We could all do with more space in our homes, and surprisingly, corners may be the best place to find it. Most people have no clue how to use the space in the corners of their rooms, aside from awkwardly placed decor and redundant side tables, corners are a largely under-utilised space.
Corner TV units change how we have always considered and utilised corners completely, making them functional spaces and turning them awkward, unused spaces into potentially attention grabbing focal points of our most often used living space.
Wall-mounted TVs were one way to take up under-utilised space on your walls, but even with the TV taking up zero floor space, the TV unit remained holding everything that comes with the TV, as well as becoming a convenient collection point for items that have no other place to go but need to be easily accessible. Even when your television is mounted on the wall, the more storage you have in any room, the better. A corner TV unit provides just that.
There are also other benefits to this furniture layout, the first being comfortable viewing from anywhere in the room. With your TV in the corner of the room, you have almost all four sides of the room to place seating with a clear view of the TV from every angle. A corner TV unit also makes room for a television in other rooms of your home other than your living or TV room. A corner TV unit can be the beginning of a cosy and private nook in your bedroom or an entertainment area for your kitchen or dining area.
Built specifically for the neglected space in the corner of a room, a corner that otherwise wouldn’t have much to offer, these units open up usable space. Corners have been used for miscellaneous decor which neither adds nor takes away from the room.
Following innovative design principles, a corner TV unit turns the corner of a room into a functional space, holding the TV but in many cases also providing some storage.
Because it is built specifically for the corner, some units are built to take advantage of the shape of the corner offering deep triangular draws for storage. Some units even take advantage of the length of the room, offering storage both above and below the television and creating a complete entertainment console.
Texture, balance, form, functionality and space are some of the most widely agreed-on principles of design that define contemporary style.
There is no set formula for building a corner TV unit. There are new configurations in different styles and made of different materials customised to suit individual styles tastes and needs.
The triangular style might be what comes to mind when you first think about a corner unit, but it is not the only design available. Common rectangular-shaped consoles that fit perfectly into a corner; designed not to have doors or functionality disturbed by being pressed up against a wall on not one but two sides are also considered corner units and have the same benefits of space optimisation, additional storage and sleek design.
A corner TV unit changes how you think about the corners of your room. They are no longer a place where things are stashed away to be forgotten, instead becoming intentional focal points. This is a great way to divide a multi-functional room and create a TV and entertainment area within another room.
Pushing your TV unit into a corner could give you some of the benefits of a corner TV unit, but it doesn’t make your unit a corner TV unit. These are the features you should look for to make sure the modern TV unit you buy will make a suitable corner TV unit.
Minimalism is not just a design trend, but more of an entire lifestyle that inspires design and style. The main idea of minimalism is to de-prioritize “stuff” in direct defiance of raging consumerism across modern society. Minimalism does away with trends which are a vital part of the cycle of consumerism as they come and go. Favouring simple and timeless designs that are both functional and beautiful. When choosing a minimalist corner TV unit consider materials that are durable without frills and embellishments that could date it. Light wooden consoles, popular in Scandanavial-styled interiors are a great choice.
Breaking away from trends doesn’t have to mean dull. Experiment with floating glass shelves in place of an actual console creating the illusion of having no TV unity at all while enjoying all the benefits of having an open unit. This reduces the pressure to decorate your home around the unit and also avoids a cluttered look.
Your corner unit may be in a room you use every day, but the unit itself is not in constant direct use meaning you have less choice in your choice of materials. Materials like wood, glass, steel, metal, marble and granite can build you a durable and hardy TV stand, strong enough to withstand your daily needs even with the wear that comes with doubling as convenient storage for regularly used items.
Wood has been favoured for many years by furniture lovers across styles for its versatility and classic beauty. When buying wooden furniture it is important to know and understand what kind of wood your furniture is made of, by doing this you know what to expect as it ages and how to maintain it. The most durable and favoured type of wood is solid wood. Glass, marble and granite have a glamorous and sleek quality that can be used to complement many styles and furniture choices. Available in a variety of densities and strengthened through modern processing you can be sure your TV unit is strong and sturdy enough for the job.
