Love the arches, they soften the structure. They were a perfect choice and with the lighting installed, simply stunning. ❤ your wife has great ideas. 💡
@t.s.98018 ай бұрын
The arches were a great choice. Overall, beautifully done! It’s stunning.
@mckiestephen41456 ай бұрын
I felt the Ikea reference in the thumbnail is misleading. You did such brilliant work but felt the need to show Ikea to draw viewers in.
@jasonrebelo1812 ай бұрын
ye right? make a joke about it in the intro at least and then its totally justified haha i stayed for the overall build content thinking there was some ikea hacks coming, i clicked on this an Long White Oak Media Center built with + IKEA i expected that. it was a "custom roomwide laminate built-ins with arches" good job tho mate! (i do agree with this comment tho... damn algorithm chasing haha)
@killerjhul2 ай бұрын
IKEA INSPIRED! 😂
@papahumza9 ай бұрын
Making a secret compartment with magnets would be great in the old cubby that was covered. 😊
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Would be pretty cool 👍🏻
@mariokinnear18139 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly 😅 was a perfect opportunity to make a secret compartment 🤦🏻♂️
@blacktiger21549 ай бұрын
I love that I’m not the only person who thinks exactly like that 😂
@woopeeallan9 ай бұрын
if he was actually asian he would have used that part. thats a lot of wasted space to just be boarded up.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
@@woopeeallan I am Asian ☺️ and the space isn't wasted. It now part of our pantry which is on the other side of the wall.
@finle52478 ай бұрын
TV is way too high
@MakerGray9 ай бұрын
SUCH a gorgeous build Bao! One of my favs. Your wife was definitely right about the arches :) Thank you for making this video! 🙌🏼
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks Erin! She called it and I'm glad we went with it!
@fredsmith197021 күн бұрын
I love the way that an average person can build all of this stuff, with only the use of a basic workshop (with a full range of power tools and a selection of table saws) in their garage.
@pianodjr8 ай бұрын
Man, you missed the opportunity to put a fake skeleton in that hidden pocket. Decades later if someone found it…😂
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
🤣 I wanted to put in a small animal skeleton where the small shelves were but didn't get a chance to find one. The larger pocket if I did put something, it would've me opening it up on the pantry side later for more renovations.
@pianodjr8 ай бұрын
@@DesignCraftWorkshop 😆
@SpencleyDesignCo8 ай бұрын
media console looks awesome! congrats on the success! love watching your channel grow :)
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man! it's been slow but just got to keep it up.
@timlong86654 ай бұрын
I have to admit, it was painful to watch those big, beautiful built-in book cases get sealed up forever. I almost clicked, "NEXT!". LOL Think of the possibilities! Safe/hiding space? Adult beverage bar? Gun safe space? Kid's toy storage? Pre-company clean up dump space? Emergency supplies? Zombie apocalypse Prep kits? Christmas present hiding spot? Years and years from now, someone is going to discover those walled up bookcases and scratch their head, for a very long time. I would &@$%# to have those spaces. Anyway, nice build. Beautiful result. I would add lighting behind the TV, the shelf under the TV, and under the cabinet kick plate to balance the lighting effects. 🤞🏽♥️😃🙏🏼 Don't Let Then Divide Us
@DesignCraftWorkshop4 ай бұрын
That deep pocket bookcase is actually for my pantry. So the space isn't unused and is much more needed in the pantry.
@hardylaskey5639 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this build, appreciated your discipline to detail, bless you and your Beautiful family. Thank you
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@polarisflyer3 ай бұрын
Great video! At 28:47 (or close) you show the final wall with what appears to be a large AV receiver. One of my current challenges is finding a media cabinet that is deep enough to not only hold the AV receiver, but also has enough depth for the cables that come straight out the back. My AV receiver (Yamaha Aventage A8A is huge!). needs approximately 18" just for the amp, and another 2" for the cables. How did you manage to push your amp all the way back to the back of your media wall?
@DesignCraftWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Thanks! There's actually not a receiver for the system. Most of the cables are connected to the TV so that helps. The in-wall box keeps all the cables tidy.
