Looking for a TV unit that meets your needs while complementing your home’s interior design? We’ve curated a selection of the best TV units and stands of 2025 for you to consider.
A television is often the focal point of a room, drawing the attention of household members and visitors alike. For this reason, it’s important to choose a TV unit that complements your existing interior design, meets the varied needs and preferences of the household, and works well within the layout of the room. However, with so many different designs out there, finding the perfect unit that suits your aesthetic preferences and supports the everyday needs of you and your family can be tricky.
In this article, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled eleven TV unit and stand designs that will elevate your living room’s look while offering practical solutions that enhance the viewing experience. From minimalist designs to innovative modular pieces, you’re bound to find a piece that works in your home. We’ve also put together a handful of best practices for you to follow that will guide your decision-making when it comes to selecting this important piece of furniture.
Contents:
- 11 ideas for TV units and stands
- Top tips for implementing TV units and stands in your living room
- Conclusion
Ready to explore our TV unit ideas? Then let’s dive in.
11 ideas for TV units and stands
Are you thinking about investing in a new TV unit for your home? If so, take a look at the wide range of TV unit furniture options we’ve outlined here so you can uncover the one that meets your style requirements while providing the functionality and features you need.
1. Minimalist TV unit
Minimalism is a returning trend that’s taking interior design by storm this year. Focusing on simple, clean lines, open spaces, and a neutral or monochrome color palette, minimalism is a great way to optimize the space in a room, reduce visual clutter, and achieve a sophisticated, contemporary look.
When it comes to minimalist TV units, expect to see sleek, simple pieces of furniture that focus on functionality. These units often embrace low-profile designs with emphasis on hidden, built-in storage or open shelving. Wood, metal, or glass are popular materials for minimalist TV units, as all of these add a touch of elegance without dominating the space.
A minimalist TV unit is a great choice for many homeowners. The simple design allows it to blend seamlessly into a wide range of interior design styles, supports a tidy environment, and provides visual simplicity while maximizing ease of use and functionality.
2. Metal and glass TV stand
Injecting a sleek, contemporary look into a living room, metal and glass TV stands are making a comeback this year. The metal frame, a nod to industrial interior design, provides a robust yet stylish foundation for the unit while the glass sides and base add a modern, airy feel that promotes openness and increases the sense of space in the room.
Metal and glass TV stands are a practical choice in busy households. Not only are these materials highly durable but also easy to maintain. Glass surfaces and metal frames simply require a quick wipe down with a damp cloth to remove pesky finger smudges, pet hair, or dust, making these TV stands a popular choice in family homes.
3. Multi-functional TV unit
Multi-functional furniture is having a moment right now, with homeowners increasingly looking for ways to save floor space, declutter their homes, optimize room functionality, and reduce furniture purchases. The TV unit is no exception, with multi-functional TV units soaring in popularity thanks to their ability to serve a number of practical purposes besides holding the television set. These include offering storage facilities, streamlining the interior design of the space, and providing a strong focal point for the room.
With built-in shelves, drawers, or cabinets, multi-functional TV units offer considerable storage space for living room essentials such as gaming consoles, remote controls, or decorative items like dried flowers, candleholders, or framed photographs. Some TV units even include built-in sound systems, LED lighting, or customizable compartments that go further toward supporting specific homeowner preferences and needs.
4. Floating TV unit
A big trend for 2025 will be the floating TV unit, a minimalist design solution that’s fast gaining traction in modern homes thanks to its visually striking appearance and practical benefits, all of which elevate interiors and support clutter-free living rooms. Inspired by mid-century modern design, these wall-mounted entertainment units create open, airy spaces that embrace the idea of simplified, functional living areas.
Floating TV units are attached to the wall without supports, shelving, or legs. By positioning the TV set off the ground, homeowners can enjoy more floor space in the room and create a visually interesting focal point. In addition, benefits such as concealed wiring, customizable designs, a streamlined aesthetic, and storage adaptability mean that this favorite furniture piece is likely to stay a hot trend in home interiors for many years to come.
5. Rustic and natural wood TV unit
Bringing a timeless elegance and distinct rugged character to traditional living rooms, rustic and natural wood TV units are coming back into fashion this year in homes everywhere. Commonly made from solid woods like oak or reclaimed wood, these furniture pieces embrace the natural beauty and imperfections of the materials which make each TV unit unique. From grain patterns to knots, these quirks in the wood bring rustic charm to cozy living rooms, while the material’s rich, earthy tones create an inviting ambiance that complements a range of different interior design styles.
If you’re looking to add some industrial flair to your living room or would simply like to elevate the rustic aesthetic, consider pairing your natural wood TV unit with metal or leather accents. Small touches like these will further bring out the natural beauty of the wood and enhance the overall aesthetic.
6. Statement TV unit
Statement TV units are coming back into style this year, with homeowners embracing unique, colorful, and innovative designs that stand out against the other furniture in the living room. There’s no hard and fast rule about how your statement TV unit should look, though artistic shapes, distinctive patterns, and unconventional forms are proving particularly popular thanks to their ability to grab the attention of everyone in the room and inject personality into a space.
