"Antique" and "Entertainment Centers" are terms loosely applied to these three options; in fact, none of them are actual antiques, they just look old, and only one of them is intended to be used for media--but we thought all three would be great. Multi-purposing a piece of furniture allows for multi-tasking in small spaces, and changes the feel of rooms no matter the size when it's used in unexpected ways.
This one comes from Anthropologie. It's the Marcela dresser, and provides great storage for living room accoutrements. It retails for $1500.
The lace-cut media center from Brocade Home provides wide, low storage that also allows remote controls to operate items housed within the center. It retails for $599.
Looking for an option on a budget? The Simply Shabby Chic line at Target has this 3-drawer option for only $249.
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Comments (3)
Terry at the White Attic in Chicago has been converting mid century credenzas and dressers to accommadate media components. They really make great media centers, especially when paired with a flat panel TV.
Unless I'm missing something, two of the photos are just ordinary dressers. So "multi-purposing" is just setting your TV on top of your dresser.
Conversion to be a full media center would require drilling some holes in the back for cords so you could put your components in the drawers. Not too difficult, though I'm assuming DVD players and such don't need additional ventilation.
Components do need ventilation, as does the TV. Some good conversions replace the back with a screen or similarly vented piece. Creative use of screens on the front are also a good solution. I've seen some that have been spray painted gold that add a nice bit of sophistication to a media center. I do like the lace cut front of the second item featured here, it's functional and attractive, IMHO....