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Blend stereo equipment and the television into a room's decor -- without it taking center stage.

A Storage Unit to hold a 60-inch Screen TV

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Build a large TV and its components into the corner of your media room.

It's not easy to put in a 60-inch big-screen TV without dwarfing everything else in the room. Yet, these homeowners found a solution in a custom built-in with a twist. Carpenters constructed a storage unit to house their 60-inch screen, surround-sound speakers, and components such as a DVD player

Crafted as a single unit attached to the wall and slanted ceiling, the built-in accomodates the TV, shelves for components on the left side, and custom slots in the top for speakers. The inside (behind the panels) remains open for ventilation. Trim details, such as the decorative recessed panels, make the unit an attractive focal point.

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