I recently picked up the Drew Barrymore fluted TV stand in warm honey finish from Walmart, and I have to admit I was a little skeptical at first. I needed something that could hold my 70 inch TV without looking like a giant black box in the corner of my living room. This fluted TV stand turned out to be exactly what I was hoping for, and after a few months of using it daily, I want to share what actually worked and what surprised me.
Why the Fluted Design Works So Well in a Living Room
The fluted front panels are what caught my eye online. In person, they add a subtle texture that breaks up the flat surface of a typical media console. I have a mix of mid-century modern and boho pieces in my living room, and this stand actually ties them together. The vertical grooves create a gentle rhythm that draws your eye across the whole piece without feeling busy.
I was worried that fluted details might collect dust or look dated after a year, but so far they are easy to wipe down and feel timeless. The wood finish has a slight sheen that catches light differently throughout the day. It makes the stand feel more like a furniture piece than a basic TV stand.
How the Warm Honey Finish Complements Other Furniture
The warm honey finish is not as orange as some medium oak tones. It leans more toward a golden brown with a matte sheen. I have a walnut coffee table and a light oak bookshelf in the same room, and the stand sits right in between those two tones. It does not clash or look out of place.
If your floors are a cool gray or your sofa is a dark charcoal, this finish warms up the whole corner. I paired it with a cream rug and a few green plants, and the honey tone brings out the natural warmth in the wood. It also matches the lighter end of the Drew Barrymore Home collection, so if you already have a piece from the line, this will blend in nicely.
Setting Up a 70 Inch TV on This Stand: What I Learned
My TV is a 65 inch, but the stand is rated for up to 70 inches, so I measured the width carefully. The top surface is 60 inches wide, which gives a few inches of breathing room on each side for a 70 inch TV. I recommend measuring your TV’s actual width, not the screen diagonal, because some 70 inch models have a wider bezel than others.
- The stand comes with anti-tip hardware. I used wall anchors because my TV is heavy, and it felt secure.
- I placed the TV directly on the top, no mounting bracket needed. The surface is flat and sturdy enough to support the weight.
- If you plan to use a soundbar, check the depth of the top. I have a slim soundbar that fits in front of the TV without overhang.
One thing I did wrong at first: I put the TV too far forward while adjusting cables, and the stand wobbled a bit. Once I centered the TV and tightened the support legs underneath, it was rock solid. The instructions are clear but take your time with the leveling feet.
Storage Solutions: What Fits Inside the Cabinets
The stand has two open shelves and two cabinets with doors. The cabinets are where I keep things like game consoles, streaming boxes, and a small router. Each cabinet is about 16 inches wide and 14 inches deep. My PlayStation 5 fits inside one cabinet with the door closed, but I have to leave some space behind it for ventilation. I cut a small hole in the back panel of the cabinet for cable routing, which was easy to do with a drill.
The open shelves are great for decorative baskets or stacked books. I use one for my cable box and the other for a small plant and a framed photo. The wood finish on the shelves matches the rest of the stand, so everything feels cohesive. If you have a soundbar that needs a shelf, the open shelves are strong enough to hold one, just check the weight limit
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