I'm not sure what TV stand depth I need. What's the general rule of thumb?

It's all about your equipment and space. Generally, a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Deep-21-inch-or-greater/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1u9ym?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">deeper stand</a> is best for larger TVs, sound systems, or gaming consoles, offering plenty of room to keep everything organized. If you have a smaller TV or limited space, a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Narrow-12-inch-or-less/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1ua33?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">narrower stand</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Standard-13-20-inch/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1u9xa?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">standard depth TV stand</a> will likely work great and save you some room.

Which features are offered for TV stands?

We carry TV stands with features such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Assembly-Required/Corner/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1bqokZ1z1v45c?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">corner</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Assembly-Required/LED/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1bqokZ1z1v48h?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">led</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Living-Room-Furniture-TV-Stands/Assembly-Required/TV-Mount/N-5yc1vZcfctZ1z1bqokZ1z1v46j?emt=plpfaq_2504_tvstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">tv mount</a>.

What happens if I accidentally put a too-heavy TV on a stand? Will it just sag, or is there a risk of it collapsing?

To be safe, choose a TV stand with a weight capacity that exceeds your TV's weight. Overloading a stand could cause sagging, instability, or, in the worst-case scenario, collapse, potentially damaging your TV and the stand itself. Always err on the side of caution and choose a stand with a higher weight limit for added peace of mind.