The beauty of your living room largely depends on the kind of furniture used. You have to accommodate furniture that serves many purposes. Entertainment centers and TV stands can be included in this list of multi-purpose furniture. These pieces of furniture are crafted in a way that all your entertainment devices stay organized. Additionally, there are various types of entertainment centers available that can suit different spaces and can be used to store electronic gadgets.

Entertainment centers and TV stands – What’s the difference
People often get confused with the terms entertainment centers and TV stands, and they tend to use the words interchangeably. A TV stand is a piece of furniture that is primarily used to place a television at a seated level. It may have shelves to keep cable boxes, DVD players and remotes, but not enough space to store any other gadgets or items.

Entertainment centers are also called media centers. They are more than a TV stand. An entertainment center offers ample space for placing your TV along with many other gadgets and items. It has a lot of open shelves, cabinets, and drawers.

TV stand types
Listed below are some different types of TV stands.

Wall-mounted TV stands
These types of TV stands consist of a freestanding cabinet that is placed against the wall. They also comprise multiple compartments to hold DVD players, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, and remotes. This type of TV stand allows to save floor space. Furthermore, these units provide a sleek and minimalist look to your living room and aid in enhancing the overall appearance of the space. Additionally, these come designed with compartments and cord cutouts to hide wires for media devices. The stands even come designed in multiple styles and shapes.

Media chest
This form of furniture comprises vertical units that offer sufficient space to place the television sets on the top. The chest is suitable for usage in the living room or bedroom and works best for keeping media devices like DVD players and gaming consoles. These also come designed attractively and stylishly to improve the space’s appearance. This furniture works best for parents who intend to hide gaming consoles, visual equipment, and other media devices that can distract children.

A media chest can be a great addition to adult spaces as it comprises multiple drawers for storing clothes and essentials neatly. These chests are large enough. They are made from a wide range of materials including metal, glass, and wood. Each variety offers a different kind of style and durability. Therefore, it becomes important to consider the purpose of the furniture and then opt for the material.

TV stands/rack
These TV stands generally have long cabinets and provide a comfortable television-watching experience. It may also come designed with storage cabinets to place other media devices like cable boxes and sound bars. TV stands also have a flat tabletop surface which makes them suitable to place a large-sized television with ease. These bear a wood finish that give in a classy appeal. These stands are available in a wide range of colors like white, black, walnut, and more to complement different interiors. Furthermore, there are corner TV stands available if a person has space constraints.

TV console
The TV console is a small shelf with some cabinets and cable management cutouts provided at the back. It can be used to store any item depending on the location. If it is placed in the living room, you can keep TV accessories, various decoration items, and some books. When set up in the dining area, the shelves can be used for storing some crockery.

Types of entertainment centers

Entertainment centers can be classified into two main types.

Entertainment walls
This is a built-in entertainment center. It resembles a large cupboard-like furniture piece with a central wide cabinet to place the TV. The middle case is contains various small and medium-sized shelves, in which you can store various accessories for your entertainment center along with several home décor items.

Armoire entertainment center
This type of armoire has closed shelves. You can keep your electronic gadgets and books in these shelves. There are also corner TV armoires that you can consider if you want to save space.

Whether you have less space or wish to make your room more functional, these entertainment center ideas can help you style your room and save space.

• Create a built-in cabinet design
• Opt for a medium-height entertainment center
• Decorate the open shelves with photo frames, art pieces, candle holders, vases, or any items of your choice.
• Use natural materials, preferentially wood, for the construction.