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Faux fireplace entertainment cabinet from old fish tank stand

MamaDuck
Just Starting Out

Faux fireplace entertainment cabinet from old fish tank stand

A wish to create an affordable faux fireplace entertainment unit was realised through upcycling a $20 dated, varnished pine fish tank stand bought from an op shop. All that were needed were time, elbow grease, affordable materials from Bunnings, leftover paint, and a willing hubby! 

Materials

MDF boards

Pine boards

Trim

Hinges

Screws

Paint (leftover)

Wallpaper

Self-adhesive vinyl tiles

Tools

Drop saw

Hand saw

Mitre box

Electric drill/screwdriver 

Clamps

Paint brush

 

Steps

Step 1

 

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Remove the hinged doors.

Sand down all surfaces, then wipe them clean 

 

 

Step 2

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Using MDF and pine boards, build:

1. The fireplace alcove 

2. Slim doors for storage spaces flanking the alcove

3. An open box between the base cabinet and the original fish tank cover/lid. This section will house some audio equipment. The original fish tank cover/lid simply sits over the box

4. A drop-down hinged door for the front of #4

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Step 3

Glue on trims

to the 3 new doors

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Step 4

Apply white brick textured wallpaper to the fireplace alcove. Then stick on self-adhesive marble look vinyl tiles to the base of the alcove.

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Faux fireplace entertainment cabinet from old fish tank stand

Hello @MamaDuck 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your faux fireplace entertainment cabinet project.

 

This cabinet-turned-faux fireplace is a brilliant and creative design solution! The elegant white finish gives it a classic and sophisticated look, seamlessly blending with the room's decor. The hidden entertainment cover is a clever way to maintain a clean and minimalist aesthetic while providing easy access to your media devices. 

 

The arrangement of candles and greenery inside the faux fireplace adds a warm and inviting ambiance, creating the cozy feel of a traditional hearth without the need for a real fire. It's a stylish and functional piece that adds charm and character to the space.

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Eric

 

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