Whether you’re working with ample square-footage or a studio flat in central London, figuring out the best way to format your main living space is no easy task.
The beating heart of the home, most of us want our living rooms to feel cosy yet organised; consciously put-together and yet scattered enough to feel homely. Indeed, the famously untranslatable Dutch word ‘gezellig’ comes to mind when we think about decorating our beloved spaces, as we look for ways to encompass everything from warm, inviting, and friendly – to social, ambient, and party-ready.
Avid TikTok users might have already come across the ‘Feng Shui Guy’ – otherwise known as Mr Cliff Tan @dearmodern – known for his uncanny ability to perfectly reorganise a limited space after watching a five second walk-through.
If you’re struggling to figure out how to attack a particularly difficult space with many odd ends and corners, the iconic interior whizz and content creator cannot always be relied upon to make a video for you which contains a magical solution. Sometimes we’re forced to take matters into our own hands.
There’s one furniture item in particular, however, that can be employed to make better use of your living space. A fitted, corner TV unit not only functions as a handy storage solution, but it elevates your space both in terms of height and décor. Not your standard rectangular or even oval unit, it helps to conserve space while hiding wires and providing ample height for easy viewing.
With your trusty television perched atop a well-placed corner unit, you forgo the pain of a crick neck resulting from that badly installed wall-mount, or needing to lie flat on your face to get a good glimpse of your favourite Netflix show via the telly which has been unceremoniously placed on the floor.
Make large-scale gaming, movie nights and series binges that much better, while solving the issue of that problem corner which was crying out for a decorative touch. Keep scrolling for a round-up of the best corner TV units for a sleek and organised room, telly-lover or not.
Best corner TV units at a glance:
- Best for an all-rounder: Algarin Corner TV Stand for TVs up to 55" - £409.99, Wayfair
- Best for curved TVs: Acey TV Stand for TVs up to 60" - £379.99, Wayfair
- Best for wavy vibes: Notburga TV Stand for TVs up to 78"- £459.99, Wayfair
- Best for dark academia: Laura Ashley Balmoral Corner TV Stand for TVs up to 50", Dark Chestnut - £545, John Lewis
- Best for pretty and practical shabby chic: Samira Corner TV Unit - £179, Dunelm
- Best for subtle rattan: Lucy Cane Grey Corner TV Stand - £199, Dunelm
- Best for a mid-century modern aesthetic: Indi Corner TV Unit - £299, Dunelm
- Best for colour-blocking: Stirling Blue Corner TV Stand - £179.95, Roseland
- Best for extra storage space and some decent height: Habitat Grooved Storage 3 Door Corner TV Unit - Light Wood - £220, Habitat
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Algarin Corner TV Stand for TVs up to 55"
Best for: an all-rounder
Dimensions: 46cm x 129.8cm x 130cm
This sleek, L-shaped design is our top pick for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the simple right-angle shape extends the unit beyond the corner itself and allows for more variety when it comes to design choices. Unlike your classic trapezium corner unit, which essentially works to bridge a corner, this design allows for a truly fitted aesthetic without the hassle of instalment.
The integrated shelves and cabinets allow for ample storage, while the hidden gaps provide easy means for organised cable management.
Buy now £409.99, Wayfair
Acey TV Stand for TVs up to 60"
Best for: curved TVs
Dimensions: 48cm x 135cm x 67.7cm
A slightly more angular design, this corner unit has all the benefits of a classic L-shaped model but is suited more towards curved TVs. Rather than merely cutting across the entire corner of the room, this piece slots nicely into a right-angle, while providing a unique curved silhouette. Alongside handy cabinet space for electronics and shelving for further décor, this unit also has plenty of room for a sound bar.
Buy now £379.99, Wayfair
Notburga TV Stand for TVs up to 78"
Best for: wavy vibes
Dimensions: 45cm X 177cm X 40cm
We love the interesting silhouette that this wavy corner unit casts within a living space. Available in Atlantic pine, beige, light walnut and white, the Norburga TV stand is a chic and practical storage solution for your living room space. What’s more, there’s plenty of space behind the unit for multiple cables, if you’re a multiple-devices kind of household. We’re talking Nintendo Switches, Apple TVs, Xboxes and maybe even a PlayStation for good measure.
Buy now £459.99, Wayfair
Laura Ashley Balmoral Corner TV Stand for TVs up to 50", Dark Chestnut
Best for: dark academia
Dimensions: 50 x 110 x 40cm
For the mysterious, vintage-inspired furniture seekers – no one quite does old, haunted country estate chic quite like Laura Ashley. Producing furniture that looks like it has come straight out of an 1850s library, the brand is best known for its deep chestnut brown hues and expert craftsmanship. It makes sense, then, that this corner unit comes from the stately ‘Balmoral’ range.
Made from solid birch wood, veneers and brass-coloured metal hardware, this corner stand is perfect for hiding uncouth cables and bulky devices, while the exposed upper shelf can be used for trinket dishes and other lovely coordinating accoutrements.
Buy now £545.00, John Lewis
Samira Corner TV Unit
Best for: pretty and practical shabby chic
Dimensions: 45cm x 101cm x 44cm
This fantastic value piece is for the boho, shabby chic Pinterest board curators among us. At under £200 and suitable for TVs up to 46”, you’re certainly getting bang for your buck with the Samira corner unit. Though slightly on the smaller side and therefore not fit for larger DVD players and VHS devices, chances are that by now you’ve upgraded to a good old smart television with all those handy included streaming services.
Buy now £179.00, Dunelm
Lucy Cane Grey Corner TV Stand
Best for: subtle rattan
Dimensions: 48cm x 100cm x 48cm
Furniture with subtle cane rattan features never seems to go out of style, especially when expressed in muted tones – such as with this vintage-inspired slate grey corner TV stand. Though the unit at first looks like it has two large drawers underneath an exposed shelf, they actually open together to reveal one extra-large storage space which is the size of the unit itself. Rest-assured, the aged-effect finish does not translate to its practical features, and there’s a gap at the back to make cable management a breeze for all of your modern devices.
Buy now £199.00, Dunelm
Indi Corner TV Unit
Best for: mid-century modern aesthetic
Dimensions: 42.5cm x 100.6cm x 44cm
In the mood for a little less rattan, and a little bit more of a retro-style wooden finish? This beautiful unit features the best of both worlds. The Indi Corner TV Unit has two-tiered exposed shelving on one side, and concealed shelves hidden behind a stunning cream rattan door on the other. It is finished with chic brass hardware.
Buy now £299.00, Dunelm
Stirling Blue Corner TV Stand
Best for: colour-blocking
Dimensions: 50cm x 95cm x 40cm
For a simple, brightly coloured piece with standard exposed shelving and a trapezium shape that’ll slot into any corner – this is the unit for you. Despite its size, it comes fully assembled with express delivery and a year-long guarantee to cover any potential damage en route.
Buy now £179.95, Roseland
Habitat Grooved Storage 3 Door Corner TV Unit - Light Wood
Best for: extra storage space and some decent height
Dimensions: 46cm x 110cm x 55cm
If a series of small horizontal shelves beneath your TV stand doesn’t quite cut it for you, this gorgeous wooden unit form Habitat has enough room for a large television and an entire collection of DVD’s, records and movie night-ready blankets thanks to the squared, single shelf cupboards.
Buy now £220.00, Habitat
