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These IKEA TV stands are so fun to make and look amazing.

Try these hacks yourself!

IKEA TV STAND

The TV stand is a stellar piece of furniture.

And, if you get the right one, it looks great!

Luckily, thats exactly why IKEA was invented.

ikea tv stand hacks

Paint this over, and youve got an open shelf, perfect for display items or your media system.

Like the look of the TARVA?Hereare some more awesome Tarva hacks to try out for your home.

Its straightforward in its design and absolutely perfect for working some DIY magic on.

TARVA Dresser

Not only does it look great, but these accent boxes are also very useful for storage.

They can easily be changed out when you upgrade your interior design.

This concept will work for any bookshelf-turned-TV stand.

BESTA unit

However, it’s possible for you to use whichever piece that fits your needs.

This gives the furniture depth and makes it look much more authentic!

Alternately, try out adistress embossing glaze like thismade specifically for these kinds of projects.

KALLAX storage unit

For small apartments or rooms, the Ikea KALLAX shelf makes an ideal media center.

Style it by adding your most prized books, some vinyl, magazines…

The idea is to include things with entertainment value besides the screen.

farmhouse media unit

Add a couple of accents like this candle or a house plant for a touch of life.

Check out moreKallax Ikea hacks like this here.

Pick up a couple of Ikea BESTA frame cabinets and securely fix them to the wall.

kallax tv box

you might opt to add the door fronts on or leave the shelves as an open display.

you might also paint it to suit your aesthetic.

The size of this furniture piece already draws focus, so why not lean into that?

Floating TV Stand

Paint the VITTSJO a bright accent color and style the shelves to draw the eye upward.

Small things like vases, books, house plants, and picture frames all help to do this.

Put all your stored items away in littlegrey wicker baskets like thesefor an adorable, practical look.

blue VITTSJO

The problem is, its also dark brown and can look a little cheap when left as-is.

Paint the whole thing rustic white and add some black metal accents for a true-blue barn door feel.

Its long and low, with a lot of storage and a very minimal look.

upgraded LACK table

The problem is, its too simple for a lot of people!

Luckily, its easy to add a little flair by fixing a wooden plank to the top of it.

Check out moreIKEA shelf hacks!

wooden plank tv bench

So, you might cobble together any number of components.

Choose a wood you like the color and grain of.

Then, cut some simple legs and attach them to the bottom of the units.

Mid-Sized EXPEDIT

This automatically hides messy cords.

Now youre really thinking like a hacker.

Check out some more Ikea Bookshelf hackshere.

BESTA with wooden doors

I personally love how natural it feels.

Flip the unit on its side and bracket it to the wall for a floating appearance.

you might also add shelves above the unit to frame your TV, adding to the look.

BESTA unit with legs

Check out moreIKEA hacks here!

This portable TV stand hack has just solved your problem.

Simply screw some casters (like these) onto the bottom of the shelf, and youre done!

wood framed Stolmen

Ikea is now officially your mecca.

The BESTA frame is the base for this DIY, but you wont recognize it at the end.

Thats how good it is!

DIY built-ins

ThisIKEA hack is also great to keep things organized.

Then, she added a toe skirt and top board in equal heights to grant some extra uniformity.

Flip the Ikea KALLAX double shelf on its side and add somelegs for a gold accenton the bottom.

METOD cabinet

This offers many different sections to style to your hearts content!

MoreIKEA dresser hacks here!

side-by-side BESTA frames

vintage inspired stand

stained RAST dressers

gold accent Kallax

minimal SEKTION dresser