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Designing Your Perfect Entertainment System

January 28, 2025

Creating the perfect entertainment center is about more than just finding a spot for your TV – it's about designing a focal point that enhances your living space while meeting all your media and storage needs. This guide will walk you through essential considerations and steps to take when designing your entertainment system . From choosing the type of unit that best suits your needs, to incorporating those final personal touches, we will help you navigate the key decisions to transform your entertainment space into a stunning and practical centerpiece of your home.

Stand Alone or Built-In

The first step to designing your entertainment system is deciding what type of system you want to install - stand-alone or built-in. Stand-alone units are free-standing units or pieces that can be moved around, and built like virtually any other piece of furniture in your home. Stand-alone units offer more flexibility for rearranging your space but can still be customized based on your needs. Built-in units are permanent structures built into and around your space. Built-in units are often custom-made for your entertainment area and offer the greatest option for media storage, hiding cables, and creating a comprehensive home theater space for your television, speakers, and media players. Not sure which style would work for you? Our designers can assess your space and help you get started with designing your custom wall unit!
 

Consider Your Current Aesthetic

When designing your custom entertainment system, consider your current aesthetic. If you have a modern or minimalist living room, a white or neutral-colored unit with clean lines and sleek shelving is more likely to suit your space. If your home has a more traditional or rustic design, a wood unit with detailing and a darker stain is a good place to start. Eclectic spaces benefit from colorfully painted units and decorative shelving or cabinetry!

If you find yourself redecorating your space frequently, opt for a more neutral material and color choice so it can be universally incorporated into future renovations. You can add smaller touches of intrigue to more neutral units through accent cabinets or hardware.
 

Open or Closed Storage

There are many options for designing storage in your entertainment center. You can opt for open storage, such as floating shelves, or closed storage with lower cabinets. Open shelving can be used to display your media collection or, if you prefer a more minimal design, family portraits, decorative pieces, or houseplants. Open shelving can still be managed with baskets and organizers to keep your electronics easily accessible. Cabinetry is a great option if you prefer to keep a uniform look throughout your space or keep all your electronics and media accessories safe and out of sight. They also make organizing and concealing those pesky cables much easier.

Use any combination of storage options to achieve a perfectly designed unit that fits your style and needs. For example, you can utilize open shelving units on the side or top half of your media wall and closed cabinetry on the bottom half or in between shelves to maximize your storage options and create a visually dynamic entertainment wall.

 

Incorporate Decor for a More Personal Touch

Building an entertainment system doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your existing decor. You can easily incorporate decorations such as framed pictures, artwork, and sculptures into your entertainment area. You can also use artwork and pictures to fill spaces around or between fixtures. Incorporating your personal items will help add color, character, and charm to your space, balancing out the minimalism and structure of your unit.

 

Let’s Get Started!

Ready to transform your entertainment space into a stunning and functional centerpiece of your home? Our expert designers are here to help bring your vision to life. Don't let cable clutter and disorganized media storage hold you back from creating the perfect entertainment setup. Contact us today for a free consultation and let's work together to design an entertainment center that perfectly balances your style and storage needs. Your dream media space is just one call or click away!

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