Plan the layout around your equipment
Before moving anything, list the devices you want to keep by the TV: games console, media player, soundbar, controllers and any small accessories. Measure the width, depth and height of each device, including plugs and cables. Then measure the space where the unit will sit and check the TV’s size against the unit’s stated limit.
As a general household rule, leave room around electronics for air to circulate and avoid placing equipment where it is cramped against a wall or blocked by other items. Check the device maker’s guidance for its own ventilation needs. Think about access, too: you may need to reach a power button, connect a cable or use a remote without shifting several things first.
Sketch the arrangement before you load the unit. Put frequently used devices where you can reach them, and set aside a clear place for the soundbar or media player if you use one. This helps you see whether the open shelves and cupboards will suit what you own.
Give small accessories a home
Loose controllers, headphones, charging leads, game cases and spare batteries can quickly turn a tidy surface into a dumping spot. Group similar items together and keep them in a small box or divider inside a cupboard or drawer. You could use one container for gaming accessories and another for TV remotes and spare cables, so each has a predictable home.
For cables, separate the ones you use regularly from spares. Label both ends of similar leads if it is difficult to tell them apart, and bundle excess length neatly with reusable ties. Keep plugs accessible rather than burying them behind storage. As general advice, switch off and unplug equipment before rearranging its connections, and follow the maker’s instructions when reconnecting it.
Leave the top of the unit for the television and items you genuinely use there. If you keep a controller or remote nearby, a small tray can stop it wandering between sofa cushions. Avoid filling every shelf just because space is available; a little spare room makes it easier to take equipment out and put it back.
Choose storage that fits your setup
The Otis Modern TV Stand is 160 cm wide and fits TVs up to 65 inches. It has two closed cabinets and two open compartments, giving you a way to separate equipment you want accessible from accessories you would rather keep out of sight.
The Cornea Modern TV Unit is 150 cm wide and accommodates TVs up to 60 inches. Its mix of closed cabinets and open shelving gives you both concealed storage and a place for devices that need to remain easy to reach. It comes in Anthracite, White, Light Mocha, Oak and Silk Black.
The Dionysos Modern TV Stand is 170 cm wide and suits TVs up to around 65 inches. It has sliding doors, a drawer and compartments. Sliding doors do not need the swing space of hinged doors, which can be useful when the unit sits close to other furniture.
The Fiona Modern TV Stand is 180 cm wide and accommodates TVs up to 75 inches. Its open shelving keeps media devices within reach, while push-to-open cabinets provide concealed storage for accessories and wires. It is available in eight colour combinations.
Set up and maintain the arrangement
Once the unit is in place, connect one device at a time and check that its cables reach without being pulled tight. Keep cables grouped by destination where possible, and make sure you can still open doors or drawers fully. Put items back in their assigned spots after use; if a category keeps spilling out, it may need a different container or less space allocated to it.
For a setup with several devices and a mix of hidden and open storage, we would choose the Otis: its two cabinets and two open compartments make it easy to give equipment and smaller accessories separate places.