Making a Home for your Media Collection

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.

Wall Mounted Cabinets:

When space is an issue, choose a compact wall mounted cabinet that will hold a large number of CDs/DVDs. To make your collection very accessible, select an open wall unit that will allow you to easily identify and reach stored items. Consider the shape of your wall mounted cabinet. If the wall mounted unit is long and rectangular, it will use the space horizontally, while an oversize, square or tall cabinet will utilize the space vertically. If you are an avid collector and are concerned that this type of media storage will not grow with your collection, many wall mounted units are stackable, meaning you can add more shelving as needed.

Cabinet with Doors:

A multimedia storage cabinet with doors is ideal for someone who wants to protect their collection from dust and light. This type of media storage is also good if there are children in the home. If securing your collection is a further concern, select a CD/DVD cabinet with a turnkey lock. Since many cabinets come with doors that open outward, check to see if opening them will disrupt traffic flow. Because multimedia cabinets have become central pieces of furniture in their own right, it is important to select a color and style that will blend with your current decor.

Spinning tower

Spinning towers combine compact organization solutions with accessibility and convenience. They are specifically designed to use a minimum amount of floor space. Today, spinning media towers are available in sleek, stylish colors and designs versatile enough to fit in anywhere in your home. They are especially useful in small rooms since a revolving rack requires two square feet, but will store a maximum number of CDs/DVDs.

A well designed media storage unit is a useful piece of furniture to have. No matter what kind of media storage you are considering buying, I hope this article has provided you with valuable insights that will help make the decision a little easier.