Repurposing Ideas for Entertainment Cabinets

Use the existing construction of an entertainment cabinet to your advantage.

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Many large, sturdy entertainment cabinets were made for older TVs and do not work with sleeker, newer models. Instead of throwing out the cabinet or going through the trouble of hauling it to a thrift store, repurpose it into a new piece of furniture for your home.

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Convert an entertainment center into a set of shelves. Dismantle the entertainment cabinet so you end up with a set of planks. With simple wall-mounted brackets from a hardware store, create shelving attachments; rest the planks on top of the brackets. Take care of the unfinished edges by painting the entire board or touching up the raw sides with the same stain color. If you have a larger entertainment center, turn the larger side panels into a desk top or a countertop.

Armoire

If you have a tall entertainment cabinet, turn it into an armoire for storage or as a wardrobe in a room that doesn't have much closet space. Depending on the size of the cabinet, you can remove shelves and add a hanging bar to make space for clothing. Use smaller bottom cabinets or shelves to hold shoes or accessories; an entertainment center can also store out-of-season clothing. Customize the cabinet by adding a shoe rack to the inside back or side, jewelry grids to the inside of the doors and mirrors on the inside doors.

Multi-Purpose Storage

Most entertainment centers have both open and closed storage areas that are ideal for storing a variety of items. Remove any television mounting hardware or doors from the larger upper area, and install simple shelves for books, photos or decor. Use the bottom area to store extra pillows and blankets. If you have children, store toys and books in the entertainment center.

Office Nook

Give an old entertainment center new life by turning it into a space-saving office nook. Remove all of the doors and shelves to leave an open frame. If the entertainment center has a bottom base, cut away a section to allow for your legs and a chair; install a shelf across at waist height to act as a desktop that will hold a computer and printer. On the interior back of the entertainment cabinet, put up a bulletin board or smaller shelves to hold office supplies.

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