I have a new piece of furniture in my home. And by new, I don’t mean I bought it new. I mean, I BUILT it new! 🙂 This Farmhouse Media Cabinet is freakin rad. I know I keep saying this, but this is my favorite piece of furniture I’ve ever built. For real. Right now at least. 😉 Kreg Tools sponsored this build and I couldn’t be happier, since I wouldn’t imagine building something without my Kreg Jig. The full plans are on buildsomething.com, which I will link to at the end of this post, but I was so excited to share with you all the pretty pics I took!
If you have been around in any expensive home furnishing stores you might notice that this looks familiar. I won’t name the store, but this is media cabinet is a knockoff for one I saw for $1600. I spent $250 in materials. I know that may sound like a lot, but I chose to buy the nice 3/4″ Purebond birch plywood because of how strong it is and the smooth finish it has, and I spent $75 on hardware alone. Still… it looks nearly identical to the original and it is $1350 cheaper.
The one thing it doesn’t have, that the original had, is the French Cremone bolts. I couldn’t find anything sold in the U.S. that was less than $120 PER BOLT– and they were made for tall doors, so I would be wasting a lot by trying to cut it down to make it fit. I saw these decorative surface bolts at Home Depot for $15 and felt it had just the right look I was going for. The only minor modification I made to the surface bolts is, I took the lower strap that goes across the bolt closest to the knob, and I moved it to be on the top cabinet face, so when you slide the bolt up, it goes into the strap and locks the door closed.
A couple of other unique features of this media cabinet is the crown moulding trim and the 4 pane doors. The 4 pane doors really made me use my brain to figure out how to join the wood pane dividers in a legit and sturdy way. I started overthinking it and it was taking FOREVER. Thank GOODNESS for woodworker friends. I texted Jen Woodhouse how I thought I was overthinking it, and she was like, dude, just toenail them to the sides! I didn’t even know what that meant, so she explained it’s just driving the nails in at an angle from the dividers into the sides. So I did. And it was so much easier and it doesn’t compromise the strength. I DID do a notch for the part where they cross, but it was very simple with a table saw. I’m going to be buying some glass panes soon!
What do you think?
For complete build plans go to my tutorial on BUILDSOMETHING.COM HERE!
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Wow! I wish I had your talent for building things!!! It looks gorgeous!
You did a great job!
Looks beautiful.
Well done. Its gorgeous!
Love it. I am looking for a media cabinet now so it really caught my attention.
Fabulous! I love the natural wood with the white paint.
This is gorgeous! I love bolts, paint and wood together. So great, Rachel. xx
Rachel!! You rocked the DIY! This is so cool and even my husband is impressed who is a man of few words (ask me how I know). Bravo, girl!
This is a beautiful piece with the mix of paint and stain. Would love to know where your inspiration was from….. Have searched but haven’t figured it out yet.
Chris, it was Ballards. 😉
I’d love your plans/measurements pleaseee
I gave the link above to BuildSomething.com where I gave the plans and measurements.
Beautiful! I love the mixture of the rustic doors wth the more traditional/formal crown molding. Wasn’t looking for a new tv cabinet, but this will definitely be added to my diy to-do list!
What type of wood did you use for the doors? and what stain is on them?
Just regular pine– if you go to buildsomething’s site you will see I shared the stain I chose.
Are you sure you wouldn’t want to build and sell them? Because you certainly do a wonderful job. There is demand for quality work.
Dottie, I’m not currently building anything custom for locals to St Louis, but you are welcome to contact a friend of mine who is! Just email her at mcnellyfarmhouselove@gmail.com
Beautiful! Would you be willing to make and sell one of these? I’d be interested! I’ve been looking for something exactly like it.. And have had a hard time finding natural pine wood that matches my wood in the room.
Jen, I’m not currently building anything custom for locals to St Louis, but you are welcome to contact a friend of mine who is! Just email her at mcnellyfarmhouselove@gmail.com
How will you put in glass panes?
The routed edges on the inside of each door is where the glass would go– just apply some glass adhesive caulk on those routed edges and place the custom cut glass on top!
How will you put in glass panes?
I’m having a hard time finding the black corner braces. Where did you get yours?
I bought silver ones and sprayed them with Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.
Thank you!
I would live one just like it in black with the rustic doors. Sure wish you would take an order.
Chris, I’m not currently building anything custom for locals to St Louis, but you are welcome to contact a friend of mine who is! Just email her at mcnellyfarmhouselove@gmail.com
I’m in kc
I love this and it’ll look great in my living room! Is there a way that you could build one for me or tell me where to get one like it?
Holly, I am not doing any custom builds right now… check out http://pineandmain.org to find a furniture builder who lives close to you that could build it! 🙂
Hi there,
This is beautiful!
I know you did not mention where you got the inspiration, but for those of us who aren’t too handy, can you tell us where you found it?
Scroll up– I mentioned in a reply to someone else’s comment. 😉
Love your cabinet. Where did you see the $1,600.00 media cabinet?
Scroll up– I mentioned in a reply to someone else’s comment. 😉
Where did you find the decorative right angle braces for the cabinet doors? I’ve looked online and haven’t been able to find them in a black or bronze.
I got silver and sprayed them with oil rubbed bronze.
Rachel this media cabinet is the bomb.com. I really love the rustic feel of it. If the one from Ballards was 1600.00? What did it cost you to make this gorgeous knock off. I am in love.
Rachel, your work is magnificent! You are a wise woman, after the pattern of Proverbs 31. I also really appreciate how you turned an inexpensive door into a craftsman style door. My home is decorated in craftsman style, which my husband and I really like. I’m going to remember your idea (we move a lot!). Thank you for posting it!
Kindly, Carolyn
P.S. Please know that this is not a criticism, but just a thought to consider. I was surprised by your use of the phrase “freakin rad” since the word “freakin'” means “f___king” and I know you’re a believer. As I said, just something between you and the Father. I mention this is the kindest of tones and intent! And leave it with you– no response required!
Where did you get those lovely glass vases?
I’ve been lusting after the $1600 one….this is a great replica!!! Nice job.
Hello I’ve scrolled through but did not see where you found the decorative pieces on each corner of the doors. I would like to know what they are called and where to find them please.
Thank you so much!
I think your work is fabulous! I’m so amazed at what all you do …. speechless!!
Love it! Can’t wait to see the tour of your basement when you’re finished. ♥
This is so beautiful! I am building one and just about done with it! Would you be able to tell me what kind of paint and the color that you used for this? First time painting furniture and love the way yours came out! Thank you!
Do you have plans for this entertainment center? Would love to have one in my home, but I think my husband would need plans in order to build it.
I linked to the free plans above in my post.
Where did you buy the angle brackets and hinges? Ehat size of hinges did you use?
Where did you get the decorative right angle flat hinges for the doors? I am having trouble locating some in the bronze finish.
I just spray painted some silver ones!
I’m having a hard time finding the hinges. I’ve searched Home Depot. Would you mind sending me a link for exactly what I need. Thank you so much!
They are by Liberty, 110-Degree Full Overlay Soft Close Hinge. Anyone working at Home Depot should be able to locate them for you.
Please delete my previous comment with multiple spelling errors and add this one please. You are awesome and im a believer and i say frickin amazing work
What surface door bolts did you use specifically for this project?
The bolts from Home Depot – I can see the top two pieces you used are a part of the bolt kit. But what is the bottom piece that the bolt is screwed into, it doesn’t appear to wrap around the outside like the other two parts.
Where do you get the bolt set up This is an awesome build!!