You need to choose the correct TV stand for your setup, though. Picking the right size, material, storage solution, and style can all have a serious impact on your ability to enjoy the best seats in your house. This guide will help walk you through the process of choosing the best TV stand for your space whether you’re hoarding set-top boxes or you’re a die-hard minimalist.
Best overall: Bestier 63 Modern TV StandBest TV stand with mount: Walker Edison Wren Classic 4 Cubby TV StandBest fireplace TV stand: Ameriwood Home Lumina FireplaceBest TV stand for 75-inch TV (and bigger): Walker Edison Englewood Mid Century Modern 2-DoorBest solid wood TV stand: Simplihome Redmond
How We Picked the Best TV Stands
TVs have gotten absolutely massive in recent years, with 55- and 65-inch models starting to feel slightly small compared to the massive 75- and even 85-inch behemoths out there on store shelves. Supporting those pricy panels is crucial. We surveyed dozens of different models looking for TV stands that offered the right mix of value, style, and durability. This list represents a wide swath of looks, materials, and sizes to try and accommodate most spaces. We have collectively spent hundreds of hours putting together flat-pack furniture, so ease of assembly is important as well. If it can’t go together with our relationships, thumbs, and mental well-being intact, it can’t go on the list.
Best TV stand: Bestier 63 Modern TV Stand
Why it made the cut: There’s plenty of room for lots of streaming boxes and gaming consoles, but the built-in RGB LED lighting helps set the gaming mood. Specs:
TV size: Up to 75 inchesMaterial: Particle board and metalWidth: 63 inchesHeight: 22 inches
Pros:
Accepts large TVsLots of storage spaceBuilt-in RGB lightingTempered glass shelves
Cons:
Pressboard constructionNo front doors to conceal gear when not in use
You can’t have a piece of gaming-specific gear without adding RGB lighting. That maxim stays true with this 63-inch wide TV stand. It has LED strips inside the cabinet that can show off seven different colors and vary between 22 different display patterns. So, if you’re a streamer and you’re looking to create the perfect ambiance for your space, this is a great way to do it without having to DIY your own solution. The lights even come with their own remote to control the display. As for the TV stand itself, it’s made of sturdy pressboard, but the shelves are made of tempered glass to allow the light to travel through them. There are five individual compartments, one vertically oriented space in the middle with two stacked horizontal shelves on each size. There are no doors to close in front of all your devices, so you can show them off even when you’re not playing. Cord holes in the back of the unit allow you to easily snake power cables through without creating a cluttered look. The carbon cellulose surfaces are smooth to the touch and relatively durable in case you spill a drink on it in the heat of the moment.
Best TV stand with mount: Walker Edison Wren Classic 4 Cubby TV Stand
Why it made the cut: Our pick for the best TV stand with mount, an integrated stand lifts up to a 58-inch TV above the surface to make room for a soundbar or elaborate action figure arrangements. Specs:
TV size: Up to 60 inchesWidth: 58 inchesHeight: 24 inchesMaterial: MDF
Pros:
Attractive composite surfaceFits big TVsIntegrated mountSpacious shelves
Cons:
No doors on the frontLimited finish options
If you want the look of a wall-mounted TV without having to drill into your drywall or plaster, this is the TV stand you’re looking for. It’s 58 inches wide, so you can sit a TV on top of the unit as normal if you want to. It has a capacity of up to 150 pounds. Add the integrated mount, however, and the TV can sit above the surface and away from the wall. That leaves room beneath the TV to accommodate extra set-top boxes, speakers, or a soundbar. That extra room up top augments an already spacious interior. There are two compartments, each with its own adjustable shelf so they’re customizable depending on your setup. Each compartment has a cable port in the back, so it’s simple to hide wires out of the way. It’s not solid wood, but it is built to last and it’s simple to tether to the wall so it doesn’t tip over.
