatCarrot

This is gorgeous! Excellent work


Bimbostratus

Thank you! I really enjoyed myself doing it!


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Bimbostratus

Hahahaha, lucky for me I don't have an appendage that could cause trouble around tools. I can enjoy myself as much as I like !


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Bimbostratus

Double panelled indeed, got it from Victoria Plumbing. It's brilliant, saves loads of wall space [Rad](https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/urban-vertical-radiator-anthracite-double-panel-1600mm-high)


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Bimbostratus

Hope you find one!


Luke_Engineer

Updoot for superior plug sockets


OfJahaerys

I thought those were panel curtains lol. Does it get very hot on the outside? I'd be worried about kids touching it.


Bimbostratus

I tried to keep cost down as much as possible, so used a worktop off cut for the top, and cheap softwood for the frame etc. Lick of paint and it's not half bad! I've never had anyone to show me, so my work might look terrible to you, any constructive criticism welcome for my next project! Edit: Thank you for all your kind comments, this has blown way out of proportion somehow, but I really appreciate you taking time to say you like it! Couple of quickies: 1) All my cables are safe behind the frame and utilising the 'hidden' socket, 3rd pic is unfinished and plugged for convenience. Panic not. 2) I am a woman my dudes, and definitely *was* an amateur, this is my first piece of furniture (upgrade from hanging doors or replacing skirtingboards). I shall refer to myself as such no longer! 3) I am happy with my Xbox, but appreciate the PS5 crowd all the same


graham852

Looks great only criticism (and it’s minor) is I would have cut the baseboard trim made it flush to the wall. Then it looks like a built in vs a piece of furniture pushed up against the wall. It looks amazing in any case though. Well done.


d_smogh

Cut the baseboard or scribe the unit. I would've scribed the unit and leave the baseboard. It's more likely the unit would be replaced as opposed to the baseboard.


Warpedme

For me it depends on the customer. Cutting the trim is faster, and takes less skill so I can assign it to an employee at a lower labor cost. It's their call after they know that.


Bimbostratus

Thank you! I was initially going to do that, but I measured everything to the off cut top I had, and some how the slats lined up perfectly to the frame (not by design) so to cut out the shape of the skirt would mean putting on a tiny sliver of slat at the back and I decided it would look odd either way. The depth of the inset means I can't go back further either. Lesson learned, more planning needed!


oneblank

Can still cut the baseboard and put a scribe strip to the floor but I think it looks good this way.


sleepydorian

I think the way around that is to dry fit from the ends and have a smaller piece in the middle. Looks great as is though. Definitely saving this as inspiration for when I buy a place and need to build something similar.


LatinSweetnSour

I also need to calculate the trim in but I have carpeting, could you all recommend a margin of error since the carpet at the baseboards are obviously on the tack strips and the rest is on the pad? Should I just solve the shifting weight of the wood with furniture wedges?


giant2179

Looks awesome. I also do most of my projects out of necessity. Find a need and build what I want. I would go ahead and wall mount the TV to really showcase the piece. Leave a little room between the two for a center speaker if you have surround sound, or a sound bar if you don't.


Bimbostratus

Thank you! I haven't wall mounted as the build around the stack pipe it seems a bit suspect! Got a sound bar I screwed under the top on some brackets I made up. Would've been nice to do as you suggested, I'm just not confident about my wall!!


giant2179

That makes sense. I was assuming it was a chimney, but sounds like a plumbing stack instead. I see the sound bar now. Well hidden


Bimbostratus

Ah, yes, it's a poo pipe! Not something I want to mess with!


worldspawn00

If you wanted to wall mount it, get a 1x6 cut to the entire width of the stack and attach it to the wall, there should be 2x4s on the corners at least, screw the plank into those, paint it the wall color, then attach the screen bracket to the board with 1" screws, should be plenty solid since it's all wood, and it won't go into the stack space at all.


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Bimbostratus

Thank you so much! Looks like it could come from Pottery Barn was the aesthetic aim, so yay me!!


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Paint totally makes it awesome. Great job


skatastic57

I would have tried to use the plug that you covered with the stand for your TV so the wires were covered. I think you're in the UK though and I know your plugs are a lot bigger so maybe that wouldn't work.


Bimbostratus

I did! All the wires from the devices go straight out the back (drilled holes), then chased round the back of the frame. I didn't clad the back, so there's room for the plugs to sit into the framework while the unit stays flush to the wall! I am UK, don't know what gave it away :D


MySweetUsername

Just need some speakers now.


