The correct TV unit will enable your living room to look complete, easy, and easy/warm. However, their inappropriate magnitudes soon cause either overcrowding or spaciousness in the entire area. Most Australians purchase a TV unit online, only to discover that it is either too large for the wall or too small for the TV.
This guide takes you through each step to enable you to settle on a TV unit that fits your living room size perfectly and looks good, and what works best as you actually use the room. It can be an apartment in Melbourne, a larger family home in Brisbane, but the same rules are applicable.
Start with Accurate Measurements of Your Space
Get a tape measure and take a look at anything you see on the internet. Measure the wall on which you are to place the TV unit. Record the entire width on one side to the other. Measure also the available clear space in front of you -between the wall and the sofa or coffee table.
Clear at least 50-60 cm on both sides of the unit so that people can pass without any inconvenience. In small spaces, where you might be lucky to have 30-40 cm of room, it is all right so long as no one runs against it daily.
Then, the height you desire. Will the TV be placed on the unit, or are you going to hang it on the wall? Excessive height of the unit may block the windows or make the room appear to be confined. In case it is too low, the TV may not fit well.
Match the TV Unit Size to Your Television
The unit requires the minimum possible width, which depends on your TV size. One general guideline is to leave a minimum of 10-15 cm of space on either side of the TV to avoid it appearing as though it were crammed into the frame.
The depth normally remains at 40-50 cm on average units. You may require a little more if your TV stand is very deep.
Get the Viewing Height Right for Comfort
There is nothing like neck pains caused by viewing up and down the screen during the two hours of watching the movie that can spoil the movie night.
At the eye level when sitting on the sofa, the middle of the TV screen should be approximately at the same level. To the majority of adults, this is 100-115 cm between the floor and the centre of the screen.
In the case that you wall-mount the television, you can use a wall-mounted TV unit (lower or floating). When the TV is placed on the unit's top, select one approximately 45-60 cm high.
Test it yourself: get into your usual position, stare out in front, and see where the centre of the screen will be. In your mind, change the height of the unit until it becomes natural.
Select a Style That Matches Your Living Room
The TV unit must be able to blend well with the other furniture.
The clean lines, handle-less doors, and light or matte timber finish are the characteristics that modern rooms tend to look best in. The Hamptons or coastal style is appropriate in white or light grey units with some texture. Old-fashioned or country mansions have the feel of being correct with warmer timbers and plain shaker-style doors.
Floating wall units result in space savings and the appearance of a larger room by using a smaller room. Airflow under the floor structures has legs, which make them floor-standing and fit larger open plan areas.
Look at a couple of photos of rooms like yours and see what is remarkable. Next, find units of the same family of style.
Pick Colours That Work with Your Walls and Floors
Small or dark rooms seem larger and lighter with the help of light-coloured units (white, light grey, natural oak). Darker colours (walnut, charcoal, black) are cozier and may make the tight places look smaller.
Approximately match the unit colour with the floor or primary pieces of furniture. Timber floors match well with a timber unit. The white unit is well matched with grey or white walls.
When your walls are patterned or coloured, then go neutral; otherwise, the unit will be in a fighting position.
Keep Cables Organised and Out of Sight
Unruly cables destroy even the best setup.
Look for TV units with:
- Cable cut-outs or cable channels on the rear.
- In-built cable holes in shelves.
- There is a room at the rear of the back panel to conceal power boards.
Simple tricks that help:
- Use zip ties or Velcro on the bundle cables.
- Cable sleeves should be used in long runs.
- Attach little clips to the shelves so that the wires can run smoothly.
Cleaning back also gives the entire room a more presentable appearance.
Decide Where the Unit Will Sit in the Room
The majority of individuals mount a TV unit on the wall that is the longest, with the main sofa lying on it. That normally provides the highest viewing range.
In corner layouts, a corner TV unit saves space and works well. Some people in open-plan houses have the unit dividing light rooms in the lounge and dining rooms.
Never place it directly in front of bright windows - it is difficult to watch television in the daytime because of glare. The power points are also near enough so that there are no long extension cords across the floor.
To ensure your new TV unit blends seamlessly with the rest of your living room furniture, see our How to Match Your Entertainment Unit with Other Living Room Furniture guide to get tips on styling and coordination of the rest of the furniture to match perfectly with the TV unit.
Simple Ways to Style Your TV Unit Nicely
When the unit has been installed, it only takes a few little touches to appear as though it was pulled together.
- On one side, put a small plant or two to cushion.
- Pile a few fine books or magazines on open shelves.
- Put one or two small decorative boxes to conceal remotes.
- Keep the balance on each side - where there is a tall lamp on one side, place one of a similar height.
- Left the top surface largely unoccupied with one or two exceptions.
Less is usually more. Excessive stuff makes it appear cluttered once again.
Make Your Living Room Complete
The trick to finding the ideal TV unit is good measurements that match it to your TV and the size of your living room, then one will find what is practical to your lifestyle. When everything is in place the room would feel balanced and you feel like spending more time there.
At Cassa Vida we offer an easy way to get furniture that is good and enduring to the Australian people. Our packages of TV units come in various sizes, styles, and prices. Check out our collections and find the one that fits your space.
FAQs
1. How do I measure my living room for a new TV unit?
Measure the width of the wall, allow 50-60cm of clearance of walking on either side, and 40-50cm depth to be comfortable.
2. What size TV unit matches my television?
Most television sets are 10-15 cm narrower than they need to look, add another 10-15 cm to each side, to avoid looking cramped, wider units can be expanded with larger screen when it becomes needful.
3. What’s the ideal viewing height for a TV unit?
When sitting, eyes should be at the centre of the screen and change the unit height.
4. How do I keep cables hidden behind a TV unit?
Select units that have rear cut-outs, cable channels or open backs, tie-up bundle wires to give the wires a clean, neat appearance.
5. What style TV unit fits a modern Australian living room?
Open-plan spaces and small apartments are matched by clean lines, floating/wall-mounted designs, light timber or matte finishes.
