IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks
Right here, we'll explore some of the best IKEA entertainment center hacks that will help you design a beautiful and practical space for all your Netflix-and-chill needs.
We have some ingenious IKEA hacks like this built-in TV wall, a sprawling bookshelf TV console that's a main focal point of the room to a small TV stand that takes up hardly any space.
Whether you prefer large entertainment centers with plenty of storage, to a simple minimal TV stand, we have DIY projects to inspire you to create the best entertainment center for your space.
IKEA BESTÅ entertainment centers
The IKEA BESTÅ cabinets are a popular choice for entertainment centers as the modular system allows for customization options to create the entertainment center to best meet your needs.
You can combine frames, shelves, legs, and doors in various ways to achieve a unique look. A fabulous combination for a BESTÅ TV unit is to use a BESTÅ TV bench, with NANNARP legs, and three doors to create a sleek entertainment center for under $300.
But, on IKEA Hackers, there is more than one way to make a media console. See our selection of BESTÅ entertainment center hacks for more ideas.
This DIY TV Accent Wall Fixes That Awkward “Small TV-Big Wall” Gap
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This Custom Media Console Is Making Waves and Has Everyone Talking
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Remote-Ready and Hidden Wires: Doug’s Clutter-Free TV Wall Panel Makeover
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IKEA BESTÅ TV unit ideas that are practical and useful
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IKEA HEMNES series
The IKEA HEMNES is one of the more expensive ranges at IKEA as it features a solid wood construction. This series offers a TV unit already, so you're off to a good start in customising the HEMNES. A popular combination is to flank the TV unit with the HEMNES bookcases for a media center with plenty of storage.
But that can be a tad bland, so scroll on for more ideas on making your HEMNES entertainment center a lot more interesting.
Stripped down these IKEA items and the results are fab
I started with two HEMNES pieces — a bedroom end…
Custom Built-in Entertainment Center hacked from HEMNES units
We wanted a built-in entertainment center / wall unit in…
HEMNES console table restyled to TV unit
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Subwoofer in a Drawer
Materials: Hemnes Three-Drawer TV Unit and Onkyo Subwoofer Description: I…
KALLAX as TV consoles
The KALLAX series is known for its minimalist, square design. And one of the most regularly hacked pieces of IKEA furniture. If you're looking for a simple yet functional TV stand design, look no further than the KALLAX.
IKEA used to carry a KALLAX TV unit (similar to the LAPPLAND) with space at the center of the frame for a TV. That sadly is discontinued, but you can still hack a similar TV stand using the standard KALLAX shelving unit.
Besides that, there are so many ways to use the KALLAX. Stack two units horizontally or vertically, depending on your room layout, to create a modern and airy entertainment center. Additionally, you can accessorize the KALLAX with doors, drawers, or inserts to increase storage options and add visual interest.
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TV unit and vinyl record storage in one KALLAX
I searched high and low for a TV unit as…
Flat screen TV stand hack from IKEA KALLAX shelving
IKEA’s popular shelving unit modded into flat screen TV stand.…
KALLAX transformed into Media Console
We wanted a big media console for our 50″ TV,…
IKEA kitchen cabinets for media storage
Not expecting to see the IKEA kitchen series on this list?
The SEKTION or METOD range is so versatile, you can actually use them as living room storage, and they won't look out of place. The key is to pick the right kitchen cabinet frames to fit its purpose as a TV stand.
To make a TV stand, the frame of choice is the fridge top cabinet, which carries a slimmer profile than most kitchen cabinets. Flip the door around so it opens downward and wrap the frame in wood for an excellent wall-mounted media console.
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BILLY Bookcase Entertainment Centers
The IKEA BILLY bookcase can also be an excellent choice for a media center. With its flexible shelving system, the BILLY bookshelf offers ample storage for your media and electronic devices.
It's not too expensive which means you can add as many bookcases as needed. And from there easily make a built-in entertainment center for a large TV, at a fraction of the cost of a custom built-in media unit.
