Stereo Storage Cabinets
Life is better when you have music all around. And better still, when you can transform unused space at home into the ultimate music corner! Give your entertainment center a new look with all stereo equipment in one place. We present an exclusive collection of wooden cabinets, luxury stereo consoles, turntable stands, and locker storage units. From improving your room’s acoustic appeal to trendy music-themed decor ideas, our guide will help you set up your own music-friendly corner.
Turntable Component Shelf with Cable Management
$285.99 $249.99
Turntable Component Shelf with Cable Management
Red Barrel Studio®
$285.99 $249.99
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying your turntable setup
What We Like: Easy assembly and versatile compatibility
The Turntable Component Shelf is designed to accommodate most turntables, making it the perfect addition to your audio setup. Featuring six cable management holes, it helps keep your space clutter-free by neatly organizing all cables and wires. Its easy assembly ensures you'll have your turntable display ready in no time. This shelf is not only practical but also an elegant solution for showcasing your turntable and protecting it from possible damage.
Designer Advice:
When positioning the shelf, choose a stable, flat surface with minimal foot traffic, ensuring your turntable remains safe and has optimal performance during playback.
Oak Ply Decorative Moulding Shelf
$782 $859.99
Oak Ply Decorative Moulding Shelf
Foundry Select
$782 $859.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your living space with elegance and functionality
What We Like: High-quality material and decorative moulding details
Elevate your home decor with this oak ply decorative moulding shelf, made from solid furniture grade oak ply. The exquisite moulding design adds an extra layer of sophistication, making it suitable for displaying books, framed photos, and cherished mementos in any room of your home. Its superior craftsmanship ensures longevity, while the charming aesthetics complement both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Designer Advice:
Install this shelf at eye level in your living room, bedroom, or office to make the most of its decorative moulding. Pair it with rustic or vintage decor for a cozy, inviting ambiance.
Stereo Stand with Record Storage
$141.99 $231
Stereo Stand with Record Storage
Latitude Run®
$141.99 $231
We know you love your records. So, here is a stereo stand, available in white, black or graphite gray, with two open shelves. Give your entertainment space a modern look with this trendy yet sturdy MDF and particleboard cabinet with metal legs. The unit gets an extra sparkle with the LED lights inside the cabinets that can be switched on or off as desired.
Designer Advice:
This stereo cabinet will blend well with a wide variety of backgrounds. You can place it next to your TV stand and keep your record player on it. The lower shelf has steel record dividers where you can keep your record albums organized.
Mid-Century Modern Audio Cabinet
$139.99 $154.99
Mid-Century Modern Audio Cabinet
Corrigan Studio®
$139.99 $154.99
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying your audio equipment and records
What We Like: Metal record dividers and ample storage space
Add a touch of mid-century flair to your living space with this sleek and functional Audio Cabinet. The metal record dividers provide plenty of organization options, while the spacious storage area can support up to 80 lbs, making it an ideal home for your audio equipment. The particle board construction ensures durability for long-term use. Its compact design can easily fit in various spaces like living rooms, studies, bedrooms, or offices. The simple and generous style complements various decor styles effortlessly.
Designer Advice:
Keep your records categorized by genre or alphabetically using the metal dividers, and enhance the cabinet's look by placing a stylish turntable or speaker on top.
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Side Table
$489.99
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Side Table
Eagle Furniture Manufacturing
$489.99
Perfect For: Cozy reading nooks or small living spaces
What We Like: Multipurpose design and USB port
This adjustable floor lamp features a built-in side table, providing a space-saving solution that combines two essential pieces of furniture in one stylish item. The lamp has a sleek and modern design with an adjustable arm, allowing you to direct light exactly where you need it. Its side table includes a USB port, which makes it perfect for charging your devices while enjoying a good book or sipping a warm coffee. The lamp's neutral colors make it versatile, easily fitting into various room styles and decor schemes.
Designer Advice:
Choose a warm-toned LED bulb to create a cozy atmosphere, and don't hesitate to add a decorative plant or a small stack of your favorite books on the side table to enhance the overall look.
