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Large TV Stands, Medium TV Stands and Small TV Stands
TV Stand Size | Recommended Minimum TV Size (Diagonal) | Recommended Maximum TV Size (Diagonal) |
---|---|---|
50″ | 54″ | 58″ |
55″ | 59″ | 63″ |
65″ | 70 “ | 73″ |
> 70 “ | 70 “ | > 70 “ |
Our rule of thumb is that your media stand should be at least a few inches wider that the base of your TV , so that there are a few inches of breathing room on either side then the TV is placed on top. This will help keep your setup from feeling too “top heavy” and unbalanced.
console. noun. a piece of furniture designed to hold a television , radio, or other piece of electronic equipment.
A sideboard can play dual role that of holding the television and adding a finishing touch to your dining space. You can either place it through the center wall of the living room or bedroom or in some corner, for a great and comfortable view.
A 70” TV – You should sit between 9 and 14.5 feet away from the screen. A 75 ” TV – You should sit between 9.5 and 15.5 feet away from the screen. An 80” TV – You should sit between 10 and 16.5 feet away from the screen. An 85” TV – You should sit between 10.5 and 17.5 feet away from the screen.
Because most TVs and mounts conform to the Video Electronics Stands Association (or, VESA) standard, it’s easy to fit nearly any television to nearly any mount .
Whether you decide to set the TV on a console or mount it on the wall, the best height for a TV is actually the same – eye level for a person sitting on the sofa . In general, that means the center of the TV should be about 42” above the floor, regardless of the size of the TV .
As a rule, a 42” television should be mounted about 56 inches from floor to TV center, a 55” TV should be around 61 inches, a 65” TV should be around 65 inches’ floor to center, and a 70” television should be mounted about 67 inches to the center of the screen.
If you don’t want to go all in with a piece of furniture but still want something beneath (or around) TV , floating shelves are a great option. They help pull your TV into the overall design of the room – helping eliminate the “black box effect,” and they provide a lot of flexibility as well.
Material Wood . Wood , being the most traditional furniture material, is also the most common TV stand construction. Metal . A metal TV stand will be sturdy, more lightweight than wood , and have a potentially slimmer profile. Glass .
A TV tray table , TV dinner tray , or personal table is a type of collapsible furniture that functions as a small and easily portable, folding table . These small tables were originally designed to be a surface from which one could eat a meal while watching television .
In Italian credenza means “belief” or “confidence,” and confidence is just what a member of a noble or royal household needed before eating in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The tasting was done at a dining room sideboard, and the name of the sideboard became credenza in Italian.
A credenza can be used as a TV stand – so much so, in fact, that there is a whole subcategory of credenzas known as ‘ TV credenzas. Where a traditional TV stand and a traditional credenza differ, however, has to do with aesthetic and storage capabilities.
Buffets are usually just the right dimension to fit in any spot in your home, which means you can use them in a million and one ways when you are designing a room . Put one against an empty wall in your living room to serve as a bar when you entertain.
How to Decorate Around a TV Create a Gallery Wall. There’s nothing wrong with arranging your furniture so that the TV is the focal point, but when it’s not being used, you end up staring at a big, blank, black rectangle. Use Wall Decals. Use a Long and Low Arrangement. Make Built-Ins the Main Attraction.