Ikea Media Center Hack
The previous owner of this house had a large freestanding unit.
Ikea media center hack. Moved to small studio in nyc and wanted media center to be clean with no wires and extra storage. Designed it on ikea s website and built for around 700. Diy built in media cabinets. We have 5 000 counting hacks from all over.
We wanted a built in entertainment center wall unit in our basement that we were finishing. And i love the ikea kitchen bench tops. So a hack was the only option. Custom built ins can cost a fortune save money with these ikea hacks.
Custom cabinetry was considered but it was way out of our budget. I tried to make up for it with my own trim and finishes. We looked for prefab wall units at ikea amazon wayfair etc but couldn t find just what we wanted. My hat is off to you two for going the extra mile with shiplap.
We have 5 000 counting hacks from all over the globe. I wanted a tv media console with speaker cloth on the doors. Ikea hackers is all about modding repurposing and customizing ikea products. My ikea brimnes entertainment wall was inspired by another hack detailed here.
They use the hemnes which are objectively nicer units but also more expensive. First i bought besta vassbo doors with middle square indents. Check out my blog for more information on this hack. We initially wanted our favorite carpenter friend to build a custom wall unit for us but he was too busy at the time.
You re bound to find something to inspire you. Ikea hackers is all about modding repurposing and customizing ikea products. These are the best ikea built in hacks that will save you money. Chris and julia built this whole entertainment center themselves down to all the electrical work and framing.