If you're searching for a stand where you'll place your TV, you probably wonder a few things. How large it should be, what materials are best for such an item, and will it meet all your storage needs? A TV unit cabinet is a practical piece of furniture where you'll display your TV, keep all your TV and gaming accessories and will complete the look of your entertainment, living room or bedroom.
Consider the Size
If your TV screen is larger than 60 inches, go for a large TV stand. Choose it if your room is large; it won't interfere with the space and it will fit the room's size.
These stands usually come with storage space, such as drawers, cupboards, and shelves. Moreover, keep an eye out for cable management holes so you can neatly store all of your cords out of the way.
Medium TV Stands
If you need to maximize your space, a medium TV unit cabinet can be the ideal solution. The medium-sized option is a very adaptable piece of furniture you can use in any room. It can fit the living room, but also won't stand in the way of a bedroom or a study.
Small TV Stands
These are ideal if you have a smaller TV, but also for smaller spaces where every centimetre should be used wisely. The only downside is that such TV cabinets have limited storage space, so you won't be able to keep too many things in there (or anything at all). Sometimes they don't even have storage space due to their size.
Corner TV Stands
Some rooms don't offer too many options for TV stands, so you have to smartly use the space by getting a corner TV stand. It's the best option if you want to maximize the space in your living room. Corner TV units are brilliant space-savers since they tuck away neatly into the corner and make the most of the space. They are ideal for small to mid-size TVs; corner TV stands often offer generous storage space too. If you want to make the most of the space in your living room, a corner TV cabinet could be the way to go.
Consider Height, Width and Depth
Before you buy your stand for TV, be sure to determine the TV's width across the board, taking into account the screen's frame. Also, measure the TV stand's breadth. The same goes for height. Measure the device's height including the stand and the frame around the TV screen. Don't forget about the depth along with the TV's screen frame.
Measure The Room Size
Plan where you will place your new TV stand; you should measure the width, depth, and height of the place in front of the wall where you intend to place the furniture. To ensure the device will fit, don't forget to measure doorways, hallways, and stairways. Compare those measurements to models for competing stands and entertainment centres. Consider models that can fit in a corner if you have a limited amount of space.
How to Measure Your TV
It can be challenging to determine the precise width of a TV screen; you can measure it with a tape measure from side to side. Nevertheless, sometimes this isn't possible, especially if you're ordering a TV stand for a brand-new TV that hasn't yet been delivered. Don't forget to check the seller's website for the dimensions.
Consider Construction and Design
Many TV stands are made of a hardwood veneer and solid hardwood structure. Hardwoods deliver the highest strength and durability compared to soft woods such as cedar, cypress, fir, pine, and redwood. Some other hardwoods are ash, cherry, mahogany, maple, oak, pecan, rosewood, teak, and walnut. Oftentimes, manufacturers choose to include metal as it prolongs the lifespan of the console and can easily match in contemporary homes. You can choose various ranges of colours such as white, grey, black, brown, and red.
A TV Stand or an Entertainment Center?
It's important to make a distinction between a TV stand and an entertainment centre because they are often used interchangeably. An entertainment centre is a big piece of furniture that houses a TV. It typically has open or closed shelving or a combination of both on the sides of the TV but also underneath, the console. TV consoles and stands are a surface where you can display your TV, with shelving underneath.
Don't forget to consider the room's real estate. Entertainment centres take up far more space than a simple TV stand. Some people want to camouflage their TVs which can easily happen with an entertainment centre (they come with doors), but not with a shelf. Many entertainment centres are big enough to house all your media equipment and often are aesthetically pleasing as they blend well with the rest of your furniture.
Stands are smaller, have no doors, and are far more convenient if you're on a budget or have a smaller TV or a smaller room.
Consider Your Storage Needs
Some people use these units to store various things such as remote controls, magazines, books, gaming systems, surround-sound stereos and other items like cable boxes. This is why it's important to consider how much storage you need to determine the number of shelves and drawers your unit will have.
Some consoles have adjustable shelving so you can tailor your storage space. It's good to measure the pieces you’ll be storing in your TV stan (TV, DVD player, gaming system, and speakers) so you can size up where they’ll go and if there’s room for them. Don't forget to consider how much of your things you want to keep hidden from view.
