Buying furniture for electronic equipment and media collections can be challenging. There are TV and entertainment stands, television armoires, wall and modular units, all of which are designed to hold a variety of media. Since media storage comes in a variety of types, styles, sizes and diverse configurations, it might seem like an overwhelming task.
Examine the size of your current selection. Take stock of how many different types of media you own and how many of each kind that you have. This will determine how much room you will need to house your CDs, DVDs, etc. If you have a smaller sized media collection, it is possible that it can be conveniently stored in an entertainment center.
The type of media storage you select will depend on how you wish to organize your collection. When selecting the kind of unit best suited to your requirements, consider accessibility. If you want to be able to spin them around when looking for something, a tower on a swivel base would be the best choice. But if you would prefer to store them out-of-sight in drawers, a wall unit or cabinet with doors would be the ideal solution.
Types of Media Storage Furniture:
Freestanding Wall Units:
Freestanding wall units typically resemble a bookcase and can range from one unit to several ones that fill an entire wall. Although a media storage wall unit might resemble a bookcase, the shelves of a media storage unit tend to be slightly narrower and it is designed specifically to hold a variety of media. When purchasing a freestanding wall unit, keep in mind the number of CDs/DVDs you own. Some units can hold over 1500 CDs. If your collection will never be that large, a smaller unit will probably be ideal for your needs. If you are a serious collector, multimedia wall units with two or more sections will allow you to easily organize and access your collection as it grows and changes.
