I wish you were here.
It is a COMPLETE SNOW WHITE OUT here.
It’s almost as if the sky is falling.
Lets hope not because this “Stereo Console Makeover” is a must see!
I’ve been so excited to share this with you.
It has become one of my favorite projects ever.
Last Summer our neighbor gave us this old stereo console for free.
Thanks, Judy!
It sat in our garage until Christmas time we brought it in so I could slowly work on it.
My husband helped tear out the insides and replace the back of it with plywood.
I love the lattice…so we kept that.
Then I painted it with Behr Ultra Black Paint in satin.
Then the fun part came.
Decorating it.
I found these knobs at an antique store.
The lights are Christmas lights.
I had my hubby drill a hole in the back so I could plug them in.
They light up our crystal that my brother gave us for our wedding gift quite nicely.
Here’s a view from our stairs.
I added the wood to give it that rustic feel.
She makes a nice nightlight too.
Thanks for stopping by!
Tags: black painted stereo console, console makeover, Stereo console makeover
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Wow, that looks really nice. Great idea using mini lights.
Wendy
Our Cape On Cabot Road
Pinned. Excellent!
Thank you Bliss!
Very nice, does not look like the same cabinet. Not even close!!!
Thank you Joyce!
voted & luff luff luff this piece and what you did with it awesome
Thank you!!!! 🙂
Great job – it looks beautiful Julie. Pinned!
Thanks girly!
This is stunning!! Absolutely love it!
So happy you like it Teresa!
I’d love to vote for you but when I went to the voting site it just brought me back here.
So sorry Teddee…I think you have to sign in. I didn’t realize that because I was already a member. Thank you for trying!!
This is amazing!!!! I love it, and I voted for you~
Thank you Leeanne!
It is gorgeous!!! Doesn’t even look like the same piece, sharing on FB and pinning .xo
Thanks Red!
Love this! Just did a little tour of some of your previous work and well, I will sure be stopping by again when I need some inspiration. Great job.
Thank you Francia!
Lurve, lurve, LOVE it!!! Incredible transformation and what a terrific way to be greeted when you walk through the door. Nicely done 🙂
What a great makeover, it looks beautiful and I love those knobs!!
Once again, you NAILED it with this console, JUlie!! You never cease to amazing me!!
Pinned 🙂
This is fabulous! I love the paint color and the lights inside. Great place for firewood too! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Leena
Julie, this looks absolutely fabulous!!! What an wonderful and beautiful makeover – I totally love it! Pinned and sharing!
Thanks for sharing Cindy! I’m in love with it too 🙂
I’ve looked at a number of old stereo console makeovers. Creating the faux fireplace in the center, along with the lighting is just sheer genius. You are so fortunate to have gotten a piece that already had side doors and a solid top. Truly outstanding makeover.
Thank you! I never thought of the center as a faux fireplace, but I love your perspective! 🙂
That turned out beautiful. I think the wood was a perfect finish. It makes you think warm.
Cozy scene. The wood and lights are a nice touch.
Thank you my friend!
So pretty, lady!
That is so pretty and simple, great idea!
I like the cabinet idea. I want to make part of a cabinet I have into a fireplace ( faux electric if I can safely). But for christmas this year this is an excellent idea. Thank You .
Can you tell me, please, from where you purchased the rug? Thanks in advance!
Home Depot! 🙂
I also thought it was the coolest faux fireplace. I’m going to use that as inspiration for my real fireplace that I never use! I love Christmas lights!
I have a pecan colonial long stereo cabinet I was going to give to Goodwill…NOT ANY MORE!…..It has a lid you lift up for the turntable and radio, but just in the middle area. No doors on the front, but there are some ‘fake’ doors that I will be taking off and taking out the cloth that is over the speaker area. I’m going to put some legs on it to give it a little more height. I love what you did with the lights and crystal display. Thanks for sharing your idea! When I complete it, I’ll post it. Love what you have done to your kitchen, and love your décor!
Absolutely beautiful; I just LOVE it; especially the wood and mini lights; such a ‘homey feel’.
Did you sand or prime the wood first or just paint? Any topcoat?
Looks great!
How do you decorate it during the summer months? Do you keep it as a faux fireplace
Our Summer is short here in Michigan, so yes. The wood flows perfectly with every season because we burn outside (campfire) for Summer, and it’s stunning for Fall. I do decorate the top though according to what I feel like for the time.