Update to Custom Entertainment Unit

17 years ago

Hi Everyone

I thought I would post an update to the custom entertainment unit my husband built for our media/game room. Again, if you remember this was one of my DH first big projects and he used paint grade wood thinking we would paint the unit black. However, after he finished it, he really wanted that stained look. So, I found a painter that did a faux. I'm amazed that this is paint! The inside shows the base color and the rest was done with glazes. The doors look a little orange in this pic but in real life they are great. I love the results. Now I just have to find window treatments and decorate the shelves.

Thank you to everyone's help on this board!

Close Up of finish

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Comments (22)

mustangsh
Original Author
17 years ago
Sorry I used the thumbnail and you couldn't really see the unit. Thanks again for the help!
My3dogs ME zone 5A
17 years ago
WOW! First, what an amazing talent your hubby had for his first big project. It looks as though he's been building furniture for years. And I'd encourage everyone to click on your photos to expand them, because the finish is just as incredible. Absolutely beautiful!
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susie100
17 years ago
Get outta here! Wonderful!
Robbi D.
17 years ago
What a beautiful job! Who would've guess that is paint grade wood. And your dh did a fantastic job on the building of it! He should sell his work. It's something to be proud of :-)
emmatux
17 years ago
What a combination of talent, your DH and the painter. Beautiful! You have a piece to treasure.
ronbre
17 years ago
that is one beautiful piece of furniture, he should be more than proud..
madtown_2006_gw
17 years ago
Wow! What a great job by the painter and your DH. That is such a beautiful piece and I can't believe that is paint!
myredhouse
17 years ago
I'm am so happy you didn't paint it black! It looks great. Post photos when you finish the room too because I can't wait to see how the unit looks all pulled into a space.

Your husband (and your painter!) deserve a kiss.
mclarke
17 years ago
It looks FABULOUS!!!

I'm so glad you came back to show us the results of your decision. I'm thrilled you didn't paint it black and turn it into the Death Star!!!
sweeby
17 years ago
It looks amazing!
Just for the record, I thought black would be nice -- but I'm eating crow.
This is so much better!
cliff_and_joann
17 years ago
Fantastic. Tell hubby great job! Joann
brutuses
17 years ago
Wow, that is amazing. The workmanship is outstanding. Can't wait to see it in place.
yborgal
17 years ago
I'm at a loss for words! "Incredibly gorgeous" doesn't say enough about your unit!
dilly_dally
17 years ago
Amazing. What talent! He sure did a nice job.
donnawb
17 years ago
Your DH and painter did a fabulous job. It's a beautiful piece of furniture.
yayagal
17 years ago
Unbelievable!!!! You lucked out when you got him for a husband. Tell him "way to go"!!!!!!
susieq07
17 years ago
Awesome on both jobs..looks like a custom hand rubbed finish..well guess it was...LOL, definitely hands on..
teeda_2006
17 years ago
WOW! What a gorgeous piece of furniture your husband has created. And the faux finish is amazing. Congratulations!
teacats
17 years ago
Excellent results for all of the very hard work!
Well done -- a treasure for your family! :)

Jan
mhillgal
17 years ago
Your husband built a wonderful piece of furniture and the paint job just adds to it. All I can say is WOW!
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Window Accents by Vanessa Downs
17 years ago
Wow - you have a very talented husband to build that unit and a VERY talented painter. That really looks like a stained piece of furniture. You must be thrilled!
lynninnewmexico
17 years ago
I am so incredibly impressed with the EC . . . and your talented DH!!! That is one gorgeous piece of furniture. Can we trade hubbies for a week?
Lynn ;^P