Inspiration for Custom Wood Entertainment Units
With winter just around the corner, and the frigid weather preparing to rear its ugly head, many of us are getting ready for a long hibernation.
Undoubtedly, some of you probably can’t wait to start snowshoeing, skiing, tobogganing, and of course, having snowball fights and making snow angels.
But for those of you who can’t stand the cold, now is the perfect time to get some much-needed renovations done, so you can be as amused as possible while you’re cooped up in the house for the next six months.
That being said, one of the best ways to accommodate yourself while you’re sheltering from the cold is to invest in a custom wood entertainment unit.
Custom wood entertainment units are one of the best ways for homeowners to maximize the space in their rec rooms or family rooms, while adding the beauty and distinction of wood to their décor.
Still, knowing what’s going to work best in your space can be tough, not least because of all the options that are available.
But when you’re working with a true professional, like our master woodworker, Andy Ingram, you can rest assured that they’re going to build something that will work best for your space, eliminating all the guesswork and ensuring you’re making the right decision.
So, if you’ve been thinking about getting a custom wood entertainment unit, but you’re not quite sure what to choose, then keep reading.
Because in this article, we’re going to offer you some inspiration by showing several examples of custom wood entertainment units so you can have a better idea of what you want to create.
Examples of Custom Wood Entertainment Units
As we’ve shown in previous articles, when it comes to custom woodwork design, the options are pretty much limitless, constrained only by your budget and the dimensions of your space.
But as we said above, narrowing down those options can seem like a monumental task, so to give you a better idea of what to pick, let’s look at some examples of custom wood entertainment units.
Make It Minimal
When you think of an entertainment unit, you might picture some gaudy monstrosity that takes up half the room, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
The truth is, when you’re creating a custom wood entertainment unit, a minimalistic approach is totally possible.
Believe it or not, one long table and a couple of shelves, like the ones in the image above, could provide everything you need, and then some.
If you’re someone who has 15 game consoles, then you’d probably want something bigger that has more storage space.
But if you’re not into that sort of thing, then a minimalistic style might be right up your alley.
Build Around Your TV
In today’s world, everyone wants their TV mounted to the wall.
That being said, there’s no use in having an entertainment unit that can accommodate a 50-inch screen if your TV’s not going to be sitting on it anyway.
So, if you’re someone who likes a wall-mounted TV, then building a custom wood entertainment unit around your TV could be the perfect option.
As you can see from the example above, this alternative allows you to maximize your space, and maintain a sleek, modern look, while still incorporating an ample amount of storage.
Ensure Everything Fits Perfectly
Some people want everything to fit seamlessly with the rest of their décor, to the point where you can’t even tell there’s an entertainment unit in the room.
The image above shows a great example of this, where we built the unit to perfectly fit the dimensions of the TV while looking like it’s just part of the wall and ceiling.
This is what we call an in-wall entertainment unit, which can include a plethora of different components, such as sound-absorbing wood ceilings, built-in lighting, concealed speakers, and custom millwork to incorporate things like projector lifts or drop-down screens.
Incorporate a Fireplace
One of the most unique possibilities for custom wood entertainment units is to incorporate a fireplace.
It doesn’t have to be a real wood-burning fireplace, although that is a possibility, so long as your home actually has one.
If it doesn’t, and you’re not looking to put one in, there’s no need to worry. You can still pull off the same look, as a fake fireplace gives off almost the same vibe as a real one.
In any case, if you want your custom wood entertainment unit to blend a modern vibe with more of a rustic feel, this could be the perfect option for you.