How to Decorate a TV Stand 12 Ways
Easy tips for styling your TV stand.
Whether you're a film aficionado or simply tune in for your favorite sports, the TV (and TV stand) can play a key role in your living room layout. Knowing how to decorate a TV stand can help you blend the TV seamlessly into your space. From shelf styling to chic storage, continue reading below to find simple ways to elevate your entertainment center.
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1. Add a Set of Framed Photos
Give your TV stand the mantel-like treatment with a set of framed photos. As the focal point of your living room, this is a great spot to show off some of your favorite memories from a memorable milestone, family vacation, or with a furry friend. Best of all, tabletop photo frames make it easy to rearrange them or swap photos to display a new memory.
Because decorating a TV stand requires both form and function, it's important to choose decor that doesn't get in the way of the TV. Look for low-profile pieces like a shallow bowl or a short decorative object to rest on top of your TV stand. The decor should enhance the overall design of your TV stand without blocking the view – especially if you prefer subtitles at the bottom of the screen!
One way to upgrade your TV stand is to make it an all-in-one hub for home entertainment. Add a turntable to play your favorite tunes or opt for a speaker with Bluetooth capability for hands-free streaming. To decorate your entertainment center, select a TV stand with ample storage for your records. Look for a unit with cabinets for tucked-away organization, or pick one with open shelves to display the albums you listen to most.
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Add a cable management system to the back of the TV stand to wrangle all of the cords from the TV, speaker system, or turntable.
From spare extension cords to charging cables, it's easy to collect clutter around your TV stand. Place a stylish basket beside your TV stand to keep everything in one spot so that you're not tripping over loose cables or searching the entire house for one charger. Plus, the basket can double as living room decor by complementing your space.
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Use cable ties to secure wrapped-up cables and prevent them from getting tangled with other cables. These ties often come in sets so that you can organize your entire collection of cables.
Knowing how to decorate around a TV stand can help you incorporate your TV into your personal style. If you'd like to take emphasis away from your TV, installing floating shelves is a great way to blend your TV stand into your living room. These shelves are the perfect spot to store your collection of books, display trinkets, or add extra living room storage. Pick a set of minimalist floating shelves to achieve a seamless, built-in look, or opt for industrial-inspired brackets for a touch of flair (like in the photo above).
When decorating a TV stand, plants are an easy addition that breathe life into your space. The bold green color brightens up the TV stand and complements any wood finish. Tuck a small houseplant into a simple planter to pair with a modern TV stand (like the one above), or go for a set of small succulents for a mini green display that doesn't obstruct your view.
Adding ambient lighting to your living room can help reduce your eye strain while you’re watching TV. Top the TV stand with a table lamp to provide a soft glow and create visual interest. Look for a table lamp with a fabric or opaque glass shade to avoid excess glare on the TV screen.
Keep odds and ends tucked away with a set of small storage baskets. Not only do they organize small items, they also create a more unified design for your TV stand. These small bins and baskets are great for stowing remotes, chargers, or video games. Plus, they come in plenty of sizes, shapes, and textures to match the style of your TV stand.
Coffee table books are an easy addition to the top of your TV stand. With their low profile and endless topics, a few decorative books can create a custom stack that fits neatly below your TV. Choose books that appeal to your interests, whether that's traveling, interior design, or photography.
Create a striking display by color-coding your TV stand decor. Start by grouping similar colors together, such as all of your pink items or blue items, and make small clusters with those hues. This works particularly well on TV stands with open shelving (like the one pictured above).
Decorating a TV stand doesn't always require elaborate decor – minimalistic pieces can create a chic display too. Focus on the basics with a low-profile decorative tray that keeps small items like candles, trinkets, or tech accessories in one place. Add a vase full of fresh florals to brighten up the TV stand and incorporate a touch of natural beauty.
If your design approach leans to the wild side, the TV stand can be an excellent spot to experiment with stylish shapes. Make space atop the TV stand for statement candlesticks or sculptural vases (like in the photo above). Don't be afraid to mix and match shapes, such as geometric angles with organic shapes, to really give your TV stand a balanced feel.
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Looking for more ways to elevate your TV stand? Check out our guide How to Decorate the Wall Behind Your TV Stand to find easy-to-style inspiration.
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Looking for more ways to elevate your TV stand? Check out our guide How to Decorate the Wall Behind Your TV Stand or the video below to find easy-to-style inspiration:
