Modern Entertainment Center Ideas for Your Home

In choosing the best modern entertainment center for your home, whether you like it or not, your TV will drive some decisions. For example, you can arrange your furniture for optimal viewing of the TV. Or you can decrease the presence of your TV by arranging your furniture another way. In the end, it will come down to your priorities and needs.

Below are 6 entertainment center trends. Depending on your preference, style, needs and budget, you may choose one of these options over the others. when buying your entertainment center, consider your needs first and then style.

Entertainment Center Idea #1: Low is in

Low media centers are in. These entertainment centers are no more than 18 inches tall, some floating on the wall while others have legs like the EXECUTIVE - WHITE TV STAND by B-Modern. This trend might not be ideal for homes with children and pets, although this will be perfect for modern homes.

Entertainment Center Idea #2: Reusing an old dresser

This trend is very popular among DIY lovers with a vision to look past ugly furniture. There are big payoffs if you put some sweat into an old piece of furniture. The results will leave you with a unique entertainment center. Try customizing an old dresser to meet the modern needs of media equipment.

Entertainment Center Idea #3: Hiding the TV

Hiding the big black box is preferred by many homeowners. You can spend less time watching TV because you forget it is in the room, and draw attention to something else in the room, like a fireplace. there are so many creative ways to hide a TV in a room.

Entertainment Center Idea #4: Bookshelves + TV

Another trend is a hybrid between a TV stand and bookshelves. Essentially, you create a wall of bookcases with a spot for a TV. An example is the Brooklyn 60'' TV Console by Nexera which does a good job of creating a focal point in the room.

Entertainment Center Idea #5: Going up

You might have noticed that entertainment centers are now going vertical. In this trend, you see all the media equipment being stacked with a vertical wall unit like the SL-4A B Wood and Glass Audio Stand, Black Satin paint finish by Plateau. This should use up the least amount of space in a room.

Entertainment Center Idea #6: Gallery Wall Entertainment Center

This is a big favorite among many homeowners. Mounting the TV on the wall surrounded by artwork is unique and interesting, reducing the visual present of a TV. This trend is most successful when the TV is not centered on the gallery wall.