12 Free DIY TV Stand Plans You Can Build Right Now

TV Stand with Storage

Build a sturdy DIY TV stand with this free building plan. The finished piece of furniture has two drawers, a cabinet, and some open storage. That provides a lot of options for storing all your media components. This is a very sturdy TV stand, it's actually built to be able to hold an aquarium if you'd rather watch fish swim than TV. This is a versatile piece of furniture that really could be used as a dresser or even as a nightstand.

This building plan uses mostly 2xs and hardwood plywood. It makes it incredibly strong and affordable to build. Some intermediate woodworking experience is necessary for this project.

TV Stand with Storage from Woodshop Diaries

Farmhouse Media Cabinet

This free media cabinet plan is in a slightly rustic farmhouse style that would really look great in any style of a room. Different hardware and paint could be used to give it a more modern, streamlined look.

It features plenty of storage with double shelves behind glass doors that not only look great, but they give you some extra room for storage. The glass panels could have a frosted look if you wanted to help hide the contents of the cabinets. Most importantly, it has a nice sturdy service for you to set your TV on.

This is a complete plan that includes diagrams, photos, written instructions, a tool list, a materials list, and a parts/cuts list. There's even a link to a video to show you how to get a similar white-washed weathered oak finish as shown in the photo.

Farmhouse Media Cabinet from Kreg

X-Leg TV Stand Plan

Here's another free DIY TV stand plan from Kreg designed by Home Made by Carmona. This is a great project for the beginner because it's a simple build that uses mostly straight cuts. It's a great-looking stand for your living room, rec room, or bedroom. It really would look great in any room you put it in. You wouldn't even have to use it as a TV stand if you wanted.

It's a simple design with X frames on the side and a large open lower shelf. There's a tools list, materials list, parts/cut list, and directions with color photos to help you with this build.

X-Leg TV Stand Plan from Kreg

Easy-To-Build TV Stand

This easy-to-build TV stand from Kreg has plenty of open storage with different sizes of shelves and has a large enough top to hold a big screen TV. 

You'll find written building instructions along with diagrams and shopping lists for tools, materials, parts/cuts. 

Easy-To-Build TV Stand from Kreg

DIY Rustic Media Center

Shanty 2 Chic has created a free DIY media console plan that includes both open shelving and closed shelving behind two doors. It's finished in a rustic style but with less distressing, you could give it a whole new look if you'd like.

The free plans include diagrams, color photos, a tool, and materials list, and even a video that shows it being built.

DIY Rustic Media Center from Shanty 2 Chic

Grandy Sliding Door Console

This free DIY TV stand plan from Ana White includes small sliding barn doors, giving you the flexibility of both open and closed shelving.

This is a very flexible plan and you can look at hundreds of user-submitted project photos to see how their small changes completely change the look of this console.

You'll find color photos, diagrams, and step-by-step building instructions to make building this a smooth experience.

Grandy Sliding Door Console from Ana White

Rustic X Console

Here's another free TV stand plan from Ana White, this one called the Rustic X console. Two large shelves for books or anything else give you lots of storage space.

The Rustic X console is inspired by a Pottery Barn console and is mostly made up of 2x4's, making it a fairly simple and affordable project.

There's a shopping list, tools list, cut list, and general instructions along with lots of diagrams and photos. There are also user photos to show you how a few simple changes in finishing can really change the look of the console.

Rustic X Console from Ana White

Tall Corner Media Stand Plan

Here's a corner media stand plan, this time from Ana White. It's a tall TV stand, making it the perfect choice for a large room with an awkward layout or a bedroom.

There's a shopping list, general instructions, and dimensions to help you build this TV stand. There are also lots of user photos and tips and tricks to get you just the look you want.

Tall Corner Media Stand Plan from Ana White

DIY Corner Media Center

If you need to have your TV in the corner, this corner media center plan from Rogue Engineer will help you get it there in style.

There are two long shelves with storage along with decorative X's on the sides. Depending on your choice of finishes, you can make this look rustic or contemporary, and everything in between.

You'll feel confident diving into this project with lists of required tools and materials. Diagrams and written instructions will help you with every step of this project.

DIY Corner Media Center from Rogue Engineer

DIY TV Stand

Homedit has an even simpler plan for a TV stand that's built with large boards and galvanized pipes for the legs. The design really gives it a great industrial and rustic feel without being too heavy.

Plenty of color photos and step-by-step instructions will take you through the building process so you can get this versatile TV stand that you can use anywhere in your home.

DIY TV Stand from Homedit

How to Build a TV Stand

Not sure how to build a TV stand in an awkward area? This free TV stand plan from Nine Red offers a unique solution to an oddly shaped living area where you have no choice but to have a view of the back of the TV. It's a great TV stand that has a lot of style. This plan solves the problem and looks great while doing it. There are a lot of detailed photos and instructions here, with even directions on how to add your mood lighting if you'd like to light up the stand.

How to Build a TV Stand from Nine Red

Farmhouse Style TV Console

Bring some farmhouse-style vibes into your living room, bedroom, or TV room with this free TV stand plan that you can put together in less than a weekend. Remodelaholic has created this simple TV stand plan that has two long open shelves and details like planks and X frames to make it a great-looking piece of furniture that you'll use for years to come. There's a lot of storage here and you can use it as open storage or add some baskets to hide items away. You can even add some optional doors to this farmhouse console if you like.

You'll find a tool list, materials list, cut list, building directions, diagrams, and photos to help you along the way. It's a straightforward project that's perfect for the intermediate builder.

Farmhouse Style TV Console from Remodelaholic