12 Wooden TV Stands With Soft-Close Drawers You’ll Love

A wooden TV stand with soft close drawers gives you quiet, controlled storage for remotes, controllers, cables and small accessories. The drawers run on damped runners that catch the drawer in the last few centimetres of travel and pull it gently shut, so there is no slamming, less strain on the joints and less chance of things rattling around inside. Below, we look at twelve styles of wooden TV stand that pair especially well with this feature, from compact oak units for flats to long walnut pieces for open plan rooms.

Every style here can be found across our modern wooden TV stands UK range, and if you want to compare them with glass, gloss and mixed material designs, our full collection of TV stands and cabinets UK sale brings them all together.

Why Soft Close Drawers Matter in a Living Room

Drawers in a TV stand are opened far more often than people expect. Every time someone looks for a remote, a charger or a game, the drawer moves. Standard runners can bang shut, particularly when pushed by children, and over time that repeated impact loosens fixings. Soft close mechanisms absorb the force, protect the drawer front and keep the room quieter, which is welcome in flats with thin floors or homes where a baby is asleep upstairs.

They also help protect electronics. If you keep a streaming stick, hard drive or console accessories in a drawer, a gentle close is kinder to them than a sudden stop.

1. The Low Oak Unit With Twin Drawers

This is the most versatile design: a long, low oak stand with two drawers and an open shelf above or between them. The shelf holds a set top box or console, while the drawers keep everything else hidden. Natural or lightly oiled oak suits almost any colour scheme, and the simple layout works in both modern and period homes.

2. The Walnut Mid Century Stand on Tapered Legs

A raised walnut unit with soft close drawers set into a slim carcass feels light and elegant. The legs let you see the floor beneath, making a compact room feel more open. Look for designs where the drawers sit at one end and sliding doors at the other, which gives a balanced, asymmetric look.

3. The Solid Pine Farmhouse Stand

Chunky pine with a waxed finish brings warmth to country cottages and relaxed family homes. Deep drawers are useful for board games, blankets or DVDs. Soft close runners are particularly welcome on heavier solid wood drawers, which would otherwise close with some force.

4. The Compact Stand for Small Flats

Narrow rooms and studio flats need a smaller footprint. A compact wooden stand with a single wide drawer and one shelf holds the essentials without dominating the space. Check the depth carefully: a shallow unit leaves more room to walk past the sofa.

5. The Corner Stand With a Central Drawer

Corner units make use of space that often goes to waste. Designs with an angled front and a single soft close drawer in the centre are practical in small living rooms and bedrooms. They also allow the TV to be angled towards the seating rather than straight across the room.

6. The Fluted Front Stand

Vertical fluting on the drawer fronts adds texture and catches the light, especially on oak and ash. Soft close drawers suit this style well because handles are often omitted, and a push to open or finger groove drawer benefits from a gentle, controlled close.

7. The Wall Hung Floating Stand

A floating wooden unit fixed to the wall keeps the floor clear, which makes small rooms feel larger and simplifies cleaning. Soft close drawers stop the whole unit from vibrating when they close. Make sure your wall is suitable for fixing and follow the manufacturer's guidance on weight.

8. The Tall Media Stand With Drawers and Shelves

Where floor space is limited but height is available, a taller stand with drawers at the base and open shelves above offers plenty of storage. This works well in bedrooms or where the sofa sits some distance from the screen. Keep heavier items in the lower drawers to maintain stability.

9. The Extra Wide Stand for Open Plan Rooms

In larger rooms, a long wooden stand with a row of three or four drawers creates a strong horizontal line and anchors the seating area. It can hold a soundbar, speakers and decorative objects comfortably. If the stand is visible from behind, look for a finished back panel.

10. The Two Tone Painted and Oak Stand

A painted body with oak drawer fronts, or the reverse, adds colour while keeping the warmth of wood. Sage, stone, navy and charcoal are popular choices. This style helps a TV stand coordinate with painted kitchen cabinets in open plan homes.

