How much electronic equipment do you have in your living room? TV, DVD and CD players, two or three (even four) game systems are all commonly found in the modern living room.
If your old entertainment center is groaning under the strain of it all while a tangled mass of wiring overflows from the back of it, it is time to consider a built in entertainment unit.
With the help of a good carpenter you can bring all your entertainment equipment together in one cohesive wall arrangement that is both attractive and functional.
By having a built in media storage center installed, you will also by freeing up precious square footage and giving your entire living room a more organized and spacious feel.
Built in storage can run the length of an entire wall, adding plenty of room to display your movie, music and game collections.
With each piece of your entertainment puzzle now having its own place, wires can be tucked away out of sight and separated so that you know at a glance which plug is which on the power bar.
When considering a built in media storage center you have two basic options - a pre fabricated design that simply needs to be installed in the home or a custom designed unit that can be tailored around the particular shapes and sizes of the electronic equipment you own, as well as the available space in the room.
If your home has a fireplace you may want to consider having your media center built around it.
Another option is to chose a corner unit to make the most of previously underutilized areas.
A carpenter or remodeling expert can help you decide on the best layout for your home and then ensure that it is all safely installed and sturdy enough to stand up to even the heaviest televisions and stereo equipment.