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Top 3 Places to Hide a TV Lift in the Bedroom

Yes, Dr. Phil would probably tell you that having a TV in the bedroom is the kiss of death for your relationship.There are plenty of happy homeowners who enjoy watching TV in bed and getting cracker crumbs on the sheets occasionally.

Top 3 Places to Hide a TV Lift in the Bedroom
In fact, concealing your TV with a cleverly installed lift is an ideal solution for setting limits on TV watching in the bedroom.Here are the favorite places for hiding a TV when it’s not in use:Foot of the Bed: The foot of your bed is a great place for a TV lift – especially if you want the footboard to incorporate a chest of drawers on either side of the hidden TV.

This provides a great place to prop up your pillows while you watch those late, late shows.

Hanging The TV Over Bedroom Dresser

We love to watch the evening news as we fall asleep and let the timer turn the TV off.However, if the TV sits on top of your dresser at the foot of the bed, it may not be high enough to view comfortably.

Hanging The TV Over Bedroom Dresser
With the TV sitting on the cable box it just was way too low to view without multiple pillows.

Then we got rid of the cable box and upgraded to the wifi system, but still the TV was a problem.

Having the TV at the right height above the dresser for easy viewing from the bed makes it so much nicer.

Our Bedroom Update (Also How I Feel About Having A TV In The

That’s right, we put a TV in the bedroom.We know that the bedroom should be for sleep and sex, as told to us by many a self-help article.

Our Bedroom Update (Also How I Feel About Having A TV In The
So not having a TV was truly affecting my career (which was my plea to Brian).Let me be very clear, if we had a TV room or literally any other room or wall that we could put a TV in the house we would have done that instead.

But per usual I’d love to know your thoughts and feelings about it all…**Photography by Veronica Crawford

Dresser Turned TV Stand

1560 shares ShareTweetPinSo remember back in March when I dragged Brad into a not-so-nice neighborhood to buy a $50 dresser from a delightful man on house arrest?I give you: Craigslist dresser turned custom TV stand.The original dresser was kind of pretty, but it needed way too much work.It fits our 47 inch TV and all of Brad’s our electronics perfectly.

Dresser Turned TV Stand
And there’s plenty of storage for DVDs, video games, and video game accessories in the drawers.

Modern White Dresser DIY Makeover — WE MOVED! Visit ashleyburk.com

Enter my DIY white dresser makeover.Turns out our piece was sitting in Kevin’s parent’s basement all along and all-in we spent less than $50 by going the DIY white dresser route.

Modern White Dresser DIY Makeover — WE MOVED! Visit ashleyburk.com
Prepping for your DIY White Dresser ProjectFirst, figure out what color you want your piece to be.

Similar to the paint, you’ll want a couple of very thin layers, maximum of two if necessary.

The Final DIY White Dresser ProductThe dresser came out incredible!

our master bedroom makeover

If you have been following along for a while now, you know that I have been giving our master bedroom a bit of a makeover.We also needed a larger dresser for all our clothes.Our master closet, while it is a walk in, isn’t that huge, so a bigger dresser was a necessity.

our master bedroom makeover
I also added a matching gallery wall near the entrance to our bedroom.

Since we got a larger dresser, we didn’t need that one anymore.

DIY Tabletop TV Stand

When I set the TV on the dresser it was way too crowded, with the cable box, Apple TV, and other items I needed a way to maximize the surface space.It was too high to mount the TV, and even if I did I needed a way to cover up the cable box.

DIY Tabletop TV Stand
The TV was bigger and we had more boxes so the middle piece was necessary to keep the support.

We did have to off center the middle piece though to fit our boxes.I painted it to match the the dresser we made into our TV stand for now until we tackle this room with new floors and built ins.

How to Turn a Dresser into a TV Stand

Today I’m turning a $15 dresser from Craigslist into a gorgeous and functional TV stand!This DIY entertainment center from a dresser is part of the One Room Challenge, where we are completely transforming our living room in 6 weeks.

