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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!

Headshot of Melanie YatesBy Melanie Yates
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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

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.

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Sleek Minimalist Design

WE Furniture WE Furniture X-Frame Metal & Wood TV Table

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Sleek Minimalist Design

WE Furniture WE Furniture X-Frame Metal & Wood TV Table

$169 at Amazon$192 at Walmart$270 at Home Depot

• Console width: 60 inches
• Available colors: 8

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.

More: Your Ultimate Guide to Building a Custom Home Theater

2
Stylish and Cozy

Walker Edison Walker Edison Wren Classic Fireplace TV Stand

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Stylish and Cozy

Walker Edison Walker Edison Wren Classic Fireplace TV Stand

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• 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.

3
Modern-Farmhouse

Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Barnwood Top Berene TV Stand

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Modern-Farmhouse

Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Barnwood Top Berene TV Stand

• Console width: 58 inches
• Available colors: 6

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.

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Worth the Splurge

West Elm West Elm Industrial Modular Media Console

West Elm Industrial Modular Media Console
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Worth the Splurge

West Elm West Elm Industrial Modular Media Console

• Console width: 67 inches
• Available colors: 4

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).

5
Classic Herringbone

Nathan James Nathan James Dylan Media Console Cabinet

Nathan James Dylan Media Console Cabinet
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Classic Herringbone

Nathan James Nathan James Dylan Media Console Cabinet

• Console width: 47 inches
• Available colors: 2

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. 

6
Shabby-Chic

BELLEZE BELLEZE Trussati TV Stand Console

BELLEZE  Trussati TV Stand Console
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Shabby-Chic

BELLEZE BELLEZE Trussati TV Stand Console

• Console width: 62 inches
• Available colors: 5

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 Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low-Profile TV Stand

Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low-Profile TV Stand
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Mid-Century-Modern

Modway Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low-Profile TV Stand

• Console width: 58 inches
• Available colors: 1

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.

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Relaxed Rustic Vibes

Trent Austin Design Trent Austin Design Gray Wash Adalberto TV Stand

Trent Austin Design Gray Wash Adalberto TV Stand
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Relaxed Rustic Vibes

Trent Austin Design Trent Austin Design Gray Wash Adalberto TV Stand

• Console width: 58 inches
• Available colors: 5

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 Walker Edison Meier Asymmetrical Solid Wood TV Stand

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The Conversation Starter

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• Console width: 60 inches
• Available colors: 2

An open-shelf structure gives this solid, engineered-wood console a uniqueness that you don't normally find in contemporary living room furniture. 

Perfect for the household that's greatly minimized the tangle of wires, just situate a TV on top and keep the conversation pieces beneath.

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Retro-Chic

Wade Logan Wade Logan White Oglethorpe TV Stand

Wade Logan White Oglethorpe TV Stand
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Retro-Chic

Wade Logan Wade Logan White Oglethorpe TV Stand

• Console width: 43 inches
• Available colors: 9

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.

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Melanie Yates
Senior Service Editor

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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