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- Bars + Wine Racks
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- Kitchen Islands + Carts
- Pantry Storage
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- Benches + Gliders
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- Patio Sets
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- Inflatable Pools
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- Scooters
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Entertainment Furniture Buying Guide 16
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Important Considerations for Buying Entertainment Furniture
There are a variety of entertainment furniture and wall-mount options currently available for both flat-panel and CRT TVs that will not only provide a home for your TV but also add a stylish accent piece to your home decor. For a sleek look, consider a wall mount to display your flat-panel TV on a wall. CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and other media also need storage, and the addition of a media cabinet to your media room will help keep those items organized. The most important factors to consider before buying are size and weight and which type of stand or mount you prefer. Other features to consider include material and finish, cable management and hardware and assembly, among others.
Helpful Hints
Bring the theater home
If you are creating your own personal theater, you'll want to consider a stand that is designed to accommodate large screen sizes and has a high weight capacity for your big-screen TV. Also, look for additional storage for A/V components and media.
Save space
If you want to maximize space in your home, consider a wall mount to place your TV on the wall for a sleek look that is also a practical space saver. Wall-mounted storage units provide additional space for your media. A space-saving corner unit will let you display your TV in style without commanding a large portion of the room.
Keep your style
You love the style of your living room and don't want the centerpiece to be a large TV and A/V components. By selecting A/V cabinets with doors and an armoire style TV stand, you can enclose your components behind doors for a sleek look that removes the TV from always being the main focus of the room.
Size and Weight Consideration/How to Choose the Right One
TV Stands and Entertainment Centers
Size of TV supported in inches and weight.
The recommended capacity is the largest size and weight of TV that the stand can safely support. Your TV should be at or under the maximum weight and screen size recommended by the manufacturer.
Stand type.
| The next step is to determine whether you want a TV stand or an entertainment center. TV stands are usually smaller units with one or two shelves for storage and are designed to hold your TV and a couple of A/V components. Entertainment centers are larger units that are often combined with media storage to provide more storage for home theater components, media and decorative items. |
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Additional storage features.
| If you plan to create a home entertainment center for all of your home theater components, you'll want to look for a storage solution with multiple shelves and/or drawers for components and media. |
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Media Storage Cabinets and Wall Units
If you are just looking for a place to store your DVDs or CDs or are looking to add an additional storage unit to an existing entertainment center, then a media storage cabinet or wall unit can provide a solution for your storage needs.
Number of CDs or DVDs stored.
| The main item to consider when purchasing a media storage cabinet or wall unit is the number of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and/or VHS tapes that can be stored in the unit. Most units can store a combination of media and the number of items held varies according to the type of media. |
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Wall-mounted or freestanding.
| Freestanding media storage cabinets provide storage for a large number of discs but also take up additional floor space in your home. Wall-mounted units can complement your wall-mounted TV and do not take up valuable real estate in your living room. |
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Wall Mounts
For a sleek look in your living room or media room, another option for placing your TV is to purchase a wall mount. Wall mounts allow you to eliminate the need for an additional piece of furniture. They also let you place your TV at a convenient height and angle for viewing throughout the room. While CRT TVs use shelf-style mounts, flat-panel TVs use VESA-compatible mounts that attach via a pattern of holes.
VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association).
| There are four mounting holes on the back of your flat-panel TV. The distance between these mounting holes determines the VESA compatibility of your TV. Most TV manuals will list the exact VESA compatibility for your TV, which includes the horizontal and vertical distance between mounting holes. |
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TV size and weight.
Wall mounts for both CRT and flat-panel TVs have a maximum supported TV size and weight. You will need to select a mount that will fit the size and weight of your TV.
Entertainment Furniture Types
TV stands
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Corner.
These TV stands are designed to fit into the corner of a room to save space. Most have minimal additional storage for components and media.
Console.
These stands are designed to be placed against any wall and generally provide some storage for components and shelves for media.
Flat-panel stands.
These stands are designed with an attached mount that lets you mount the TV to the back of the stand rather than placing it on top of the stand.
Entertainment centers
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Wall units.
Wall units combine an entertainment center console with additional storage towers for added storage of A/V components plus display space for decorative items.
Console.
Console units are designed to be placed against any wall and have additional storage for components and shelves for media.
Media storage
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Wall-mounted units.
These media shelves mount to the wall to provide additional storage for CDs, DVDs and other media without taking up additional floor space.
Storage towers.
