Think of the media console (also called a TV stand) as your second bookshelf. This long, low-profile piece of furniture offers an opportunity to display not just your TV, but also your tech devices and artfully arranged decor accessories.
As more households switch over to streaming their entertainment, media consoles have shifted to fit these new needs, and it's becoming less about the towering size and more about streamlined style.
The main purpose of a media console is to give your TV something to sit on (or above), so size should be your number-one concern. Make sure that your media console is wider than your TV, offering a little extra space on either side of it so that the proportions look balanced.
Another consideration to think about is the other types of media that you're planning to store on your TV stand. If you own various media players, stereos, and gaming systems, you might want to opt for a media console with partially closed storage on the bottom to keep it looking neat. If you're a media minimalist with just a Kindle Fire TV Stick and no other accouterments, you can opt for a more spacious look with open shelving beneath.
Also, keep in mind that all of these units will require assembly, so plan to have an extra set of hands around if you need assistance with putting them together. Like all furniture, TV stand prices can vary greatly. Our list of the best media consoles includes options for all budgets that don't sacrifice style, quality, or practicality.
Since the TV usually has front-and-center placement in a living space, all eyes will be on your media console. Our guide features ten TV stands that look super stylish and offer a range of storage functionalities.
For the minimalist decorators, each component of the entertainment system is worth showing off. This console is comprised of three spacious faux-wood shelves bordered by a powder-coated metal frame for an industrial vibe.
• Console width: 58 to 80 inches • Available colors: 15
This TV stand has something that no other on this list does: a built-in electric fireplace!
Available in a range of sizes and woodgrain colors, this pick really brightens up a room with its unique functionality. The fireplace's heat feature can be turned on or off, so you can enjoy the look of the faux flame in any season. It also has four open cubbies for stylishly storing your devices or decor.
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Modern-Farmhouse
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Barnwood Top Berene TV Stand
Watch all of your Fixer Upper reruns on a TV that's sitting upon this gorgeous media console. Made of engineered wood, it features six inner shelves and sliding barn doors that allow you access to them.
This is a user-beloved piece that is touted for the uniqueness of its barn-door design, though assembly takes a bit of time.
Authentic wood usually comes at a price, but the investment is always worth it. This West Elm media console's richly grained mango wood, supported by a geometric steel frame, adds an architectural edge to the family living space.
The three sizable, concealed drawers on the bottom level provide extra storage to keep the open levels above completely free (if you want).
Offering both open-shelf and cabinet storage, this herringbone-patterned media console is a gorgeous piece for a great price. Both open shelves feature cord holes, so you can thread wires through them.
The cabinets have push-latch construction to eliminate any extraneous hardware and the whole unit sits on angular dark metal legs.
Open shelves, cabinets, and a hideaway drawer: This TV stand has it all! Made of manufactured wood in several chic, lightly weathered shades, it displays decor accessories and tech devices alike on its six shelves.
And as you can see from the image, it looks great as a sideboard sans TV, too.
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Mid-Century-Modern
Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low-Profile TV Stand
This media console stashes away the tech clutter with style. It's made of manufactured wood and is best for displaying smaller TVs.
Its two shutter-panel doors slide to allow access to the open cabinet space inside, and there's even a center drawer for keeping things under wraps yet accessible.
We love the interesting juxtaposition of rustic furnishings with modern tech. This media console features six equally sized shelves — two of them hidden behind doors that swing open.
Plus, each one of the shelves has a hole in the back, so there's no restriction for where you can put your plug-in devices.
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The Conversation Starter
Walker Edison Meier Asymmetrical Solid Wood TV Stand
We like the throwback design of this TV stand, which comes in nine quirky color combinations.
Its two open horizontal shelves are spacious enough for a variety of devices, and the cabinet on the right is completely open — it's an ideal place to stash a stack of records or board games.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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