Media Storage Ideas for Your Contemporary Entertainment Center

They might be considered big eyesores in their early days, but flat screen televisions have now become the focal point in contemporary entertainment center settings. But where will you chicly hide those unsightly wires and accessories? Read on and see how top designers put their TVs on display without having to sacrifice style.

1. Have your carpenter build a component holder and attach it into two dressers where you will store its components. Use Asian hardware to add sophistication and hand gold accessories to really make a statement.
2. If you live in a studio, you need to maximize space. Have a large cabinet (getting one custom made would be a great investment) where you will place your TV and house all those other stuff like cable box, gaming console and DVD player.
3. With television designs looking slimmer and sleeker, it has become less and less harder to hide them. Opt for a simple entertainment center where you can hide all the boxes and cords behind sliding doors.
4. You also have to incorporate your TV to the design of your living room. Acknowledge the world of technology in your designs by having a console that will frame the television and, at the same time, anchor the clean lines of the room.
5. For a crisp and contemporary yet earthy and warm design, choose neutral color schemes and plush textures. This will create a cohesive aesthetic so that the TV will seamlessly blend with the fireplace. Finish this setup with custom credenza to hide the wires and give extra storage.
6. You can get a space created with dual functions. Instead of hiding the television behind doors that will only remain open, create a gorgeous setting for it. This piece will then be a part of the room’s architecture with cabinets and shelving for storage.

Now that you have some ideas on how to design and organize your entertainment center, choose from these gorgeous modern TV stands.

COMPOSER - LIGHT WALNUT / WHITE / GRAY TV STAND by B-Modern

Setting the standard for luxury, the COMPOSER - LIGHT WALNUT / WHITE / GRAY TV STAND by B-Modern features state-of-the-art slow-closing drawers and cabinet doors with commercial grade stainless steel legs. It has 2 component shelves with easy wiring access.

Elegante 70" Contemporary Asian Console with Tapered Legs - Chocolate Cherry by Furnitech

With its rich Chocolate Brown Wenge finish, the Elegante 70" Contemporary Asian Console with Tapered Legs - Chocolate Cherry by Furnitech is equipped with 4 adjustable shelves, internal wire management, removable back panels, 2 media storage drawers, and a large center channel speaker compartment.

Bedford Black 2 Piece Entertainment Center by Home Styles

Giving you lots of storage for media and electronics, the Bedford Black 2 Piece Entertainment Center by Home Styles comes with two cabinets and an open center compartment. It is made of wood solids and engineered woods in an Ebony finish.