Can I remove this?
11-19-2008, 09:02 AM
#83
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11-19-2008, 04:23 PM
#84
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Finally! Getting a HTPC case for xmas, so the computer looks distracting, but it does work. Right now it's hooked up to the big screen, but I'm going to eventually hook it up to one of the smaller TVs too.
11-19-2008, 04:53 PM
#86
Team Owner
Well, looks like Hell has finally frozen over.
Looks good. I'd paint the center pillar and the base/kick board white, but that'd really just be a better aesthetic choice.
Looks good. I'd paint the center pillar and the base/kick board white, but that'd really just be a better aesthetic choice.
11-19-2008, 05:01 PM
#87
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11-19-2008, 05:02 PM
#88
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you have to do the kickplate at the bottom in white too or it doesn't work.
11-19-2008, 05:04 PM
#89
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11-19-2008, 05:08 PM
#90
Team Owner
11-19-2008, 05:11 PM
#91
Go Giants
Needs more TV's 
11-19-2008, 05:12 PM
#92
Team Owner
I'd also have put the two smaller tubes to the center so that all of the TVs are together instead of being separated by the DVD library.
on painting the pillar white.
11-19-2008, 05:50 PM
#94
The sizzle in the Steak
Looking Better 
11-19-2008, 06:05 PM
#95
Team Owner
11-19-2008, 06:23 PM
#96
The sizzle in the Steak
This should sell my new design.
11-19-2008, 07:24 PM
#97
Senior Moderator
Nice job..! Bout freaking time.. :shakehead
I guess a downside to black is how much more the dust shows.. You got layers on there.. Should've taken pics sooner
Bout freaking time.. :shakeheadI guess a downside to black is how much more the dust shows.. You got layers on there.. Should've taken pics sooner
11-19-2008, 08:10 PM
#99
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11-19-2008, 08:27 PM
#100
Team Owner
I dub this project "Smell the Glove". It couldn't get any more black.
11-21-2008, 11:06 AM
#102
Moderator Alumnus
IMO all the shelving and trim should be white; then paint the back walls of the shelves an accent color (not black) something that compliments the wall color (maybe a dark blue in the same color palette) it'll brighten up the room a ton. Or even the dining room color to help tie the room in. That black is just not inviting/cold looking. Especially since it's flat black and the trim is glossy. It'll look better when your not watching TV, as it would be the center piece of the room; and you won't notice it when the lights are off and you're in movie mode.
I'd also consider adding the same trim pieces that are on each side to the that bottom piece that's just plain wood painted black. And some base shoe or quarter round to finish it off. Or some of the other trim ideas pictured in here are good too.
Nice work though!
I'd also consider adding the same trim pieces that are on each side to the that bottom piece that's just plain wood painted black. And some base shoe or quarter round to finish it off. Or some of the other trim ideas pictured in here are good too.
Nice work though!
11-21-2008, 11:31 AM
#103
Looks great!
My only concern with doing something like that is resale. People who are looking to buy your house may be turned off that you ripped out a fireplace for that. Most men won't, but reactions like Street Spirits will be common from the ladyfolk....
My only concern with doing something like that is resale. People who are looking to buy your house may be turned off that you ripped out a fireplace for that. Most men won't, but reactions like Street Spirits will be common from the ladyfolk....
11-21-2008, 11:36 AM
#104
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IMO all the shelving and trim should be white; then paint the back walls of the shelves an accent color (not black) something that compliments the wall color (maybe a dark blue in the same color palette) it'll brighten up the room a ton. Or even the dining room color to help tie the room in. That black is just not inviting/cold looking. Especially since it's flat black and the trim is glossy. It'll look better when your not watching TV, as it would be the center piece of the room; and you won't notice it when the lights are off and you're in movie mode.
I'd also consider adding the same trim pieces that are on each side to the that bottom piece that's just plain wood painted black. And some base shoe or quarter round to finish it off. Or some of the other trim ideas pictured in here are good too.
Nice work though!
I'd also consider adding the same trim pieces that are on each side to the that bottom piece that's just plain wood painted black. And some base shoe or quarter round to finish it off. Or some of the other trim ideas pictured in here are good too.
Nice work though!
You guys have to remember that I am 24 years old.. I won't be entertaining people, and if I do a keg & football/sports would be involved. The entertainment center is already the focal point of the room.
11-21-2008, 11:38 AM
#105
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I knew this going in, but I moved into my house in July.. I should be here for at least 5 years, and the fireplace IMO was not going to be used. If I want my house heated I'm going to turn up the heat.
It also makes my house unique compared to the other houses on my street (4-5 diff. models on the whole street). Whether this is good or bad time will tell. Best bet is to find another young guy who loves football and I'll leave the TVs
11-21-2008, 11:52 AM
#106
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Looks good.
11-21-2008, 03:56 PM
#107
Moderator Alumnus
I knew this going in, but I moved into my house in July.. I should be here for at least 5 years, and the fireplace IMO was not going to be used. If I want my house heated I'm going to turn up the heat.
It also makes my house unique compared to the other houses on my street (4-5 diff. models on the whole street). Whether this is good or bad time will tell. Best bet is to find another young guy who loves football and I'll leave the TVs
It also makes my house unique compared to the other houses on my street (4-5 diff. models on the whole street). Whether this is good or bad time will tell. Best bet is to find another young guy who loves football and I'll leave the TVs
It'll be an eye sore for most of the home buyers /w a family.
