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By Jae-Anne Bell

Do you remember that bulky old wooden entertainment centre you grew up with where your mother used to display your school pictures? We don’t have to buy those anymore. Because of the sheer volume of options currently available, you can find the perfect entertainment centre to create a breathtaking focal point in your living space. We tend to spend a lot of time in front of or around that thing, so there’s no reason that it should be an eyesore!

From intelligent LEDs to floating TVs, here are 7 ideas to inspire you in selecting (or creating)

your ultimate entertainment centre.

2) Mounted Plywood Entertainment Centre

Any-sized lightweight entertainment system is perfect for this solution. Setting up a mounted entertainment centre can be a one-man job. Practical and straightforward, this style can give your home an open feel with the extra space you’ll find under this piece. You can opt to add a bit of luxury to this type of entertainment centre by adding sliding doors to conceal your old school report cards.

1) Console Table

A simple console table, with a bit of storage, is a great space saving option. You can disguise wires or other components by adding storage baskets in the open spaces. Some tables are even designed to store small ottomans or stools. This option is very versatile and your selection will depend on your décor and the size of your room.

3) A-Frame Entertainment Centre

This design is for more adventurous decorators who want something quirky and unique. This A-frame entertainment centre has a rustic feel to it, reminiscent of the ladder you used to climb to the roof at your childhood home.

It will store your TV as well as other media items, with additional space for awards and photos.

4) Modular Bookcase and Entertainment Centre

The design of this type of media centre is based on a classic system of straight lines and geometric shapes. The modular solution adds both functional and visual interest to the piece while still providing a wealth of storage. Some varieties allow for customisation by adding and moving cubes as desired. While bookworms will thrive with this piece, anyone will have a hard time finding fault with this one.

6) Floating TV Mount

TV mounts have become increasingly popular in recent years and are easily customised to fit any sized television. You could say this is the cleanest solution of them all. TV mounts allow you to use all the space below your TV and give you the freedom to decorate around your screen on the walls as you please. The options are literally limitless when using TV mounts for your entertainment centre. You will be able to pivot your TV to suit your viewing angle or even add a console table beneath it to complete the look. It doesn’t get much more flexible than this!

5) TV Shelf

If you prefer something more modern than a traditional console table, consider getting a TV shelf instead. TV shelves tend to do better with less weight. It’s a good thing we don’t have “big back” TVs anymore. These shelves also come in a variety of simple designs that can be easily matched to every style or décor. Select the right design and material for your space and rest easy knowing that your money was well spent.

7) Drywall Built In

With today’s more contemporary home interiors, a custom drywall home entertainment centre is a beautiful and popular solution for a variety of reasons. Drywall is a very flexible design material allowing you to create unique shapes on your wall to match your home’s architecture. Your home entertainment centre design can contain complex angles and multiple planes that can’t easily be achieved economically by using other types of materials. They literally become part of the architecture of your home, thereby increasing the value of your home because of its built-in nature. Drywall entertainment centres are also quicker to build than other solutions as they are constructed on site. This is my favourite option for a home entertainment centre because, due to the custom nature of its construction, you can build anything into it, such as LEDs, speakers, chandeliers and more!

Any of these options will make your home the chill spot for social gatherings. When you impress your friends and they ask you where you got the idea for your awesome entertainment centre, be sure to point them towards Home & A Way.