Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room. Perhaps your new 65-inch TV barely fits on that old IKEA shelf, or maybe you want to build out an epic entertainment center for viewing parties. Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.Ideally your media console is the right height for your viewing purposes, and considers style and storage—maybe a peppy yellow USM storage unit could be the clincher piece you’re looking for, or a more muted midcentury-modern TV cabinet will do to hide away all the pesky cords and every single remote you’ve accumulated over the years. Below, seven options that do all the heavy lifting for your entertainment system.Our Top Picks for the Best TV Stands:Best Budget Pick: Walker Edison Walton Fluted-Door 70" TV Stand, $210Best For Small Spaces: West Elm Anton Shallow Media Console, $899Best for Iconic Design: USM Haller Media Console, $2,985Best Low-Lying Option: Design Within Reach Line Media Console, $3,745Walker Edison Walton Modern Fluted-Door Low StandSpecsDimensions: 16" H x 70" W x 15.75" DMaterials: Engineered wood with a laminate finishColor options: Mocha, coastal oakUpsides & DownsidesUpsides:Budget-friendlySupports TV size of up to 80 inchesDownsides:Assembly requiredShelf supports only 10 poundsFor those looking to have media storage that doubles as a focal point in a room, this fluted style with stubby legs is just the thing. The open storage can display a row of carefully selected ceramics, your record collection, or could work as a spot for a sound bar. Two doors on either side also conceal unsightly tech, with cutouts at the back that discreetly corral cables.Crate & Barrel Terra Media ConsoleSpecsDimensions: 30" H x 68" W x 16" DMaterials: Solid oakColor options: Natural oakUpsides & DownsidesUpsidesSturdy solid woodSoft-close doorsPairs with bookcasesFSC-certified woodDownsidesTonal variationNatural cracking may appear over time as the wood expands and contractsRustic-meet-modern is the name of the game when it comes to this Terra media console. You’ll find traditional woodworking techniques—recessed panels, finger grooves, and square legs—that complement the sleek silhouette with flat-front cabinet doors. The handsome piece offers an adjustable shelf plus a flip-down compartment for easy-to-access media components. Reviewers also note that the item feels well-made and sturdy, with soft-close drawers that won’t slam shut in the midst of a movie marathon. Build it out into a larger entertainment center by tacking on matching bookcases.USM Haller Media ConsoleSpecsDimensions: 23" H x 60" W x 15" DMaterials: Chromed steel frame and powder-coated steel panelsColor options: 9 (Golden Yellow, Olive Green, Beige, Steel Blue)Upsides & DownsidesUpsidesComes fully assembledBuilt to lastAdjustable floor glidesDownsidesExpensiveInvesting in midcentury design is what makes this USM Haller media console a must-have. It was designed in 1961 by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer as part of a modern modular furniture repertoire for the brand, which was once a Swiss hardware and lock business. As a nod to this heritage, the console features two drop-down doors that lock with the twist of a coin. To keep this TV stand from leaning too industrial, choose from one of nine colorways, including a peppy golden yellow and a timeless olive green. The silhouette also comes in a low configuration (17-inch high), should you need more wall space.West Elm Anton Shallow Media ConsoleSpecsDimensions: 26" H x 14" W x 45" DMaterials: Mango woodColor options: Black, Cerused White, Dark WalnutUpsides & DownsidesUpsides:Sustainable mango woodGood for narrow spaces2 cutout openingsAdjustable shelfDownsides:Can’t support TVs larger than 45 inchesAssembly requiredHardware may loosen over timeThis TV console, made of kiln-dried solid mango wood, has a shallow depth that is ideal for clinging to walls in narrow spaces. It can accommodate a flat-screen TV up to 45 inches. The doors also slide open to reveal an adjustable shelf with storage for anything from your dusty DVD collection to game night puzzles. We love the natural variation in the finish, which comes in three colors. Opt for the classic walnut or this contemporary black hue.Design Within Reach Line Media ConsoleSpecsDimensions: 16" H x 70.75" W x 17.75" DMaterials: Oak (Walnut and painted ash veneer over MDF also available)Color options: Black, Oak, WalnutUpsides & DownsidesUpsides:Fully assembledThrough-bottom cord escapes for flexible placementSoft-closingDownsides:Walnut option is more expensiveThe linear, geometric frame of this slatted media console is easy on the eyes and resonates with a “quiet elegance,” according to its Singapore-based designer, Nathan Yong. Think of it as a modern TV stand that can blend seamlessly into any living room. And since the cable management is fed through the bottom panel, you can float the Line media console anywhere in your space. Two doors open to reveal plenty of storage for remotes, books, and whatever you may want to keep out of sight. If the 70-inch media center is too long, this style also comes in two shorter options for smaller spaces.Article Nera Low Media UnitSpecsDimensions: 20"H x 63"W x 16"DMaterials: Veneered walnutColor options: WalnutUpsides & DownsidesUpsides:Soft-close drawersDiscrete cord and cable managementDownsides:Assembly requiredNatural wood has variationDurability and a fair price don’t always go hand-in-hand, but this midcentury modern-style Nera media cabinet is a welcome outlier. The subtle chevron wood grain pattern adds some visual appeal, which is backed up by 100 mostly glowing reviews and a 4.8-star rating. Even if you don’t use it to prop up your new TV, the open shelves give it new life as a credenza with plenty of storage space.Latitude Run Basharat Extendable TV StandSpecsDimensions: 15.4" H x 106.3" W x 15.7" DMaterials: Manufactured woodColor options: Black, WhiteUpsides & DownsidesUpsides:Soundbar shelfAdjustable shelvesWeight capacity of 363 poundsEasy to cleanDownsides:Assembly requiredNot natural woodOf all the TV stands, this one is made to hold the largest screen size–up to 88 inches. It is also the only expandable piece of furniture on this list. Open storage cabinets flank the minimalist piece on either side for displaying opportunities, and with a weight capacity of 363 pounds, you can store a range of your tech devices and video game consoles in here without it teetering over.