How do you blend modern technology (TV's, <br>music systems, etc.) with your A &amp; C interior? <br> <br>

I agree with Loraine's response but some of those entertainment cabinets can be pretty pricey and rather LARGE for a modest bungalow. <br> <br>We came up with a rather unique solution which may not work in your colder clime. Our bungalow is in Hollywood, as in "Hooray for", and the chimney had toppled in the 1970 earthquake and was removed. So we had an absolutely enormous mantel half the size of the room (we have a 1920 Colonial Revival-very quirky) with the fireplace opening closed off and unusable. Since restoring the fireplace and chimney was going to cost between $7000.00 and $10,000.00 (ouch!)and we only get cold enough to have a fire once or twice a year we opted to turn or fireplace into our entertainment center. <br> <br>I opened it up, laid a new hearth with hand made Arts and Crafts tiles, had it wired, plastered the interior, added hidden shelves, and a "fire" screen to hide the electronics when not in use. Not only did it turn out beautifully it opened up the living room by eliminating a rather imposing piece of furniture. Necessity IS the mother of invention (as well as the almight dollar or as in our case the lack thereof) ! <br> <br>

The one I liked was from Hooker and cost about $2000. They had many styles and sizes. The size wasn't bad either...more vertical than horizontal. That's the only mission style one I have found except if you look at Stickley or Harden, but I really have no desire to spend 8 or 9k for an armoire! They had many antique looking styles also. They make a nice looking pieces for a decent price. <br> <br>

They've got some great armoires out there to hide all that stuff...I was looking in a catalog (didn't get to see it in person), and saw a pretty mission style armoire...Hooker brand. That's the route I would go. <br> <br>