Sunday, February 13, 2011

Hiding those Ugly Cords!

This is what I've been staring at for the past 2 plus months.
See this for a description of why an entry table is our TV stand!
That bird's nest of cords DRIVES ME NUTS!
 Why cant everything be wireless.




So I talked Mark into helping me hunt for a solution to the ugliness.
He's such a good sport.
The bead board cost $9 at home depot.
 Mark cut it down a little and drilled cord holes.
It was already primed so it was good to go for some paint.
I painted with a couple coats of Glidden Deepest Aqua paint I got free in a give away last year. Glidden is pretty cheap paint actually and it's really not bad.
I painted my daughters room using Glidden Ballet Slipper Pink (I usually go with Behr) Anyway I was pleasantly surprised.
Not nearly as many color options though.
Anyway back to my TV Cabinet.
I'm really happy with the results. 
I realize I put cottage-y bead board on a contemporary cabinet but that's how I like it!



Oh yeah and we moved the TV to the other side of the fireplace in case you are wondering what looks different.


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11 comments:

Tammy@InStitches said...

Those pesky cords, you made it look so much better !

Unknown said...

What a great solution. I love the beadboard backing, the blue gives it a much more contemporary look.
Traci

Valley Girl said...

Wicked smart I tell you...and the color is fantastic!

Decor To Adore said...

Your metamorphosis is absolutely fabulous. I so hope that you enjoy every bit of it.

Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

Very good idea. I like the color you chose for the bead board too.

Kimra said...

good idea! i should do this.

Cassie Bustamante said...

that looks awesome! what a difference some beadboard and paint can make for a plain jane book case! :)

Serendipity Chic Design said...

GREAT idea and I love the pop of color!

Take care,
Lisa

Stacy said...

Oooooo! I love it! I have been staring at our birds nest for months now and researching ideas...but this is my favorite! As soon as my husband has his components like he wants them I will be doing this! So glad I saw your linky on Todays Creative Blog!

René said...

That was such a great idea! It looks so clean and fresh now.

-Rene

Katherine said...

Looks so neat now! Such a great idea and I love that you added a little pop of color! Thanks for linking up!