11. The Reclaimed Wood and Metal Stand

Reclaimed timber with a steel frame gives an industrial look full of character. Knots, saw marks and colour variations make every piece slightly different. Soft close runners bring a refined touch to what is otherwise a rugged design.

12. The Stand With Drawers and Glass Doors

Combining soft close drawers with glass fronted cupboards lets you hide the practical items and display the attractive ones. Films, vinyl or ceramics sit behind the glass, while cables and chargers stay out of sight below.

Matching the Style to Your Room

With so many designs available, it helps to start with the room rather than the furniture. In a compact flat, look first at styles four, five and seven, which keep the footprint small or lift the unit off the floor. In a period terrace with alcoves, a low oak or walnut stand sized to fit neatly beside the chimney breast tends to look most natural. Farmhouse and reclaimed designs bring warmth to cottages and family kitchens that open onto a living area, while fluted, two tone and glass fronted stands suit homes where the TV wall is also a place to display favourite pieces.

Think, too, about who uses the room. In homes with young children, deeper drawers at a low height are easy to reach but may need child safety catches. If several people share the TV, a wider stand with more drawers means everyone can have a place for their own controllers and accessories, which cuts down on the daily search for missing remotes.

How to Check the Quality of Soft Close Drawers

Not all soft close drawers are equal. When reading product descriptions, look for the following details.

• Runner type: full extension runners let the drawer open all the way, so you can reach items at the back. Partial extension runners are more common on compact units.
• Load capacity: manufacturers often state a maximum load. Stay within it, especially if you are storing games or media.
• Drawer construction: dovetail or dowelled joints are stronger than simple stapled corners. Solid drawer bottoms resist sagging.
• Smooth closing: a good mechanism closes steadily and quietly without bouncing back open.

Organising What Goes in the Drawers

Soft close drawers are only as useful as their contents are organised. Use shallow trays or small boxes to separate remotes, batteries and chargers. Keep a slim box for manuals and warranty cards. Coil spare cables and label them so you can find the right one quickly.

If you have a large film or game collection, a dedicated storage piece keeps the TV stand from becoming overloaded. Our CD and DVD storage UK designs sit comfortably beside a TV stand. For linen, board games or spare cushions, a matching piece from our modern wooden sideboards UK sale range adds generous drawer space on another wall.

Measuring Before You Choose

Measure your screen width, the wall space and the depth available between the stand and your sofa or coffee table. Drawers need clearance to open fully, so allow space in front of the unit. If your room has a radiator or low window sill, note its height as well.

Height is equally important. A low stand usually places the screen at a comfortable seated eye level. Our guide to low TV unit measurements for UK living rooms explains how to work this out. If you are weighing up a larger piece, our article on questions to ask before choosing a UK entertainment unit covers storage, cable routes and ventilation in more depth.

Caring for Wooden Drawers

Wood responds to heat and humidity, so keep your stand away from direct contact with radiators. If a drawer starts to feel stiff, check that it has not been overloaded and that nothing has fallen behind it. Most runners can be cleaned with a dry cloth. Avoid oiling soft close mechanisms unless the manufacturer recommends it, as oil can attract dust.

A wooden TV stand with good drawers is a quiet everyday pleasure. You can explore every style mentioned here, along with the rest of our living room range, at Furniture in Fashion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does soft close mean on a TV stand?

It means the drawers or doors use a damping mechanism that slows them down as they close, preventing slamming and reducing wear on the unit.

Are soft close drawers worth it on a TV stand?

For most homes, yes. TV stand drawers are opened frequently, and soft close runners reduce noise, protect the joints and help the furniture last longer.

Can soft close drawers hold heavy items?

Most can hold everyday items such as remotes, games and chargers. Check the load guidance for each unit and avoid overfilling drawers with heavy media collections.

Do soft close drawers need maintenance?

Very little. Keep the runners free of dust and debris, avoid overloading, and do not lubricate them unless the manufacturer advises it.