Equipment storage, Rack Console, Hutch ETC

[imjustdave]

So I recently moved    woo hoo

But I also lost my custom built ins around the fireplace that hiding all my gear seeing as I sold the house. 

So my new place the kitchen - living area is one room, its big enough to work but it doesn't have a lot of extra space., so building something wont work needs to be furniture piece.   I have wall area about 80 inches worth which is great but the Dear wife has this theme of "Kitchen Farm house vibe look"  While it works and keeps her happy ... its also making life difficult for me in finding something to store my equipment in.  Its currently in a sanus rack which is a no go from her. 

I looked at salamander - too modern - too much metal - too much no go    I personally loved it but she was epic hell to the no.. UGH. 
BDI   - again same same  

The one and only thing that is a maybe from her is this from standoutdesigns.   But the cost is approaching 4K, doesn't have any sort of rack mounting, only shelves. and I'm not even sure it will work with my emotiva gear.   XPA-7, XMC1,  basic TV receiver and blue-ray player. 
TV is mounted on the wall.  

www.standoutdesigns.com/collections/norwalk-solid-wood-media-consoles-tv-stands/products/norwalk-66-inch-wide-american-solid-wood-media-console-with-media-storage-drawers?variant=12291442016339


SO.....  Anyone know of any other brands of AV gear that has the look of Farm house ... I recon traditional would be appropriate.   

[Zombie]

Dec 30, 2019 20:18:20 GMT -5 imjustdave said:

So I recently moved    woo hoo

But I also lost my custom built ins around the fireplace that hiding all my gear seeing as I sold the house. 

So my new place the kitchen - living area is one room, its big enough to work but it doesn't have a lot of extra space., so building something wont work needs to be furniture piece.   I have wall area about 80 inches worth which is great but the Dear wife has this theme of "Kitchen Farm house vibe look"  While it works and keeps her happy ... its also making life difficult for me in finding something to store my equipment in.  Its currently in a sanus rack which is a no go from her. 

I looked at salamander - too modern - too much metal - too much no go    I personally loved it but she was epic hell to the no.. UGH. 
BDI   - again same same  

The one and only thing that is a maybe from her is this from standoutdesigns.   But the cost is approaching 4K, doesn't have any sort of rack mounting, only shelves. and I'm not even sure it will work with my emotiva gear.   XPA-7, XMC1,  basic TV receiver and blue-ray player. 
TV is mounted on the wall.  

www.standoutdesigns.com/collections/norwalk-solid-wood-media-consoles-tv-stands/products/norwalk-66-inch-wide-american-solid-wood-media-console-with-media-storage-drawers?variant=12291442016339


SO.....  Anyone know of any other brands of AV gear that has the look of Farm house ... I recon traditional would be appropriate.   

Not sure this is the style you're looking for but this is what I bought recently. It's around $1100 and weighs about 200 lbs. It's very well built and is real wood. Bello PR45.

[adaboy]

Dec 30, 2019 20:18:20 GMT -5 imjustdave said:

So I recently moved    woo hoo

But I also lost my custom built ins around the fireplace that hiding all my gear seeing as I sold the house. 

So my new place the kitchen - living area is one room, its big enough to work but it doesn't have a lot of extra space., so building something wont work needs to be furniture piece.   I have wall area about 80 inches worth which is great but the Dear wife has this theme of "Kitchen Farm house vibe look"  While it works and keeps her happy ... its also making life difficult for me in finding something to store my equipment in.  Its currently in a sanus rack which is a no go from her. 

I looked at salamander - too modern - too much metal - too much no go    I personally loved it but she was epic hell to the no.. UGH. 
BDI   - again same same  

The one and only thing that is a maybe from her is this from standoutdesigns.   But the cost is approaching 4K, doesn't have any sort of rack mounting, only shelves. and I'm not even sure it will work with my emotiva gear.   XPA-7, XMC1,  basic TV receiver and blue-ray player. 
TV is mounted on the wall.  

www.standoutdesigns.com/collections/norwalk-solid-wood-media-consoles-tv-stands/products/norwalk-66-inch-wide-american-solid-wood-media-console-with-media-storage-drawers?variant=12291442016339


SO.....  Anyone know of any other brands of AV gear that has the look of Farm house ... I recon traditional would be appropriate.   

What about the cabinet over the fridge? I've installed plenty of A/V closets there using AC Infinity fans and coolers. Most people don't use that cabinet as its generally too high and they have enough space. You could then use a Logitech Harmony remote or equivalent to control your gear. Out of site, and far less money if you do it yourself.

Just a thought.

[creimes]

Slap me sideways I gotta start building this sort of stuff and quit my day job haha, $3700 for a TV stand, I know it's real hardwood and all that but wow that is some serious money especially considering that's US dollars which is almost 5g's CAD haha

[imjustdave]

Dec 31, 2019 0:16:55 GMT -5 creimes said:

Slap me sideways I gotta start building this sort of stuff and quit my day job haha, $3700 for a TV stand, I know it's real hardwood and all that but wow that is some serious money especially considering that's US dollars which is almost 5g's CAD haha

I was thinking the same thing you  could build some real quality at that price range.

[novisnick]

Can you build a rustic farmhouse unit? Shouldn’t be to hard if your not looking for beautiful finished edges and such.
try YouTube

                          

[Gary Cook]

How about posting some pictures of the rest of the furnishings? That way we can possibly suggest something similar.

Happy New Year to All
Gary

[novisnick]

Dec 31, 2019 2:13:55 GMT -5 Gary Cook said:

How about posting some pictures of the rest of the furnishings? That way we can possibly suggest something similar.

Happy New Year to All
Gary

Great suggestion!

Happy New Years to you! We are about to enjoy New Years Eve today. Nothing special is planned, we will open our restaurant and serve until the last customer! Whenever that may be. I pray that 2020 will bring a better year and decade as this past one has seen the loss of my father and brother. We are still trying to deal with the latter as he just recently passed.

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, have a wonderful safe New Years Gary. 

novis

[jackfish]

IKEA is easy. I have used Bestå TV units multiple times.


13.3" MacBook Air, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, iTunes/BitPerfect
MacBook Air SuperDrive
Western Digital My Book Essential 2TB USB HD
Schiit Bifrost USB DAC and Audioengine D3 DAC
Emotiva USP-1, ERC-1 and two UPA-1s
Pro-Ject Xpression III and AT440MLa
AKAI AT-2600 and Harman Kardon TD4400
Grado SR80i
Wharfedale Diamond 225
Magnestand MMG
Rythmik Audio F12

[SteveH]

Dec 30, 2019 23:59:56 GMT -5 adaboy said:

Dec 30, 2019 20:18:20 GMT -5 imjustdave said:

So I recently moved    woo hoo

But I also lost my custom built ins around the fireplace that hiding all my gear seeing as I sold the house. 

So my new place the kitchen - living area is one room, its big enough to work but it doesn't have a lot of extra space., so building something wont work needs to be furniture piece.   I have wall area about 80 inches worth which is great but the Dear wife has this theme of "Kitchen Farm house vibe look"  While it works and keeps her happy ... its also making life difficult for me in finding something to store my equipment in.  Its currently in a sanus rack which is a no go from her. 

I looked at salamander - too modern - too much metal - too much no go    I personally loved it but she was epic hell to the no.. UGH. 
BDI   - again same same  

The one and only thing that is a maybe from her is this from standoutdesigns.   But the cost is approaching 4K, doesn't have any sort of rack mounting, only shelves. and I'm not even sure it will work with my emotiva gear.   XPA-7, XMC1,  basic TV receiver and blue-ray player. 
TV is mounted on the wall.  

www.standoutdesigns.com/collections/norwalk-solid-wood-media-consoles-tv-stands/products/norwalk-66-inch-wide-american-solid-wood-media-console-with-media-storage-drawers?variant=12291442016339


SO.....  Anyone know of any other brands of AV gear that has the look of Farm house ... I recon traditional would be appropriate.   

What about the cabinet over the fridge? I've installed plenty of A/V closets there using AC Infinity fans and coolers. Most people don't use that cabinet as its generally too high and they have enough space. You could then use a Logitech Harmony remote or equivalent to control your gear. Out of site, and far less money if you do it yourself.

Just a thought.

That is a great idea.  I just added electric/Ethernet and a shelf to a bedroom closet for my QNAP NAS.

[geeqner]

Dec 31, 2019 12:16:06 GMT -5 SteveH said:

Dec 30, 2019 23:59:56 GMT -5 adaboy said:

What about the cabinet over the fridge? I've installed plenty of A/V closets there using AC Infinity fans and coolers. Most people don't use that cabinet as its generally too high and they have enough space. You could then use a Logitech Harmony remote or equivalent to control your gear. Out of site, and far less money if you do it yourself.

Just a thought.

That is a great idea.  I just added electric/Ethernet and a shelf to a bedroom closet for my QNAP NAS.

It sounds like in your case - satisfying SWMBO may require some CREATIVITY on your part:

If you have some space for a (semi) "Free-Standing" piece of furniture - Look at Estate Sales or a Consignment Dealer for an old-shool, painted wood cabinet / hutch or china cabinet.
(Actually, an Armoire might offer a more desirable depth for larger components like Amps, if you can find a spot to tuck it into where you can get wiring in and out...)

Then "gut" it and build-in some shelves and maybe some wireway
(I like Panduit Snap-Track - the vinyl channel type stuff with slots on the top and bottom when run Horizontally and a snap-on cover)
Then go with a Remote Repeater and some way to hide wire and cable as it enters / leaves the hiding place. 

If it has glass in the doors, you can probably get it replaced with textured and/or colored glass.

If it's not already finished in a way that fits-in - perhaps give it a simulated "antique" crusty-paint / white-washed / look

If you need something deeper than what you can find - you may be able to have a local cabinet-guy / carpenter re-use the fascia and doors and make a deeper back section that will fit your gear and wiring.