Upgrade your living space with a snazzy TV stand and media unit, and you’ll transform your at-home viewing experience.
Curl up on the sofa and tuck into that box set with a fabulous view of your screen. Whether you are after a shabby chic design with rustic wooden shelving for floral arrangements and books, or a functional unit with convenient cupboards to store away your living room accessories, read our round-up of the best TV stands and media units for some homeware inspiration…
What to look for when choosing your TV stands and media units?
- Size: First things first, make sure you know the measurements of your TV. The last thing you want to do is end up buying a unit which doesn’t quite fit the screen on top or within. Check the length and weight to ensure that the stand is suitable.
- Style: Decide on the style you like – do you want a freestanding unit, a corner piece or one to mount onto the wall to save floor space?
- Material: There are lots of options to choose between – from pine and oak woods, to steel and other metals – pick one that will suit your aesthetic best and match the rest of your interiors.
- Design: Shelving, cupboards, baskets, sliding doors – there are lots of useful features across the different stands and units. Do you want added storage solutions for the likes of games, consoles, and blankets? Or do you want a minimalistic design with space for solely your TV and maybe a couple of plant pots? There is something for every desire. Cupboard doors and baskets will also keep a low-profile, minimalist front, whereas exposed shelves will need to be kept well-ordered and neat.
Now shop our edit of the best TV stands and media units to style up your living room and give you extra storage space…
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 installation.
The integrated shelves and cabinets allow for ample storage, while the hidden gaps provide an easy means for organised cable management.
Buy now £160.00, Wayfair
Marcel media Unit, Medium Oak
- Dimensions: 60 x 130 x 50cm
A vintage-inspired sideboard which oozes mid-century charm, this beautiful media unit takes inspiration from Soho House Rome. It’s fitted with two easy-closure cupboards and is realised in a unique ridged-square design with contrasting directional wood grains. It’s also equipped with handy cable cut-outs in the back panels.
Buy now £1795.00, Soho Home
John Lewis + Swoon Mendel TV Stand Sideboard
- Dimensions: 50 x 150 x 38cm
Add some 1920/30s style to your living room with this Art Deco-inspired TV stand. It has a sharp design, crafted from acacia wood with geometric brass lines scattered across. The piece is coated in a sleek lacquered finish and is available in brown or grey.
A stylish solution for propping up your TV, the unit also features an interior middle shelf and two additional side cupboards for bonus storage for game consoles, board games and any other lounging essentials.
Buy now £679.00, John Lewis
Ikea Fjällbo TV bench
- Dimensions: 150 x 36 x 54cm
Ikea has plenty of choices when it comes to selecting the best TV unit for your space and taste. Try the label’s Fjällbo option for a unique style with plenty of character and storage space. Inspired by an industrial design from the early 1900s, the unit mixes solid natural pine wood with a rustic steel frame and exterior – this not only looks attractive but also makes for a hard-wearing and long-lasting piece of furniture.
The furniture essential is complete with shelving and doors, and features an open back so you can easily access and arrange cables and cords.
Buy now £129.00, Ikea
The Masie Soan TV Stand
- Dimensions: 58 x 120 x 40cm
Surprisingly value-for-money given the premium aesthetics that this gorgeous orange and blue accented unit offers, the Soan TV Stand is set to add a functional, contemporary, and design-focused touch to your living space. Its three, roomy laminated doors and dual shelves provide ample storage space for anything from records and record players to serving utensils and additional crockery.
Buy now £219.95, The Masie
Tom Schneider Taper 1050 TV Stand
- Dimensions: H42 x W105 x D40cm
Designed for TVs up to 45”, this curved stand is a sleek addition to your living room. Available in a natural walnut (pictured) or in a lighter natural oak. The unit is ideal for an entire home entertainment system with extended holes for a whole range of equipment, air ventilation and space for a sound bar, game consoles and the like.
Buy now £990.00, John Lewis
Furniture 123 Oak Sideboard with Bobbin Detail - Artisan - Caspian House
Slightly elongated bobbins, ovals rather than perfect spheres, decorate the legs of this sideboard which has been crafted from high-quality oak. The functional piece offers plenty of storage to squirrel away goods like glassware and crockery and can be painted if you want an upgrade from the raw wood look. Secure with brackets to the wall to ensure extra stability - especially if you've got young kids and excitable pets running around.
Buy now £719.97, Furniture 123
Bisley Fern Cabby
- Dimensions: 72.5 x 114 x 40cm
A brilliant kitchen sideboard with plenty of storage space for pots, pans and crockery, or alternatively a brilliant TV stand with ample storage beneath, the Bisley Fern Cabby is offered in a vast selection of aesthetically pleasing hues. The best part? It arrives fully assembled. Time is money, after all.
Buy now £264.00, John Lewis
GALA Tempered Glass TV Stand
- Dimensions: H40 x W140 x D40cm
The chameleon of TV stands, the contemporary Gala glass piece will fit seamlessly with the rest of your furniture, while giving the feel that your space is much bigger than it appears. The minimalistic unit has a curved silhouette with ample storage for all your equipment.
Buy now £300.00, Habitat
Fulton Corner TV Stand
- Dimensions: H45 x W110 x D48cm
For an affordable stand that does not sacrifice on quality, the Fulton TV stand may just be what you are looking for. It is offered in a classic dark wood style with metal details. The unit is designed to fit in a corner to maximise your space and is sturdy enough to withstand larger TVs. It has an open front that is ideal for boxes or large soundbars.
Buy now £169.00, Dunelm
Dunelm Galicia LED Wall TV Unit
- Dimensions: 30 x 150 x 38cm
Pick from white, grey or black and affix this TV unit onto your wall for a space-saving solution. Hovering just above the ground, it is secured using wall-mounting fixtures to put your screen at eye level. You can also store your devices and consoles beneath in the open shelves, or behind the lift-up doors for a minimalistic aesthetic. Admire the sleek glossy finish and hit on the battery-operated LED light strip for some ambient mood lighting.
Buy now £129.00, Dunelm
Next Bronx Oak Effect TV Stand
- Dimensions: 164 x 120 x 37cm
Try an alternative TV stand with this cool ladder design from Next. It has a rustic oak effect and dark metal features. As well as a statement piece to lean up against your wall and impress all your movie night guests, it also has lots of useful nooks and crannies to house your bits and pieces in, from the cupboards to house your TV accessories (and DVDs if you’re old school), to shelving space for your favourite books, board games and some well-placed plants.
Buy now £299.00, Next
Dunelm Compton Ivory Corner TV Stand with Baskets
- Dimensions: 55.5 x 140.5 x 41.5cm
Sitting compactly in the corner of your room, Dunelm’s elegant TV stand is the perfect platform to position your TV for endless cosy evenings in. Although small in size, the unit features a spacious cupboard and stylish rattan basket drawer alongside the open shelf to keep any mess at bay. Made from sturdy solid oak and topped with a fresh ivory painted layer, it is a charming furniture item that will make you space that much more homely. It is suitable for TVs up to 60”.
Buy now £289.00, Dunelm
JIMI Retro Birch Two-Tier Corner TV Unit
- Dimensions: H50 x L76.5 x D76.5cm
If you are not bothered by a stray cable or two the JIMI corner TV unit is an excellent buy. Taking up very little space the simple design can easily accomodate a soundbar and will blend in nicely to most interiors.
Buy now £94.25, La Redoute
