Decorating a TV stand is so much more than just placing your TV on or above a TV stand. You can elevate your entertainment space just by adding TV stand decor that fits with the room’s overall aesthetic and flow. Don’t miss this opportunity to inject some personality and design into this area, especially considering how often you and your guests use this communal space. Check out these seven TV stand decorating ideas to help you create your own stylish console.

1. Play With Shapes

Add more movement to your TV stand furniture with pieces that differ in height, material, color, texture, and shape. Your decor doesn’t have to be overly bold or distracting – that would take away from the focus on the TV. Instead, add some subtle shape, like these oversized candlesticks or the sculptural bust. We also love how a colored glass vase can add more hues without being too loud.

2. Keep It Clean & Neutral

If contemporary minimalism is your aesthetic, then keeping your TV stand ideas on the neutral side will maintain a clean and fresh living room space. Choose a neutral-colored TV stand – think gray, white, beige, or black – and pair it with just a few pieces of decor featuring soft, muted colors with similar shapes, tones, and heights. Less is more for this aesthetic, so give each accessory space to stand on its own and don’t decorate with any colors too far out of your core palette.

Pro tip: Find more inspiration with these 9 Neutral Living Room Ideas.

3. Match Decor to Your Stand

A great way to create cohesion in your living room is to make your TV stand decor coordinate with the console itself. If your hardware is a different color than the stand, try to find accent pieces that highlight that color. Having a set color scheme will make your shopping that much easier. We love how the gold hardware on this glam TV stand is paired with decor that has shades of yellow, cream, and taupe to build on the warmth and brightness of the overall setup. This can also easily be accomplished with silver, black, copper, and white hardware.

4. Make It Mid-Century Modern

We love pairing modern and retro design. Bring that mid-century aesthetic to your TV stand and living room with uniquely shaped hardware, sculptural candlesticks, pops of color, geometric artwork, and ʼ70s-inspired design elements – like this old-school radio that nods to pre-smartphone times. Don’t be afraid to decorate by mixing materials and make sure you’ve got some warm-wood pieces to make this modern style feel more warm and cozy.

5. Choose Three to Four Decorative Objects

Figuring out how to decorate a TV stand without making it look cluttered or disjointed can be a little tricky. Make things easier by giving yourself a limit of pieces you can decorate with. We like to keep it between three to four items. Stacking is a great way to connect your accessory pieces: Start with a coffee table book and add in a vase or decorative object to create height and keep the space in front of the TV clear for easy viewing. Another great option is to group your decor with a decorative tray; it adds organization and color or a new material to your console.

6. Incorporate Faux Plants

Faux plants are a foolproof way to give your TV stand color, life, and style. You can choose from leafy green plants or a delicate bouquet of bright, neutral flowers to add a lush and sophisticated look to your entertainment area. Pair two different faux plants that are different shapes, textures, and heights to create a full faux-plant concept on your console. Bonus: Picking out the faux potted plant is just half the fun. Choosing the right vase helps build on your room’s aesthetic, so consider the color, shape, and material of the vase with your style in mind.

Pro tip: Get the full scoop on faux plant decor with these 6 Effortless Ideas for Decorating With Faux Plants.

7. Add Side Bookcases

For those who have lots of decor and not much shelving to fit it all, think vertically instead of horizontally. Go beyond just decorating a TV stand and expand to next to your TV. Placing bookcases along both sides of your stand will give you even more space to place fun decor that matches the room’s aesthetic. Bookcases don’t have to be just for books – think woven baskets, vases, abstract sculptures, and picture frames to add more texture and intrigue to your shelves.

It’s time to bring this TV stand to life.