Creating Style
Entertainment units and TV stands don’t have to be purely functional. While they certainly have to provide a function, they can also add design value to a room. Just as dining room furniture can help to create a certain look within the dining room, just as bedroom furniture can help to provide a bedroom with a certain atmosphere, items of furniture such as the TV stand or entertainment unit can work with the design flow of whichever room there are placed within to create a more cohesive look. Televisions can find a home in almost any room in the house. While most people choose to have a television in the living room, TVs can be equally at home in the kitchen, the bedroom, and even the bathroom. Finding the right entertainment unit or TV stand for each room means thinking about the TV and the design of that room. Of course, the unit or stand has to fit the television, providing a safe and sturdy place for it to sit. But there are also style factors to consider. Would a corner unit or wall unit work well in the room? What kind of material would suit the room best? Whether that’s a certain type of wood, such as mahogany or oak, or whether it’s a more modern look, made up of glass, metal, or a combination of both. It can also be helpful to look at the rest of the furniture in the room, such as bookshelves, tables, dressers and chests of drawers, sofas and couches. Find furniture that works well with the rest of the room’s furniture and décor, thinking about colour, material and style.
New or Used
While many people opt for brand new furniture, there are plenty of awesome pieces of used furniture just waiting to be snapped up. Packed with character, these items of furniture have lived a life, and often have a story to tell. Whether it’s a vintage armchair or a gorgeous wooden entertainment unit, these pieces of furniture can bring a unique look to any room, providing an interesting talking point for visitors to the house. Home to an amazing array of home and garden furniture, eBay is the place to go for new and used entertainment units and TV stands. Check out options from brands such as Criterion, Freedom and Nick Scali, to find everything from a new media console unit to a used TV armoire, and so much more.