Bigger and better: TV Stands for flat screens
Over the last 10 years, televisions have become bigger, shinier and more bombastic than ever before imagined! Widescreen took over long ago as the top format; the reasons behind this are firstly that widescreen mirrors the way we view the world more closely than the compact 4:3 screen. Secondly, it simply provides more space for action and entertainment: far more satisfying, especially when the whole family is crowded around the screen.
Now that we’re moving into a world of plasma flat screens and HD, television sets are more and more deserving of a bespoke cabinet or storage unit in which to house the screen and all associated paraphernalia.
Below, we’ve looked at the pros and cons of different television storage options to help you to find the best TV unit for your needs.
TV Wall Mounts
The most space saving option, and quite a common one, would be to mount the TV on the wall. Although this can look stylish and add to a minimal look in a room, there are a number of downsides. Although wall mounts can be cheap, consider the wider expense and effort involved. You’ll need the right tools to install it for a start, and possess some handy DIY skills. If you’re not so confident with a drill; perhaps it’s wise to look for another solution!
With more of us than ever living in rented accommodation, it is often not possible or convenient to put the money and effort into wall mounting a television in a room that you may not be living in forever. If there’s a likelihood of you moving home any time soon, you will face the hassle of dismantling your TV wall mount and starting again.
There’s also the dilemma of what to do with the trailing wires. With a telly mounted over a mantelpiece, for example, wires can often be pinned discreetly out of the way. However, if you want your telly to be the big feature on a blank wall, you’re looking at messy trailing wires or a costly visit from an electrician.
The other downside to wall mounting your telly is the loss of storage options. A TV unit for your flat screen will often give you plenty of shelf and cupboard space for all the bits and bobs which accompany the telly.
Hidden TV Storage
There is always the option to hide away your widescreen in a large unit with cupboard doors or a screen hiding the TV away. This can be beneficial for the purpose of protecting the screen from dust and damage – especially when you have kids running around. It can also be nice to keep the telly out of the way when you want the focus of the evening to be good old fashioned conversation and not the latest TV talent show!
However, these units are not for everyone, it’s quite possible that your new widescreen is something you’d want to show off, not hide away!
Corner TV Unit
A corner TV unit for your flat screen television is a great choice. They’re very popular as they make good use of an often-neglected but highly useful area of the room. Positioning the telly in the corner means that the screen is often more easily angled into the centre of the room which is generally the best position for easy viewing by multiple telly-watchers. Corner TV units are common in many shapes and sizes. Our solid oak corner TV units are all crafted from solid hardwood and come in a variety of designs, all from wider ranges which carry numerous matching items.
TV Stands for Flat Screens
Available in just about any style, size and finish, TV stands for flat screens will comfortably hold a widescreen television, often with added storage for all manner of accessories. All our TV units form part of larger ranges of fully matching furniture; which means you can choose items which will complement one another perfectly.
When you invest in a standard TV stand, you can easily take it with you when you move home, you can move it effortlessly around your living space whenever you feel the need for a change and there’s no need to worry about trailing wires – these are neatly routed out to the nearest available socket through an opening in the back of the unit.
Our TV units have the added advantages of being crafted from solid hardwood, meaning that they are longer lasting and more robust than most and will stand up to everyday wear and tear beautifully.
Many TV units incorporate space for not only DVD players and games consoles, but discs, remotes and other bits and bobs, too. All of our TV units have a DVD player shelf at the very least and some designs include drawers, cupboards and oodles of various storage spaces. Explore our entire selection of TV cabinets to see what’s on offer.