Having a corner TV unit in itself is a space-savvy move, but there are ways you could make this choice even more innovative and functional.
Making use of vertical space is the ultimate cheat in space optimisation. You can get more out of your room by building your storage upwards and taking up less floor space. Store the things you are most likely to need within reach, storing the things you are least likely to need at the top.
There is no shortage of stylish and corner TV unit options, but they are not a one-size-fits-all kind of purchase. You have to consider three main things to choose the ideal corner TV unit.
Depending on how you want to use your unit, your room aesthetic and your environment. Do you have pets that climb on the furniture, small children or circumstances that might make you think twice about glass or marble that can chip and crack? If so you can still consider wood which is hardy, classically elegant and timelessly stylish. Metal and steel can be made into a durable and stable modern corner unit either as the main material or used in combination with other materials like wood.
Having your TV in the corner instead of the middle of a wall changes the entire layout of your room to better suit everyone facing the corner.
L-shaped couches, which also make great use of the space in the corner of a room are a great option for corner-facing couches and can have a cosy casual ambience along with the feeling of being in a separate TV room altogether. This is a great way to split space in an open-plan area.
This affects the placement of your other furniture, coffee tables, side tables and other furniture will all have to be rearranged to turn the entire room from one wall to the corner, in some cases making the space take on a more diagonal shape.
All furniture has a personality, some more distinct than others. While we still look to match aesthetics, this no longer means matching your furniture. Instead of building a furniture set, an interior design tip is to choose individual pieces of furniture that complement each other.
A great example would be using a corner unit that is made of both glass and wood when your seating is accented by wood and you have a glass coffee table.
The range in quality when it comes to furniture is massive with room for every price range however this price is usually tied to the quality of the item you’re buying and its durability. High-quality furniture is more expensive but offers more value for money through durability and craftsmanship that is built to last.
Before making a purchase make sure you ask questions about the materials used, possible warranties and guarantees and an estimated lifespan to make sure you are getting exactly what you paid for.
Depending on the size and shape of your room, having a corner TV unit could put you in the new and intimidating position of styling functional corners for the first time. This could mean a narrow and long space.
This is a great opportunity to include elements like your cornices that are painstakingly chosen but rarely noticed.
A tall, sparsely decorated corner raises the eye and elongates the room creating a greater illusion of vertical space.
Corner TV units and modern furniture in general require minimal styling because in many cases furniture is chosen and bought for its own beauty. When it comes to functional furniture, especially TV units, less is more. You want to frame your television, not create an overwhelming distraction.
If you do want to incorporate decorative elements, houseplants and greenery can enhance the space and give the eye a place to rest after hours of watching TV. Avoid overburdening your TV unit and overwhelming your guests and yourself with too much to see all at once.
Use neutral decor elements with minimal patterns and clutter. Corners can easily become cluttered and look like an abandoned heap even with the best of intentions.
Storage space is an underappreciated luxury and helps keep your space uncluttered and functional. Dual-purpose furniture can be an amazing place for efficient storage, unlike wardrobes and cupboards that are built solely as storage and can change the ambience of your room making it feel less like a space to be enjoyed and more like a space for storage.
Choosing a corner TV stand that has closed storage can give you a place to put things without creating visible clutter. It is also an excellent opportunity to create vertical storage where horizontal, space-consuming storage is the norm in most living spaces.
London has become the city where the worlds of interior design and furniture meet. Finding exactly what you’re looking for, the quality you can trust and advice you can depend on is increasingly difficult.
At FCI we have one of the largest showrooms in London boasting the best in quality and craftsmanship from around the globe. We work with the best designers and artisans to offer our customers custom furniture and professional interior designers to guide you through the entire process from consultation to fitting.
Finding a modern corner TV unit to suit your style, your home and space needs has never been easier.
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