The frustration of being an 1/8 inch started with the builtins in the family room. Our plan was to take the cornerr unit out and put the regular book shelf in the spot so the fireplace had symmetry (I love symmetry). Also the corner unti was not going to fit our TV. Well the regular book case was to big by an 1/8 of an inch. These untis are solid oak and built to withstand a hurricane, so once again no quick fix was able to make the until fit. Therefore, the second picture is what we are living with for now. I think I don't mind it or at least I have just resigned to the fact that this is the way it will be for awhile, until we can get the bookcase cut down to fit.
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It does suck that you can't have the configuration that you where thinking of, but as for the Furniture Dr. I would hold off until you get eh hardwood installed - if they doctor it up, you may find yourself in a new predicament when you eventually rip out those carpets and install hardwood.
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I agree that retrofitting the original oak built in so it's symetrical would be the best idea, when ever you get around to it. Are you thinking of painting them or leaving them with the wooden stain?
Wood stain for now. I am certain that the bookcases and mantle will be a lost battle with DH about painting. He is willing to paint everything else. Even though it is ok, it really does look very good with the rock on the fireplace. So if I win the battle of baseboards, window casements/trim and railing (and new kitchen) I am wiling to give on the bookcases. A new paint color in the room will really tone down the in your face wood - I hope.
thanks jencruz. I actually do not mind it, even though it is not symmetrical:rolleyes: It is really a good set up for viewing tv from the family room, the kitchen cooking area. I am close to picking a paint color that will be close to the color of the woodwork so it should blend in a bit more and the whiteness behind the tv will disappear.
Actually I don't see any problem with your family room. The appliances and cabinet are still look good in place.
Ohhhh, I feel your pain. Nothing is simple. At least you have a nice fireplace and it is centred on the room unlike mine. Maybe your flat screen tv might look best above the fireplace? I'm not normally a fan of such a set up but it might make the most sense judging on the size of the room.
I agree that retrofitting the original oak built in so it's symetrical would be the best idea, when ever you get around to it. Are you thinking of painting them or leaving them with the wooden stain?
I agree. It will not take too long and you will not have the frustrations of making minor mistakes along the way.
One question though, how do you plan to arrange your furniture in this space? Right now, the setup looks idea for TV viewing whereas the other scenario may not.
someone to make the adjustments. It would not take a professional very long nor cost too much. If this is what you want eventually, do it now. I found a 'Furniture Doctor' in the phone book and had him do two very small, but complicated for me jobs. It cost less than $100.00 for his time and expertise.
the bottom cabinet does not fit between the wall and the hearth. And the top cabinet would not fit between the wall and the mantel.
It is not like the unit can not be made to fit, but it is just going to take awhile (once again we have the capabilites but not the tools to do a really professional looking job). The other problem is that the "new" carpet doesn't go underneath the cabnets so we would have bare spots. We had thought about replacing the carpet and putting in hardwood floor before we moved in. But we have decided to wait and save our money so that the hardwood can be put in throughout the main floor. So by making the decision of waiting with the floor other things are held up. So it probably is a good thing the cabinet didn't fit because in reality it will give us time to save for flooring - it still annoys me though that I can't have the configuration I thought about for two months prior to moving in!
where is it out?? I mean, which part is not fitting?