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The Best TV Stands and Media Consoles to Enjoy Your Entertainment Space to the Fullest
One of them even has a built-in fireplace!

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 Best Media Consoles
- Sleek Minimalist Design: WE Furniture X-Frame Metal & Wood TV Table
- Stylish and Cozy: Walker Edison Wren Classic Fireplace TV Stand
- Modern-Farmhouse: Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Barnwood Top Berene TV Stand
- Worth the Splurge: West Elm Industrial Modular Media Console
- Classic Herringbone: Nathan James Dylan Media Console Cabinet
- Shabby-Chic: BELLEZE Trussati TV Stand Console
- Mid-Century-Modern: Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low-Profile TV Stand
- Relaxed Rustic Vibes: Trent Austin Design Gray Wash Adalberto TV Stand
- The Conversation Starter: Walker Edison Meier Asymmetrical Solid Wood TV Stand
- Retro-Chic: Wade Logan White Oglethorpe TV Stand
What to Consider
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.
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.
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