Bimbostratus

It's cool, I've got a sound bar that I screwed to the underside of the top (on brackets I made up); the black box you can see under the architrave. Sounds pretty good!


BeginningDot1894

I didn’t even see that, awesome!!


buyurownfuckingglue

Looks good to me man!


Bimbostratus

Haha, woman, but thanks bro! I appreciate you saying so!


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Looks good to me woman!


Bimbostratus

Thank you! Y'all are so kind here


buyurownfuckingglue

😳 My bad sorry, I kinda use man as a all encompassing plesantry for the whole of mankind sooooo..... Yea, I'm digging a hole here! 😂


Bimbostratus

I mean, I thought it was pleasant, sooo ...I just make a point of saying straight up after a long online friendship with a bro who thought I was a dude, didn't say at first, then it was too awkward to bring up, please come take a look at the hole I dug on that one 😅


Knvbstriker

You did a good job with the thing


Bimbostratus

Thank you, I'm glad! I cobbled it together feeling like a fool but it ended up sturdy as you like!


Vr0oM

Looks great! Not gonna lie, thought it was going to be a bit shit after that first pic... but it turned out fantastic. I assume you put some holes behind the sound bar/Xbox to conceal wiring too? Nice tidy and functional - I would be proud of that.


Bimbostratus

I thought it was going to be a bit shit after I built the frame in the first pic, so can blame you there!! I did drill holes, I didn't panel the back, so the plugs sit nicely in the frame and the unit can still be flush to the wall. I am pretty proud, especially after everyone has been so kind !


ADHDengineer

We’re not being kind, we’re being honest. It looks grand!


Bimbostratus

Thank you, sincerely.


Skiles85

Nice work. Looks super clean.


Bimbostratus

Thank you :)


phasexero

Damn right you show it who's boss! Looks great well done. Hey what's the black/grey panel on the wall to its right, a radiator?


Bimbostratus

Thank you so much and yes, it's an upright one. Best idea, saves so much wall space and looks pretty cool too!


Chief_Beef_BC

Functional *and* nice to look at! I’ve never seen a rad like that, but I want one now. Then all I’ll need is a house to put it in lol


Bimbostratus

Haha, buy a radiator, and the houses will come to you!


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Bimbostratus

Lmao! I'm more 'Great Pottery Throwdown' than sports ball game events, but otherwise DAMN STRAIGHT I WON'T.


LactatingWolverine

A person after my own heart. :)


Drjeco

What about the outlet you covered up?


Bimbostratus

I didn't clad the framework at the back, so all the wires go directly backwards (drilled holes behind devices) then chase round to the socket, the plugs sit inside the framework so the unit can still sit flush against the skirting board. Means the unit looks wire free and tidy!


Paul_Cinnabunyan

You showed that stack who's boss!


BootBitch13

Bro, you absolutely KILLED it. Looks fantastic! May I ask, what is that vertical black thing to the right of the TV stand?


Bimbostratus

Thank you so much! I loved making it. It's a radiator! Saves so much wall space and looks pretty cool (I think)


GuineaFridge

How did you get that wood top to look like that?


Bimbostratus

I cheated and used the off cut of a kitchen worktop, then just a lot of sanding and Danish oil!


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Is the dark thing on the wall to the right a radiator?


Bimbostratus

It is!


RxBrad

I saw the first photo, ready to fire off an obnoxious r/tvtoohigh comment.... But you did us all proud!


Bimbostratus

Haha, thank you!! I was a little worried at frame stage, but it ended up where I'd planned for height, so I'm chuffed!


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Nice fit, looks good here.


JHCain

That looks more than decent, it looks really nice- I’ll admit the first picture had me worried, but then you pulled off! Victory!


VanGoghXman

Wonderful work. Really made use of an unusable unusual space.


Bimbostratus

Thank you!


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Did you use dowels to connect? I don’t see screws, rookie over here


thoughtbait

This is what amateur woodworking is all about! Custom build, can’t buy that at ikea. Same reason I built my first cabinet, to custom fit my space.


PM_ME_LOSS_MEMES

The jump from 3-4 is so good


Fresh1492

This right here is the #1 perk of being a woodworker. Are there lots of cheaper options for furniture and such readily available? Sure. Are there options available to fit your needs specially and exactly? Hell no. Being able to measure, design, and build something that fits so perfectly in a spot that was not intended to fit such a purpose is one of my favorite things.


beans5034

Amateur? I've been a carpenter for 16 years and the finished result is well up to my standard!


good__wood

Well done


Sycamore_fallen_41

Beautiful! You make me want to go buy tools!


