Our Outdoor TV Enclosure Reveal
The time has come! Our long-awaited outdoor TV enclosure is officially in and we couldn’t be more excited! Living in a relatively small row house (1400 sq. ft.), our goal is to transform our bricked courtyard into a fully functional “living room” of sorts. We’re designing it to become a true extension of our home. So far, each addition to the space is proving well worth it. With a fire table, bistro lights, and grill added earlier this year, the outdoor tv was up next!
A very proud daughter, this enclosure was a creation from my father’s imagination. He had a vision and next thing you know, he was immersed in a side project to build the TV enclosure of our dreams. We seriously can’t believe how incredibly lucky we are. First, he built the frame at his home and painted it gray to match our home, then he built the doors, brought it down, and it was time to set things up!
Now, the fun part! How to create the same experience in your own backyard.
Our search for a TV enclosure that could stand on its own was a challenge – there just wasn’t much out there. Everything was either wall-mounted or required a major renovation. We were stuck.
Luckily, since my dad had some experience in carpentry he was eager to take this new project!
Flash forward a year later and countless hours of enjoyment from our new outdoor living-room, we thought – wouldn’t it be great if others could do the same?
That’s when we decided to create the architectural drawings so other DIYers (like my dad) could replicate what we have.
But if DIY isn’t your thing (like us) – don’t worry! There are a number of freelance custom furniture builders on websites like Thumbtack, Houzz, Angie’s List, HomeAdvisor, and others. Just take the plans to one of them and you’re off and running!
Our cabinet holds a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV and we use a ROKU connected to our home Wi-Fi for streaming (one cord for power and you’re good to go). We did not buy a special outdoor TV, and after a hot summer and a winter that gets well below freezing, our regular one is still working like new!
This outdoor TV enclosure is one of our favorite features and has completely transformed how we spend our summer nights, entertain guests, watch sports, and just sit back and enjoy our small backyard. It’s amazing how one simple addition can add so much value!
To bring this experience into your own backyard, click the link below for the plans: