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Entertainment center ideas: 10 inspiring designs |

(Image credit: Jessica Bennett of Alice Lane Interior Design, photography by Nicole Hill Gerulat | Alex Sarginson | Paul Raeside )

By Zara Stacey

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An entertainment center is an area, mainly found in a living room, family room or snug, that houses electronic devices such as TVs, games consoles and sound systems. 

Many entertainment center ideas are defined by one piece of furniture, usually a large unit or cabinet space where electrical items and accessories neatly slot into place, and often work in unison with living room TV ideas. However, there are many versatile TV stand ideas and designs out there to choose from that can best integrate into your home and work alongside your living room ideas.

Whether you create an entertainment area in the corner of a living room that is zoned through different furniture pieces such as sideboards and shelving, or build a bespoke, floor-to-ceiling cabinet to house your central electronic items, there are options for all spaces, both large and small.

We have gathered our 10 favorite entertainment center ideas to help you make the most out of this versatile storage and display space in the home.

1. Create a bespoke, built-in unit

(Image credit: Ginny Macdonald Design, photography by Raquel Langworthy)

One of the most popular entertainment center designs, built-in cabinet ideas for family rooms can cater perfectly to the size of your electronic devices, giving them an eye-catching, elevated platform. A built-in unit can also create an organized area in a room where all electrical objects and accessories are easily stored close together in one place.

In this family room by Ginny Macdonald Design , she states of the process, 'accommodating a modern and accessible wall of cabinetry with asymmetrically placed closed and open shelving was the primary focus of the design work for the family room'. 

If you're looking for TV wall ideas, a unit like this can take up a full wall space in a room, and creates not only a stylish entertainment center, but a central, practical storage and display space in a busy family room.

(Image credit: Alex Sarginson)

Many entertainment center designs are built upwards, making the most of the floor to ceiling wall area in a room. However, low-level designs can create a cozy, intimate feel and free up wall space to allow you to get creative with artwork and other wall decor ideas.

In this relaxed living room, rich with texture and calming color palettes, the entertainment center is defined by a long, low unit. The design provides the perfect platform for a TV, as well as creating an inviting display space to decorate with accessories, plants and ornaments. 

This entertainment center fits in perfectly with this laid-back living room design and complements rather than commands the space, one to remember for small living room TV ideas.

3. Add personality with decorative objects

(Image credit: Margaret Ash Design, photography by Julia Sperling)

'A simple tip that can help your entertainment center stand out and reflect your style and personality, creating areas that can house decorative objects and meaningful items will only make for a more eye-catching and memorable design,' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' Digital Editor.

In this coastal inspired living room by Margaret Ash Design , the tall entertainment center creates a beautiful viewing area for both the TV and a collection of decorative items. Painted in white, this allows for the mounted items to truly stand out, with the overall appearance and styling of the center adding a subtle element of grandeur to the space.

Accessorizing around your TV and other electronic items can also soften their sometimes harsh appearance in a room.

(Image credit: Richard Powers / Future)

For many of us, sitting around an entertainment center is where we spend a lot of time with friends and family, so why not create a striking, stand-out design that adds a unique feature to a room and ignites conversation.

In this living room, the entertainment center is defined by the use of a statement, blue painted design. This use of paint not only cleverly zones the area, but creates a decorative and colorful statement in the neutrally styled space.  

Finished with colorful books and accessories, the contemporary design makes for an eye-catching focal point in the room.

5. Use natural materials

(Image credit: Richard Powers)

Working with natural materials and creating designs inspired by the natural world is renowned to create a timeless and calming atmosphere in the home. 

'You are going to spend long periods of time looking at your entertainment center - especially if there is a TV, so choosing a design made from natural materials is always going to be relaxing on the eye,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.

In this cozy snug area, the wooden entertainment center beautifully complements the light wooden beams. The wooden design works in harmony with the soft upholstery and neutral color palette to create a welcoming and calming space to sit in and relax.

6. Uplift the space with wallpaper

(Image credit: Paul Raeside)

If your entertainment center is more of an area in a room rather than one furniture piece, using wallpaper in this section can create more of a united space as well as a colorful feature wall.  

Wallpaper ideas not only inject color and pattern into a interior, they can also be used to create cleverly zone areas in a room. 

In this modern, open-plan living room, the wallpaper beautifully frames the TV and the low and wall-mounted cabinets. Great for living room wallpaper ideas, thinking about the space that surrounds your entertainment center and enhancing this with wallpaper can create a stylish and cohesive design.

7. Embrace color

(Image credit: Paul Raeside / Future)

'Whether you get creative with paint ideas on a bespoke cabinet, or choose a custom colored sideboard, integrating your entertainment center into a striking, monochromatic scheme can create a beautifully immersive design atmosphere,' says Homes & Gardens' Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri.

In this living room, defined by an elegant, teal palette, the color of the built-in unit takes the lead from the blue wallpaper design. Combined with the subtle use of elegant contrasting colors such as pink and orange, the overall effect creates a stand-out living room space that celebrates the power and effect of color.  

For more guidance on color pairings, our color wheel guide is helpful.

8. Keep things discreet

(Image credit: Camden Grace Interiors)

From clever paint ideas to sleek storage cabinets and organizers, there are many discreet entertainment center ideas to choose from, fitting for both small and large spaces alike.

In this living room, the cabinets and shelving that make up the entertainment center blend in perfectly with the all-white painted walls and ceiling. The design is both practical and long-lasting, and allows for other, colorful accessories and furniture pieces to take center-stage.

9. Add drama with sliding doors

(Image credit: Laura Butler-Madden, photography by Paul Raeside)

A sliding screen can add a unique, tactile feature to an entertainment center. Creating a playful element of surprise, a screen can also act as a canvas for a unique, decorative design.

In the gorgeous pink living room by Laura Butler-Madden , the screen is painted with an intricate bird mural, transforming the screen into a unique piece of art.

Another reason to use a sliding screen is if you feel like your electronics and devices are disrupting the flow and feel of a design in a room, a screen can easily hide them out of sight when not in use - ideal for bedroom tv ideas.

10. Combine open and closed storage

(Image credit: Jessica Bennett of Alice Lane Interior Design, photography by Nicole Hill Gerulat)

A simple idea but one that will make your entertainment center into a versatile storage and display space, combining open and closed storage features allows for a design that prioritizes both style and practicality. 

In this living room by Jessica Bennett of Alice Lane Interior Design she states of the design, 'the original media cabinet was dark and heavy and didn’t allow for a large TV. We designed an off white cabinet that layered the TV over the built-ins and allowed for flexibility to switch out the electronics easily in the future'.

This entertainment center not only considers changing gadgets and electronics in the future, but establishes a unique, layered design where functional items are stored inside the bottom cabinets and decorative pieces are positioned to beautifully frame and elevate the TV viewing area.

What should I put in my entertainment center?

Entertainment centers are mainly used for TVs and their accessories, but other electronic items are often positioned in these spaces such as games consoles, record players and speakers. 

When you have decided what main electronics are going to be housed in your entertainment center, start getting creative with accessorizing and styling. Plants, ornaments, picture frames and books are just some of the items you can use to add personality and style to your entertainment center - for more inspiration, explore our top tips when styling a shelf.

Whether you want your entertainment center to have a separate theme and color palette to the rest of the room, or the opposite, and plan for it to perfectly integrate into your existing scheme, combing practical, essential items with decorative pieces can establish a one of a kind design that truly reflects your style.

Zara joined Homes & Gardens in February 2022 as a Content Editor. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. Her role at Homes & Gardens unites her love, experience and passion for the world of design and desire to create inspiring written content. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.

27 Creative DIY Entertainment Center Ideas in 2022

By: Rita Pike |

The center point of any family room or living room is the entertainment center. We just live in that era. TV may not be everything, but it is pretty important for relaxing after a hard day at the office or a long day on the farm.

If you’re ready for a new one that fits your family’s needs then this list of the 27 most interesting DIY entertainment centers and TV stands will give you some amazing options to consider.

Rustic Wood TV Stand

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If you love the look and feel of rustic and simple wood furniture, then you’ll love this rustic wood TV stand. It’s a simple, reasonably easy how-to plan that provides plenty of storage for your regular TV watching needs, while being attractive and practical.

The step-by-step instructions are all laid out with plenty of illustrations and direct notes that help you each step of the way. Even if you’re not experienced, you can build this with a little patience.

Via Craftsman Drive

Barn Door Built-In Entertainment Center

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This is a specific model that folks who have a built-in space will love. The custom doors add loads of character to an otherwise plain space. Plus, with the doors, you can hide all those unsightly electronics and cables that a built-in shows off so well.

Construction of the doors themselves is pretty simple. You just need some plywood and cutting ability. Mounting the slide is going to be the most complicated part – but even that isn’t hard.

Via Welsh Design Studio

Open Design TV Stand

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Coming from the pros at Black and Decker, this smart, stylish, and ruggedly modern design is not only attractive but not that hard to make. And if you tell your friends you made it, they’ll be uber impressed.

The system has several pieces, but the instructions are direct. Be sure to read the how-to multiple times before you start to guarantee you’ve got all the supplies, tools, and time needed to finish the construction.

Via Black and Decker

Corner Media Center

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If you’ve got an awkwardly shaped room or setup, then a corner cabinet for your media center might just be the thing. And this one is perfect for supplying you with plenty of storage and surface area without sucking up space in the room.

You’ll need some basic knowledge with power tools – pocket hole jig, drill, miter saw – but if you can follow instructions, you should be good to go.

Via Rogue Engineer

Ammo Crate Entertainment Center

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For the folks who love repurposing items, this Ammo Crate entertainment center is a great option. You still have to do some building, but it’s definitely not a “from scratch” project. It’s also a unique way of using Army surplus supplies in a beneficial way.

The entertainment center provides you with loads of storage as well as an interesting talking point when folks come for a visit. Ammo boxes, you ask? Why, yes. They are.

Via Instructables

Office Cabinet TV Console

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Here’s another great upcycling option for old office furniture into amazing media centers. Find an old cabinet or multi-drawer desk with a long enough top shelf to house the TV and other stuff you’d like.

Then follow these simple instructions on how to take that old, chipped cabinet into a unique, attractive, and fun TV console you’ll be proud to show off.

And if the cabinet isn’t high enough for you – which likely it won’t be – the tutorial shows you how to raise the feet, too.

Via Sweet Pickins Furniture

Mounted Plywood Entertainment Center

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This three-piece wall mounted DIY entertainment center is a simple and attractive option for someone needing a large but not so heavy media center. Unlike the big, enclosed ones, the pieces individually are manageable by one person.

You’ll need to have some experience with DIY to build this, though, or at least already have a handle on how to use a miter saw, drill, and countersink. Though you can always get someone at Lowes to do the cuts for you ahead of time.

Via Instructables

A-Frame Entertainment Center

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If you want a super fun, uniquely designed entertainment center, then check out this A-frame option. The style has a rustic, almost camping cabin feel to it that would blend into any home that features wood and country themes.

It’s great for the TV, some media, and even has some specially designed spaces that are perfect for adding some decorative touches to the living room. Just grab some laminated veneer lumber, a circular saw, and your rubber mallet.

Via HGTV

Bamboo Plywood Entertainment Center

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This gorgeous bamboo plywood DIY entertainment center stands out against the rest, thanks to the sheer elegance of the material used to create it. It’s a fairly easy step-by-step to follow, and anyone with a little experience can put it together in half a day.

One thing that’s great about this besides the looks is the fact that it’s an eco-friendly option. Bamboo plywood is a renewable hardwood that looks gorgeous without staining or painting.

Via HGTV

TARDIS Entertainment Center or Shelves

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If you’ve got some Whovians in the house, then you’ll love this uber fun, eye-catching, blue box: The TARDIS. You can easily adapt the shelving spacing to accommodate your television, Playstation4, movie collection, or, you know, time travel gear. Whatever you need.