Best fireplace TV stand: Ameriwood Home Lumina Fireplace
Why it made the cut: The included 23-inch wide fireplace display augments built-in LED lighting so you can set any mood you want from romantic to gamer circus. Specs:
TV size: Up to 70 inchesMaterial: MDF, particle boardWidth: 64.75 inchesHeight: 24.875 inches
Pros:
Holds large TVsBuilt-in fireplace display (not real fire)Heats rooms up to 400 square feetLED lightingEach compartment has three shelves
Cons:
Limited storage spaceNot a real fireplace
Fireplaces are another luxury that not every home can accommodate. An easy pick for the best fireplace TV stand, this sturdy TV stand has a 23-inch fireplace display that creates a realistic fire effect while an electric heater pumps warmth out into a room up to 400 square feet. It can’t replace a real fireplace, but it also won’t involve major home renovations, regular cleanings, or the threat of melting that PS5 you waited so long to get. If you just want the fire or heat effects, they’re both available independently, too. The stand itself can hold up to a massive 70-inch TV. The storage underneath offers three shelves on each side. Because the fireplace display takes up space, you don’t have as much room in the storage compartments as you would on other models, so make sure you’re cool with that trade off before taking the leap.
Best TV stand for 75-inch TVs: Walker Edison Englewood Mid Century Modern 2-Door
Why it made the cut: The attractive design masks the fact that it’s 70 inches wide and plenty big enough to support TVs all the way up to 80 inches. Specs:
TV size: Up to 80 inchesMaterials: MDFWidth: 70 inchesHeight: 15 inches
Pros:
Attractive designSturdy constructionDoors to obscure storage when not in useLarge capacity
Cons:
ShortLegs allow for stuff to roll underneath
This extra-long TV stand looks like something Don Draper might put in his apartment. It has a slack, minimal design with doors on each of the two side cabinets to obscure your devices. The center shelf is exposed so you can keep your best looking consoles or a basket in there if you want to get fancy about it. Despite its relatively skinny (and handsome) legs, it can support up to 150 pounds. Combined with its length, that makes this a solid option for massive TVs. It stands 24 inches tall, too, which is important if you’re watching a massive set. Get too tall of a TV stand and you’ll be looking up to see the whole screen, which is annoying. There are four different color options, so you can choose exactly which one matches your home vibe.
Best solid wood TV stand: Simplihome Redmond
Why it made the cut: With four cabinets, two drawers, and a pair of shelves, this wood TV stand gives off a retro entertainment center vibe that we love. Specs:
TV Capacity: Up to 80 inchesMaterial: Pine with plywoodWidth: 72 inchesHeight: 26 inches
Pros:
Lots of storageDoors to hide items when not in useVery sturdySeven color options
Cons:
HeavyDesign may feel dated to some
Entertainment centers once ruled the land. Your living room wasn’t complete until it was equipped with a massive, wooden piece of furniture that housed your TV and everything that went with it. This 72-inch TV stand evokes that era. The storage areas have doors to hide what’s inside. There are four cabinets with adjustable shelves, as well as a pair of drawers in the middle. They all have doors with recessed panels for an old school look. There are also two uncovered shelves directly underneath the top surface. There are seven colors to choose from when you’re picking your finish, all of which involve stained pine wood material. The hardware is made of handsome brass and the doors shut magnetically so they don’t randomly kick open when you don’t want them to.
Things to consider before buying a TV stand
You have to know your home and your TV before you pull the rip cord and buy a stand. Here are some things to consider.
Materials
Most of the easily shippable stuff you’ll find online is made of material like MDF or particleboard. These materials sometimes get a bad name because they aren’t as durable as real wood, which is true in a way, but not in others. They typically include laminate exteriors, which are good at resisting marks and damage from liquid. You can, of course, go with various types of wood, but it comes with its own issues like a need to be polished and a predilection for dings.
Dimensions
It should go without saying, but your TV stand needs to actually fit in your house. Get a good, solid measurement before you pull the trigger so you know for sure that your new furniture has a snug place to go. If your TV is huge, you want something that’s wide enough for the feet to sit comfortably on the surface, but you also don’t want it too tall to throw the center of the screen above your eyeline when you’re sitting on the couch.
Storage type
Modern gaming consoles are extremely chunky, so if you want to park that PS5 or Xbox Series X inside your new TV stand, make sure it will fit and the shelves can handle its weight. You’ll also want to decide whether or not you want doors in front of your cabinets to hide your shameful mess of game cases and controller charging cables when you’re not playing or watching content.
Final Thoughts
You have a nice place to sit when you watch content, your TV deserves the same. It may not seem like an important decision, but the TV stand can set the tone for your entire living room. It stores your important stuff, hides your wires, and holds up our good pal the TV. By taking a few minutes to really consider your options, you can make an informed decision and get the best TV stand for your home.
