When it comes to classic or vintage furniture that I no longer have a use for, I hate to just throw it away. Whenever possible, I attempt to repurpose things in order to give them new life.
There are so many brilliant DIY transformation ideas to try, like turning an old TV cabinet into an adorable children's play set. And when I saw what this amazing DIY-er did with a broken, old television set, I was totally inspired.
I found this incredible DIY upcycle on Imgur, where user mammakjeks repurposed a vintage TV into something truly stunning. I would absolutely love to have one of these in my own home!
Scroll through below to see how this clever DIY-er transformed their living room by breathing new life into an old piece of furniture.
Would you want a repurposed TV like this in your house? Let us know in the comments.
This vintage television set was once a beautiful living room addition. With a sliding wooden panel front and a nostalgic feel, it really would've been a shame to toss this old set.
However, with the TV no longer being functional, this clever DIY-er had a brilliant idea for giving it a whole new life.
This Imgur user started by removing the backplate and all of the internal circuit boards and wires. In case you were considering this at home, they recommend handling with care, as they can hold a charge for many years after their last use.
With the insides completely gutted, the set was ready to be repurposed into a stunning living room cabinet.
This DIY-er installed walls where the screen used to be. They wrote, 'The edges need some sanding' with one wall 'put in purely to hide the controls I'm putting in.' What controls would they need for a cabinet?
On the backside of the cabinet, they wanted to get the old TV speaker up and running again. They wrote that they 'tested the speaker — works like a charm.'
They connected the speaker to these sound controls, which are normally masked by a small sliding door.
With the speaker in place and working, this DIY-er wanted to give the interior a bit of light.
They installed an LED strip that would give the cabinet a 'glowing' effect.
Finally, this old television was ready to be used as a beautiful living room cabinet.
While this Imgur user utilized the cabinet as a vintage-looking liquor cabinet, the possibilities for using it are seemingly endless.
With a little bit of DIY skill, and a whole lot of creativity, this DIY-er was able to upcycle this useless TV into a stunning living room addition.
What do you think of this vintage TV upcycle? Would you want a cabinet like this in your home? Let us know in the comments.
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