I never loved the idea of having a television in our primary bedroom, but there are definitely nights when it’s nice to watch something before going to sleep. The challenge was figuring out how to include a TV without it becoming the focal point of the room.

The solution was to hide it.

I discovered a motorized TV lift and immediately started thinking about how I could build it into a dresser so the TV would completely disappear when not in use.

Originally, I ordered cabinets to build the base, but they arrived made from particle board and weren’t the quality I wanted in our bedroom. After researching reduced-depth cabinets and RTA options, I decided to pivot and use a sturdy dresser from Wayfair instead.

From there, I customized the piece to look like a built-in.

I added side panels, trim, and pole wrap details to elevate the design. The entire piece was primed and painted, and I finished it with new hardware for a cleaner, more designer look. One of my favorite design tricks was splitting the top board so the TV lift could move freely while still allowing framed artwork to hang behind it.

Now the TV stays completely hidden most of the time, and when we want it, it quietly rises up from the dresser. The result is a functional storage piece that looks like custom built in cabinetry while cleverly hiding the TV.