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.
A BESTÅ sideboard worthy of any record player!
After getting a record player for Christmas, it was clear…
Got BESTÅ Covered: A record player stand
We had an ugly pine cabinet that held our amp,…
Wood you like to give your IKEA BESTÅ TV unit a new look?
I love my IKEA BESTÅ TV units but it was a…
Wireless Charging Station embedded in IKEA BESTÅ
As part of a wider plan to redecorate my lounge…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Living room home cinema: My stylish projector mount and hidden surround receiver
Stylish film projector mount and bookshelf I have been looking for a way to integrate my home cinema projector into my living room. I wanted it to be a stylish way, maybe a way to hide it away… Then I came across the Mandal headboard. By putting three of them…
Fridge top cabinets hacked into TV console
I just wanted to share an IKEA hack I did a few years back. I needed a stereo cabinet that could hide my large surround system so it needed to be deeper than 43 cm. It did not exist anywhere, therefore I made this out of 4 fridge top cabinets…
Leksvik or Leave It
IKEA items used: IKEA Leksvik Buffet with Top Cabinet I had this Leksvik cabinet for years and had painted it cream at one point. But the shallow upper cabinet wasn’t very useful for us, so it just basically sat around sad and lonely in our family room for a long…
Two IKEA Malm chests as a TV highboard
IKEA items used: MALM chest of three drawers, white (80x78cm) As I got a new surround system for Christmas, including a very big AV-Receiver (more than 15 centimeters high), I was searching for new TV furniture to fit all of our stuff in. Before I had to change the setting…
BESTÅ TV on fire
In our new house, we wanted a TV unit that could be used to store books/ children’s games and also hide media devices. Instead of buying a huge and expensive thing, we thought of IKEA hacking… Materials: BESTÅ 60x40x192 cm : 1x BESTÅ 60x40x38 cm : 1x BESTÅ 120x40x38 cm : 4x Some…
BESTÅ TV Unit with Oak wrap around
A sleek BESTÅ TV Unit inspired by other BESTÅ hacks. Giving credit where credit is due. I took ideas from these existing hacks on the site: BESTÅ TV stand with seating option and I gave it my BESTÅ shot TV console. Thanks, guys! IKEA Items Used: 2x 120cm BESTÅ Frames 1x…
TV unit from IKEA METOD Kitchen Cabinets
Here is my IKEA-hack: A TV unit from IKEA METOD kitchen cabinets. Starting with a base of different sizes of kitchen wall cabinets METOD with high gloss white doors. Doors are open and close with UTRUSTA push openers. On top we have a KARLBY oak worktop with a KALLAX in…
Supersized Lack TV bench
I’m not sure if this has been done before, I came up with this idea myself out of necessity and it is so simple I am surprised IKEA have not made this themselves! Photos: IKEA.com The Lack TV bench is totally useless for people with a full sized home theatre…
How I hacked a classic IKEA Bestå HiFi Storage Cabinet
I made this Media/HiFi Storage Furniture using an IKEA Bestå and some furniture board. I wanted this furniture to have a natural and basic yet modern look. The furniture board was therefore kept untreated (no oil, wax or paint, raw edges and some irregularities). The fact that the board pieces…
Yes MALM! It’s a Long ‘n Low Media Unit
I built a long low media unit for my AV room. It is about 4 metres in length. (157.5″) I bought 5 x MALM and cut the side panels of the MALM from 3-drawer height to 2-drawer height. I then assembled it as usual, as a 2-drawer dresser. And lined…
Wood + VITTSJO Industrial Media Console
I had been looking, browsing, trying to find a media console was reasonably priced. Everything was too expensive for what we can afford right now, but I seemed to be gravitating to things like this: Crate and Barrel’s Austin Media Console $999 Pottery Barn’s Griffin Reclaimed Wood Media Console $1099…
IVAR to the rescue
When we finally moved into a flat that would be our home for at least 5 years, we wanted to have some unique, quality furniture. It was the old story – IKEA had done the trick when we were young, skint, and in temporary dwellings but we wanted to move…
IKEA STOCKHOLM Mid Century TV Stand Redo
We needed a long, low TV stand for a new big screen so off to IKEA we went. We settled on the IKEA “Stockhom TV Stand” in walnut finish. From a functional standpoint is great but it’s cosmetically very plain hence my modifications. First thing I did was remove and…
DIY Bedroom Projector Hack (With Popcorn & Wine Stand!)
Here’s a clever solution for integrating a home cinema into your bedroom without compromising style or space. Enjoy the full movie theater experience from the comfort of your bed — and keep everything hidden away when not in use. With this home theatre setup, your bedroom transforms into a cozy…
Kids room entertainment and toy storage unit
IKEA Items used: Hemnes TV stand, 2 Hemnes bookcases, and Hemnes Wall/Bridging Shelf As the kids got older we needed to update their playroom to include an entertainment center for watching movies and playing video games, but it also needed to include plenty of storage for toys, books, etc (its…
IKEA TV wall module
IKEA items used: ILSENG LACK TINGSRYD BESTÅ BESTÅ Glass shelf UPPLEVA 60 inch HDTV And other from hardware store. Recently I moved to my own apartment and I decided to renew my study / entertainment room. Found some inspiration on the internet and I thought of using IKEA products. The…
Besta takes a spin in my living room
Materials: 1 BESTA unit with a door (the one that you like most), 4 wheels (mine came from a MIKAEL drawer unit, tools like a screwdriver I wanted a computer unit to go with my furniture in my small living room. As I was passing by my favourite IKEA store,…
KALLAX Retro Console Display
So, I wanted to convert my 1 x 4 KALLAX into a retro games console unit. I have my first baby on the way so we had to make some changes downstairs, but I didn’t want to just put all the consoles and my LEGO models in the loft. I…
IKEA LACK TV unit transformation
Hi, I’m from Germany and now I present to you my first IKEA hack of a LACK TV bench! Things you need: 1 LACK TV unit 2 packages (4 pieces) EKBY BJÄRNUM (legs) Liquid nails/wood glue Plywood Teak paint (Lasur) for the plywood And this is how you do it:…
Beautiful Billy Besta Behemoth
Materials: 3 single Besta Cabinets, 3 Double Besta Cabinets, 2 5 unit Besta Cabinets, 2 Billy Bookcases, 14 assorted Besta Vassbo Doors, 2 Billy Oxberg Doors This hack is a new twist on the many wonderful Billy and Besta built in projects already on IKEA Hackers. This project is unique…