@AndrewSzeto9 ай бұрын
LOVE THIS BAO! working on a few big builds in 2024 and this is exactly what i needed!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man! I'm sure what you'll make is going to be magical like always.
@Kay8B8 ай бұрын
Personally not a fan of the arches but you did them very well.
@Bob-fk8vd4 ай бұрын
I agree. They look good, but I am not a fan.
@Kevin_Rhodes2 ай бұрын
Great use of IKEA countertops - and makes me comfortable that my idea for waterfall edges on my IKEA kitchen island is going to work just fine.
@DesignCraftWorkshopАй бұрын
Thanks!
@bunz097 ай бұрын
Always love your work! May I ask what’s the thickness of the panels that you used for the wall behind the TV? Are they also white oak plywood? Thanks!!
@DesignCraftWorkshop7 ай бұрын
Thank you! the panels are white oak plywood in 1/4” thickness.
@SumBeautyAnnointing5 ай бұрын
Wooow, thank you sooo much for sharing in such a detail. You did an amazing job, I can wait to get to it.
@DesignCraftWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@monicalavale9 ай бұрын
I love the design! And the execution of the project. Veneer is a great way to cover plywood panels. Typically I see people painting or staining. Staining works well if you are thorough with the stain types, colors and how they react with wood. Did you say you applied "2 coats of polyurethane"? Isn't that the thing that yellows/oranges with time? I was told to use water based poly to prevent that yellowing. You should shows us closeup shots of how the seams of veneer turned out. Are they totally invisible, completely blended?
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Oil base will yellow over time but no matter what product you use there will be some color shift. In this project I used the stain to add a lighter tone to the plywood and then the poly was applied over it. This gives the White oak a very natural look without the yellowing. The seams between veneer panels are seamless. The only noticeable difference is if the grain doesn't line up. With a rift-sawn veneer like I used, the difference in grain is negligible.
@HaasGrotesk9 ай бұрын
Turned out great but I'm curious to know why you didn't use cheaper material as backing for the veneer. I'd use something like MDF. At least on the vertical parts. I get that the longer horisontal shelves need more strength. Looking at the final shot I was wondering how it would look if you did arches in the middle section too. Maybe too much arches? Also my OCD is screaming because the section with the arches don't follow the height line of the middle section :D I think it looks better the way you did but I couldn't have done it.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks! For MDF, I hate using it in the shop because of the dust lol. Also, they plywood I used for the vertical legs was mainly scrap wood. You can see in some of the shots the covering was made in 3 sections. The arch in the middle would be too low given the length. And with the area above the arch on the sides, it was intentional to have more area above the arch instead of the center. We like the scale better and wanted the arch to stand out rather than compete with the center. So we kept the center section thinner which also helped keep the empty volume larger making it feel taller and more open.
@Makeuploveculture9 ай бұрын
The arches are beautiful! The whole thing is gorgeous!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@giantusaАй бұрын
wow, just wow. you are so talented. design wise is bit old school which is exactly why I love it so much.
@DesignCraftWorkshop26 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@tchilds10779 ай бұрын
I LOVE what you created here. MAGNIFICENT! Love the arches!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad we went with it
@goddessofthestars9 ай бұрын
This is absolutely stunning. Great job, and very cost conscious for materials. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment!
@goddessofthestars9 ай бұрын
@DesignCraftWorkshop of course! If it's not too much trouble 👉🏽👈🏽👉🏽👈🏽 , could please you point me in the direction of the LED light strips you used? I think I heard American Green Lights but when I search I'm not sure I'm finding the same products 🤔.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Oh yea! Forgot to add that to the description! American Green Lights : www.americangreenlights.com/ You can try to use code 'BAOLOI' for 10% off. I'm not sure if it's still available.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
You can reach out to them directly. Jim is a great guy and can make the strips custom lengths as you need for your project.
@goddessofthestars9 ай бұрын
@DesignCraftWorkshop Ah, amazing! Thank you so much! If I get any other products I'll be sure to use your codes - you deserve all the credit and kudos 😁.
@tankq8883 ай бұрын
Amazing work. New Subscriber!
@DesignCraftWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Anniefawesome9 ай бұрын
This is amazing!! You should be so proud of all your hard work!! Wow, just wow!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@barneyhartman-glaser69728 ай бұрын
I thought you were supposed to finish raw wood before applying the PSA vaneer? Looks like you just put it on raw wood. Do you have any issues with delaminating?
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
It's recommended but I've never had any issues applying it directly on the face or edge with edge banding.
@TopVillain24 күн бұрын
What’s up with the Jesus pic 😂
@anthonyhanna11638 ай бұрын
Awesome build! Was planning on doing nearly the exact same thing in my kid’s room, except the tv is replaced with a window, with a reading bench underneath. Do you think the ikea desktop could hold weight for a toddler and parent? Probably depends on the strength of the frame underneath, right?
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
The desktop is pretty sturdy. It's not hollow cardboard so it'll be able to handle the weight of someone sitting on the surface.
@shrimpinpat8 ай бұрын
r/tvtoohigh almost perfect. TV on the bottom ledge woulda been better from viewing perspective, but visually i get why you did it.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate the feedback
@pedroscigar29068 ай бұрын
Looks great! Do you mind sharing what color white paint you use the wall please?
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Greek Villa from Sherwin Williams
@pedroscigar29068 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@BreakingG_News3 ай бұрын
I always wanted the same but with fish tanks instead of arches
@j_gate8 ай бұрын
Main Focus on TV, closely followed by marriage and religion. It's interesting.. 😊.... Beautiful work also! ❤
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Nice one lol. Thank you!
@BevelishCreations9 ай бұрын
You went to IKEA?!?! Blasphemy! 😅
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
It's over.
@gg-vm1oh2 ай бұрын
A European customer would not accept this quality. You Americans nailed everything, you paste it, and then paint it on the spot. You also greased the door so that the projection hinge is already on it. I'm sorry, but that's undemanding. In Europe, we plan everything in advance. We calculate the size of the components in advance, then manufacture them and glue the cabinets together with foreign pins. Maybe this furniture looks good on video, and many people don't even know what I'm talking about. Unfortunately, there are many such KZbinrs.
@CarieSaad5 ай бұрын
Could've just used benderboard for the arches. Now ya just need a bigger TV. Lol
@DesignCraftWorkshop5 ай бұрын
They don’t have bendable white oak boards here. Wished they did
@hospitaladministrator3359Ай бұрын
Masterful work! Sheeessshhh! I thought I was doing something by building a dining room nook, but this is insane.
@DesignCraftWorkshopАй бұрын
Thank you!
@_basekit24184 ай бұрын
Looks great. where is the paneling from that you used on the back of the middle section?
@jordanveverica66969 ай бұрын
Very nice! Really solid design. Any reason for not using the track saw on those thin fascia panels? I assumed you didn’t have one since you were cutting the curved sheets on the table saw, but then the track saw finally made an appearance towards the end haha.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
It would still take too much time lol. The sample board was small enough to do on the table saw.
@Maria-jp3kd9 ай бұрын
This build looks absolutely great! NICE JOB!! What is the exact link for the side lights? Love them!!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Link in the in description!
@FlexStudioPL9 ай бұрын
Gr8 project. Always love/jealous for that type of work (in positive way). Much love from Poland for you and your family!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it and hope all is well!
@BrianT1758 ай бұрын
I know you're probably not a sound guy, but that cubby hole you covered up would have been a perfect spot for an in-wall subwoofer.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Yeah I thought about it and possibly adding hidden speakers behind a magnetic mesh panel for access. But….this project was long enough already lol.
@mgaming79 ай бұрын
what white did you use? there are 9000 shades of white. Yours looks great
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
I used Renner natural white oak stain. Purchased from Fine Finshinh Supple.
@dickieknutz29338 ай бұрын
You know who else was a carpenter?
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Was it Joseph? 😆
@OmaBike9 ай бұрын
I also hate drywall. I also hate paying for the labor. I wish I could find somebody who is reasonably priced to do it. The end result is pretty awesome. I think I can use some of your ideas.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Drywall is such a paint. Luckily this was a small area. Painting is also something I would pay for
@Vlican8 ай бұрын
amazing work!! i watch these on youtube but i know i'll never be able to do it lol
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
I believe in you 👍🏻
@segredosdotiosam99894 ай бұрын
hmmm.. Nothing against the arches but they don't match the rest of the media center or the decor / furniture. It would look much nicer without them. The TV is too high and too small.
