The contemporary living space centres around entertainment. Whether that’s music or television in your home, it always calls for a modern TV unit that is both functional and stylish. Focusing one aspect over the other can easily cause regret because you cannot properly enjoy your TV stand because while it is functional, it does not complement your home.
Since the 1920s when televisions were first introduced to homes, the TV has been a prized possession, something not only to be enjoyed but to be seen. Since then television has become ubiquitous in the home, with conveniences like the remote control, internet connection and consistently improving quality making them an appliance many can’t even imagine living without. The furniture is arranged to make it the clear centre of the room and an opportunity to tie in design themes and make a style statement about your home and the room.
This guide will help you in finding, selecting and buying the perfect TV stand and avoid making preventable mistakes that can cause headaches and wasted time down the line.
The best TV stand makes viewing a pleasure, makes all the features of your television accessible, and has room for all the gadgets you use along with your TV, which is conveniently placed while also being stylish and pulling the room together.
These tips on how to approach selecting the best TV unit for your home will shorten the process and give you a good idea of the direction and brands you should be looking at.
Your TV stand should always be slightly bigger than your TV to accommodate it well and hold it at an appropriate height for comfortable viewing. With developments in technology, most people replace their TV sets on average every five years, with many considering televisions with better features, improved picture quality and compatibility with their other devices more often.
When choosing a TV stand, it isn’t only for your current TV but possibly for the next two TVs you buy too. Consider the size of the room and space and the TV size that suits that space and make your choice accounting for future upgrades to your entire entertainment suite. This could be limiting with bigger screens becoming available all the time, but only in the best way. A TV that is too big in too small a room can become overwhelming, so try to estimate the biggest size you’re likely to acquire for the space and cater to that.
The biggest TV is not always the best one for you and your home. The size of your TV should depend on how and where you want to use it, as well as how else you use that room.
Measure the ideal place you want to have your TV, the right height determined by the average person sitting on your couches, or wherever you would be watching TV from, and consider the size of your current TV and possibly the size of the TV you are most likely to buy as a replacement.
Buying a TV stand to suit those measurements ensures that your stand fits your room, suits its purpose and is the appropriate size for your television. To be sure of your purchase you do have to measure your room and not just make rough estimates. A scale drawing of your room might also help show you how different stand sizes would look and feel in your room along with your other furniture.
TV stands are most commonly used for televisions in the living room, but you can have one anywhere you like to watch, like a games room, bedroom or even a patio. Depending on where your stand is being used, your storage needs could be very different.
In the living room, your TV stand may hold other gadgets like music systems, speakers, gaming consoles and other appliances related to your TV. Consider what you need to have on the stand and how it should all be arranged to decide what the shelving and the size of your TV stand should be able to hold everything conveniently and without appearing cluttered and overburdened.
You should consider if open or closed storage suits your needs and your style best and choose between a combination of shelving, closed cupboards and drawers accordingly.
Your TV stand might seem like it is more of a display item than a functional one because you use it passively and not directly like a table or a chair, but it is actually in use from the moment it is fitted to the day you dismantle it, holding a TV and other appliances permanently.
This causes wear that you might not even be immediately aware of, but could cause expensive and inconvenient problems if unattended.
Compromising on the quality of your TV stand and the materials it is made out of is a mistake you could be paying for later on in repairs and replacements not only of the stand but your appliances too.
Choose durable high-quality materials and workmanship over cheaply made furniture designed for mass production and not durability.
Smaller spaces are a reality for most people making multifunctional designs vital. A TV stand is a versatile piece of furniture with many capabilities beyond just holding up your television. Your TV stand can double as a storage unit among other uses to suit your needs.
Modern TV stands are generally built to accommodate multi-functional spaces and are multi-functional themselves as storage, workspaces and decorative or partitioning walls separating two spaces with different functions within the same space like a living room and dining room in an open-plan home.
Discuss how you live and how you use the rooms in your home with a consultant or interior designer to get personalised advice on the right TV stand for your home and the perfect configuration of functional pieces.
A TV stand has a big impact on the flow, functionality and aesthetics of a room. It naturally commands attention and can, even when not intended to be, become the centre of the room whether it is to watch the TV or not. Although it is a functional piece of furniture, your stand needs to contribute to the harmony and appearance of your home.
Choose from the wide variety of styles offered by designers from all across Europe at FCI, where you’ll be presented with materials, designs and finishes to complement the look and feel of your home while still delivering on its core function of accommodating your television and other functions like storage and display. Choosing one feature over the other may lead to regret and a visible lack of balance and cohesion in your space, either because you have to make up for the lack of functionality with more furniture or your highly functional stand simply doesn’t fit into your decor theme and becomes an eyesore.
The right TV stand for you might not be the first one you see or even the first one you love. Look through your options carefully considering brands, reviews, reputation and logistics like delivery and the availability of parts or approved artisans in your area to help you should you need repairs, replacements or adjustments.
In the modern age of online shopping, many people make the mistake of buying furniture online before they have ever seen it in person. This could lead to disappointment in appearance, quality and even in size.
FCI London’s showroom is home to quality brands known for their exquisite furniture and trusted craftsmanship and you can experience the many TV stands we have available first-hand before committing to the one you want to take home
Trends come and go, but you will be looking at your TV stand every day possibly for many years. It’s important to choose a style you actually enjoy and accept that this may be contrary to the current trends. Functionality can look different for each home while space may be the main concern for one home, fitting a TV stand that can withstand heat over a fireplace and also provide a certain level of protection from heat to the TV could be more important in another. Some TV stands come with built-in fireplaces which raise questions of safety any good manufacturer could easily answer.
Since the pandemic and possibly going forward, people are spending more time at home making having a home you enjoy and furniture you love more important than ever before. A timeless TV stand that is just to your liking will never go out of style.
FCI London has more than 40 years in the luxury furniture and interior design industry, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted name creator of luxury interiors in London, both large and small.
Our longstanding relationships with the best craftsmen and designer brands from all over Europe are at your disposal, and we offer first-class delivery and installation of any product you purchase through us, ensuring that your experience is stress free and convenient..
Visit our 30,000 sq. ft.showroom, the largest luxury showroom in London, to discover, explore and experience a wide range of contemporary and traditional TV units, along with professional advice from a team of experienced and award-winning interior designers.
Utilise our complementary services like 3D Rendering, project planning, and enjoy our signature personalised service. We aim to make your design journey as seamless as possible, saving you time and effort wherever possible.
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