The first thing you should do is measure your television and the area where you plan to place your TV stand. This ensures that the television stand is the right size to support your TV and fits well within the designated space. A 50-inch TV stand might be an ideal size for your living room. But for a larger TV in your home theater, a 65-inch TV stand could be more appropriate. Or perhaps a small TV stand or TV table would work for your bedroom or apartment.
Consider your storage needs for items like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and DVDs or books. Some TV cabinets come with open shelving, while others offer closed drawers, allowing you to choose based on whether you prefer to display or conceal your equipment.
A white TV stand unifies a room with white trim and white shelves. A black TV stand fits a variety of décor, from minimalist to modern. TV stands are also made from different materials. A glass TV stand can enhance a contemporary space, or it can help a small space feel open by not adding bulk. But if you want to keep components and cables hidden, a wood TV stand or entertainment center with cabinets and shelves does the trick.