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Why Decorating an Entertainment Center Always Feels So Awkward
decorating an entertainment center

Why Decorating an Entertainment Center Always Feels So Awkward

Figuring out the rules for decorating an entertainment center can feel impossible. Here is the exact styling formula to balance your TV without adding clutter.

Dark FurnitureI Traded My Glossy Console for a Distressed Black Entertainment Center

I Traded My Glossy Console for a Distressed Black Entertainment Center

Tired of wiping dust and fingerprints daily? Here is why swapping to a distressed black entertainment center is the best low-maintenance living room hack.

Apartment LivingMy Trick for Finding TV Stands Under $300 That Actually Last

My Trick for Finding TV Stands Under $300 That Actually Last

Wondering if affordable furniture can survive a move? I'm sharing the exact details I look for when shopping for sturdy tv stands under $300 for clients.

Decor MistakesI Tried 5 Entertainment Center With Fireplace Ideas (2 Were Awful)

I Tried 5 Entertainment Center With Fireplace Ideas (2 Were Awful)

Looking for the best entertainment center with fireplace ideas? I tested five different styling methods in my own living room, and two were total disasters.

Budget DecoratingI Bought a Cheap TV Stand and Have Absolutely Zero Regrets

I Bought a Cheap TV Stand and Have Absolutely Zero Regrets

Think you need to drop a fortune on media furniture? Here is why I finally gave up the hunt, bought a cheap TV stand, and have absolutely zero regrets.

Design AdviceThe Hunt for a Nice Entertainment Center Shouldn't Be This Hard

The Hunt for a Nice Entertainment Center Shouldn't Be This Hard

Sick of scrolling through flimsy particleboard stands? Here is why finding a genuinely nice entertainment center is so hard, and exactly what to look for instead.

Furniture TrendsI Panic-Bought an IKEA Hemnes Media Center Before It Disappears

I Panic-Bought an IKEA Hemnes Media Center Before It Disappears

Heard the IKEA Hemnes TV stand discontinued rumors? Here is why I rushed to secure the classic IKEA Hemnes media center before it's gone for good.

black solid wood tv standWhy I Always Use Black Wood TV Stands for Giant Screens

Why I Always Use Black Wood TV Stands for Giant Screens

Struggling with a giant flat screen ruining your living room decor? Here is why black wood TV stands are the ultimate designer trick to camouflage ugly tech.

entertainment center coverIs a TV Cabinet Cover the Secret to a Grown-Up Living Room?

Is a TV Cabinet Cover the Secret to a Grown-Up Living Room?

Sick of staring at a massive black rectangle when the TV is off? Discover why a clever tv cabinet cover is the ultimate secret to a grown-up living room.

Furniture TipsI Replaced My Heavy Black Console With a Light Wood Television Stand

I Replaced My Heavy Black Console With a Light Wood Television Stand

If your living room feels like a dark cave, a light wood television stand might be the exact furniture swap you need to brighten up that heavy tech corner.

christmas decorations for tvDo Christmas Decorations for TV Stands Actually Have to Look Tacky?

Do Christmas Decorations for TV Stands Actually Have to Look Tacky?

Struggling to make your media console look festive? Here is how to style beautiful christmas decorations for tv stands without blocking the remote sensor.

Furniture TrendsI'm Over Open Shelving: Bring On Real Storage Unit Furniture

I'm Over Open Shelving: Bring On Real Storage Unit Furniture

I finally gave up on dusting my perfectly curated open shelves. Here is why trading aesthetic displays for proper storage unit furniture saved my sanity.