I've done a few projects the past couple of years, nothing crazy and fancy but I like putting things together.
Currently working on a new Entertainment Center idea because I've disliked my Ikea one and want something larger and more open.
Found this design at West Elm (
Staggered Wood Console (76")) and liked the layout but really don't like the small pieced together wood look, or color, or price, or dimensions. Want to change that up and also modify the dimensions to fit my needs in the living room.
Using SketchUp to plan it out and am coming across a few questions because most of the stuff I've done in the past is typical "box" style cabinet and plywood work. This will be a little different and am not 100% on addressing the concerns. Could always throw it together and learn along the way, which is how the last couple of years have gone.
Was considering layering 1x2s together for the faces and using a mitre edge to join. Not 100% sure 1.5" is enough for the face edges or if that'll look too thin. It is a 7' long base with the two "floating" shelves 5' long which gives me 2' to work with in the open spaces. I wanted a little more open space for albums to stand and other tall pieces but may adjust those.
I don't want it to be fully floating, I think that'd be too modern for me. So I'll either do a back piece in between the middle shelves for support and may also find some round iron or something for additional support at the end.
18" depth is a little larger also because my receiver is too deep for my existing 14" depth stand. Didn't want to run in to that. Also makes it an even 25 1x2s if I go this route.
I don't really have a local wood place for anything exotic or really raw. Not against milling down my own for other options. If that is thicker and wider boards. But wanted to try something new. Figuring $150 in pine or like $350 in oak, but again that is just with access to Lowe's or Home Depot stock. Really need to ask around and see where other people go for projects.
Can also post some other stuff I've put together.