@minigiant89983 ай бұрын
its a nice result except for the dead man on a crucifix... that is just straight up creepy.
@rickgordon83779 ай бұрын
I appreciate your eye god design snd your skill in cutting corners in materials for smaller budgets. 😊
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks! It may be scrap but it’s still good for something
@L0U1SE9 ай бұрын
Looks amazing! Well done to you. Can you come over and build me one 😂
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
🤣 thank you!
@homie817x9 ай бұрын
are all the shelves still looks clean with kid? j/k, great build, simple and elegant!!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
haha! luckily they can't reach it. but the floor is another story. Thank you!
@marcoantonioroquebasurto7727 ай бұрын
Why using pine wood if it'll be coverd with a huge sticker? It's doesn't make sense! Even if you hate drywall I'm sure it looks better with a good quality paint than that sticker 😅
@VoeltnerWoodworking9 ай бұрын
I love seeing the new shop in use!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Still so much work to do in there lol
@healthsis17689 ай бұрын
The arches are incredible. I’m afraid to ask how much something like this would cost
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Material was $2200. Hours is about 90hr.
@TonyE-rw8qo2 ай бұрын
10 minutes and I got bored with your video bro I’m sorry
@ss-ri8hx8 ай бұрын
this is so beautiful!! Amazing craftsmanship!!
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patriciacushing74488 ай бұрын
I’m in the planning stages of remodelling the house. It is winter here in Canada so working in my shop is not an option. My shop needs an overhaul and when I do I plan to add a heating system, but for now, I have 6 months to watch creative people like you and discover new ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your time and skills with us. Bless you and your family ❤
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 I wish you the best in your renovation
@garagemonkeysan9 ай бұрын
Great video. Super wall unit. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂❤️🙏
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man 🙏🏼
@jeffchau898 ай бұрын
I mean... new houses aren't perfectly square either
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Nothing ever is.
@AussieInSeattle9 ай бұрын
great build! which size and unpronounceably named countertops did you use? surprised they werent corrugated cardboard inside as some of them are
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Surprisingly it wasn't lol. I went with LILLTRÄSK. Three 74” long.
@AussieInSeattle9 ай бұрын
@@DesignCraftWorkshop nice - can't beat that price! - miter looks like it turned out pretty good too with minimal chip-out - also didnt know those countertops had two different bullnose profiles on each long side. I think there is a lack of high-design projects on YT that use ikea stuff as a shortcut or cheaper or less timely option if you want to make this your niche 🙂 - not everyone has the time (or tools) to build things like cabinets or countertops like you did, so using them for part of builds can make a lot of sense if they are lower use due to sometimes lower quality.
@markkosseifi71209 ай бұрын
Lovely and gorgeous although arches are old fashion
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! That was my fear but I think it turned out great
@estano5203 ай бұрын
IKEA clickbait for views. ..and then you have the audacity to put in religious items in the build after being deceitful. Same on you!
@DesignCraftWorkshop3 ай бұрын
But there was some IKEA.
@buchananbuilds4859 ай бұрын
Excellent build. The only issue I have is many of the shop shots are washed out making it difficult to see some detail.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Noted for the next video. Some of the plywood was a little bright
@buchananbuilds4859 ай бұрын
I definitely struggle with shop lighting in my videos.
@alexandercarpinteroroca73769 ай бұрын
Amazing project🎉 you just won a new follower
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@janetbof48 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. Love the arches.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Sheane9 ай бұрын
Inspiring build! Good information on the details! thank you
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad it helped
@msxsherry11138 ай бұрын
Wow this looks amazing! And even crazier that you did this in 1 month!
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@karolangiroux49648 ай бұрын
Wow very great projet! Thanks for the inspo :)
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@raipe765 ай бұрын
That is so cool 💪🏻 It’s really nice, wow !!
@DesignCraftWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TearUpYourBible10 күн бұрын
This is great!
@claytondavis93259 ай бұрын
Awesome work! Looks absolutely gorgeous.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@wtfcoldwater8 ай бұрын
That room would have been a perfect safe or guns storage behind there.
@jacquelynnacopoulos12783 ай бұрын
Hello, Congratulations Cool👍👏👏👏👏
@DesignCraftWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@Lucas-vd2gx8 ай бұрын
It looks stunning! Really great project and finish. Kudos to you! I think the only change I would make would be so the area around the TV also has the same rounded curve and radius as the smaller side pieces, seeing those archs on the sides and then a square framing around the tv make it look off but again this is me giving my two cents. LOOKS AMAZING!
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate the thoughts 🙏🏼
@Lucas-vd2gx8 ай бұрын
@@DesignCraftWorkshop Who am I? You did great!
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
@@Lucas-vd2gx always love to hear what other people's thoughts are
@Lucas-vd2gx8 ай бұрын
@@DesignCraftWorkshop Hey, if it is suggestions you are looking for, you found the right person LOL I subscribed too! Have a great weekend and Happy Friday
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
@@Lucas-vd2gx you as well!
@KevinTurner19868 ай бұрын
Lasted 6 months? I often wonder how people treat their furnitire. I jave a bedframe, dresser, and end table set I boight from Ikea about 8 years ago. Only the end table is showing any sign of wear and tear, and barely. You gotta really look for it. I totally understand people wanting furniture to last, but my tastes change, and I don't assume I'll want the same style furnitire after 20 years.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
To each their own. I had one before we got married and so did my wife. Then we bought one when we moved in to replace the old broken one. Our dresser drawers never lasted more than 6-9 months.
@MaggieMagnoli9 ай бұрын
This looks absolutely stunning!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@raymondchow87229 ай бұрын
The TV placement is a little too high. The TV is there for you to watch and not as a decoration; therefore ideal positioning is most important. Especially your sofas are quite low. If would have been better if you some reclining sofa which will increase your viewing experience.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We don't often watch TV but when we do, kicking back and relaxing is perfectly comfortable on our sofa 👍🏻
@carolinaworkshop70918 ай бұрын
There are a lot of choices I would not have made, the arches especially, that turned out great. The crucifix in that spot is awesome. Im inspired to do something like this in my basement in the future. Thanks for sharing.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you! It turned out better than I thought
@houda5679 ай бұрын
It's really pretty. I'm in awe when I see many American people with such tools in their garage to do woodwork. It's a life changing game.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zombieruss9 ай бұрын
His garage is bigger than most average houses in the UK. Lucky to have the space!
@Lyndaaqle9 ай бұрын
Amazing work!!! Truly talented 🤩
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@adoyer048 ай бұрын
arches, the trend is over boi. not an timeless design.
@Berti_003 ай бұрын
Super amazing work man.
@DesignCraftWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffp79588 ай бұрын
In front of the tv has become one of the favorite places in the house…. Imagine that.
@jimrodriguez76409 ай бұрын
Wow looks amazing! Great job!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Pure3nrg4 ай бұрын
What grit sand paper did you use on the vineer?
@DesignCraftWorkshop4 ай бұрын
No less than 180
@matsler898 ай бұрын
Pro tip for arches next time. Get some bendy ply and then use some laminate glued on top of it.
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thought of it and I've used it in the past. It was slightly more expensive with the bendy ply.
@bea69879 ай бұрын
Wow, that turned out amazing!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@andydoank92274 ай бұрын
Made In Indonesia...nice built...
@Lou-bg1xc9 ай бұрын
I think it looks great.
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Flokrollife9 күн бұрын
Awesome
@reynaldomusic92038 ай бұрын
kabayan?
@brechtdumortier80259 ай бұрын
This looks amazing!
@DesignCraftWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Harley249868 ай бұрын
Beyond impressive!
@DesignCraftWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@moonbeeps8 ай бұрын
Wtf the cross and the picture of christ 😅😂
@brucen47199 ай бұрын
Wow! This is absolutely beautiful! The arches provide so much character - you need to listen to your wife more often!