If you don’t have much storage space in your TV room then it can be difficult to know where to keep your media and gaming collections. DVD storage units are a fantastic way of keeping all your Blu Ray, DVDs, CD’s and gaming discs in a place that is easy to access while not taking up too much room. Before you decide what to buy assess how much media you have, how often you use it and if you want to create separate spaces or standalone areas for storage. Here are some media storage ideas to ponder when trying to choose a DVD storage unit for your television room.
Shelving
Perhaps the most common of DVD or CD storage optionS is the shelf. If you don’t have any floor space you might want to consider getting a wall mounted media storage unit. If you’re the kind of person who likes to keep their DVD collection on display then this is probably the perfect choice as it will provide you with a large area to keep all your DVD cases. Because the DVDs are on display it’ll also provide you with an incentive to keep them organized! You can opt for floating shelves that store your discs properly but be sure and get bookends or something to to place at the end of the shelves to keep the media in place.
You can always build your own shelves to fit in weird or hard to access places such as above the bed, behind the TV and so on. You can go traditional with a painted wood shelf or go contemporary with glass shelving.
DVD Boxes
If you care nothing about displaying your media collection and just want it out of harms way then consider boxing them up. You can opt for cheap cardboard boxes and stow them away in a closet or garage/attic. A better option would be to purchase disc storage boxes to store your CD’s and DVD’s safely in the sleeves they come with. The storage box allows you to sort through individual discs without having to take them out. To go the extra mile with organization try labeling and alphabetizing them by genre, actor, movie favorites, music type and so on.
Hide it
If you want to take the clutter free route then I suggest you hide your CD’s and DVD’s. Now my first suggestion is to utilize a TV stand if your using one. The television stand is a perfect place to keep all media and gaming collections together yet easy to access. Many stands have a plethora of storage options with shelving, racks, drawers and dividers. If a TV stand is not for you then I highly suggest trying to find a DVD storage cabinet that you can store your collection in but adds decor to your room. A nice wooden armoire is a great example or you could simplify things by using an old dresser or cabinet and store them in the drawers for safe keeping.
Disc Wallets
An excellent choice if you care nothing about keeping your DVD case or cover on display. You can store your Blu Ray or DVD/CD discs in a disc wallet for compact and safe storage. You can store the wallets in DVD storage towers, racks or boxes for maximum storage potential and little space. If you want to get creative try hanging the individual wallet pages on the wall. This would be great for an office or playroom.
Another option that you might consider is getting pigeonhole CD DVD storage unit. If you have a large number of DVDs or CDs these might be the right choice for you as it can store literally hundreds. They are essentially just a large display unit which have media storage shelves that are further divided into cubbyholes allowing you to easily place DVDs without worrying about them falling over. Again, with this kind of DVD unit your DVDs will be on display all the time which may not suit everyone.
Drawers
If you’re someone who doesn’t think DVDs fit in well with the style of their home then you need to go for a storage unit that has drawers. For example you can get a four drawer multi DVD storage unit for around 30 dollars which has dividers for the drawers allowing you to store and organize many DVDs. The name of the game is space saver. You want a piece of DVD storage furniture that doesn’t look bad and takes up little room.
Go Contemporary
If you live in a house that had been decorated in a contemporary style then you might want to consider going for a glass DVD storage units. You can get these in completely transparent, black or frosted glass depending on your needs and whether you want to have the DVDs displayed or hidden behind the glass front.
Buying Tips
Getting DVD CD storage units can be found at many local retailer department stores as well as electronics retailers. They will have a large selection but if you want the ultimate selection with even better prices hit the internet market and buy your new DVD storage units for half the price.
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