TV Riser

Ever since we got our current TV, it has been lifted up off the TV bench by an ugly plastic monitor stand. This was partly to add height, as we generally watch TV whilst also using laptops, but also because we have a surround sound system where the voice speaker is best placed centrally over or under the TV. We also have a kinect that we still haven't unpacked.

I've always wanted to have the riser made of wood, but haven't been able to find one. And so, Arjan to the rescue!

He designed something to echo the TV bench we're using - a Benno from Ikea.

Obviously, first he cut the pieces out.

Then assembled it (using just dowels and glue, no screws allowed!).

And finally, a couple of coats of varnish, and then put in place.