Media Storage
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Modern Media Consoles & Media Storage
A media storage cabinet, also called a media console, serves as a handy place to set up electronic equipment and also provides a pleasing addition to a living room, family room, or home office. With the popularity of vinyl record albums, a media console cabinet with vinyl storage is an excellent storage option. These days, a modern media cabinet also may have features to support a record player and other electronic media equipment, including a dedicated shelf or slide-out tray and knockouts in the bottom or back of the cabinet to allow for the threading of power cords and audio cables. Design Within Reach offers a range of modern media storage units in various sizes and with a range of finishes. With modern furniture media storage, you can enjoy the convenience of having a place to neatly contain electronic equipment and media while adding an attractive piece of furniture to your room.
Types of Media Storage
TV Stands & Media Consoles
A TV stand is a media storage unit designed to hold a freestanding television at a convenient and comfortable height. TV stands, sometimes called media consoles, resemble credenzas and typically feature additional storage components in their bases, including shelves, drawers, or cabinets for electronics, media accessories, and other entertainment essentials. Unlike entertainment centers, TV stands do not have hutches. Mid-century modern TV stands are typically made of wood and showcase splayed Wegner legs.
Entertainment Centers
Entertainment centers are large TV stands with hutches and/or built-in shelves designed to encircle a wall-mounted television. Entertainment centers’ built-in shelves are great for displaying media accessories or home decor. Entertainment centers make great substitutions for fireplace mantels in large living rooms, as they make effective use of large, blank walls and ensure the TV is the central focal point of the wall
Media Towers/Shelving
Media towers and media shelving units are tall shelving units designed specifically to fit certain media types, like books, CDs, DVDs, video games, vinyls, and more. Some are basically interchangeable with bookcases. These are great media storage options for media collectors who need a solution to keep their collections organized and on display. Most media towers have exposed shelves, like bookcases, but others have glass doors for added protection.
How to Choose a Media Storage Solution
Living room media storage comes in an array of sizes, materials, and finishes to fit nearly any decor and preference. With limited space, a small media console or cabinet would likely make most sense, but it can still provide what’s needed to organize electronic gear and store media. If you favor a wood media cabinet, DWR offers a variety of them in various sizes and finishes. Whatever the size or material, nearly all living room media storage is fitted with a media storage shelf or several of them. Some living room media storage also comes with drawers. A steel media console is another option, and DWR offers several to choose from. Another option for media storage units is whether to select one with open shelves or with doors that can completely conceal the contents of the unit.