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The Buffet-to-Media Conversion Guide: How to Repurpose Dining Storage for High-Performance Electronics

Can a dining buffet really work as a TV stand? In small apartments and open-plan homes, repurposing a buffet as a media console can offer more storage, better height, and a built-in look—but only if airflow, ergonomics, and safety are handled correctly. This guide breaks down when the hybrid approach works, when it doesn’t, and how to evaluate it using the same principles as a purpose-built TV stand.