Tips for Choosing a Wooden TV Stand
An essential element of home decor and furnishings, the TV stand—along with the coffee table, dining table, and sofa—helps make home interiors comfortable and inviting. When choosing living room furniture, it is therefore one of the pieces you absolutely must have.
To that end, there are various models to choose from, including the very common wooden TV stand. Stylish, durable, and timeless, it’s a must-have in any living room, regardless of the decor style. Thanks to the material it’s made of, it offers many advantages that appeal to buyers. However, to enjoy all the benefits of a good wooden TV stand, you need to know how to choose the model that best suits your needs. Discover the key criteria to consider.
What size should you choose for a wooden TV stand?
To choose the right size for a wooden TV stand, you need to ensure that three key dimensions—namely, the length, width, and height of the unit—are correct. For each of these measurements, there are various selection criteria to consider.
The ideal length for a TV stand
In general, TV stands range in length from 120 cm for the shortest to 220 cm for the longest. To choose the ideal size, you should consider the available space in the living room, the size of the TV that will sit on the stand, and your aesthetic preferences.
Available space
To avoid cluttering up your living room and wall—or, conversely, failing to showcase them properly—it’s essential that the size of the TV stand you choose be suited to the size of the room. This means you should avoid choosing a tiny wooden TV stand for a large living room and, conversely, avoid placing an overly imposing TV stand in a modestly sized living room.
The size of the TV
The size of the wooden TV stand must match that of the television it is meant to hold. Specifically, it should be longer than the television. More precisely, make sure there is 20 cm of space on each side of the screen. This is more than just an aesthetic choice—it’s a safety consideration, because a TV that’s too large for the stand could get in the way and be knocked over at the slightest bump.
Aesthetic Requirements
In addition to serving as a stand for a television, a TV stand is a decorative element. As such, it should appear neither too imposing nor too inconspicuous within the interior decor. To achieve this, its length should be in harmony with both the living room and the television.
The ideal width for a TV stand
Typically, TV stands available in stores have a minimum width of 35 cm. However, some TV stands are wider than 50 cm. To choose the right size, you should make sure the stand fits the layout of your living room and provides a good balance for the television.
The Living Room Layout
It is important to take the living room’s layout into account, especially when dealing with a small room. In this case, you should choose a piece of furniture that is wide enough to allow easy passage between the coffee table and the edge of the TV stand.
Balance in Television
To ensure that the TV can sit on it without falling, you should choose a TV stand with a top that is wide enough to securely support the TV's base.
What should be the height of a wooden TV stand?
The height of a wooden TV stand—as with any other model, for that matter—ranges from 30 to 100 cm. To choose the right size, you need to consider the dimensions of your living room and the height of your seating.
The dimensions of the living room
When choosing the right TV stand for your living room, the golden rule is to select a model that fits the available space and ceiling height. In the first case, it’s best to choose TV stands that are 50 to 90 cm tall for spacious living rooms, and low TV stands measuring between 30 and 45 cm in height for narrow living rooms. In the second case, TV stands at least 70 cm tall are ideal if the living room has a ceiling height of 2.30 m.
Seat Height
Ideally, the television should be placed at eye level. The TV stand should therefore be high enough that, once the TV is placed on it, the screen is at eye level when you are seated. You should therefore choose a TV stand that is the right size for your chair or sofa.
In addition to these criteria, the height of a wooden TV stand can be determined based on how easily the TV can be reached—in case adjustments are needed—as well as on the users’ habits. For example, if you’re in the habit of lying down to watch TV, you should opt for a low TV stand.
Why choose a wall-mounted TV stand?
With no legs, the wall-mounted TV stand is one of the most popular choices for interior design. Discover the benefits of the wall-mounted TV stand that explain why it’s so popular.
Portable and easy to clean
A wall-mounted TV stand is a practical solution that makes cleaning and moving the unit a breeze. With this model, there’s no longer any need to bend down to clean the stand or move it. Its wall-mounted design makes it easily accessible, especially since it can be mounted at the desired height. Furthermore, it collects very little dirt because it isn’t in direct contact with the floor.
Ideal for maximizing space
A floating TV stand or wall-mounted TV stand is a perfect fit for a minimalist living room, as it’s ideal for making the space feel larger and eliminating the impression of clutter. This advantage makes it the perfect piece of furniture for small or medium-sized rooms.
A great storage solution
Wall-mounted TV stands usually come with drawers, compartments, and shelves. This makes them the perfect solution for storing an internet router, a set-top box, a remote control, a game console, books, magazines, photos, and even works of art.
Why choose a corner TV stand?
Like the wall-mounted TV stand, the corner TV stand is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Here’s an overview of the main benefits of corner TV stands for interior design.
Ideal for saving space
A corner TV stand is an excellent choice if you want to set up a TV area. In fact, it saves a considerable amount of space by keeping the room where it’s placed uncluttered.
Suitable for any space
Whether the space is small, medium, or large, a corner TV stand fits into any room, regardless of its size, as long as there’s a corner. This means you can place it in your living room, dining room, kitchen, and so on.
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