---
title: "10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand"
date: "2015-08-13"
modified: "2018-08-30"
authors:
  - name: "Faith Towers"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/faith-towers/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-easy-ways-to-build-your-own-tv-stand-49234/"
categories:
  - "DIY"
  - "Furniture & Design"
  - "Interior Design"
  - "Repurposing"
tags:
  - "DIY"
  - "furniture"
  - "how-to"
---

# 10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Screen_Shot_2015-08-12_at_11.05.44_AM.png>)

### Modern Appeal

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_2.jpg>)
*homemade-modern.com*

To build this contemporary, whimsical, and functional DIY TV stand, you need nothing more than about 40 bucks and the willingness to put in a little elbow grease. Simply cut some furniture-grade [plywood](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-surprisingly-simple-woodworking-projects-for-beginners-46626/>) into narrow strips, stack them, and add some ready-made [hairpin legs](<https://www.amazon.com/Hairpin-Metal-Coffee-Table-Legs/dp/B01C7KNSOK?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=ss-caption-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=78bb54573c2b624294ea4295945e8daf&camp=1789&creative=9325>)—or even concrete blocks—and voilà! You’ve got a midcentury media console.

### Distressed Display

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_7.jpg>)
*funkyjunkinteriors.net*

Who knew a dusty [old pallet](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/trash-to-treasure-14-creative-ways-to-make-good-use-of-old-stuff-45831/>) could be transformed so perfectly into a funky DIY TV stand, complete with a glass-topped display case? Sand it if you want, or keep all the charm, texture, and character of the original surface.

### Retro Revamp

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_9.jpg>)
*plasteranddisaster.com*

Although we keep them front and center for after-work Netflix binges, TVs don’t always make the most attractive statement in a room. Amp up the style factor by displaying your TV on an [old dresser](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/repurpose-clutter/>), which can be sanded, painted, and otherwise gussied up to be both a beautiful and functional answer to this entertainment quandary. Store remotes, video games, or other small items in the drawers, and try screwing or gluing a [small basket](<https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6581-2712-Woven-Strap-Small/dp/B002P5A57G/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=ss-caption-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6e0444e8f099202a8ef3cc363f39d625&camp=1789&creative=9325>) to the back to hold wires neatly.

### Rustic and Refined

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_1.jpg>)
*lizmarieblog.com*

Whether you want to add another [wood accent](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture/>) to your homespun abode or bring some rough-hewn contrast to your urban-chic apartment, this DIY TV stand is a great way to do it. In a few hours (and for as little as $100, including wood and hardware), you can create a beautiful and functional piece of furniture that can hold your TV as well as books, art, knickknacks, and more.

### Door Decor

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv5.jpg>)
*savedbylovecreations.com*

An old door—whether you find it at an estate sale, on the curb, or in a trash bin—can be easily [repurposed](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/get-organized-25-clever-ideas-for-repurposed-storage-5752/>) into a fantastic TV console. With a little ingenuity and a Kreg Jig (trust us: it’s a DIYer’s best friend), you can build a beautiful and sturdy stand for your TV or home entertainment system out of even a seriously dinged-up door. For portability and a cool industrial look, add shopping-cart wheels or casters.

### Classic Copycat

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_6.jpg>)
*jenwoodhouse.com*

Wooden entertainment centers from home stores are almost always gorgeous—and almost always way too expensive. Take a page out of this blogger’s book and make a similar version yourself. You’ll love how the thoughtful details and [hidden storage](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/secret-storage-ideas/>) make this a practical and stylish home for any television set.

### Pipe Dreams

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_5.jpg>)
*meticulousmrs.wordpress.com*

[Pipes](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-cool-projects-you-can-make-with-pipe-and-fittings-52164/>): They’re not just for plumbing anymore. Combine this standard home improvement essential with some wood and a few tools, and you’ll have the makings for an incredibly simple industrial-style entertainment center.

### Clever Corners

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_8.jpg>)
*stylewithcents.blogspot.com*

If you have an older TV—or are just not keen on letting your flat-screen model take up a large amount of space—consider fashioning a corner stand. This blogger’s solution is a double whammy: [easy and inexpensive](<https://www.bobvila.com/diy/easy-home-improvement-projects/>). All you need are two sheets of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) cut to fit the triangular space where your walls intersect and a couple of premade MDF shelves.

### Concrete Chic

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_3.jpg>)
*parkaavenue.blogspot.com*

You can get the look of an industrial-chic SoHo loft even if you live in a suburban split level—and you can do it in a snap, with mostly found (or very cheap) materials. [Cinder blocks](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/13-projects-that-prove-why-diyers-love-cinder-blocks-48024/>) house your DVD and CD collections, while plywood surfaces stack to hold your consoles and television set. Add a few decorative touches for a personal finish.

### Crate Creation

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tv_10.jpg>)
*thebeetleshack.com*

Square, stackable beer crates make for a surprisingly efficient DIY TV stand that can house your DVD player and [cable box](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-cable-management/>) as well as your burgeoning movie collection. Stain them for a smooth finish, or keep them as is for a rustic, vintage look.

## Author
Faith Towers is a writer, designer and crafter with a passion for all things creative. She received her art degree from Skidmore College, and her work has been featured in many well-known publications, including [Houzz](<http://www.houzz.com/>), [Curbly](<http://www.curbly.com/>), [Primer Magazine](<http://primermagazine.com/>), and [Forbes](<http://www.forbes.com/>). Faith also runs her own blog devoted to interior design and DIY projects—[Design Fixation](<https://design-fixation.com/>). Much of her free time is spent exploring Boston with her rambunctious puggle Charlie.

### Author social links  
[Twitter](<https://twitter.com/designfixation>)  
[LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithtowers/>)