TV Stand vs Wall Unit
How to make an entertainment area in your living space maximally comfortable? TV stand or wall unit? Which one is better?
Wall unit/entertainment center is a large solid or modular piece with the TV stand or placement for a TV screen in the middle and storage units (standing or wall-mounted cabinets, curios, shelving etc.) located on the both sides and above the TV stand section. Due to the dimensions and specific design of the wall unit, this solution is good for large rooms. Providing lots of storage and display space, the unit helps to organize your audio/video equipment, accessories, remotes, books, and CD/DVD collectibles, and hold them close at hand. Compact wall units, which are composed of three or four compact elements, are well suited for medium sized rooms with usable space enough for placing other furniture. Entertainment centers are much more expensive than single TV stands. If you want to provide your living room with comfort for years to come, don’t limit yourself and purchase quality and well-designed furniture. Wall units made of chip particleboard and manufactured wood will not serve you too long. Particleboard has low level of water resistance and weight capacity. Quality wall units use solid wood or high grade MDF with sturdy structure, finish that resists scratches and moisture, and quality hardware (joints, glides, fittings etc.).
The TV stand is a good choice for small bedroom or living room and fits easily into compact spaces. It takes not too much space but serves as a multi-functional piece of furniture, accommodating standard or wide TV screen and providing storage for necessaries and media devices. Today’s TV stand is a unique element of home interior that offers a numerous variety of styles, configurations and colors. Traditional TV stands are made of solid wood with painstaking carved wood detailing, upholstery or rich finishes, antiqued hardware, and different decorative elements.
Mid-Century TV stands offer clean designs with simplicity of lines and practical ergonomics, featuring sliding doors, drawers and recognizable European silhouette with angled & tapered wood legs. This style is very popular today and works great with any type of interior, whether it is classic or modern.
Contemporary TV stand is a winner in terms of functionality and versatility. Usually modern TV stands use minimum of details and feature streamlined design and practical storage space.
TV chest or TV armoire is a good choice if you want to organize an entertainment area in your bedroom. Designed especially for bedrooms, this type of TV stand also works as a storage unit with drawers and shelves for bedroom accessories and clothes.
Advantages of TV stand:
- It takes not too much space
- Easy to assemble and transport
- Simple in use and maintenance
- It doesn’t grab all attention amongst other furniture in your living room
- Suitable for any room from living to bedroom
Advantages of Wall Unit:
- All-in-one solution for an entertainment area
- Lots of storage space for media and accessories
- Wall Unit serves as a bold centerpiece of your living room
- Due to modular design, it can be arranged according your plan and décor needs
The choice is yours. Compare items and choose an optimal solution for your home.