How to Turn a Dresser into a TV Stand
Can you believe this gorgeous farmhouse style TV stand used to be a dresser?How to Turn a Dresser into a TV StandDeconstruct the DresserWe started by removing all the drawers, hardware, top, top two drawer runners, and a few decorative elements that were damaged on the piece.

Paint and SealWe primed and painted the dresser and drawers using the HomeRight paint sprayer, which made the whole process super easy.

Our Moody Modern Vintage Master Bedroom Reveal!

A plain, dated master bedroom gets a modern vintage makeover with moody black paint, modern textures, vintage style furniture, and budget DIY projects.Our “moody modern vintage” master bedroom finally came together after almost 3 years of trial and error and I finally feel like it clicks.Remember when we first moved in back in April 2017 when our master bedroom looked like this?

Our Moody Modern Vintage Master Bedroom Reveal!
So we slapped the same paint color on the walls that we’d had in the master bedroom at our last house and hoped for the best.

We painted our entire bedroom black!!!

Where To Put A TV In The Bedroom? 11 Solutions

When you’re trying to decide where to put your TV in the bedroom, there are a few things to consider.Ideally, the best place to put a tv in the bedroom is directly across from the bed.

Where To Put A TV In The Bedroom? 11 Solutions
Where To Put A TV In The BedroomMounted On Wall Across From BedThe best place to put a tv in the bedroom is on the wall across from the bed.Rolling TV StandTurn on your JavaScript to view contentA rolling TV stand is a great option if you want to be able to move your TV around easily.

As you can see, there are a lot of different options for where to put a TV in the bedroom.

Bedroom Dresser as a TV stand

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New TV for the bedroom & A Few Other Updates

We just got a new and bigger TV for the bedroom.We found a new home for the old TV (more on that soon) and simultaneously found an excuse to buy a new TV.

New TV for the bedroom & A Few Other Updates
Here is the closest thing I have to a before picture:We have a small white desk from West Elm that hs been serving as our TV stand.Notice the small white TV on the far left.I have long been an advocate of the white TV, but I have to admit the big black box actually balances the space better.

TVs in the Bedroom: Our Bedroom TV Mounting Guide

Even those who don’t have a television in their bedroom regularly hit the sack with a tablet, laptop, or smart phone in hand.Before going ahead and mounting a TV in your bedroom, check out this bedroom TV mounting guide, and rest easy knowing that you’ve made the right design choice.Acoustics plays a large role when considering the audio setup for a TV in the bedroom.

TVs in the Bedroom: Our Bedroom TV Mounting Guide
An illuminating guide to bedroom lightingAs opposed to setting up shop in the living room, when you watch TV in the bedroom, you probably have a built-in solution against glare.Not having to deal with TV installation or sound system setup might sound like a dream, but Puls is here to help you out if you desire to have a TV in the bedroom.

HOW TO MAKE A FLUTED SIDEBOARD WITH MARBLE EPOXY TOP

Add Pole Wrap to Sideboard FrameMy sideboard inspiration had a fluted look.Add Pole Wrap to Doors and DrawersI put the drawers back in the sideboard once all of the pole wrap was installed.Make a Faux Marble Epoxy TopMaking the faux marble epoxy top was a project in itself…and a fun one at that!For the epoxy top, I decided to use TotalBoat’s white marble epoxy kit.I secured it to the sideboard by screwing through the underside of the sideboard and into the epoxy top.

Phoenix VI

Size – 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms 2 Baths • Sleeps 4-8Amenities – Internet Oceanfront Hot Tub (more...)PLEASE NOTE: The Phoenix 6 Indoor Pool and Hot Tub area will be closed for renovation and installation of a new Dehumidification System beginning Friday, February 3, 2023.The anticipated reopening of the indoor pool area is Friday, March 17, 2023.

