![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Typical cabinet doors require a table saw (which I do not have,) and while I’ve cobbled together similar working alternatives in the past ( desk remodel, tilt-out trash can,) since I was spending a fair amount of money on this project I wanted to make sure the front was something of quality. Then I’d attach them together and add a few front supports.įinally, I’d add a hinged top, as well as doors to the front. To assemble the cabinet, I planned to independently make four different sections: the back, two sides, and the bottom. Since I had no constraints in this dimensions, I just went ahead and gave myself plenty of room and planned for a 14″ depth. Therefore, I went with the absolute minimum internal height I was comfortable with, which was 38.5.” As expected, the cabinet is massive, but the lift mechanism fits (with about 1/4″ of space spare.)įinally, the depth of the internal space was based on the depth of the TV (3.4″) plus the depth of the lift system (3.9″.) Thus the minimum depth was 8.3.” It might not seem that way on paper, but let me assure you, this is large. However, 38″ internal height + 3″ legs + 1.5″ top = 42.5″ tall cabinet, which is massive. That meant that the internal height of the cabinet needed to be at least 38,” preferably a little more for error purposes. The actual width of the TV is 38.4″, so I was able to get away with a 43″ internal width.Īs for the height, the most affordable (aka, cheapest) motorized lift mechanism I could find was 38″ tall in its lowest setting. I purchased a 43″ TV, and, fun fact, that 43″ measurement is diagonal (clearly a marketing ploy to make you think you’re getting a bigger TV.) I spent a long time figuring out exactly what dimensions would work for the cabinet. Go check out this simple Monitor Riser/Desk Organizer (yes, it’s both!) if you’re just getting started. Basically, a DIY TV lift cabinet shouldn’t be anyone’s first project. However, some general experience working with wood is highly recommended. I don’t even own a table 3saw, let alone know how to make fancy cuts with them. It’s built primarily with pocket/Kreg Jig holes and screws. Something to know: you don’t need to be an expert woodworker to build this cabinet. But, given that I could purchase the lift mechanism separately, I could totally build a DIY TV lift cabinet. And even if I did have that kind of money, I have better things to do with it than blow it on a single cabinet. Turns out, prices start at $1500 for an entry-level cabinet, and most are priced at $3000.Īs discussed during my desk remodel, I don’t have that kind of money. The TV could be in a nice, out of the way cabinet, and easily lifted out when necessary.Īnd then I googled TV lift cabinets. I had never seen a TV lift cabinet before in my life, but it seemed like the solution to all of my TV/fireplace woes. I debated this issue for quite awhile, until one day I came upon this photo of a TV lift cabinet on Houzz. Above the fireplace seemed like the only option, but not only is that considered a design mistake, it’d be difficult (and possibly painful) to view from the seating area. Want to hide your TV? Learn how to build your own DIY TV Lift Cabinet with this straightforward, step-by-step tutorial.įor the longest time, I debated where to put a TV in my living room. ![]()
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