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March 27, 2015 By Shirley

Guest Room Hutch Makeover {How To Disguise A TV}

I promise that this will be the last sneak peek of the guest room. Total reveal soon!

A NQV (Not Quite Vintage) Thomasville hutch replaced the dresser and mirror in this room.

I always have a TV for my guests so that they can wind down after a busy day and watch the news or

a favorite entertainment channel.

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The TV was placed in the hutch; however, the look of this was not sitting well with me.

So, I proceeded to think of a solution of how to disguise a TV without having to use a curtain rod for

mounting fabric and not having to drill holes into the door.

So I came up with this:

Great Room Hutch  Door Covering-Housepitality Designs

I made a template with a foam core board.

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

Wrapped and glued the fabric to the board . . . easy peasy.

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

So how do I apply these to the door?

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

With self sticking velcro!

Placed on the front of the panel so that the velcro would adhere to the inside of the door.

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

I used a coordinating fabric on the inside of door.

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

I think I will be adding some decorative trim on the outside edges of the coordinating fabric.

Guest Room Hutch Door Cover-Housepitality Designs

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Loved the way this project turned out.

It lends for me to be able to switch out the fabric easily . . . as you know, me being me, always

look for a chance just to do that!

Have a great weekend enjoying doing the things you love!

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  1. laura@top this top that says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:15 am

    that fabric looks totally beautiful with the hutch. what a great idea to conceal and still look amazing at the same time.

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  2. Betty brown says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Love this idea and I really enjoy your post and seeing your beautiful home.Of all that I look at there are some I like but I think yours is my favorite.:) Have a wonderful day.

    Reply
  3. Betsy says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    How clever of you! May steal that idea sometime.

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  4. Anne says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    How pretty! I love gingham!! This is the perfect solution!

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  5. Cecilia says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Great idea, Shirley. And it looks like it was fairly easy to do. It looks great. I’m glad you’re going to do a full reveal soon. So many teasers, all so pretty! I can’t wait to see it all pulled together.
    🙂
    Cecilia

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  6. Kim says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Super cute idea. I love me some checks and especially in my room! thanks

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  7. Dawn says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Great idea Shirley, and what an easy fix to cover up the tv. I do the same thing, always hid it behind doors 🙂

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  8. Mary Alice Patterson says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I love this idea, Shirley!! The checked fabric also adds a pop of fun to the white hutch!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Linda miller says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Looks good. We hate those black boxes destroying the pretty decor of a room!

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  10. penny@thecomfortsofhome says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Very clever and it looks wonderful!

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  11. Donnamae says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    That is a really clever idea! And one thing I have learned by dropping by…you will change it up! Hehe! Have a great weekend! 😉

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  12. Gee says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Clever idea Shirley! I don’t like seeing electronics in my décor. But alas, the Mr. won with the telly in the living room above the fireplace :/
    Happy weekend!

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  13. Joann says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    You are so creative. Can’t wait to the the completed guest room!

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  14. Lauren says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    What a great idea and it looks beautiful too! Can’t wait to see the full reveal of your guest room!

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  15. Pinky says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Genius! I love it! You did a great job and I bet it didn’t take too long. That is nice that you provide a TV for your guests. We have one in the bonus room for our guests and it DOES get used. They have the whole upstairs when they come so it is nice and private for them.

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  16. Jenna says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Very very brilliant Shirley, it looks great!

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  17. Jeanette Price says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    What a great idea! Your so smart! It looks just beautiful too, I love the material as well! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! xoxox

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  18. Amy Kaminski says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    That is so clever and cute! Thank for being an inspiration to all of our decorating needs.

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  19. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    That’s a great idea to hide the ugly TV (the bane of my decorating existence)!

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  20. Rosie M. says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Thank you, thank you so much for this idea, Shirley! I have an entertainment center with an area that has glass doors. That particular section has become home to our photo albums and loose photos that really needs concealment. I do believe I’m going to start looking for the right fabric and try your idea! You’re so creative!!! Rosie@ The Magic Hutch

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  21. Linda Kemp says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    lucky houseguests! That was very clever. Have a good weekend.

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  22. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Fabulous idea. I love the check. So clever.

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  23. Sheila@mykentuckyliving says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    This is a great idea! Your hutch looks beautiful! Sheila E

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  24. Cindy says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    Shirley, GORGEOUS I love the look of Buffalo check. The contrasting fabric inside is such a great finish. I would never go home

    Cindy

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  25. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Shirley,
    I just popped over from FB your friend shared your picture and a link. I love what Foam Core and Fabric can hide. Great Idea!
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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  26. Miss Kitty says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Great idea for hiding a TV, Shirley!!! I have a small TV in my guest room that I would love to disguise…thanks for sharing this fix with us.

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  27. Mary W. Ferguson says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    You are so clever. That really worked out well and looks so good. Like the fabric also.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  28. martina says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    LOVE this Shirley!!

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  29. Kathy @ Creative home expressions says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    It looks great, Shirley! Love the black and white fabric.

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  30. Betty Baker says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    HI Shirley- this is my favorite of favorites = beautifully done and a brilliant idea. I a, not a lover of stressed furniture and you did not do too much stressing on this – thank you. Regards from Ontario, Canada. Betty Baker

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  31. Kristi @ Chatfield Court says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:07 am

    So clever Shirley and love the black and white check. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  32. Mary says

    March 28, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I love this Shirley! I’ve always been a fan of black & white checks!

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  33. jeannette says

    March 28, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    What a great idea! I love the fabric too. Its good that I live too far to visit you because I may not want to leave…lol

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  34. Becky says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Shriley, your makeover is wonderful! It is amazing what a little ingenuity and fabric can do. LOVE the buffalo checks!

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  35. LorB says

    March 29, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    Wonderful idea and looks fantastic…

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  36. Doreen@househoneys says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:37 am

    I don’t think you could have chosen a better fabric for that white hutch Shirley! It looks perfect, and of course your solution is equally perfect! I also prefer a TV that is hidden, although right now we only have one (out of 6!) that is out of sight.

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  37. Joanne Boulter says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:10 am

    Shirley I really like your fabric choice. The black and white check it perfect. Hugs, Jo

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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