You like to watch television and you want to find a suitable piece of furniture that will enhance it and make its use more practical and comfortable. We guide you and review all the points to consider when buying a TV stand: Height, length, materials, style… Make the right choices, opt for a piece of furniture that suits your needs and that will fit in harmonious way in your living room.
The size of your TV stand
To determine the type of TV stand best suited to your needs, you must first determine its future location and therefore the space available to accommodate it.
Location of the future television cabinet
It is preferably positioned in front of the armchair or other seat on which you generally watch television.
If you have a full section of wall, you will not be limited in the choice of your furniture. For tight spaces, opt for a small, space-saving TV stand, for example, a nice, shallow TV bench. There are many furniture stores offer TV stands in different styles that allow you to take advantage of all the space and not lose precious centimeters.
A corner TV stand lets you put a big screen in a compact place, while a wall-mounted TV stand frees up space and makes room layouts easier. Even if you mount the TV on a wall mount, a console is useful for adding storage to the room.
If the room has irregular shapes, consider a swivel TV mount to find the optimal viewing angle when the space available for your TV doesn’t line up comfortably with your seat.
Consider the location of windows and avoid annoying light reflections.
To define, the future location must take into account the recommended distance of retreat according to the size of your screen. This minimum distance of retreat is between 1 to 4 meters according to the size of the screen.
| Recommended setback from TV size | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type the TV | TV HD | TV Full HD | TV Ultra HD |
| Recommended distance | 3.9 x screen diagonal | 2.6x the diagonal of the screen | 1.3x the diagonal of the screen |
| Between 1 and 1.5 meters | >19″ | 19″ to 24″ | 40″ to 46″ |
| Between 1.5 and 2 meters | 19″ | 26 to 32″ | 46″ to 55″ |
| Between 2 and 3 meters | 24″ to 32″ | 32″ to 46″ | 60″ to 85″ |
| Between 3 and 4 meters | 32″ to 40″ | 46″ to 55″ | 110″ |
Furniture and TV size
The size of your TV, especially if it is an extra-large model, tells you how much wall or floor space you need to reserve. When space permits, look for TV consoles that are wider than your screen to avoid unnecessary overhangs, especially if your TV is placed in the middle of a room. Although a flat screen TV usually has a base for even weight distribution. You risk tipping or bumping your screen if the stand is too small.
In any case, to have a good visual balance, the length of the cabinet must be greater than that of the screen.
What height should you choose for your TV stand?
Choose a comfortable viewing height so you don’t have to tilt your neck and freeze your neck at unnatural angles for hours. Otherwise it’s back pain and neck pain guaranteed. That’s why your TV stand should position the screen at eye level. To know the height of the ideal piece of furniture, you must therefore take into account the height of your sofa seat, or chairs.
To set the right height, it’s simple:
– measure your eye level when you are seated, and make sure that the central region of the TV is located close to your line of sight.
Another solution can be the purchase of a TV stand to adjust the display level to your needs.
What style of TV stand should you choose?
The models of TV stands offered by Homary are varied. From staggered shelves to rounded bases, through asymmetrical shapes and models on wheels, there is something for everyone. Dare to mix styles, and choose television consoles that harmonize with your current interior. Simple geometric lines and open shelving let in light and create the minimalist feel of a contemporary space. The metal present in industrial TV cabinets adds a designer touch to the room.
Choose the right materials.
The most common materials used for your furniture are: wood, glass, metal, particleboard and medium density fibreboard.
Homary has chosen to offer quality furniture in which all the wooden elements are solid. Some collections mix wood for its warm appearance and metal which reinforces the structure of the furniture and adds a modern touch.
Glass can also be a good material for your audio visual devices. You can opt for an inexpensive alternative like particleboard and medium density fiberboard; but the longevity of this furniture will be less important.
Organization of audiovisual equipment
One of the best ways to show off your flat screen TV is to rid it of clutter and cables. Opt for a TV stand with storage to place media or magazines. Choose models with a large top if you want to add a decorative element. Also, provide storage space for all your electronics in a compact, centralized location. Most TV stands include cutouts for power cord management, which helps you hide cables. Depending on your style, choose between open shelves, closed cabinets and drawers.
