5 Best TV Stands That’ll Stand the Test of Time, Tested and Reviewed
CAROLINE STANKO/FAMILY HANDYMANBest Overall
Ikea Havsta TV Unit
Pros:
- Great value
- Solid pine
- Easy to assemble
- Simple, clean design
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Rolling element and track for shelf doors are plastic
Ikea furniture is known for being affordable and trendy (e.g., the Billy Bookcase). While some Ikea furniture requires intense assembly, this TV stand only took our Editor, Caroline Stanko, two hours to build alone. The instructions were easy to follow, and she only needed a screwdriver to assemble the whole thing. However, the boxes that arrived were heavy, so we recommend permitting Ikea delivery to drop the boxes off right at your doorstep (which is what Stanko did).
The TV stand is made of solid pine that has been painted and coated in a thin acrylic lacquer. This piece is solid, unlike many other Ikea products made of particle board. Once assembled, Stanko found it very sturdy, and it didnt wobble at all. To clean it, simply use some water and a touch of dish soap or other gentle cleaner. Use Windex or a similar window cleaner to clean the glass doors.
The back of the unit is open if you want the shelves to hold your router/extension cord. You can hide cords by securing them outside the middle support piece. Since the back of the stand is partially open, you may also need to cover the cords so you don’t see them through the doors.
The stand has clean lines, and the shelves hold a lot, Stanko says. It might bother some people that you can see everything that is on the shelves, but that can be solved by utilizing bins on the shelves (or putting some sort of film on the doors). Stanko also says that the Havsta TV Stand is the perfect height for watching TV from the sofa, and the shelves hold a bunch of her candles, books and craft supplies.
Since this is solid pine, it is a great value, Stanko adds. It doesnt feel bulky, but it holds a large TV and a ton of stuff.
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