Some design ideas you might want to consider for your statement TV unit include:
- Rattan lattice
- Primary-colored lacquer
- Handcrafted woodwork
- Found metal or pipe frames
- Asymmetrical designs
- Psychedelic patterns
With sustainability being a growing interest of homeowners and consumers, you may also wish to consider using sustainable, recycled, upcycled, or ethically-sourced materials to create your statement TV unit. This approach enables you to not only create a truly unique focal point but a fully sustainable one, too.
7. Modular TV unit
Aligning with this year’s huge trend for modular furniture comes the modular TV unit. This piece of furniture consists of multiple, separate components that can be arranged, placed, and customized to suit the needs of the homeowner and their space. In addition to holding the television set, modular TV units typically provide storage for electronic devices like remote controls, media accessories like DVDs, and decorative items like vases.
There are a range of benefits to purchasing a modular TV unit. Not only do they offer significant personalization and customization opportunities, but they also help to save space and reduce clutter. Thanks to their versatility, they can also fit with numerous interior design styles, from mid-century modern to minimalist.
8. Corner TV stand
Designed to slot perfectly into the corner of the room, the corner TV stand is a popular choice for smaller living rooms or rooms with unusual layouts. Usually triangular or wedge-shaped, these TV stands help homeowners save floor space and maximize viewing angles for the television. Corner TV units typically provide storage options like cabinets and shelving too, in doing so supporting an uncluttered or minimalist look.
In addition to these qualities, a corner TV stand brings a unique aesthetic appeal to even the most ordinary of living rooms without dominating the space. Unlike traditional TV units that are usually placed centrally against a wall, corner TV stands are positioned where two walls meet, shifting the visual balance of the room and adding intrigue to the space.
9. TV stand with audio towers
For movie and music lovers, a TV stand with audio towers is a must as it enables them to enjoy the full audio experience of any chosen media. This type of TV unit usually combines a spacious stand for the television with tall audio towers on either side to house large speakers.
By incorporating this TV stand into a living room’s interior design, a homeowner elevates the decor of the room while bringing top-of-the-range sound quality to the viewing experience. This home theater setup is perfect for larger spaces as well as for those who enjoy film evenings with friends or family. With built-in audio towers providing a platform for surround sound speaker systems, homeowners can ensure a truly one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
10. TV armoire
A TV armoire refers to what is usually a large piece of furniture that houses a television and its related accessories such as DVD players or gaming equipment. This unit is designed to function as both a storage solution and a decorative item with doors that can be closed to hide the television from view. This unique feature helps to give the impression of a tidy layout when the TV is not being watched.
While a TV armoire is perfect for a large family living room, this piece of furniture also works well in an entertainment room or a teenager’s den. Often made of ornately decorated wood, it brings a traditional aesthetic to the room while helping to maintain a clutter-free, elegant-looking space.
11. Adjustable TV stand
Increasingly, homeowners are looking for pieces of furniture that they can adapt to meet their particular preferences and needs while still complementing the interior design style of the room. TV stands are no exception. Adjustability has become an important furniture feature for homeowners who want to switch up the look of their room easily without sacrificing the aesthetic or practicality of their furniture.
An adjustable TV stand enables homeowners to raise or lower the TV to a viewing height that is comfortable for them, in doing so reducing strain on the neck or eyes. Some adjustable TV stands offer a swivel function too, facilitating improved viewing angles from different areas of the room. The ability to tilt the screen forward or backward is another popular feature of adjustable TV stands. This can remove unwanted glare or make the screen more visible.
Top tips for implementing TV units and stands in your living room
Take a look at our best practices for choosing and installing a TV stand in your living room to ensure an optimal viewing experience and a great interior design.
1. Prioritize functionality
While it can be easy to get carried away by the look or style of a TV unit and how it will fit in aesthetically with the rest of the room, it’s absolutely paramount that you check it meets your needs before making any further decisions. When functionality is at the top of your priority list, you can rest assured that the piece of furniture will do what you need it to do. Once you know it offers the storage, flexibility, or adjustability that you require, you can then assess its aesthetic pros and cons.
2. Be mindful of the layout of the room
As we’ve seen, the style and shape of the TV unit you choose will depend on the layout of the room you intend to place it in. You’ll need to bear this in mind when choosing the TV unit, otherwise, you may end up with a unit that is too big, too small, or simply doesn’t fit in the space. In a worst-case scenario, you might find that you can’t even see the screen properly. To avoid this, take careful measurements of the space before making a purchase and consider where you and other members of the household tend to sit in the room when deciding where your TV unit might stand.
3. Align the TV unit style with the room’s existing interior design
Once you’re sure the TV unit meets all of your functional requirements, it’s time to check how well it aligns with the room’s existing interior design. If you have a contemporary, minimalist look in the room, it’d be wise to steer clear of a heavy oak armoire and instead opt for light wood, metal, and glass, or even a statement TV unit. For those drawn to more traditional interior design styles, carved natural wood stands in darker tones are likely to work well. If your living room style is on the more eclectic side, don’t be afraid to try out a floating or modular TV unit that will enhance this lively vibe.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found some inspiration in our list of the TV units making waves in interior design this year. A clever approach to choosing this item of furniture is to take a note of how your living room is currently being used, what the needs of the family or household members are, and the size, shape, and style of the room. Armed with these details, you’re in a much stronger position to purchase a TV unit that aligns with everyone’s needs and preferences while also working well and looking great in the existing space.
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