You’ll need some craft supplies to do it: Mod Podge, foamboard, wood glue, a wood tray, candle holder, flashlight, blue paint, bar pulls, and some other odds and ends.

Via Home Talk

Rustic Media Console

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This is another simple, rustic console that’s uber attractive and versatile. You can follow the instructions to create the full piece with three sections or knock it down to one. You can make it with or without drawers, as well.

This beautiful console is really just perfect for about any home – whatever the theme. It’s especially a great option for bedrooms and smaller family rooms where you want all that function but don’t need a monster center.

Via Ana-White

Pallet Wood Entertainment Center

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This one is designed specifically with the gamer in mind. The pallet wood compartments on the entertainment center are shaped perfectly to hold any and all of the various gaming consoles out there.

In fact, the cubbies were designed specially to accommodate the widest console – the Xbox One – and the tallest – the Wii. And since the pallet wood is in play, the spaces between the panels give those machines extra breathability.

You’ll just need to find some old pallets and follow the easy guide to build this amazing DIY entertainment center.

Via Instructables

Easy Farmhouse Style Entertainment Console Makeover

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If you already have an entertainment center that needs some love – or just love a good yard sale find – this is a great tutorial. The plan takes you through the step-by-step “Blah to beautiful” with some simple ideas and directions that anyone can follow.

In the end, you’ll wind up with a functional but attractive rustic, Farmhouse style entertainment console that everyone will think you bought from a high-end, expensive store.

Via Sarah Joy Blog

Toy Storage Entertainment Center

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If you’ve got an entertainment room or playroom, you’ll love this one. It’s a toy storage and entertainment center that will literally hold everything you’ve got that the kids play with. Shelves for books and DVDs, a toy chest for dolls and action figures, a platform for the TV – this has it all.

All you need to do is find some planed rough lumber, some screws, sandpaper, and wood filler, and you’re all set to go.

Via Ana-White

Tall Corner Media Console

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This is a beautifully organized rustic, tall media console that will fit in just about anywhere. The console was designed by a stay-at-home mom with a special needs child. So, it’s perfect for environments where there needs to be a lot of flow and purpose and order.

The tutorial is easy to follow, simple, and lots of illustrations showing exactly how to measure, cut, etc. for this fantastic built-from-scratch media console.

Via Ana-White

Cube Entertainment Center

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Combining two designs – the 5 Cube Tower bookshelf and the 6 Cube bookshelf combo – you come up with this amazing, extremely functional entertainment center.

Two sections of the design include the 5 Cube towers – you can, of course, choose to only build one if you don’t have the space or need for both – and then the 6 Cube section that functions as the TV and DVD stand.

It’s fairly simple to build and as versatile as you need it to be for your space.

Via Ana-White

Farmhouse Media Cabinet

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This is another charming Farmhouse style media cabinet that you’ll love. It has loads of storage behind sparkling glass windows and beautiful hardware that help it to stand out from the rest of the Farmhouse décor in the world.

The step-by-step plans show everything you need to do, with illustrations and instructions, making this an easy-to-build project, as long as you’ve got some basic building knowledge and the right tools. And don’t let the idea of working with glass intimidate you – it’s completely optional.

Via Build Something

Reclaimed Wood Barn Door Console

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The reclaimed barn wood trend is an amazing one. You can find all kinds of stunning designs that recycle and reuse these old pieces of wood so that nothing goes to waste. And this reclaimed wood barn door console is one of the finest examples of recycling there is.

You’ll see photos of both a painted and a carefully curated reclaimed wood version here. Whichever style suits your needs is stunning, so you really can’t go wrong with this one.

Via Ana-White

X-Leg TV Stand

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For a simple but attractive TV stand, consider this X-Leg model. It’s really low-cost and easy to build, so it’s perfect for the DIYer who’s just getting started with full-on construction projects.

