Okay, here’s my post about setting up an entertainment center, written in the style you described:
So, I finally got around to redoing my living room setup, and let me tell you, the whole entertainment center thing was a bigger deal than I thought it would be. I wanted something that looked decent, you know, not like a college dorm, but also something that wouldn’t cost me an arm and a leg.
First, I measured the wall where this bad boy was going to live. Gotta know your limits, right? I also took stock of all the junk I needed it to hold – TV, game consoles, a bunch of remotes, and some other random stuff. I did not want wires and cables hanging out for everyone to see, that is just a big no from me.
I spent a good chunk of time browsing online, just to get some ideas. There’s a ton of fancy stuff out there, but most of it was way out of my budget, or just too much for my smallish living room. I really wanted it to blend in, not take over the whole place, but make a statement about how awesome I am. I needed it to be stylish, and functional.
Settling on a style was tough. I was all over the place – from those sleek, modern units to the more classic, wooden ones. In the end, I picked something in between, kind of a compromise between looking good and actually being practical. I liked the idea of open shelves for some things, and closed cabinets for the rest. I am not a super organized person so I needed to hide my mess. I have a couple game systems and I needed to store them as well.
- I made a list, a very detailed list of all the electronic items I had.
- Next I measured my living room space and did a mock up of how it would look.
- I decided on my budget.
- I started shopping online and in stores for options.
- I picked my favorite and purchased it.
Then came the fun part – actually putting the whole thing together. I am not what I consider a handy person, but I got it together. I am proud of myself for this, not going to lie. I got everything hooked up, no extra parts, that is always a good thing. A couple hours later I had it all arranged, with the TV front and center, consoles tucked away, and a few decorations to make it look like I know what I am doing.
The Results
Honestly, it turned out pretty great. The room feels more organized, and it’s way nicer to watch movies or play games now. Plus, I managed to hide most of the wires, which was a huge win. It is not perfect, but it works. I think it is pretty stylish as well. I am already thinking of ways to add to it. Maybe some LED lights in the back.
If you’re thinking about upgrading your entertainment center, I’d say go for it. Just take your time, figure out what you need, and don’t be afraid to mix and match styles. It’s your space, make it awesome!