Audio Stand with Glass Door and Shelves
$729.99 $919.99
Audio Stand with Glass Door and Shelves
Eagle Furniture Manufacturing
$729.99 $919.99
Perfect For: Housing your record player and displaying your audio equipment
What We Like: The combination of traditional charm and modern functionality
This audio stand is crafted from solid furniture grade birch ply and features a glass-fronted cabinet with two interior shelves, providing a stylish and versatile piece for your living room or entertainment space. Measuring 40.5'' H x 27.5'' W x 17.5'' D, it showcases crown molding and an arched base, bringing traditional charm to your home. Made in the USA, it's designed with a plain glass door that can only be mounted with the hinges to the right.
Designer Advice:
To create a cohesive look, pair this audio stand with matching wood furniture and add some retro-inspired accents, like a vintage record player and framed album covers.
Vibrant Record Player Cabinet with Doors
$176.99 $289
Vibrant Record Player Cabinet with Doors
George Oliver
$176.99 $289
For all vinyl record lovers, here is a multimedia cabinet with doors. Add mid-century modern appeal to your space with this cabinet which is crafted from manufactured wood and has a classy mahogany finish. The doors keep all your records and other multimedia stuff safe. You can place your albums in the wire slots and for your retro player and other accessories on the adjustable shelf.
Designer Advice:
Keep this all-storage solution in your den or in the entryway, where it is sure to catch your eyes. Its playful sophistication delivers striking style to your home.
Record Player Stand with Album Storage
$91.99 $112.99
Record Player Stand with Album Storage
17 Stories
$91.99 $112.99
Perfect For: Music enthusiasts and collectors seeking style and functionality
What We Like: Removable dividers and multi-purpose usage
This versatile record player stand features a spacious top that accommodates most turntables, while the lower storage space can hold up to 50 albums. Customize the stand to your needs using the removable dividers, ensuring well-organized collections. Made from high-quality engineered wood and thickened metal legs, it boasts excellent durability and load capacity. The rustic brown color and modern silhouette blend well with various color schemes, making it suitable as a side table, nightstand, or file cabinet too.
Designer Advice:
Place the stand near your favorite seating area to create a cozy nook for listening to your records and integrate it seamlessly into your room's decor.
Tall Audio Cabinet
$339.99 $448.58
Tall Audio Cabinet
Orren Ellis
$339.99 $448.58
For lovers of contemporary style, this stereo cabinet is a perfect choice. Sturdy and stylish, it is constructed from MDF and particleboard in cappuccino. An excellent stereo storage option, it features four tiers of adjustable storage shelves and two storage drawers.
Designer Advice:
This cabinet has a tall but sleek media tower that occupies less space. You can pair it up with a matching TV unit in your living area to create the perfect entertainment center. The adjustable shelves provide ample area to display your books, plants, or showpieces.
Low Audio Cabinet
Low Audio Cabinet
Ebern Designs
Simple design with a neutral hue and four open shelves, this stereo storage cabinet is crafted from manufactured wood. It lets you display your stereo equipment system and also serves as a desk-side use. Wire management and assembly are easy, and you can set up this DIY Stereo Cabinet on your own.
Designer Advice:
Place this cabinet anywhere in your living room, and its modular style will blend seamlessly with the background. You can even stack your DVDs, books, and trinkets here as it has enough storage.
Vintage Stereo Storage Cabinet
Vintage Stereo Storage Cabinet
Loon Peak®
For all those looking for a more glamorous stereo storage cabinet with traditional styling, here is a rustic audio cabinet in the most classic colors- chestnut oak, honey oak, spice alder, and black. This beauty comprises a single tower with a plain glass panel door and three adjustable shelves.
Designer Advice:
The distressed wood of the cabinet creates a warm cozy appeal, so you can keep it with a few rustic furniture pieces to get the mountain lodge backdrop. Then, deck it up with a few flowers or souvenirs in vibrant colors for a complete look.
Suave Built In Stereo Cabinet
Suave Built In Stereo Cabinet
BDI
A uniquely appealing stereo storage cabinet with a glossy black finish, this piece will beautifully complement your home theater components. It features four closed shelves with gray-tinted glass doors that conceal components. You can access them with an IR remote. The shelves are adjustable and ventilated and provide easy cable management.