Make a Bookcase TV Stand for 85-inch TV
So we had a 10 year old TV in the…
Billy CD Case Re-Engineered
Materials: Billy Bookcase (80x202cm), 6 x Billy CD inserts, 24mm birch…
Billy library to entertainment center
Materials: Billy bookcases, Besta TV stand, Framsta panels Description: We…
Speakers built into book shelf
Materials: Book shelf, drill, measuring tape, pencil. Description: My old,…
LACK shelves for simple TV stands
Not to be overlooked is the modest IKEA LACK series. The tall IKEA LACK TV unit is the cheapest TV stand you can find on IKEA, while its sleeker brother, is so hackable and readily morphs into a handsome piece of furniture.
View all our LACK TV stand hacks
LACK TV Stand at twice the length
IKEA items used: 3 LACK TV Stands (3rd one for…
Old IKEA LACK TV hacked into vintage style furniture
Materials: Old model of LACK TV furniture and metal guides…
Ikea Lack TV Stand Makeover
The standard Lack TV stand we’ve had for many years…
adding a spacer to the lack tv bench
what do you do if your ikea tv bench are…
What style of IKEA entertainment center?
1. Built-in Look
A great IKEA hack for an entertainment center is to create a built-in look by using IKEA kitchen cabinets. Assemble the cabinets according to IKEA instructions and then put them in place. Add trim to the sides and tops to achieve a seamless built-in appearance.
View more built-in entertainment center hacks.
2. Rustic Industrial
A popular IKEA item to use to achieve the industrial look is the IKEA VITTSJÖ. You can add wooden crates or distressed wood paneling as your own personal touch to give it a more rustic feel.
View more rustic industrial entertainment center
3. Farmhouse style
Farmhouse-style entertainment centers often require a creative mix of IKEA units and your own DIY touches. Start with the IKEA storage unit of your choice like the BESTÅ unit or HEMNES. Then add wooden beams, shiplap, or barn-style doors as accents. You can also paint the cabinet units in a light color or add a distressed finish to give it that authentic farmhouse aesthetic.
4. Mid-Century Modern
To achieve the look of a Mid-Century Modern TV stand, the easiest DIY is to replace some furniture legs and attach era-appropriate door pulls, like in this IKEA STOCKHOLM hack that made it totally un-IKEA.
5. Floating TV stand
Optimize space while keeping a neat and tidy look by floating your TV or TV stand. Install BESTÅ unit to the wall to create a wall-mounted minimalist TV stand. Or you can even float your TV by mounting it to IKEA posts like the ELVARLI (or the discontinued STOLMEN) to lift your TV off the floor.
6. Hidden TV hack
Hide your TV behind lift-top doors or make it disappear altogether with the use of a projector.
All our TV and Media Furniture Hacks
Genius Way to Hide Your TV Without Tools or Damage
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This TV Wall Hack Doesn’t Just Frame the Screen, It Steals the Show!
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Who Knew You Could Have a Better Movie Night When You Hide Your TV?!