Phoenix VI
As a courtesy, the Phoenix 7 Association has extended use of their indoor pool/hot tub area to Phoenix 6 owners and guests during this time of renovation.You'll love the beautiful views from the living room and the master bedroom.You'll love sipping your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine on the balcony while taking in the beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Earthy Neutral Guest Bedroom

This week I am slowing things down and focusing on some of the little tasks.I’ve been working on updating the door hardware in the room as well as getting some of the painting done.ADDING HARDWARE TO A DRESSERStudio McGee has a great post on hardware placement and selecting the right type of hardware.I am going to get back in the swing of things next week with a great DIY channel tufted headboard.WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 | WEEK 5 | WEEK 6*This post contains affiliate links*

Our bedroom decorating disaster .. and how we fixed it!

Now, this is the story all about how our bedroom wall got turned up side down!.. but, that’s enough frivolity .. this is no laughing matter 😉Our bedroom redecorating has been an ongoing project for a while now.Like wallpapering this feature wall with this glitter wallpaper.The truth about glitter wallpaperWe’ve used glitter wallpaper from Glitter Bug Wall Paper before – you can check out our hallway here.

Our bedroom decorating disaster .. and how we fixed it!
All the benefit of the glitter wallpaper with none of the joins!!

DIY TV Stand from a Dresser

So I made this DIY TV stand from a dresser we already had.DIY TV Stand from a DresserThe first thing we did was take out the top drawers and make a shelf.

DIY TV Stand from a Dresser
Making the Wood Dresser TopI really wanted the top to be different colors of wood and to look rustic and a little old.

So I measured the top of my dresser and figured out how many paint sticks I would need to cover the top.Then I used the nail gun to nail the paint sticks to the top of the media center.

How to Run TV Cables Through a Wall (so they're hidden)

Step 1: Trace and cut the holesPlace your electrical box on the wall where you want it to end up, and trace around it.Step 2: Screw in the electrical box and feed the cableThe great thing about TV cables is you can use the low-voltage electrical box, which is basically completely open into the wall.Screw it in place and run your cables through the wall.I find it a lot easier to run the cables before you add the brush plate.Step 3: Add the brush plate and close upSlip the cables through the brush plate and screw it into the electrical box.

Easy DIY Acrylic Artwork (Guest Bedroom Progress)

I needed some artwork to go on the TV wall in the bedroom, so naturally, I made my own.I used the same paint that I used as the background on the feature wall.I still need to finish the TV frame, and then I’ll get these hung.I’m actually considering painting the TV frame in the golden yellow color instead of white.

Easy DIY Acrylic Artwork (Guest Bedroom Progress)
I also have a mirror project I’ll be working on this weekend, thanks to the suggestions of many of you.

A Modern, Master Bedroom Makeover in the City of Chicago

You’ve seen a few sneak peeks on Instagram, but today you’re going to get the entire view of my favorite master bedroom makeover to date!This is the master bedroom of my brother, Ryan, and his girlfriend, Sarah.Modern Master Bedroom – Room RevealFirst, let’s discuss the bed side of the room.It just makes the bed look more put together and fluffier!

A Modern, Master Bedroom Makeover in the City of Chicago
Let’s call that a wrap on this master bedroom.

Cartwright Inn, Heber Springs, USA

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-inCancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.There is no age requirement for check-inCards accepted at this propertyCartwright Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Cartwright Inn, Heber Springs, USA
Cartwright Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Modern Farmhouse Retreat

The spacious home is furnished with modern, luxury amenities throughout the entire place, 8 Roku 4K TVs, and memory foam beds.2nd bedroom features 2 full beds, memory foam mattresses, 50" HD Roku TV and closet.3rd bedroom features a queen bed, memory foam mattress, dresser, 55" HD Roku TV, and closet.

The Modern Farmhouse Retreat
4th bedroom features a queen bed, memory foam mattress, dresser, 55" HD Roku TV, and closet.The Lower Floor5th bedroom features a queen bed, memory foam mattress, dresser, 50" HD Roku TV, and closet.

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