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9 TV, Projector and Media Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

Sliding-door media consoles, swivel TV mounts, pull-out projector shelves and remote trays that keep a small living room calm.

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Screens come with cables, boxes, remotes and a console that's often too deep for a small room. These ideas hide the clutter and, in a studio, let one screen serve both the sofa and the bed.

Leave ventilation around electronics, route cables safely and anchor TVs and media furniture.

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1. A low sliding-door media console

Sliding doors hide cables and devices without swinging into the room.

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2. Sliding fronts that don't hit the sofa

Choose sliding fronts, measure ventilation for the equipment and keep cables accessible. Anchor as required.

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3. A picture ledge under the TV

A shallow ledge under a wall-mounted TV holds a speaker or a few books instead of a deep console.

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4. A swivel mount for sofa and bed

In a studio, a swivel mount turns the TV to the sofa or the bed. Leave protected cable slack.

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5. A pull-forward projector shelf

A pull-out shelf brings a compact projector out of a cabinet for movie night. Allow ventilation and use a shelf rated for the device.

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6. Keep one wall clear for projection

Reserve one calm wall section, place the projector on a stable surface and pack it away after use.

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7. A floor-standing projector screen

In a rental, a stable floor-supported screen pulls up for viewing and retracts afterward.

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8. A divided tray for remotes

Group remotes by screen in one divided tray and return them after viewing. No more searching the sofa.

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9. An electronics return tray

In a shared living room, one tray collects devices with cords looped and adapters next to them. Reset it nightly.

Before you buy anything

  • Anchor TVs and media furniture to the wall.
  • Electronics need airflow; don't close them into tight cabinets without ventilation.

Questions people ask

Where should the TV go in a studio?

On a swivel mount or a low console positioned so it can be seen from both the sofa and the bed.

Is a projector good for a small apartment?

Yes. It needs only a clear wall and stores away, so you don't need a big TV or console.