This media console is part of our living room makeover. Initially, I had plans to replace it with a painted buffet or dresser from my inventory. I figured I would sell this one and grab an unfinished piece from my stash to paint, but that just seemed wasteful since this media cabinet is barely two years old. Hence the final decision to keep this and jazz it up a bit, besides it has an electric fireplace, so in hindsight, it was a no-brainer to keep it.
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Modern Media Console with Electric Fireplace
I do love this tv stand set up, but hate how dark it is. I ordered it online a couple of years ago and love the electric fireplace inside since we don’t have a real fireplace in our home. You can get one (or something similar) HERE if you love it too.
Painted Media Console in Sunshine Yellow
Materials Needed / Source List:
- Artists Brush
- 220 Grit Sandpaper
- Electric Fireplace Media Stand
- Drop cloth
- Staging – Flying Pigs
Painting the Media Console
To start, the electric fireplace was removed from the center and the glass was removed from the side doors, as well as the hardware. I was then able to lightly sand the entire piece and get it cleaned before painting. I do confess that I often cut corners when I work on my own projects for my home for a few reasons. For starters, I like to ‘test’ the product and see how well it holds up if I don’t do a thorough prep, I also know that if for some reason it doesn’t hold up I can always easily fix it if necessary. I am happy to say, though, of all the finished pieces in my home where I have cut corners, everything has held up beautifully, even with my two wild kids. This is my full process for How to Prep Painted Furniture.
I multi-tasked with this project and worked on both the wall and the media console at the same time. As one waited to dry, I worked on the other, and vice versa. There’s nothing like trying to remodel an entire room with two kids in the house. Eeeek
The media console was painted with bold yellow. It really is a happy sunshine yellow! I am not even a yellow loving kind of girl, but this color is amazing. Considering I had to cover such a dark color piece, I pretty much expected the media stand to need three coats, so I was mentally prepared for that 😉 As you can see I also painted in the living room, so wheelies and a drop cloth were a must. You can find great quality furniture paint and stain online HERE. Search for the color ‘Daisy’ if you want a bright sunshine yellow! An added bonus, when painting furniture, you want to make sure to use quality non-toxic furniture paint.
Painting Little Details – White Glaze
Once I was satisfied with my bold yellow paint finish I decided to add a subtle white glaze in the crevices. I chose a pure stark white to paint in the crevices and then wipe away immediately with a rag to leave just a touch of white in the creases. The piece was then lightly distressed along the edges and sealed for protection.
The inside of the side cabinets were also left unpainted because I prefer to keep them dark. Painting inside would allow you to see all the crap things that are kept in there and I prefer those random items be less visible.
The Result – Painted Media Console in Sunshine Yellow
I confess that I am smitten with this color.
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Painting the wall was also part of the room makeover and if you would like to see how I achieved that matte cloudy finish, you can find that post here – Cloudy Painted Wall with Lime Paint.
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Care to See the Other Projects of the Room Makeover?
Like I mentioned these tables were part of our entire living room makeover. To see more projects related to this living room makeover, check out these other posts:
*Media Console Painted Sunshine Yellow*
*Vintage China Cabinet Makeover with Decoupage and Purple Glaze*
*Cloudy Accent Wall in Fresco Lime Paint*
*Bursting with Color Living Room Makeover*
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Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Wow, Kandice, you transformed that media cabinet into a fine piece of furniture. I’m not much of a yellow person but that is stunning! Smart idea keeping the inside dark not only because it hides the stuff inside but it doesn’t compete with that pretty yellow. I see you got a new tv to go with that pretty new wall.
Kandice says
thank you Marie! 🙂
Kathy Owen says
Girl! You had me at yellow but the white glaze had me smiling. That’s the way I glaze too. I agree with keeping the inside dark so the “crap” doesn’t stand out. Love the media cabinet now.
Kandice says
thank you so much! xoxo
sandi magle says
Really this is amazing. A TV is a big enough ‘black hole’ to put in a room without that huge anchor of an entertainment unit. This is a beautiful piece, and will add oodles of personality to your room. Love it, Sandi
Kandice says
thank you so much Sandi! I never thought I would love yellow, but I love this one 🙂
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
I love it in yellow, and it looks amazing on that gorgeous gray wall, Kandice! <3
Kandice says
thank you so much! its been so fun doing stuff for my own home this past month 🙂
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
I love that you went bold with this…it really makes a statement! How cool is it that it has a fireplace in it too?? XO
Kandice says
thank you! as it turned out the electric fireplace is what made us decide to keep it 🙂
Emily says
I LOVE this pop of color! The yellow looks fantastic, and is so cheerful. Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday party this week.
Brenda Young says
OOOh Kandice, I just love this bold color choice with the glaze just beautiful it makes me so happy! All the ladies projects were great, cant wait to see what yall round up for the next Fixer Uppers! Thanks for sharing such a great post at Fridays furniture Fix!
Toni | Small Home Soul says
I love this TV console and the bold color you chose. I did notice it when I saw your living room reveal earlier today. You have great taste and daring in your design style!
We’d love to have you come share this at our link party, Waste Not Wednesday 😀
Kandice says
Thank you Toni! Ill go check it out xoxo
Sherry Nappa says
What an awesome transformation! Thanks for linking up at Funtastic Friday.
Angie ~ ambient wares says
Yellow is a color I’ve wanted to try on a furniture piece and this really makes me want to do it even more! I think it’ll be my desk. I mean, I need something bright and happy when I’m working 😉 It’s just gorgeous!
Kandice says
thank you!! its definitely a happy color 🙂
Kellie Dodge says
I am curious, is this piece real wood, or the particle board type furniture?? I have an electric fireplace console, but is is the particle board. I am wondering about painting these type of surfaces and how to go about it. Will the paint stick??
kandice kullmann says
this is not real wood, its that newer particle board stuff and the paint sticks with no problems 🙂
Mike Williamson says
Looks good. The color is perfect!
kandice kullmann says
thank you so much Mike!
Deb says
So I am confused. The yellow is called Sunshine Yellow and who makes it?
kandice kullmann says
it’s not called sunshine yellow. That’s just how I described it. You can find a bright sunshine yellow called Daisy from Dixie Belle here: https://dixiebellepaint.com?aff=10
p says
Sooooo Happy ! This pop of yellow is pure sunshine. I Love the white glaze effect.
As someone else commented, TV’s are a black hole and this ‘new’ media console balances is so well.
Beautiful job ! Great choice.
Thanks for sharing.