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Hornsby Bend Custom Cabinets

Entertainment Center Built-Ins in Hornsby Bend, TX

Custom entertainment center built-ins for Hornsby Bend, TX living rooms. Cord management, media storage, matched finishes. Free estimates.

  • 15+ Years local experience
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Serving Hornsby Bend and nearby communities.

Hornsby Bend Custom Cabinets builds entertainment center built-ins for living rooms where a mounted TV and a tangle of cords are the current setup. A lot of the newer construction in the area went up with open-concept living rooms that were never finished out with built-in storage, so we measure the wall, plan around your TV placement, and build a unit that hides the cords and gives you real shelving, not another floating shelf kit from a box store.

What's included

What's Included with Entertainment Center Built-Ins

Typically included Optional Customer prep

  • Cabinet base sized to your wall and TV placement
  • Open or closed shelving for media and decor
  • Cable routing built into the unit
  • Glass display doors for dust protection
  • Decorative trim to match room molding
  • Additional outlet or cable box cutouts
  • Confirm TV mount location before the measure visit
  • Note any existing outlets or cable lines in the wall

How it works

How Our Entertainment Center Built-Ins Process Works

  1. Space Planning photo
    Step 1

    Space Planning

    We walk the room and confirm TV height and wall width before designing.

  2. Design Consultation photo
    Step 2

    Design Consultation

    Shelving and storage options get matched to your media equipment.

  3. Frame Construction photo
    Step 3

    Frame Construction

    A solid frame goes up in the shop to carry shelving and TV weight.

  4. Cable Management Setup photo
    Step 4

    Cable Management Setup

    Routing channels get built in so cords stay out of sight.

  5. Finish Application photo
    Step 5

    Finish Application

    Stain or paint gets applied to match your room's existing trim.

  6. Installation photo
    Step 6

    Installation

    The unit is set and secured directly to wall studs for stability.

Materials

Materials and Methods for Entertainment Center Built-Ins

A media wall carries weight and heat from electronics, so we build with that in mind.

  • Solid Wood Framing photo

    Solid Wood Framing

    A solid frame handles the combined weight of a mounted TV and loaded shelving without flexing, important in older Hornsby Bend additions where wall framing isn't always square.

  • Cable Management Panels photo

    Cable Management Panels

    Routed panels keep power and HDMI cords out of view, cleaning up a common problem in rooms with surface-mounted outlets.

  • Glass Display Doors photo

    Glass Display Doors

    Glass fronts keep dust off media equipment while still letting you see what's stored.

  • Custom Shelving photo

    Custom Shelving

    Shelves get sized to your actual components instead of a generic cubby grid.

  • Decorative Trim photo

    Decorative Trim

    Trim ties the new unit into existing baseboard and crown detail so it reads as built-in, not added on.

  • Finish Coatings photo

    Finish Coatings

    A durable topcoat protects the unit from the heat electronics generate over time.

Timeline

How long does a an Entertainment Center Built-Ins take?

Most media wall builds run on a similar timeline to a built-in shelving unit since the construction method is close.

  1. 01

    Measure and design

    3–5 days
  2. 02

    Shop fabrication

    1–2 weeks
  3. 03

    Install day

    1 day

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Before & after

Before and After Entertainment Center Built-Ins

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    Before
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    After

FAQs

Entertainment Center Built-Ins FAQs

How much does an entertainment center built-in cost in Hornsby Bend?

Most media wall builds run $3,500 to $10,000 depending on wall width, shelving complexity, and finish grade. A free estimate gets you a number for your room.

How long does an entertainment center built-in take?

Design and shop build usually take 2–3 weeks total, with install finishing in a day.

Do I need a permit for a built-in entertainment center?

Unless you're adding new electrical outlets behind the unit. Cabinet construction itself is non-structural and doesn't require a permit.

What's typically included in an entertainment center build?

A cabinet base, shelving for media and decor, and cable routing are standard. Glass doors and extra outlet cutouts are optional add-ons.

Is DIY entertainment center building realistic?

Floating shelves from a box store are fine for light decor. A full wall unit with cable management and TV support should go to a cabinet maker who can anchor it properly.

How do I prepare my home for an entertainment center build?

Confirm your TV mount height and clear the wall area before the measure visit so we can plan the unit around your actual setup.

Entertainment Center Built-Ins

Get an Entertainment Center Built-Ins Estimate in Hornsby Bend

Call (325) 252-5168 or request a free estimate and we'll come measure your living room wall.

Ask about Entertainment Center Built-Ins

Tell us about the project and how to reach you.

Call (325) 252-5168