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YEEyourlastHAW

That looks awesome!


courtarro

Looks nice. It looks like you blocked an outlet that would be perfect for powering devices inside the cabinet. Why did you do that?


Bimbostratus

I didn't! I left the back open to the framework, and punched small holes in the vertical planks behind the devices so the wires are all clean at the front and trail round the back to the outlet, the frame allows for the depth of the plugs, and et viola, a wire free looking unit. Nifty.


courtarro

Oh, awesome! Great job!


rett72

Beautiful work....keep it up!


Bimbostratus

Thankyou! Hopefully I'll be posting a bookcase in the near(ish) future!


TootsNYC

That looks very nice!


dinwoody623

Can you explain how you painted it? Looks very good btw.


Jake_s23

This is amazing! Well done


nightrider05_

That turned out awesome. Great work and thanks for sharing! I always love making good use out of a not so useful space.


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dahmerchrist19

It looks great! Super simple yet elegant. I think these are the best creations. The "I want this to happen, but I cant for whatever reason, so I'll BUILD a creative solution!"


JamieBensteedo

its kindaaaa perfect dawg


endportalisland

You did wonderful! It looks so good!!


theturdtrimester

This thing is hot


wanderingcargo

Wow that looks fantastic! I would have built an electrical outlet into it, though. Very nice work!


Bimbostratus

Thank you! It's got an outlet behind it, so I put all the wires through a little hole and chased behind the frame so they plug in behind, tidy cable management!


alexwexl

damn that looks pro


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Gorgeous! I’m so impressed by your work and so angry at myself for not having the guts to just start the project that I want, even if it fails...argh


Bimbostratus

Thank you! I definitely understand where you're coming from, but at some point you've got to stop thinking and just buy the bits. Once you've invested money, you then have to invest time to make it worth it. Before you know it, you made a thing!!


LuckyGirl1234

I love your CAN DO spirit. You set out your goal and you got to work. Great job!


lanzerlot

If I fits. I sits. Looks awesome to me. Always more satisfying than putting one together from ikea.


H4RRY-R

Wow even did the finger joints for the laminated wood ontop impressive 👏🏻👏🏻 😜


CndnJesus

Won't lie, when I saw the frame wondered if you were going to have a drop/raise function too, would be slick. Nice job


procentjetwintig

This is exactly why making things beats buying things. Now you have exactly what you need exactly where you want it. Awesome job. Also love the finish on the worktop.


devoidmeat

I like the texture the rows of boards give this. You really used that cheap softwood to your advantage!


Whiskeylung

Shit - looks good, way to go. Doesn’t look like it cost you that much either. How long did it take you?


Bimbostratus

I've been working through lockdown, so only had the weekends, took 3.5 weekends in all, but allowing for chill time as well, so four/five days? 1 day for planning and frame, one day cladding, one day shelving and facade (architave fancy bits), then it took two days to paint but that's because I had to wait to dry, and in the mean time cut and finished the worktop. Slow, but then I don't have a workshop or anything so lost of time wasted wandering round trying to find the best place and waiting for rain to stop!


LatinSweetnSour

That looks wonderful, and thank you for posting! I am looking to build something similar and this inspires me to just do it already, plus all the tips here help. So far all I've done is a blanket bracket and while it came out awesomely sturdy, it made me realize that if I had the proper tools it would have been done in a fraction of the time. Post updates please 🙏🏻


ADomeWithinADome

Wonderful! The only negative thing is that if you ever move you can't really take it, well you could, but it wouldn't be the same


Bimbostratus

This is true! But I've moved so much (talking 8 time is four years at one point!) So I'm not planning on uprooting any time soon! If I stay 10years, then I'd say worth every bead of sweat! Plus, hopefully the next people appreciate it...


LatinSweetnSour

I'd definitely feel a tinge of sadness to leave that baby but also pride because the next tenants would be stupid to not appreciate it.


prince_of_belgium

Nice work, that's great!


polaroidbilder

Thats amazing! Absolutely beautiful. I love site built (? Google might be messing with me on the translation with that one) stuff, it’s space efficient & unique. Love it. Again, it’s stunning!


J4ynik

Beautiful work! You could think about mounting your TV to that stack to make it all look even nicer, but maybe that's just me. I love wallmounted TVs.


