TV stand mounting: Set up your living room in style

A new TV stand is often the centerpiece of your living room. It's not just a place for your TV—it defines the entire look of the space. While standing models feel classic, a wall-mounted TV stand instantly brings a modern, almost floating lightness to your home. Whether you love the Scandinavian look with an oak TV stand or prefer the minimalist softness of a beige option, wall mounting is a total game-changer. But how do you get started? Don't worry—we'll show you how to perfectly position and install your media console.

1. Mounting a TV stand: how to style your living room
2. Why a wall-mounted TV stand is the best choice
3. What height should a wall-mounted TV stand be?
4. What's the ideal distance between your media console and TV?
5. Step by step: securely mounting your TV stand
6. Hiding TV stand cables: goodbye cable clutter
7. The comparison: mokebo vs. IKEA & Co.

Why a wall-mounted TV stand is the best choice

A floating media console has unbeatable advantages over a floor-standing model:

1. Easy to clean: Your robot vacuum (or regular vacuum) slides underneath effortlessly. No more dust traps!
2. Sense of space: With the floor exposed, even a small room feels noticeably larger
3. Flexibility: You choose the height—tailored to your couch and eye level.

Whether it's a white TV stand, a striking black option, or our favorite—a wood TV stand with oak finish—wall mounting makes every design look more premium.

What height should a wall-mounted TV stand be?

This is probably the most important question before you pick up a drill. The answer: it depends on your seating position. What height should a wall-mounted TV stand be? On average, the top edge of the stand sits between 10 and 16 inches above the floor. The goal is for the stand to form a harmonious unit with your couch's seating surface. How high should you mount a TV stand? If you often lie on your couch, it can hang a bit lower. If you sit more upright, it can go a bit higher. Important: The bottom edge should leave enough clearance so the floor below stands out—usually around 6–8 inches of open space.

What's the ideal distance between your media console and TV?

So your wall setup doesn't feel cramped, your furniture needs "breathing room." What's the ideal distance between your media console and TV? We recommend 4 to 8 inches between the top of your TV stand and the bottom of your TV. This leaves enough space for decor like soundbars or vases without pushing your viewing angle too high. How high is the TV above the TV stand? When you're thinking about this, consider your neck. The golden rule: the upper third of your TV screen should be at eye level when you're relaxed on your couch.

Step by step: securely mounting your TV stand

Before you shop for a TV stand at major retailers or straight from our mokebo store, check your wall type. A fully loaded stand (plus decor) carries significant weight.

1. Wall check: Is it concrete, brick, or drywall? Choose the right anchors!
2. Mark it out: Use a level! Nothing's worse than a crooked TV stand. Mark those holes precisely.
3. Drill & anchor: Watch out for electrical wiring (use a stud finder!)
4. Mount it: Two people work best to safely lift the stand into place.

Hiding TV stand cables: goodbye cable clutter

Nothing ruins the look of a floating stand faster than dangling cords. Hide TV stand cables like this:

Cable channels: The simplest solution. They come in white, black, or even paintable to match your wall color.

Behind the wall: With drywall, you can run cables directly inside the wall.

Media console with cable pass-through: Our mokebo stands are designed so cables can neatly route behind or through special openings:

The comparison: mokebo vs. IKEA & Co.

People often search for an IKEA TV stand or similar classics because they know the names. But does a standard model really match what you're looking for?

Ready to upgrade your living room? Discover our new TV stands in beige and oak!