Upcycled Entertainment Centers and Armoires

Just like the vcr, entertainment centers and armoires went out when the flat screen TV came in. Scads of them can be found on Craigslist, begging to be sold for a mere pittance of their original price. Let's take a look at what some creative people are doing to give them a new life.

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Tam of sew dang cute crafts turned this entertainment armoire into a sewing

center and a very nice one at that. Tam has other brilliant ideas for upcycling

on her blog.

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Great redo on this entertainment center and fabulous reuse. This would be great in a home office or craft room.

image via Thread in Her Hair

Could this be any cuter? How fun for these lucky kids to have a play kitchen like this. Beats those small plastic ones.

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A little segway here, an entertainment armoire made from old doors.

image via My Repurposed Life

I like the rustic look of this dresser that has been repurposed, it would

be great in a smaller space. This one require skills (they cut a dresser in half), but you could also do this with a chest of drawers. What a great use for a chest or dresser that has a drawer or two that doesn't work!

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Great upcycle on this entertainment armoire - this could be repurposed as a

dresser or gorgeous linen closet, in a dining room or kitchen - just about any room.

image via Baer Home Design

The great thing about repurposing these large pieces of furniture is giving them a new lease and a new purpose. Changing furniture that is tired or out of date into something attractive and functional is very satisfying. The armoire above has great style, but even greater functionality - look at all it can store. How nice to have everything in one place, easy to see and get to.