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I need a new entertainment unit and I have been looking around for a while. Almost all of them are made out of mdf or have mdf parts. That is the crappy manufactured stuff you find in Walmart furniture. Even the $600 pieces still have mdf parts. Screw that, I can make my own. I wanted something simple but nice looking. I am not a huge fan of modern style furniture really.

I was looking through pics and found this.

It is from Pottery Barn. I really like the simple style and all the drawers. At first I was like maybe I should just buy it and save some time. Until I saw the price. $1,699.00! For that? It's just mitered boards and plywood! No fancy dovetails, no intricate detailing. All this is why I like it but honestly, that thing probably cost them less then $75 to make! I think I can do it for less then $100. The only difference is I probably won't be distressing it as much as they did, if at all. Nice wood furniture will last years and years and trust me, it will get plenty distressed on its own.

So what do you think? Does anyone else like the style?