Collection: Media Storage

What media do you need to store?

The right media storage depends on your collection. A wall of DVD storage, CD storage or games wants a dedicated media tower with the right slot sizes. A mix of books and media suits an adjustable shelving unit. A console and controllers need a unit with ventilation and cable ports. And a growing vinyl collection wants sturdy, deep shelves that hold the weight of records. Count what you own and how it's shaped, and the tower or unit follows. Even in a streaming age, physical media, games and books still need a home.

How do you size media storage?

Match the slot size to your media and the depth to the heaviest items. DVDs, CDs and games each have standard case sizes, so a purpose-built media tower fits them neatly without wasted space. Books and vinyl are deeper and heavier, needing shelves at least 30 cm deep with a solid weight rating. Measure your collection's total width to pick the capacity, and allow room to grow. A tall, narrow tower saves floor space; a wide low unit doubles as a surface for the TV or decor.

Tower, cabinet or shelving — which suits your collection?

Each suits a different setup. A media tower is tall and narrow with fixed slots sized for DVDs, CDs or games, storing a lot in a small footprint. A media cabinet with doors hides the collection and the console for a tidy look. Open shelving displays books and media and adapts as your collection changes. For a console, look for ventilation and cable management so gear doesn't overheat. Match the type to whether you want maximum capacity, a hidden look or flexible display.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy media storage

Here's the honest bit. A tall media tower loaded with DVDs or vinyl gets top-heavy, so anchor it to the wall — a toppling tower full of media is a real hazard. Check the shelf depth suits your heaviest items, since vinyl and books need more than a DVD slot. If you're storing a console, ventilation matters, because a closed cabinet with no airflow lets gear overheat. Buy on the slot fit, the depth and the anchor, not just the capacity number.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What's a media tower?
A media tower is a tall, narrow unit with fixed slots sized for DVDs, CDs or games, storing a large collection in a small floor footprint.

Can media storage hold books and vinyl?
Choose adjustable shelving at least 30 cm deep with a solid weight rating, since books and vinyl are deeper and heavier than DVDs and need sturdier shelves.

How do I store a game console safely?
Use a unit with ventilation and cable ports, so the console gets airflow and cords stay tidy. A closed cabinet with no airflow lets gear overheat.

How do I stop a media tower tipping?
Anchor it to the wall. A tall tower loaded with DVDs or vinyl gets top-heavy and can topple, so the wall anchor matters.

Is media storage still useful with streaming?
Yes. Physical media, games, books and vinyl still need a home, and a media unit doubles as storage and a surface for the TV or decor.

Complete the media zone

Media storage pairs with the living room. Set it beside an entertainment unit, add bookcases for books, and wall shelves for lighter display.

Paying over time is easy — a $79 media unit is four fortnightly payments of $19.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.