These freestanding storage shelves provide space for a large number of CDs, DVDs and/or other media. Some storage towers are designed to combine with entertainment center consoles to create a large media wall unit.
Media cabinets.
Media cabinets provide storage for CDs, DVDs and other media while adding a stylish look to your decor. Some media cabinets have doors that conceal media for a streamlined look, while other media cabinets feature glass doors for easy visibility.
Wall Mount Types
CRT TVs
Platform/shelf.
| Platform or shelf wall-mount design is used for CRT TVs. The TV set rests on a shelf that is on top of the support arm attached to the wall. These mounts may be designed with an extra shelf to hold a TV plus an additional component, such as a cable box or DVD player. |
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Flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs
Full-motion/articulating.
| These mounts feature a moveable arm that allows a variety of viewing angles for added flexibility. These mounts move side to side and also pan up and down for a variety of positions. |
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Tilt.
Tilt mounts allow you to angle the TV up or down up to 15 degrees and some can be locked at certain settings. Tilt wall mounts need to extend further out from the wall to accommodate the tilting mechanism. A tilting mount is recommended when reflections from windows or lighting interfere with TV viewing or when multiple viewing angles are desired.
Fixed/low-profile.
This is your basic TV wall mount consisting of a girder that attaches to the wall and two upright posts or a plate to connect to your flat-panel TV. The thinnest mounts only extend about an inch from the wall. This mount does not pan, tilt or rotate; it just hangs your flat-screen TV on the wall like a painting.
Swivel.
With a swivel feature, you can change the tilt and angle to get the best view of your TV.
Other features
TV stands and entertainment centers
Material and finish.
TV stands and entertainment centers are constructed of a variety of materials including solid wood, wood products (MDF, fiberboard) and metal. You should select the type of material based on durability and how the material of the stand complements your existing furniture. The stands also come in a variety of finishes, including black, cherry, maple and more.
Furniture style (contemporary, traditional, mission, rustic).
Similar to other pieces of furniture, TV stands and entertainment furniture are designed in a variety of styles, including rustic, traditional, mission and contemporary. With a wide variety of styles, you can match your entertainment center or TV stands to your existing home decor.
Hardware and assembly.
Most TV stands and entertainment centers require some level of assembly using the included directions from the manufacturer and the included hardware. Stands also include anti-tip brackets or other safety brackets to make sure your flat-panel TV is securely attached to the stand.
Cable management
Create an organized way to bundle cables from various components that you place on or in your TV stand or entertainment center.
Built-in component shelving and media storage
Add flexibility and versatility to your entertainment furniture, giving you the ability to place additional components, media or decorative items on the stand.
Casters
If you want to be able to move the TV stand from room to room, built-in casters make it simple to roll the stand from place to place.
Media Storage
Material and finish.
Media storage components are constructed of a variety of materials including solid wood, wood products (MDF, fiberboard) and metal. You should select the type of material based on durability and how the material of the stand complements your existing furniture. Media storage also comes in a variety of finishes, including black, cherry, maple and more.
Capacity.
When choosing a media storage piece, consider how many CDs, DVDs and/or VHS tapes you have and match to the storage capacity of the media cabinet.
Hardware and assembly.
Most media storage pieces require some level of assembly using the included instructions from the manufacturer and the included hardware. Most entertainment centers also include anti-tip brackets or other safety brackets to make sure your flat-panel TV is securely attached to the stand.
Wall Mounts
Material and finish.
Wall mounts are constructed of metal for added strength and durability. They are usually black or silver so you can choose one that matches the color of your TV.
Hardware and installation.
Installing a wall mount requires locating a stud in the wall where you want to place your wall mount. Once you have chosen a location and located a stud, you can install your wall mount according to the manufacturer's directions.
Cable management.
Wall mounts with cable management hide A/V cables connecting your TV to a cable box or other components and eliminate unsightly cables hanging down the wall.
Antitheft TV lock.
Locks are designed to secure your TV onto the mount to prevent theft by using bolts and/or padlocks.
Quick Tips for Purchasing Entertainment Furniture
Complement both your home decor and your TV with the addition of an entertainment center, TV stand, media storage or wall mount as part of your home theater setup.
When choosing your entertainment center, wall mount or media storage, remember the following:
When choosing your entertainment center, wall mount or media storage, remember the following:
- Size and weight capacity of the stand
- Whether you are looking to build a home theater, keep your style or conserve space
- There are various types of entertainment furniture and storage units
- There are various wall mount types
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