Designer Advice:
You can install cooling fans if your cabinet gets too warm when playing with speakers or movies on TV with its doors closed. Place it close to your TV unit for the perfect entertainment unit.
Classy Stereo Rack
Classy Stereo Rack
Novogratz
Add a classy retro look to your living room or hall with this turntable stand with drawers. Inspired by mid-century classic design, the cabinet is available in four different finish options. The MDF and laminated particleboard body are supported on metal hairpin legs to give a fun retro look.
Designer Advice:
You can pair up this cabinet with both modern and classic decor. Utilize its spacious storage to keep your record player, speakers, stereo system, and even your keepsakes. Store your cassette tapes, remotes, and records neatly in the two drawers.
Contemporary Audio Tower
Contemporary Audio Tower
Ebern Designs
Add a dash of contemporary styling with this aesthetically functional audio tower. Accompanied with a black lacquer and melamine finish, this unique piece adds elegance and novelty to your home. Wire management becomes convenient with the EZ access back panel.
Designer Advice:
This stereo storage cabinet can blend with any décor style due to its elegant styling and color. The audio storage cabinet has ample space where you can place your CD, DVD player, and headphones.
Wood and Metal Pier Cabinet with Shelves and Drawers
Wood and Metal Pier Cabinet with Shelves and Drawers
17 Stories
Perfect For: Adding industrial charm to living rooms or bedrooms
What We Like: The combination of practical storage and display space
This Wood and Metal Pier Cabinet adds a touch of industrial appeal to your living area or bedroom with its studded drawer fronts and mix of materials. It features four shelves for displaying your favorite items, as well as three drawers for convenient storage. The pier cabinet is both stylish and functional, allowing you to keep your space organized while making a statement.
Designer Advice:
Pair the pier cabinet with matching industrial-inspired furniture pieces and complement it with warm, cozy textiles to create a balanced and inviting atmosphere in any room.
Modernistic Record Stereo Cabinet
Modernistic Record Stereo Cabinet
Andover Mills™
Add style and functionality to your home with this understated media cabinet. Crafted from a mix of hardwood and veneers, this cabinet is perfect for storing your favorite vintage records. In addition, you can use its sleek top to display your record player.
Designer Advice:
This record stereo cabinet blends seamlessly against both vibrant and solid-colored backgrounds. You can conveniently place it in your living room or den and match it up with a complementing TV stand. Or, you can place it next to a glass-top coffee table, displaying an array of souvenirs or flowers.
Buying Guide
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You just bought a new home stereo system, but you don’t have the right place for the mounting of your new gear. As you most likely need a stereo storage cabinet, keep on reading as what we have below is a buying guide on this type of audio furniture.
Most stereo system cabinets are knockdown versions as they are cheaper and readily available. There are also options that come pre-assembled to offer convenience and instant use. So, what’s the difference between the two?
- The RTA or ready-to-assemble cabinets, as you already know, are cheaper upfront as the manufacturers didn’t pay for assembly manpower. The problem with this type of cabinet is the quality. RTA cabinet quality can vary greatly from one unit to another. Most of them are made of cheap particle board that breaks down after a few years. If you want the most durable RTA cabinets, we suggest you purchase ones that are made of heavy-duty metal.
- As for pre-assembled stereo storage cabinets, they are the ones that are of the best quality. They're shipped assembled, and they’re mostly in the style that’s incredible in well-decorated living spaces. They can be used as a room’s focal point alongside your expensive AV equipment. Most of these cabinets are made using genuine wood veneers, but they are more expensive upfront.
If you ask us what we prefer, we always choose assembled furniture over RTAs as they’re made of higher quality materials. Not just that as they also don’t require us to hire professionals for cabinet assembly and installation.
Consider where you’ll be placing your stereo system cabinet, so you know the cabinet size the available space in your home can accommodate.
If you’ll be hiding your stereo cabinet when it’s not in use to save space in your home, we suggest you opt for one that comes with casters to make the unit more portable. Casters also ensure your precious home stereo system doesn’t get damaged while it is being transported around your home.
