Armoire - Outdated?

[Anonymous]

Quick question. Is my 2003 Pottery Barn "entertainment armoire" outdated? I have never liked the look of a large screen tv as a focal point and I always thought this was a great solution.

I have a chance this week to get rid of it during renovation...

[Anonymous]

Do you like it? Does it serve a purpose? (I prefer screens to be hidden.) If you get rid of it, what will you replace it with?

[Anonymous]

Why do you care if it is outdated or not?

If you like it and it serves a useful purpose is that what really matters as opposed to the latest fad?

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is.

[Anonymous]

I still love my armoire.

[Anonymous]

I think armoires take up too much room now that TVs are thin. I'd go with a wall mounted/low profile TV armoire.

But if you like it, classic is a fine decor look.

[Anonymous]

I hate the look of exposed screens as well. I bought a Seura tv that looks like a mirror when turned off. Problem solved. I like an armoire if it is used as a secretary or for the bar rather than for entertainment.

[Anonymous]

I think it's probably not very functional since TV shapes have drastically changed. Unless the armoire is gigantic, it isn't going to fit most modern TVs. It also takes up a huge amount of floor space that is no longer necessary. So the appeal of that depends a bit on how large your house/room is.

We have one TV wall mounted in a first floor family room. It's super thin and while it is sort of a focal point it's okay because this is the room where we actually watch TV. We have another sitting on a cabinet base in the basement rec room. Both are about 50-55 inch TVs. We don't have one in the living room. I like the wall mounted one the best.

[Anonymous]

Yes, definietly outdated. But if you like it, then keep it.

[Anonymous]

We bought one on Craig's list for our porch. It is a rustic style, and it stores our gardening tools.