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Mid-Century Modern Media Storage

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The mid-nineteenth century may not have had modern day media gadgets, but it certainly had the right design ideas to stash them all away. From gaming equipment to cable boxes, a midcentury modern media console has your storage needs covered. With sleek lines, gentle curves and warm wood tones, a retro-inspired media stand would be the perfect addition to your space. Learn what to look for with the tips below.

Plan Your Storage

While a midcentury media console can help store A/V necessities, it’s not built to be a catchall storage locker. With this in mind, shop for a console that is large enough to house what you need, be it speakers, modems, charging stations, you name it. Measure the height of your tallest objects and make sure the piece you’re interested in purchasing is capable of handling those dimensions. If you’re having a hard time finding one to fit everything, this may be a sign that you need to embrace the simplicity of midcentury style and pare down your belongings.

Pick Your Features

After you’ve decided what will go in your midcentury modern media console, you can look for the designs that have the features you need. Do you want to keep dust off of your precious media equipment? Closed storage will be your best option — sliding doors or typical swing-open cabinets will give you the most midcentury style. Opt for a design with a few small open shelves to display any decor if that’s a must for you. To manage any wires that need to be plugged in, make sure the media stand you end up with has holes in the back for easy access to an outlet. Plan to place a TV on top of your console? Go for one with a flat screen mount to keep it up off the surface.