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How to Find the Perfect Media Console for Organization
8 Best Media Consoles For a Sleek and Organized Living Room
We live in a modern world, which means we are always looking for furniture and accessories that will elevate the look of our space, while still being functional and practical. Having a good media console can change the whole aspect of your living room, making it look more sleek, clean, and inviting. Today, we are going to take a deep look at what exactly a media console is, what its purpose is, pros and cons, and how to find the perfect media console for optimal organization, and then we will end with some of our favorite media consoles on the market today.
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Shop Media ConsolesWhat is a Media Console?
A media console takes on a few different names, some of which are TV Stands, media centers, or TV consoles. Nowadays, a media console is designed to hold various types of electronics, or electronic media equipment, often found in home entertainment setups. These pieces of furniture are ideal for storing various items like game centers, gaming controllers, DVDs, cable or satellite boxes, audio and video equipment, and, of course, TVs.
If you are searching for media consoles, you will quickly see that media consoles come in various designs, colors, sizes, and shapes, meaning they are easily transitioned into a wide variety of design aesthetics. Most media consoles come with shelves, drawers, cabinet doors, or cable management solutions that make it easy to hide away things you don’t want to be seen to keep your space looking tidy and clean. The best part about media consoles is that they aren’t only meant for organization, but are often used as a decorative statement in many living room settings.
Media Console: Pros and Cons
Next, let's look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of media consoles.
Pros
✓ Storage/Organization: Oftentimes, media consoles come with drawers, cabinets, and shelving that make storing and organizing a breeze. You can keep everything like remote controls, gaming consoles, DVDs, and Blu-rays organized and in place. This makes your space appear more organized and neat by decluttering unwanted cords, remotes, movie vases, and more.
✓ Cable Management: Having cables hanging out of your console or behind your TV can throw off the whole feel of your space, no matter how modern or chic it is. With media consoles, you oftentimes see cable management solutions that make it easier to hide cables or cords to tidy up the look of your living room.
✓ Ventilation Solutions: Not only do media consoles offer storage and organization solutions, but they also offer ventilation solutions. Certain models of media consoles come with open-back designs or ventilation slots that keep your electronic devices from heating up.
✓ Aesthetics: Another pro about media consoles is that with the variety of different designs, homeowners can easily find consoles that fit their aesthetic. You can find everything from modern, transitional, contemporary, to traditional, and even retro-modern, French-country, and more.
Cons
✗ Cost: Depending on the type of media console you purchase, or the amount of organization and storage solutions you need, certain models and brands can get to be pricey.
✗ Cleaning: Media consoles tend to collect and hold a lot of dust, so it is important to maintain a consistent dusting schedule to keep your media console clean.
How to Find the Perfect Media Console for Organization
Finding a media console is easy, but finding the perfect media console for organization takes some thought and research. Let’s take a quick look at how to find the perfect media console that will perfectly fit your space and design aesthetic:
- Measure: First, you’ll want to measure your space, including the area where you are placing your media console, the width of your TV, and even the size of the various electronics you are going to be storing in your console. Make sure you take inventory of all of your electronics, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and more, to ensure you buy a console that is the correct size to store all that you need.
- Consider Storage Needs: Once you have taken inventory of what you’re going to store and the size that you’ll need, determine what kind of storage capabilities you’re going to need. Do you need a lot of shelves? Drawers for several smaller items? Determine this beforehand to narrow down your possible list of consoles.
- Examine Cable Management: If you have entertainment consoles or devices with a lot of cords that you want to hide, be sure to look for consoles that feature cable management solutions.
- Consider Consoles with Ventilation: This is an important next step since having the proper ventilation in your media console can help promote a safe environment and reduce fire hazards.
- Determine Functionality: Be sure to choose a console not only for its design aesthetic but also for how it will function within your home.
- Find Your Aesthetic: Finally, once you have determined the size, functionality, and storage needs for your media console, you can choose what design or aesthetic you will want your media console to have.
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Best Media Console Brands
When you are looking for a media console, you’re probably well aware of the number of brands that create various types of media consoles, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We have compiled a list of the best brands that create high-end, quality media consoles. Let’s take a quick look.
➤ Aspenhome: Aspenhome creates a wide variety of consoles with various design styles like transitional, rustic, modern, contemporary, and more. Aspenhome is known for making quality, reliable furniture that provides lasting value and versatility.
➤ Legends Furniture: Legends Furniture is a well-known, world-class vendor that brings a range of furniture with great prices and a range of styles. They are known for making fresh, classic, trend-right products, with top-notch customer service.
➤ Coaster: Coaster creates furniture for every area of the home, including bedrooms, kitchen/dining, game/bar rooms, offices, and more. Coaster creates innovative, modern designs that enhance your lifestyle and meet every budget.
➤ Armen Living: Armen Living makes furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, outdoor settings, and more. Armen Living is known for creating youthful, boldly crafted pieces of furniture that are budget-friendly.
➤ A.R.T. Furniture: A.R.T. Furniture makes pieces for the dining room, living room, and bedroom. Their main focus is creating thoughtfully designed furniture with a mixture of materials, finishes, and colors that speak to the artisanal movements of modern and traditional cultures.
