Get rid of your living room’s worst nightmare – cords and clutter! The right TV stand should include enough storage to contain any gaming systems or cable boxes you may have and hide all of the cords that power these systems.

When it comes to entertainment centers, minimalism is key. You don’t necessarily need to stick to TV stands with super sleek designs (although we do love a good modern media console), but you do want to find a TV stand that will really work to disguise all the technology supporting your entertainment obsessions.

Pro Tip: The furniture industry has a lot of names for TV consoles and the like. Whether a manufacturer calls it a credenza or a tv cabinet, the only thing that matters is that it’s the style you want, has the proper ventilation to avoid overheating tech and conceals any untidiness piling up in your living room! These pieces of furniture don’t even need to frame or hold your television anymore because of the popularity of mounting flat-screen TVs.