Because this is what my television looks like.
Lovely isn't it. And it has looked like this ever since we moved in, three and a half years ago. I love my living room. I've had compliments on the decor, the millwork, the color (Sherwin Williams "Ivoire"), etc. But this corner has been a blight.
So this non-do-it-yourself kind of girl decided to fix this embarrassment and do it herself! I decided that I wanted to create a little texture and cover the back of this sofa table with burlap. Nothing too drastic, but a subtle change. So off to Hobby Lobby I go for said fabric (at $3.99 a yard) and an upholstery gun.
I measured and stapled the fabric to the back...
Cut strategically placed slits for the plethora of wires and cables...
And... Voila! What a difference! If I do say so, my "non-do-it-yourself-er" kind of girl.
There is a little bunching around the bottom, but the cords are hidden... And if you aren't looking, it really doesn't jump out at you. I'm pretty excited!
Looks great! There's nothing a nail gun can't fix!
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Brilliant! What a spectacular difference. I have a punch list of things in my house that bother me, but I never get around to correcting them, or I just get used to them....this has inspired me. YAY!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea- I hate cords. I might try this trick in my sunroom/playroom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteBevy, it looks great. I am a serious cord hider--maybe I should do a post on some of my tricks. Seriously I love the burlap idea! And, by the way, we would love for you to join us on our mission trip next January--we usually have the dates by the end of August, so we can book tickets, etc. The past few years we've left on MLK Day and returned the following Tues.--something to think about, at least!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Those cords peeking out of everywhere are the bane of my existence, never knew what to do until now. Non-do-it-yourself-ers rejoice!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! I am going to have to steal this idea.
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks awesome, Bevy!!! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteBevy, That looks Fabulous!! Great job! I hate cords too, and this is an excellent way to hide them :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYOu are genius! What a simple and inexpensive solution to all those ugly wires...I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove when I get an area neater! Great job
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what a clever girl you are! We are not DIYers either. i'm just thinking about why it is I don't see my cords...oh, yes, might that be b/c the piles of toys everywhere conceal them!!! I have to say burlap is the better way to go! :) hope you are having a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent idea and it looks so nice n' neat underneath your tv...wow, thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteMy last hurrah with a staple gun and upholstery fabric was a couple of years ago when I recovered diningroom chairs for my sister-in-law...
Best to you from here, Lachlan
Great DYI project! Yeah, I hate dealing with countless electrical cords. And don't get me started on the multiple remotes!
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ReplyDeleteYou really made a difference in the way is looks.
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Mrs. Kindergarten
Great job!! I did something like this too...I took a large piece of wall board and covered it with matching wall paper. I patted my self on the back because I hate those wires!!
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