One of the best parts about this – besides the ease of build – is that nobody will know you built it yourself. It looks like something you’d find at Wayfair. Only this one is way sturdier than the ones you find online.

Via Build Something

Pallet TV Stand

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Upcycling is always a great way to bring new furniture into the world. And this pallet TV stand is one of the simplest and most attractive ways we’ve found for doing just that.

It’s a super cheap project – you just need to go find some old pallets somewhere – and super easy and quick to build. The only real “time consumer” is waiting for the stain to dry if you choose to use some stain on the old wood.

Via Preparing for Peanut

Underlit TV Stand

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For those who love colored lights or mood lighting via unique methods, you’ll love this underlit TV stand. It’s a bit more of an involved design – meaning you should probably have a bit more experience than handcrafts – but it’s well worth it.

The TV stand is also extremely sturdy and stable, so it’s great for a space with kids and pets who like to bounce around. Plus, again, colored mood lights.

Via Nine Red

Faux Fireplace TV Stand

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Now if you love a gorgeous fireplace but live somewhere that it’s just not safe to have one – we’re looking at you toddlers and puppies – this is a great alternative. The faux fireplace stand is tall, sturdy, and gives the impression of a warm, welcoming fireplace with an over the mantle TV.

The project is pretty hefty, though, so have some patience with yourself as you build. And be sure to go through all four posts showing the step-by-step process before you get started.

Via Blesser House

Modular Bookcase and Entertainment Center

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If you love unique shapes and patterns and clean, straight lines within those geometric designs, you’ll love this uncommonly beautiful entertainment center. The modular design lends some intrigue to the space while still providing you with plenty of storage and a perfectly shaped space.

This one is for the more advanced DIYers, though. It’s not terribly complicated, but it requires a bit of skill and a lot of concentration, or you’ll have to do segments over again.

Via Rockler

Slide-Out Home Media Center

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This media center is a functionally attractive addition to any room. It uses a sliding top to keep the entertainment media close to the wall during off-hours, but accessible and easy to view when you’re ready to get your movie on.

Plus, with the slide-out, the cables and plugs are really easy to work with and don’t add ugly lines to your walls. Instead, you connect beneath and just slide out the top when you need access.

Via Rockler

Simple TV Stand with Fireplace Insert

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If you can install an electric fireplace, then this one might just be the one for you. It’s a simple stand that incorporates an electric fireplace insert with the rest of your entertainment needs to create a beautiful mantle/fireplace/TV center in one.

It’s admittedly not the cheapest option out there – thanks to that insert – but it’s much cheaper than having someone custom make one for you. Plus, you get the satisfaction of tweaking it to fit exactly your needs.

Via Simply Home Tips

Wood Crate TV Stand

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If you’re not terribly handy but still want to have a go at a TV stand, this is your ticket. The Wood crate stand is totally customizable and doesn’t require a lot of knowledge or previous experience.

You just need some wood crates – Michaels sells them for not too much – some screws, and a drill. That’s it. Just follow the simple instructions, and in just an hour or so, you’ll have a gorgeous TV stand.

Via Cashmere and Plaid

The No-Build Wall Unit TV Stand

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This one is another option for the less crafty. It takes two existing pieces of furniture – a dresser and some bookshelves – to create a beautiful home entertainment center that’s just to your liking.

You may want to hit up some yard sales and flea markets to find just the right dresser and shelves. After that, grab some paint and carefully read the instructions a few times before starting out on this easy, fun project that even the kids can help with.

Via Renovated Faith

Deciding On the Best DIY Entertainment Center For You

Long lists of project possibilities can get overwhelming sometimes. And though we’ve provided lots of choices so that you can find your own ideal DIY entertainment center, we still think it’s good to take a step back and give yourself some space.

Some of the projects will involve a lot of time, labor, and somewhat expensive supplies. Others are quick and easy, and anyone can do them for very little money. But one or the other isn’t necessarily the ideal for all.

Don’t rush into anything. You may regret it later. Instead, give yourself a little time to think. Review the images multiple times. The perfect choice will come to eventually.

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