How to Build a DIY Media Center with Crates
Updated: Aug. 27, 2019Using crates to build this rustic DIY media center means you can adjust the size to fit perfectly around your TV—and you'll gain tons of storage, to boot!
This DIY media center project designed by Crates & Pallet is very flexible, so you can adjust it to fit your space. Add a coat of paint or leave the crates bare for a rustic touch.
DIY Media Center Parts
- 16 Large Crates
- 4’ x 8’ Sheet of 3/16″ Plywood
- 1-1/4” Wood Screws
- 1/2” Wood Screws
DIY Media Center Tools
- Drill
- Phillips Head screwdriver
- Circular Saw
DIY Media Center How-To Instructions:
Measure and mark the plywood as shown; then using a circular saw, cut the plywood to size.
Place three crates side-by-side, slatted side down, and attach with 1-1/4 in. wood screws. Place one crate on each end 6-1/4 in. back from the front of the three crates as shown; attach with 1-1/4 in. wood screws.
Now that you’ve established your base, lay the cut piece of plywood on top as shown and secure with screws. Next, assemble five crates side-by-side, slatted side down, and attach with 1-1/4 in. wood screws.
Place three crates on top of each end of the base and attach with 1/2 in. wood screws through the slats.
Using a drill, attach the five crates to the base as shown. Add your TV and that’s it!
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Originally Published: August 27, 2019