➤ Homelegance: Homelegance creates a wide range of furniture for every area of the home, with an array of different collections that speak to various designs and aesthetics. Each piece is created with the best quality, design, and customer service available at Homelegance.
➤ Hooker Furniture: Hooker Furniture offers furniture lines for living rooms, dining, home office, entertainment, and more. Hooker Furniture is known for making pieces that are durable, high-quality, and modern with clean lines, and dynamic palettes.
8 Best Media Consoles For a Sleek and Organized Living Room
Now let's take a look at some of our favorite media consoles for an organized space.
Aspenhome® Avery Loft Ghost Black 60" Open Display Console
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This ghost black media console by Aspenhome is created with Dado construction which ensures the durability and longevity of your furniture for years to come. The open-compartment design makes it easy to store your video and audio needs, with large enough shelving capabilities to add baskets or boxes for additional storage. Many black media consoles, this one included, offer sustainable cord management solutions as well, making this the ideal piece for a sleek, organized living room.
- Model: DY960-GHT
- Dimensions: 37” H x 60” W x 13” D
- Design Style: Contemporary
Legends Home Avondale 84" Fireplace Console
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We love everything about this TV console cabinet by Legends Furniture for many different reasons. Everything from the heavy distressing and charcoal finish makes it the best piece for a contemporary design, along with various storage capabilities. If you are looking for a beautifully designed media console with fireplace, then look no further than the Avondale 84" Fireplace Console.
- Model: AV5401.CHR
- Dimensions: 36.38” H x 84.06” W x 16.63” D
- Design Style: Contemporary
Legends Home Vineyard Sage Green/Fruitwood 74" Fireplace Console
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The French-country design of this media cabinet is finished with a beautiful sage green color and a Fruitwood top. The cabinets offer a nice visual contrast with tempered glass and sleek handles. With 5 different storage areas, a cable management system, and a 28” fireplace insert, this media console with cabinets is a great option for storage and organization.
- Model: VY5110.SFL
- Dimensions: 38.13” H x 73.56” W x 17.38” D
- Design Style: French Country
Coaster® Casey White 2-Drawer Rectangular TV Console
Shop the Coaster® Casey White 2-Drawer Rectangular TV Console
This white media console by Coaster offers a modern, contemporary design with optimal storage options. With two drawers and three storage compartments, it will be easy to store whatever entertainment pieces you need. Choose this console media table in the classic white finish, or a rich, cappuccino brown.
- Model: 701972
- Dimensions: 23.5” H x 60” W x 15.5” D
- Design Style: Contemporary
Armen Living Cusco Brown TV Stand
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Armen Living Cusco Brown TV Stand is a great, rustic addition to any home. This console media table can easily accommodate a TV up to 64”, along with two drawers, and shelves. This piece is great paired with coordinating living room, bedroom, and dining room pieces by Armen Living.
- Model: LCCUTVAC
- Dimensions: 19” H x 59” W x 16” D
- Design Style: Rustic
A.R.T. Furniture® Passage Natural Oak Media Cabinet
Shop the A.R.T. Furniture® Passage Natural Oak Media Cabinet
The transitional style of this media hutch is accentuated by the natural oak finish and metal drawer handles. Enjoy various storage options with three separate drawers and two cabinets covered with beautiful glass. The Passage Collection by A.R.T. Furniture is designed to feature classic hallmark aspects but with the simplicity and versatility needed by the modern buyer.
- Model: 287422-2302
- Dimensions: 30” H x 80” W x 20” D
- Design Style: Transitional
Homelegance® Frolic 64" TV Stand
Shop the Homelegance® Frolic 64" TV Stand
This retro-modern media console is 64 inches and is the perfect new addition to any home. With one storage drawer, two cabinets, and two additional storage compartments, it is not only beautifully designed but functional. Enjoy everything from polished nickel tone knobs, cutouts for wire management, a mid-century-inspired profile, and much more with this Homelegance Frolic 64" TV Stand.
- Model: 35900-64T
- Dimensions: 30.25” H x 64” W x 18” D
- Design Style: Retro-modern
Hooker® Furniture Medium Natural Entertainment Console
Shop the Hooker® Furniture Medium Natural Entertainment Console
If you are looking for a bold, eclectic piece of furniture to add to your living room, then check out this Hooker Furniture Medium Natural Entertainment Console. Crafted of mango wood and iron, it makes a fun, vibrant statement, but still gives functionality and organization. Enjoy a ventilated back panel, a three-plug electrical outlet, and one removable shelf behind each door.
- Model: 5997-55459-85
- Dimensions: 35” H x 59.5” W x 18” D
- Design Style: Transitional
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FAQs
What is a media console?
A media console is a piece of furniture that is designed to store various types of entertainment and gaming console equipment.
How to decorate media console?
An easy way to decorate a media console is to add decorative boxes, baskets, and other storage pieces that further add to the storage capabilities of the media console.
What size media console for 65 inch tv?
For a 65-inch Tv, it is recommended to have a media console that is at least 57 inches wide.
How tall should media console be?
The general rule is that a media console should be about 42” tall to be able to place your television at eye level.
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