I don't mean to rain on your parade but lots of single guys buying homes just isn't going to be happening in this market for the next 5-10 years. But your right you can always get lucky and find another football lover...
When you sell if you have problems, paint it like I said and it'll please more people when they come walk your house. The rest of your house is well put together, waynes coating on the walls in the dining room, kitchen is well matched up; nice counters. Then you come to the all flat black "entertainment" center with glossy white trim; it sorta sticks out like a sore thumb from a design perspective.
Enjoy your football!
11-21-2008, 05:53 PM
#108
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Ya, it's a bachelor pad; looks sorta like a college frat entertainment room to me.
It'll be an eye sore for most of the home buyers /w a family.
I don't mean to rain on your parade but lots of single guys buying homes just isn't going to be happening in this market for the next 5-10 years. But your right you can always get lucky and find another football lover...
When you sell if you have problems, paint it like I said and it'll please more people when they come walk your house. The rest of your house is well put together, waynes coating on the walls in the dining room, kitchen is well matched up; nice counters. Then you come to the all flat black "entertainment" center with glossy white trim; it sorta sticks out like a sore thumb from a design perspective.
Enjoy your football!
It'll be an eye sore for most of the home buyers /w a family.
I don't mean to rain on your parade but lots of single guys buying homes just isn't going to be happening in this market for the next 5-10 years. But your right you can always get lucky and find another football lover...
When you sell if you have problems, paint it like I said and it'll please more people when they come walk your house. The rest of your house is well put together, waynes coating on the walls in the dining room, kitchen is well matched up; nice counters. Then you come to the all flat black "entertainment" center with glossy white trim; it sorta sticks out like a sore thumb from a design perspective.
Enjoy your football!
I think it sticks out more in pictures than it does in person, but either way I'm happy with it. 5-10 years is a long way away, so I'll enjoy it while I have it
11-21-2008, 06:51 PM
#110
IMO (and boy, you've gotten a lot in this thread ) is just that it looks kind of odd to have it surrounded in trim. I know you all know I wouldn't have done 3 tvs in the first place (we barely use one), but if anything, I think it would've looked better in an actual entertainment centre -- if everything was removed --- rather than keeping all of the fireplace trim + mantle of what it used to be. I think that way it would look more defined as an entertainment centre, and not like you converted a fireplace. ...It literally looks like you ripped out a fireplace and threw tvs in its place.... Some of what it used to be and some of what you want it to be.
Okay, enough opinions.
) is just that it looks kind of odd to have it surrounded in trim. I know you all know I wouldn't have done 3 tvs in the first place (we barely use one), but if anything, I think it would've looked better in an actual entertainment centre -- if everything was removed --- rather than keeping all of the fireplace trim + mantle of what it used to be. I think that way it would look more defined as an entertainment centre, and not like you converted a fireplace. ...It literally looks like you ripped out a fireplace and threw tvs in its place.... Some of what it used to be and some of what you want it to be.Okay, enough opinions.
11-21-2008, 07:16 PM
#111
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IMO (and boy, you've gotten a lot in this thread ) is just that it looks kind of odd to have it surrounded in trim. I know you all know I wouldn't have done 3 tvs in the first place (we barely use one), but if anything, I think it would've looked better in an actual entertainment centre -- if everything was removed --- rather than keeping all of the fireplace trim + mantle of what it used to be. I think that way it would look more defined as an entertainment centre, and not like you converted a fireplace. ...It literally looks like you ripped out a fireplace and threw tvs in its place.... Some of what it used to be and some of what you want it to be.
Okay, enough opinions.
) is just that it looks kind of odd to have it surrounded in trim. I know you all know I wouldn't have done 3 tvs in the first place (we barely use one), but if anything, I think it would've looked better in an actual entertainment centre -- if everything was removed --- rather than keeping all of the fireplace trim + mantle of what it used to be. I think that way it would look more defined as an entertainment centre, and not like you converted a fireplace. ...It literally looks like you ripped out a fireplace and threw tvs in its place.... Some of what it used to be and some of what you want it to be.Okay, enough opinions.
I have been given a lot of opinions, but haven't followed any of them FWIW your opinion is probably the best suggestion, but like I said it's out of my hands!
11-21-2008, 07:16 PM
#112
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11-21-2008, 10:03 PM
#113
Registered Big Dog
is that a FOURTH TV?!?!?!
11-22-2008, 09:12 AM
#114
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I was thinking of doing something like that.. I just got to see how it would work out.
11-22-2008, 09:28 AM
#115
11-22-2008, 09:36 AM
#116
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11-22-2008, 03:25 PM
#117
I've been Canonized ;)
11-23-2008, 10:45 AM
#118
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11-23-2008, 11:28 AM
#119
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Personally I like it.. I'm sure you'll make tweaks over time..
Are the two TV's on the left flat screen CRT's? What size are they? What size is the Sammy?
Are the two TV's on the left flat screen CRT's? What size are they? What size is the Sammy?
11-23-2008, 06:10 PM
#120
Stage 1 Audi S5
Wow looks way better then I would have thought, too bad the 2 TV's dont have dark casing but nice work non the less.
Oh, is it just me or does it look like the molding (quarter round maybe) is missing on the side with the two tvs where it meets the hearth?
Oh, is it just me or does it look like the molding (quarter round maybe) is missing on the side with the two tvs where it meets the hearth?