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A plywood-and-1x12 TV console dressed with crown and base moulding to read as a built-in mantel — three door bays hide the storage behind a faux fireplace face.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 57 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 39 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 52 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 33 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Center divider | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top header | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 57 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom header | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 54" | Pine | ☐ |
| Footer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 54" | Pine | ☐ |
| Side doors Cut to fit the actual opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31" | Pine | ☐ |
| Middle door Cut to fit the actual opening. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Side door trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Middle door trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 31 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back Optional. | 1 | 1/4" × 54" × 40" | 1/4" plywood or paneling | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x12, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 5 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Crown moulding, medium profile, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 5-1/4", 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood or paneling, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Optional back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style concealed hinges, non-mortise surface mount | 3 pair | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 5 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 8 ft, Pine, 1x12, 10 ft
Build the case from the top, sides, bottom, and dividers using the 1x12s. Pocket holes are convenient but not required — 2" trim screws or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue work just as well.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 10 ft
Build the top trim assembly (header) separately first, then attach the whole assembly to the case at once — this gets the top perfectly aligned in one step rather than fighting individual pieces in place.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 5 ft
Attach the assembled top piece to the bottom header assembly from the previous step, then attach the whole thing to the case as one unit.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Euro-style concealed hinges, non-mortise surface mount
Cut the three doors to fit their actual openings. Install them on the Euro-style non-mortise hinges.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Add the 1x2 trim around the door openings to complete the fireplace look — this trim also functions as the door handles, so position it where a hand naturally reaches.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw.
Miter the crown moulding corners and attach around the top with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Do the same with the base moulding around the bottom.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood or paneling, 1/4", 4x8 sheet
Cut the back panel with a circular saw or table saw. Attach to all shelves, dividers, and the sides with glue and 3/4" brad nails.