What kind of TV stand should I get for my bedroom?
If you’re one of those people who likes to watch TV while lying comfortably in bed, that’s a sign you need a modern TV stand. It turns out, however, that TV stands for the bedroom follow slightly different rules than living room TV stands. Why? We’ll explain right away!
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Before you choose a TV stand for your bedroom, be sure to check what height the TV should be at so that it’s clearly visible from the bed and other spots in the bedroom.
In bedrooms, it’s better to opt for tall TV stands, which ensure that the TV sitting on the top is clearly visible even to someone lying in bed.
The TV stand should be at least 20 cm longer than the TV. Long TV stands are currently in style, as they allow you to display decorations.
Other pieces of furniture, such as a TV chest of drawers or a modern console table, also work great as TV stands in the bedroom.
Anyone who watches TV while lying down knows that sometimes it’s hard to see the screen clearly. TV sets in the bedroom are usually placed directly across from the headboard. This means that when lying down, we don’t always have a clear view of the TV. This is especially true when the footboard is high—in that case, visibility of the TV can be limited, even when we’re sitting up against the headboard. And that’s exactly why a TV stand in the bedroom can’t be too low. That’s why low stands aren’t particularly suitable for the bedroom TV stands. Unless, of course, the TV is mounted on the wall and the TV stand is used to house multimedia equipment, such as a game console, home theater system, or set-top box. In that case, we can easily opt for a low TV stand with drawers and compartments.
How big should a TV cabinet be?
How can you tell if a TV stand is the right height? Before buying the piece of furniture, it’s best to measure exactly how high the TV should be so that it’s clearly visible from different spots in the bedroom, and then choose a stand that’s the right height.
It’s also worth noting the width TV cabinet. It is assumed that the piece of furniture under the TV It should be 20–40 cm wider than the TV. This ensures the perfect proportions. For example, what kind of TV stand would be best for a 65-inch TV? If you have a popular 65-inch TV model, it’s about 136 cm wide. In that case, it’s best to choose a TV stand that’s at least 156 cm long—that is, at least 20 cm wider than the TV. You can also opt for a longer stand, sized to fit the dimensions of your bedroom. Currently, long, modern cabinets, ones on which (besides the TV) you can place decorative items, such as potted flowers or seasonal decorations. This arrangement looks elegant and stylish, especially in large, spacious interiors.
However, it’s best not to place the TV on a TV stand that’s the same length as the TV, and certainly not on a stand that’s smaller than the TV. This applies to both TVs that sit on the top of a TV stand and those mounted on the wall above the TV stand. Why? Such a setup simply doesn’t look good. What about the depth of the TV cabinet? It should be deep enough to fully accommodate multimedia equipment such as a set-top box, game console, or DVD player inside its compartments. As a rule, TV stands are 30–40 cm deep, which is more than enough to ensure that nothing protrudes beyond the front of the unit.
It’s also worth considering functionality. A cabinet with drawers is a good choice, because you’ll always find it useful to have a convenient place to store various multimedia items, such as remote controls, a collection of CDs, or gaming controllers. Modern TV stands are also often equipped with doors behind which you can store larger items. Before buying, it’s best to check whether there’s a cable opening at the back of the unit, which will allow you to hide the cables behind the TV stand.
What can I use instead of a TV stand?
Can the TV be placed on a piece of furniture other than TV cabinet? Of course. In modern bedrooms, TVs are very often placed on top of an TV cabinet. This piece of furniture is extremely practical because not only does it provide plenty of storage space for various items, but it also serves as a secure base for the TV. What’s more, TV stands They’re generally tall enough that the TV is clearly visible even to someone lying in bed. A chest of drawers instead of a TV stand is also a good choice for a small bedroom where there isn’t room for both pieces of furniture. Another very practical aspect is that more and more chests of drawers are being designed with the TV area in mind. This means that TV chests of drawers often feature compartments where you can store multimedia equipment, as well as openings for routing cables.
A console table—a simple, multifunctional piece of furniture—also works great as a TV stand. Why multifunctional? Because it’s perfect for various rooms and serving different purposes. A console table looks great in a bedroom, living room, or entryway. It can serve as a small desk, a vanity, a TV stand, or a piece of furniture that helps showcase a particular detail, such as a painting hung above the console table. In the entryway, it can serve as a cabinet with drawers for keys, hats, and other small items. It generally has a slim, lightweight design, supported by four legs or two (in which case it must be secured to the wall).
Modern TV furniture, such as TV stands, TV cabinets, and console tables, provide stable support for your TV. When choosing one of these pieces, it’s also worth looking for an elegant and stylish design that will make watching movies in the evening a pure pleasure.
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