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She Tried the IKEA EKET Hack Everyone’s Sharing… With a Brilliant Twist
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This DIY TV Accent Wall Fixes That Awkward “Small TV-Big Wall” Gap
iBeryl’s old TV setup looked lost in their new, larger living room—and the problems didn’t stop there. “After I moved house, I placed the TV unit in the same way as it always was, but now it felt kinda small due to the larger room,” they explained. “I also got…
The Super Long TV Unit We Wanted Didn’t Exist—So We Built It
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This Custom Media Console Is Making Waves and Has Everyone Talking
Custom media units give your space a sophisticated, designer look, but they typically cost thousands. Personally, I have nothing against making my home look fabulous, but I also need to pay the bills. Therefore, when a hack comes along that shows off how to get a custom look at a…
IKEA EKET Wall Mounted TV Unit Seals the Deal on Marlene’s Living Room Redo
Marlene, a seasoned IKEA hacker who has contributed several inspiring projects to the IKEA Hackers, recently took on a new challenge. She decided to give her living room a fresh new look with a coat of paint and some wallpaper. But as with most room makeovers, one thing often leads…
A Random Idea Made The Most Of This Small Living Room Entryway (And It Stores Plenty)
Meet Whitney Mancini who recently tackled a storage challenge in her new 800 sq. ft. (75 m2) apartment with an awesome IKEA kitchen cabinet hack. When Whitney moved into her place, she quickly realized that the only tiny closet in the apartment just wasn’t cutting it. “We needed the small…
Remote-Ready and Hidden Wires: Doug’s Clutter-Free TV Wall Panel Makeover
Doug wanted a media center that not only provided ample storage but also hid all the unsightly wires that typically clutter an entertainment area. Additionally, he needed cabinets that would allow remote control signals to pass through without any hindrance. By cleverly designing a conduit path for the wiring and…
How a Hand-Me-Down EXPEDIT Became a Stylish TV Unit with Storage
Creating a unique and practical TV unit with storage from a secondhand IKEA EXPEDIT (now known as KALLAX) is a great way to upcycle and add a personal touch to your living room. “For too many years, we used an old leftover piece from a big multimedia unit for our…
See how this Fireplace TV wall hack transformed the space
This is how I realised my idea for a TV wall with fireplace from IKEA kitchen cabinets. We originally had a wall mounted flat-screen TV with an electric fireplace beneath, artwork above on a blue shiplap wall. We wanted more storage cabinets around the TV and also a focal point…
Built-in hack turns BILLY bookcase into a bespoke display cabinet
We wanted to create the perfect playroom/snug for our growing boys, where they could easily find all of their toys and books, but also relax and watch movies together with their friends. But we were quoted over £3,500 for bespoke cabinets. We couldn’t justify the cost, so decided to try an IKEA hack. IKEA items…
Clever hack for a Home Office in the Living Room
I moved recently and needed a new furniture set for the living room. High on the list was an out-of-sight home office workstation that flowed with the living room layout. My requirements for the project: – TV unit, sideboard and bar in same look and feel– hidden workspace for teleworking–…
We made a Built-In Media Cabinet from stock BESTÅ units
We recently hacked two BESTÅ cabinets to make a beautiful built-in media cabinet. We decided to hack the BESTÅ because it has good “bulk” to it and makes for a nice built-in look. The BILLY was also considered but we thought they were not deep enough and felt it would have required more trim…
Make a Bookcase TV Stand for 85-inch TV
So we had a 10 year old TV in the family area that eventually decided its time was up and went to sleep. We had a bulky low lying tv cabinet on the floor, which I thought was time, after looking at it for years, to upgrade. I gave the…
IKEA BESTÅ entertainment unit designed for an 82″ TV
We wanted an 80+ inch TV and looked at many commercial entertainment units and there were not many that would accept a TV this large. We wanted a ‘built-in’ look and custom cabinets were in the $5-7K range. Here’s a look at our finished BESTÅ entertainment unit. Related: Hack an…
TV unit and vinyl record storage in one KALLAX
I searched high and low for a TV unit as I wanted to put vinyl records and other stuff together in one media unit. After some research on the Internet and Pinterest I found some ideas with KALLAX and I wanted to make something with that. Related: 5 easy ways to…
Flat screen TV stand hack from IKEA KALLAX shelving
IKEA’s popular shelving unit modded into flat screen TV stand. Our house was built in 1957, when TVs were pieces of furniture. We wanted to be able to watch TV while sitting by the fire, but there was absolutely nowhere in the living room to put the flatscreen. (We are…
Hack an IKEA TV cabinet with real wood top
I wanted a large cabinet for my TV (it’s 55″) that wouldn’t look too IKEA-ish, and I wanted it to have a real wood top. First, I looked at BESTÅ units, but then I realized that I couldn’t fit four 60cm modules along the wall as it is 2cm too…