The construction of stereo cabinets can vary. If you want the sturdiest construction, opt for wood or metal.
When it comes to wood, your durable choices are oak, teak, and cherry. If you want your cabinet to look stylish, pick one with a walnut or maple finish.
A metal cabinet has a more contemporary look, and it’s usually paired with glass as doors to offer easy access to your stereo system. To make your cabinet extremely strong, opt for tempered glass.
Some amps weight over 100 lbs., so they should be placed on the lower shelving of a durable cabinet. For the top shelves, they can handle weight up to 250 lbs., so they can be used in mounting flat screen TVs or other types of heavier equipment.
Your home stereo system may weigh less. If so, then you can get a more affordable cabinet with a lesser weight capacity.
Home stereo systems are expensive audio equipment, so they must be given the best protection possible. Fortunately, you have myriads of stereo storage cabinet options!
When considering a stereo cabinet for a compact area, one of the best options to save space is a tall stereo cabinet.
Slimline tall stereo cabinets have a small footprint and generally feature 6-8 shelves for media players, including stereos, DVD players, and VHS players. They aren't only used for electronics; the shelves can also hold books, DVDs, memorabilia, and keepsakes.
Although it may sound counterintuitive, wide or horizontalstereo cabinets can be just as space-saving as their taller counterparts. While wide cabinets can take up more room along the wall, they do free up space by offering more storage. Most contain larger storage compartments and drawers, and a few even have built-in media players. There is generally more space on top of a wide cabinet to set a television or other electronic devices.
The cabinet finish and materials significantly impact how well the unit blends with your interior style. They can also affect your perception of your space. Darker finishes can make a compact living area feel cramped, while styles with reflective, high-gloss paint or varnish can create the illusion of a larger space.
If your living space features heavy, solid wood furniture in dark tones, consider a natural wooden stereo cabinet with metallic accents or glass-paneled doors to reflect the light. If your home is light and bright, furnished in neutral tones, a bold, colorful cabinet finished in lacquer or high-gloss paint can make a bold style statement.
When considering the stereo cabinet's size, make a list of the items you want to store insideor on top of it. This can give you an idea of the amount of space you have to fit the cabinet.
The number of electronic devices that need to fit inside the stereo cabinet and their dimensions are essential factors to determine the size of the furniture you can purchase. Stereo cabinets come in a wide range of sizes, but cramped and stacked electronics can quickly become a fire hazard due to overheating. So, you need to get a cabinet that will not only fit comfortably in your room but will also properly fit the belongings you plan to store in it.
The size of the items you plan on storing will directly impact the size of the cabinet you need to purchase. Check the specs of your favorite stereo cabinets to find out the size of the shelves, drawers, and cubbies. Make sure you can reasonably accommodate your digital devices and multimedia items.
Whether you're living in a studio apartment or working in a cramped office with limited room, there are several things you need to take into consideration before purchasing a stereo cabinet.
- Plan the Layout
It's best to plan by finding or making a space for your cabinet to go along with all your other furniture in the room. Once you determine where you want the item to go, you will need to make enough space for it.
You have plenty of flexibility when positioning your stereo cabinet, as most modern speaker systems operate wirelessly. However, if you have a wired stereo system, you'll need to consider the cabinet's proximity to the speaker placement when planning your layout.
Consider placing a compact stereo cabinet behind the sofa or beside your armchair as a unique end table. A corner stereo cabinet can be an excellent way to save space in a small apartment as it has a compact footprint. If you have no available floor space in your current layout, consider a wall-mounted cabinet to make the most of the vertical space in your home.
- Measure the Space
For small entertaining areas, measuring your space is the most crucial step to choosing the rightstereo cabinet, as this will give you the best idea of what size cabinet you need to buy.
Measure the height and width of the space you have selected to put your cabinet. Remember to subtract 2"-3" to the measurements on either side of the cabinet to ensure there is room for foot traffic around the unit. These measurements will give you the maximum size of your potential stereo cabinet.
You will also need to think of the height of the space you will be putting the furniture in. If you live or work somewhere with low ceilings and are thinking of putting a television or any other large items on top of the cabinet, you need to consider the cabinet's maximum height.
