The Best Wooden TV Stand

Buying Guide

In many homes, the TV is the center of the living room. It’s where everyone gathers after a long day to relax and unwind and enjoy some shows and movies. Having a wooden TV stand to hold the components of the home theater system ensures that the TV is on stable and stylish footing.

When choosing a wooden TV stand, start by determining what components you will be putting on the furniture in addition to the TV. For example, will there be speakers, sound bars, streaming devices, gaming systems, subwoofers or other gadgets that the wooden TV stand will need to hold? This will help you narrow down what size of stand you need. You can also use this to help you determine whether you need shelves or cabinets in the stand and how many shelves and cabinets you’ll need.

Be sure to measure the space you have so you can figure out what size of wooden TV stand you can accommodate. Keep the whole size of the room in mind. A TV stand that is too large for the room will seem overbearing and make the room look smaller. A TV stand that is too small for the room will look out of place and comical.

You’ll also want to consider the height of the wooden TV stand in mind and how it compares to the height of the seating in the room. Consider the viewing angle you will have. Ideally, you’ll want the TV to be at eye level or just slightly higher when you’re sitting down. If it’s too high or low, you will be uncomfortable while watching it.

• Be sure to consider overall design when choosing a wooden TV stand. If you have a modern aesthetic, opt for clean, straight lines and few embellishments. For a more traditional look, go with wooden TV stands that have curved lines and flowery embellishments.
• The wooden stand doesn’t have to match the other furniture in your living room. If you like a contemporary vibe, go with an eclectic combination of furniture. Just ensure that there is some theme tying everything together so it doesn’t look haphazardly put together. However, if you prefer the matching look, opt for the same color wood in your TV stand as the other wooden furniture in the room.
• Adjustable shelves are key in a wooden TV stand. This way, you can play around with the height of the shelves so you can fit in all of your home theater system components in just the right spaces. If the shelves are not adjustable, you may not be able to configure your components the way you like as you may be limited by shelf space.
• Many wooden TV stands include other materials such as glass in the cabinet doors or on the shelves. While wood is hardy and durable, you can’t say the same for glass. Especially with glass shelves, be sure not to place any overly heavy items on them to minimize the chances of breakage. With glass doors, be sure not to slam them or close them roughly.