Sunday, August 31, 2008

Flat Screen TV Question

I'll say upfront that this post is not to debate whether or not it's a good idea to put a tv about the mantle. We know some people like it and some don't - we do and we have no shame. Plus, the layout of the living area we're working with will work out best this way.

This post is about what to do with all the extra components - the cable or dish box (woohoo DISH SATELLITE!!! We've missed you!), dvd player, the wii, etc. It looks like our options are:
  • buy some type of cabinets to go on either side of the fireplace to house the stuff
  • use a nearby closet to put them in (which isn't really an option with this floor plan)
  • do built in shelving/cabinets
  • put all the components in some kind of "something" in the room and get one of those infrared remotes - although I don't know how that would work with all the things other than the dish box?


Here's an idea of what the built-ins would/could look like, minus the funky lights and picture and rug. Also ignore the brick fireplace since we won't have brick, but that probably doesn't even matter right now, huh? Ok, so basically just look at the things made of white wood. Thoughts? Does this seem like the best route for all the tv stuff? Is there something we're just not thinking of? We're just trying to get this wall settled in our thoughts. Somebody help a girl! =)