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Image 1 — Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.
Image 2 — Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.
Image 3 — Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.
Image 4 — Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.
Image 5 — Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.
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Two Months, $2.4K, and a Lot of Sawdust: Build My Dream 16'x9' Entertainment Wall - 100% DYI. 7.4.2 Surround Sounds with Smart individually controlled lighting.

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I’m a homeowner who loves taking on DIY projects, and this entertainment wall has been my biggest build so far. I designed and constructed this 16' x 9' custom unit entirely on my own with the goal of creating something modern, functional, and future‑proof. I wanted clean lines, plenty of storage, room for an 85" TV, and a layout that looked intentional rather than bulky. Every part of it was planned so the final result would feel built‑in and seamless.

Some of the features I built in:

- Individually controlled smart lighting on every shelf

- Built‑in electric fireplace for warmth and ambience

- Quartz countertop for a clean, premium finish

- 7.4.2 surround sound system — 8 in‑ceiling speakers, 3 front speakers, and 2 subwoofers

- All wiring run through conduit so everything stays hidden but replaceable

- Fully enclosed cable management for a clean, seamless look

- Plenty of storage for devices, decor, and future upgrades

The total cost for materials came out to about $2.4K, including lumber, electrical, lights, fireplace, and quartz. The speakers were separate. For comparison, a local contractor quoted $14K for the custom build alone, and an entertainment installer wanted $2K just for labor on the speaker setup if I supplied materials.

Doing it myself took patience and a lot of sawdust, but seeing it come together exactly how I envisioned made the effort worth it. I’m proud of how clean and intentional the final result looks — and even more proud that it’s 100% DIY. Before and after photos below. Let me know what you think.

u/Committed_Curiously — 6 days ago
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Built my dining‑room bar after a big‑box store left me hanging

I’m not a professional woodworker — just someone who wanted to upgrade my dining room with a built‑in bar. I originally ordered a full custom cabinet setup from a big‑box store. They quoted me $12k for the cabinets and $7k for the countertop + backsplash, and told me it would all be installed in eight weeks.

I paid, waited patiently… and heard nothing.

At week seven, I reached out to check on the install date. That’s when they told me the whole order was suddenly on backorder for another three months due to “supply issues.” No call, no update, nothing. Just silence until I asked.

At that point I was frustrated enough to cancel the entire order and get my money back.

Instead of waiting months, I decided to try building it myself — piece by piece — even though I’d never taken on something this big before. I bought all the materials, did the cuts, assembly, sanding, priming, painting… everything.

The whole project ended up costing me just under $2,900, including paint.

It took a lot of evenings and weekends, but here’s the final result. For someone who started this because of bad customer service, I’m honestly proud of how it turned out.

Happy to answer questions or share details if anyone’s curious.

u/Committed_Curiously — 9 days ago