In most living rooms, a television is a must-have item. This can be tricky when decorating the room around the TV, especially as they seem to be getting bigger every year, and seeing a TV in a living room or family room that is smaller than 50 inches is becoming rare.
When it comes to decorating around a TV, often one of the best ways to do so is to make use of a great TV stand. Here I am going to take a look at some of my personal favorites, as a Houston home decorating professional AND a TV buff, as well as some of the things you should always keep in mind when shopping for a TV stand that suits your home and your home decorating style.
Walker Edison Modern Farmhouse Wood Corner TV Stand
Sometimes the corner is just the best place to display a TV and still allow everyone to get a great view. It can also be an excellent way to make use of an often empty, neglected space.
This corner TV stand allows you to display TVs up to 50 inches in a corner of your home. It has an angled shape that fits neatly into corners while yet providing ample storage behind two tempered glass cabinet doors.
This TV stand is 44 inches wide and has a dark wood finish (but various other finishes are available). The stand is composed of high-grade MDF, an engineered wood that can support up to 250 pounds, making it quite durable.
The twin doors open to reveal two big open shelves with cable management holes, and the inner shelf can be adjusted in height if necessary. As a home decorator who is also a professional home organizer, this TV stand makes me very happy!
Espresso Altus Plus Floating TV Stand
Floating shelving can be a very elegant way to make use of free wall space in a smaller space. and a floating TV stand can do the same.
The Prepac Altus Plus Floating TV Stand mounts directly to your wall and can support up to 165 pounds and 65-inch TVs despite its lack of legs. This wall-mounted TV stand features an easy-to-assemble metal hanging rail mounting mechanism that can be adjusted to any height.
The Altus Stand is 58 inches wide and available in four different colors. It has three compartments for devices such as a cable box or gaming console, and wires and power strips are hidden for a neat appearance. The stand’s lower shelf is designed to hold DVD or Blu-ray discs, but you can also use it to display other items.
Walker Edison Georgetown Modern Farmhouse Double Barn Door TV Stand
If yours is a more traditional aesthetic, or modern farmhouse chic is your thing, then this very sturdy TV stand may be the perfect addition to that decor.
With a blend of rustic and modern farmhouse flair, it has hidden storage space behind the barn-inspired side doors with adjustable shelving to hold your media and accessories. There are two open shelves in the center that can be used to showcase anything from your flashier gaming consoles to your prized collectibles.
This entertainment unit is built of high-quality MDF and can accommodate most TVs up to 65 inches in size. It will keep your living area looking orderly while also providing it with a homey vibe as a storage console.
Ameriwood Home Fireplace TV Stand
This very striking, very different TV stand has a futuristic feel that is perfect for those who would like to incorporate their love of tech and gaming right into their home decorating. It’s also a great way to add a fireplace to the room without any mess (or chimneys) or spoiling the look of a more contemporary design scheme.
Another reason it’s great for tech fans is that it can easily accommodate TVs of up to 70 inches and of up to 300 lbs. The fireplace is fueled by electricity alone and the purple backlighting is, well, just cool. There is plenty of storage and good cord management too.
Designs2Go 3 Tier TV Stand
Speaking of gaming systems, lots of kids have TV and gaming systems in their rooms, and they need a durable, if not fancy, TV stand to put it all on, and this affordable stand is a great choice.
It has a three-level design that can hold a TV up to 42 inches, and it’s made from a stainless steel frame with particle board shelves in between. The shelves are available in several finishes, and overall, the piece has a sleek modern appearance.
This TV stand is 31.5 inches tall and just over 22 inches wide, so it can easily fit into small spaces if needed. Its two lower shelves are the perfect spot to put TV accessories, and the whole thing is extremely simple to assemble, requiring just four steps.
What to Look for in a TV Stand
TV Compatibility
Most TV stands will list the maximum TV size they can support as well as a weight limit for the top of the stand. Remember that TV measurements are considered diagonally when determining whether or not your TV will fit.
If you have additional sound equipment, such as a receiver or soundbar, be sure it fits within the weight restrictions. Don’t skip any of this, as the equipment you need this stand to accommodate is usually far too expensive for you to want to risk it ending up on the floor.
Size compatibility between your television and a TV stand to accommodate it is also an issue, from both a safety and a style point of view. Generally speaking, your TV should always be smaller than your media console, even if it’s just a few inches. Best case scenario, your TV will span roughly 2/3 the width of your media unit.
For example, For example, the average 65-inch TV actually measures 57 inches across, so an 86-inch console would look great! When in doubt, always size up and never down — a TV stand that’s the same size or smaller than the actual TV is a hard no.
Material
You can often pick between a more substantial, weighty unit made of solid wood and a lighter, but sometimes (but not always) less durable metal or MDF version, as you can with a lot of furniture. MDF furniture is typically lower priced, however, it requires assembly and shows wear and tear more quickly than solid wood.
Metal frames with wood or glass shelves are less common, but they last a long time, and, in terms of decor, are often the most pleasing option in a contemporary decor scheme.
Cord Management
Ugly cords are almost always a problem when trying to incorporate your TV in your overall home decorating plans, but some TV stands are especially good at helping solve the problem efficiently and stylishly.
Some TV stands include cupboards and shelves for organizing video games, routers, and sound systems. If you’re going to utilize shelves or cabinets for anything that plugs in, make sure there are holes in the back so you can run wires through. This will make powering all of your devices much easier and neater.
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