For most of us, our TVs are one of the most vital elements of a living room.
It’s the main source of entertainment and in the winter especially, a place to curl up in front of lost in a great boxset or festive TV specials.
While most modern sets come with smart and Freeview features built-in and streaming has made DVDs go the way of the Dodo, there are still lots of accessories and TV-related clutter to hide. From multiple remotes and plug-in devices to audio-enhancers like TV soundbars and subwoofers - and don’t even get us started on the number of wires tangled around the back - there can be a lot of unnecessary jumble that you might be itching to put away for a tidier home and more focused viewing experience.
A TV entertainment unit is made specifically to streamline your living room and give all your set’s accessories somewhere to call home. They can be standalone units or floor-to-ceiling designs that pack in extra storage for seasonal homewares and things like throws and blankets. Some are wall-mounted to enable you to keep the floor area clear which gives the illusion of more space.
Unless you’ve got a particularly awkwardly shaped living room or you want the polish of a built-in design, you can forgo expensive custom-made entertainment units and find DIY ones to make at home yourself. Depending on how big it is, you’ll likely need a friend to help you with construction and tasks like mounting the TV if you plan to put it on the wall.
There’s a world of choice out there, so to make it less confusing, we’ve plucked the nicest ones on the market to shop now. We’ve taken care to find an array of styles and price brackets, looking at standalone units and wall-mounted ones - so you should be able to find one that suits your home.
Settle down and get comfy; see our favourites below
Cotswold Company TV and Media Storage Unit in Chester Midnight Blue
A full home for your TV set, this design is made up of a mix of open shelving and closed cupboards, allowing you to display your favourite photos, lamps and books while hiding away clutter.
It's big enough to accommodate TVs of up to 50 inches are there are carefully placed holes on the reverse side to channel wiring. While there are plenty of colours to choose from, the dark blue background pictured means that viewing content will feel as though it's popping off the screen.
It's complemented with oak veneer tops and chrome hardware and comes with a 15-year structural guarantee.
Buy now £1350.00, Cotswold Company
Ebern Designs Spataro Entertainment Unit for TVs up to 75"
Give your home entertainment set-up an upgrade with this unit that needs to be mounted onto the wall. Designed to curve in a 'c' shape around TVs of up to 75 inches in screen size, it's a grand look that will suit open-plan lounges.
It's essentially made up of four cupboards with push-open operations and flaps that open up or down depending on the positioning for ultra-easy access.
Buy now £519.99, Wayfair
Dunelm Fulton Pine Ladder Shelf TV Unit for TVs up to 55"
A simple set-up that makes room for plenty of storage while accommodating TV sets of up to 55 inches, this ladder shelf unit is ideal for smaller living rooms. There's plenty of space to display the TV with cupboards underneath to put a soundbar and stash extra remotes and wires. Meanwhile, the top two shelves can be used to keep your CD collection, plants or magazines.
Made of metal and rustic pine effect finish on the shelves and drawers, it comes with wall attachments to keep it secure.
Buy now £269.00, Dunelm
Cox & Cox Limewashed Parquet Media Unit
If you don't like the idea of a floor-to-ceiling unit taking up an entire wall, try getting a smaller unit in a light tone to encourage a feeling of airiness.
Giving major Scandi vibes, this simple but beautifully crafted cabinet offers four areas to stash away odds and ends, leaving the top clear for your TV set and a few choice accessories, like a lamp or speakers.
If you’re after more storage, why not add some floating shelves to the top?
Buy now £1250.00, Cox & Cox
Madesa TV Stand Cabinet
Tall and wide for added stability, make your home entertainment centre a sleek thing of beauty with this all-black TV stand. Offering four open shelves to put your crucial tech, it's an easy way to get organised when you've got small dimensions to work with.
It can hold TVs up to 55 inches and up to 30kg in weight with engineered wood boards adding to its robustness.
Buy now £99.99, Amazon
Swoon Editions Halle Corner TV Stand
If you've been eyeing up an unloved corner to rechristen as your entertainment HQ, it makes sense to get a unit that makes use of every inch of space. Swoon has some lovely options including this triangular bench cabinet, crafted from mango wood.
Finished with gleaming hardware and sitting on a strong metal frame, the doors swing open to reveal surprisingly generous storage areas. There are access holes in the back panels to thread electrical cables through and it comes with an anti-tip kit to secure it to the wall for safety. Can bear up to 30kg in weight.
Buy now £369.00, Swoon Editions
Dunelm Stannis Wide TV Unit Black, Ribbed Glass
Using powder-coated metal and ribbed glass panels to stunning effect, Dunelm's industrial chic TV unit looks far more expensive than it actually is.
The low height puts it at an optimal viewing level and there's plenty of space to store away essentials in the cupboard and open shelves - storage baskets will make it appear less cluttered.
The design will be delivered flat-pack and weighs 19kg, so you'll need some help moving it into position as well as the build.
Buy now £199.00, Dunelm
Union Rustic Gui TV Stand for TVs up to 75 inches
Mounting furniture on the wall where possible is a great interiors trick to making your room look bigger. This TV unit lifts storage clear off the floor, giving you a cabinet to store all the necessary bits and pieces while creating a grand setting for your TV set.
This simple but stylish design looks best with TVs measuring 75 inches or less, with a wall mount the best option for maintaining a seamless aesthetic. Available in black, brown and light brown options.
Buy now £319.99, Wayfair
IKEA Besta TV storage combination
Your TV entertainment unit can be a feature of the room in its own right - you just need to get creative with cupboard placement. This combination is available to shop at IKEA and sees small cupboards patched above the telly to create a focus point.
Use it to store away unsightly bits and spotlight the knick-knacks you're especially proud of. The TV will sit on a table made of very deep cupboards which are ideal for storing everything from tech and speakers to gaming equipment, leaving the outside looking neat and tidy. Also available in grey.
Buy now £440.00, IKEA