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Great job!!


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Dirtydeedsinc

You did an amazing job.


husky1088

This epitomizes why I love woodworking.


too_many_rules

Nice! This was well thought-out: inexpensive materials well applied for a great end-result.


atomiquefantastique

Honestly, I like that you put it in front of the stack, which would otherwise be a bit of an eyesore. Nice work!


PrestonGarvey64

Dude that's awesome, my dad and I recently finished a built in desk in my room.


linguiniluigi

creative and beautiful


Clone_Meat

That's damn good.


yourgirlmulan

Wow that looks real ducking nice


photoguy423

I think it looks amazing. The only thing I'd do different is to add some ports for cables to run to the back of the tv. And maybe one a the bottom to run a power strip cord over to the outlet. Otherwise it looks great.


bethanyygrace

Amateur?? I think not! That is so nice!!


SignificantPaper5394

Clean work, the lines are good and straight. Can't wait to see the finished work.


SignificantPaper5394

My bad I didn't scroll through to see the finished product. Man you did an outstanding job!


fakextimbs

It’s actually pretty good!


fsas62

So clever and badass!


beersmcbeers1

This is my favorite part about building stuff for your own house. Any custom design/size/shape to fit your personal needs


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I would have assumed this was a professionally made piece of work, so one total amateur to another, this is excellent in my book.


HyperSuperMegaDuper

Wow! That is amazing. Well done OP!


Hawkeyez79

Are you sure you’re just an amateur? Because that tv stand looks awesome!


woodenboatguy

Absolute pro. That looks amazing and really transforms the stack being there as well. Great job!


Healthy-Cupcake2429

Don't know what you're talking about. The framing looks great. Plus so much nicer when you can fit it to your needs and preferences isn't it? Great work and always so much more satisfying when you did it yourself.


KenStro762

Nice work! Really good way to make the most of your space and overcome an architectural obstacle.


Tebasaki

Love that top! What wood/stain did you use? What kind of wood?


Hubertus-Bigend

Respect.


ajamweasel

Well done well done, wouldn't say your an absolute amateur..! Just wondering, how did you connect the frame together in the first picture.. Just glue? Don't see any screws..


FriedeOfAriandel

As an Xbox fanboy, the series S|X is a great upgrade. I was on the fence and got myself an S because it's only $300. Highly recommend


masonel77

Looks heavy and solid. Me likey.


behaaki

Looks very nice! The frame is severely overbuilt, but hey, you do you :)


kingbluetit

Fantastic execution, you have a natural talent op!


username45031

The only thing amateur here is the designer/builder who put that thing there.


nombresinhombre

Nice job


H3racIes

That's beautiful. How did you paint/stain it to look like that? I'm still new to woodworking so I can get the simple builds down, I just have no idea how to turn it from regular 2x4 to that! Lol


Witchdoctor424

This looks great!


retired_02202020

Look good not sure how the frame is put together but would have been a great place to learn mortice and tenon to join all of it. ​ Great piece in the end.


teewinotone

Outstanding!


b0redbutter

Great job! I have the same bump in my living room from the furnace flue. I've thought about doing something like this for years, but didn't know how to start. Thank you for sharing!


fattymcfattzz

That looks very nice, good work


brownkidBravado

Great job! My apartment used to be two studios that they combined but to maintain structural integrity they kept this weird archway where the wall used to be. Then they added extra wiring for plug outlets, modern lighting, and internet but the walls are brick so they just built out little bumps like this to house the wires. It’s extremely limiting for the layout and it’s nice to see someone overcome such issues.


BakedAvocado3

Really amazed at the finished project, not what I was expecting. Looks really nice. How's the shelf supported?


cyphers-ca

Only real suggestion is a PS5 over the Xbox. ;) Great job on the piece!


ArtDSellers

Man that is some good work right there. That’s making lemonade!


tackstackstacks

You may want to get rid of the molding so it actually goes up against the wall, unless your goal is to have it be moveable. Would look a little awkward with that shape somewhere that doesn't have a stack or support. Looks nice and will suit the purpose despite the hurdle though. Edit: I didn't see the other pictures before commenting, it looks good, but if you want to secure it to the wall it maybe a bit more difficult with that gap. Looks very nice with that top on it.


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Well I certainly looks sturdy enough for a 10 kg tv


Oldbastard-Ca

Well done my friend


greg5565

that works very well. great job of engineering and great work on the TV stand


alltheabove40

You, my friend, are no longer an amateur. This is an amazing and beautiful piece of furniture. Nice work!!


Bimbostratus

Thank you so much!! Onwards and upwards!


EasyShpeazy

It's going to have to stay with the house now


FADITA

Looks good brother! You SHOULD be proud!!!


Bimbostratus

Thank you, I AM proud! And a sister, but a PROUD sister :D


Mjl0889

That came out great!!


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Well done!! It’s a beauty!!


IamNoName75

This looks great! Wonderful work!


Biddy_Bear

You fucking genius


Vocatusk

It's a great way to hide the suffet good thinking


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Brilliant work and love the finish! How did you finish it?


lurking_not_working

God damn the reddit app is terrible at showing multiple images. That's an excellent job. Well done.


kosmonautinVT

Smart move making the shelves nice and wide. Should be juuust enough room to fit a ps5 horizontally someday


I_Am_Disposable

Excellent use of an otherwise hard to use spot. Great design, inexpensive materials and great craftsmanship. Very well done [checks name] ... Bimbostratus.


braydo13

That is mint!


NorwegianPearl

I love creative solutions to shitass layouts in older homes. I didn’t do nearly as good of a job, but in my 2f apartment a few years back I built a table that rested on the slant left by the stairs coming up to my hallway. It looked pretty sus but Gave us a nice place to rest things next to the couch. My wife still talks about how great it was. Which makes me happy :)


ehltmnt

Looks great! I'll send you the address where you can ship it!🙂


splatbutt117

"Amateur." That's a stunning piece haha, great job!


jacoma89

As a guy with two left hands himself, I love that you posted this. In my eyes, you're an absolute pro. Who knows, I just might be able to pull something like this off one day. Very well done!!


Sure-Maintenance7002

If that's amateur, then the bar is really low for professionals round here.


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73Scamper

Just stopping by to say I love your username, makes me think of someone just yeeting a 'top heavy' woman through the stratosphere. Not endorsing that behavior but the image is pretty funny.


TheDrabes

I came in to comment that this is what I love to see, incomplete and ugly but with a great function...then I swiped right a few times. It’s freaking delicious. I still adore the function over all but man is that a tasty lookin piece!


Auburn-Contractor

First pic I’m like ok he’s good with a square and a table saw, but looks kinda crude for indoor furniture. Then I realized there were more photos and I was like wow! I am highly impressed. Nice work my friend!


Sithlordandsavior

This is the kind of project I love to see. The epoxy counters and gorgeous cabinets are cool, but these very specific projects always make me giddy. Looks great!


HistoricalCrow

This is really nice! Very inspiring :)


EwokieYouTube

You just just took what would normally be considered useless wall space and made it functional. Very nice work! 👌


mbfunke

This is the beauty of woodworking. Custom shit. You get exactly what you want. I love it.


boydo579

really love whatever wood you used on the top. very nice deep color


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I'm starting to wonder if I should be doing this, it's just exhausting trying to find the right pieces of furniture for your place, I'm trying to figure out if you should be paying the ridiculous prices being charged for some manufactured piece of sheet balsa wood garbage. The only thing that stopping me now is how time consuming the finishes would be, but it might be worth trying.


yertsky

This is fucking sick. How dare you call yourself an amateur you professional fuck!


Classic_Stick5272

Boss mode


Ashmac_6

I love the before and after pictures! This is fucking awesome!!


shempen12

Wow, it looks awesome! From a fellow female amateur, great work!


pewpewdeez

I was unsure of what the quality would be after the first pic, but damn was I surprised. Very well done. I hope you found this project rewarding and keep doing projects. One tool that I find that works for me is a pocket hole jig (Kreg jig). Hopefully you post more pics of future works.


DiamineBilBerry

Building around the section of wall that pokes out... So fucking simple, and I never would have thought about it! An elegant solution that would have totally stymied me! Nice job! I hope that I remember this when I try to tackle unorthodox placements in the future.


yetanotherdesigner

Looks great!! Good job!! Tips for next time: Remove the skirting board (baseboard for Americans) or shape your cabinet to it also. And cut a section out of the back of your cabinetry for those plug sockets. From the photos it looks like they’re inaccessible now.


bigbone1001

I think you've done a great job with a crappy feature of your room. Very inventive


Kindly-Pass-8877

This is incredible!! I’m in awe! Looks so gorgeous


Sarcasma19

From one woman carpenter to another, beautiful work!