Choosing the right TV Stand
As televisions have made incredible advancements over the past 10 years, entertainment furniture has also evolved. The days of a rickety TV Stand holding up an 11 inch screen are long gone. Even simple TV stands and entertainment centers have changed in an effort to accommodate today’s larger, wider, and flatter TVs. Now-a-days most homes have at least one LCD or plasma TV. As these modern TV’s become more and more affordable, flat screens have become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. There are several options available for presenting your plasma or LCD TV depending on the style you are looking for.
Standard flat panel TV stands are a popular option for most living rooms. These stands are similar in design to traditional TV stands, but are wider to accommodate the wider screen format or modern plasma and LCD TV’s. They are available in many different colors and materials including wood, metal, and even glass. Some stands even offer media storage cabinets or shelving to help keep all of your movies and video games in the same unit. If your TV is in a high traffic area and you are concerned about your TV getting knocked off the stand, there are also stands that come equipped with TV mounts, so that your TV is safely secured to the unit itself.
If you’re looking for a modern space saving way to showcase your TV, then a TV wall mount is probably more up your alley. TV mounts are surprisingly inexpensive and can easily be installed in your home without the need for expensive home theater professionals. All you need is a screwdriver and the help of a friend or family member. TV wall mounts come with a variety of different options including tilt functions and extending arms. Though mounts that extend from the wall tend to cost more money, a standard flat wall mount can be purchased for less than 100 dollars. A wall mount is the ultimate way to show off your TV while also adding a modern flare to your home.
on May 1st, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Thanks for sharing. Great post
on May 1st, 2009 at 5:08 pm
We purchased a stand from WalMart with 2 slots in the front for devices. Only problem is the DVDR is wider than the size of the slot. Our mistake.
on May 1st, 2009 at 9:53 pm
The television stand are i think is in the deprieve ways as many people like the flat screen and that on the wall so that less space should be consumed.
on May 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 am
It took me two weeks to find the right one, thank goodness for best buy.
on May 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
The first TV stand I bought was made of MDF wood. It needed to hold up a 300LB 32″ CRT tube TV. It was fairly sturdy, and it had to be to not collapse. In fact, I wondered if it was sturdy enough! The TV is long gone, but I still have the stand. My point is, spending a few extra dollars on the stand is worth it, because you will have the furniture long after the technology is gone.
on May 3rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
This looks very good and well made. nice text, Thank you very much.
on May 3rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I agree with the above statement.
on May 4th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Thank you. Very interesting!
on May 4th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I ran into an issue with my flat screen, because I didn’t want a bunch of wires hanging out of the bottom, so I had to hire an electrician to come over and cut a hole in the wall and run a box and wires for me to connect everything. Would up costing me nearly $400….take that as a warning. I wish I opted for a TV stand.
on May 4th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Agree!A wall mount would be better for tv nowadays.However, it’s best to think twice as some love to switch their furniture around and this might not be a good choice for them.
on May 5th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Wall mounts are the best. It wouldn’t be space consuming if you hang it on the wall.
on May 6th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Wall mounted Tv’s are becoming more and more popular.
on May 7th, 2009 at 6:04 am
nice post! thanks for sharing
on May 7th, 2009 at 7:51 am
TV wall mounts are the future. Modern looking homes are incomplete without a wall mounted TV these days.
on May 7th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I was able to find a 42″ and a great stand for it, for about $500!
on May 8th, 2009 at 12:16 am
It’s amazing how much the prices have fallen for LCD’s, and they are getting better and better each month! I just may be able to finally be able to buy one this summer, and I will definitely be looking for one of those Flat Panels that are pretty much ready to go up on your wall from the day of purchase! hehe
Till then,
Jean
on May 8th, 2009 at 6:59 am
This looks very good and well made. nice text Thank you very much
on May 8th, 2009 at 7:13 am
my child is obsessed with going RIGHT up to the tv. holding the amouir (sp?) and standing there watching it. obsessed! i mean like, when i put him down he goes right to it….when i take him away he goes right back.
on May 11th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Indeed TV stands have come far in recent years! I still have clear memories of my parents massive 40″ CRT - the stand for it was about as big as the TV!
on May 11th, 2009 at 7:48 am
I have just bought a 50 inch telly that is on the wall
looks nice
on May 11th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
i just use a coffee table for my 61′ samsung led dlp.
on May 12th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I think that the TV stand should combine with the shape, and the color of the Tv and with the color of the wall or of the furniture that is around it.
on May 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I have 2 nice glass and metal tv stands but I don’t even put my tv’s on them. They are hanging on the wall. I bought them about 3 years ago and it looks like the tv stands have come down in price much like plasma tv’s.
on May 13th, 2009 at 2:33 am
we surely shld make that when we choose an stand for our Tv we shld choose the right height of TV placing it on right place so that our neck doesnt pain much anyhow nice info
on May 13th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I’m interested for standard flat panel TV stands, I prefer the glass stands because they are beautiful.
on May 14th, 2009 at 12:56 am
yeah what i feel is that we shld have an amazing looking stand for tv so that we watch stand more then TV lol
on May 15th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
What do you suggest for my dorm room ????lol
on May 18th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
i’m going to build a shelf for my dlp.
on May 19th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
As i think TV stands should be simple as well as nice look. But as a stand it would be better if it made of any solid Mattel.
on May 20th, 2009 at 1:28 am
I like a glass stands they seems beautiful. I’m interested for standard flat panel TV stands.
on May 20th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
What is the difference between LCD and Plasma
on May 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 am
When trying to decide on the right audio video rack for your living room you have many options to contend with.
on May 22nd, 2009 at 3:29 am
The change in size of these TVs has obviously affected some changes in style. Find out what’s changed, and what hasn’t, when it comes to the look of TV stands.
on May 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm
There are lots of things to consider in choosing your tv stands.It will depend on your budget,size of your television and spaces available in your house.It should be perfectly fit to what you need.
on May 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
They had a sale going on at my local Office depot, and I saw some fantastic tv stands. Too bad they were sold out.
on May 26th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
There are so many name in the market you can chose according you choice. My choice is Wall mounts.
on May 27th, 2009 at 2:52 am
My child is obsessed with going RIGHT up to the tv. holding the amouir (sp?) and standing there watching it.
on May 29th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I had an awesome tv stand with glass shelves. It was so elegant! Unfortunately, the ex got it when we split. I miss that tv stand!!!
on June 14th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I preffer to get lcd tv and then mount it on the wall.
on June 17th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Nice post and topic is also very nice on which you have discussed. you are right today there are different verity of TV in every home. Thanks for sharing it.
on June 17th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Looking fit the data, engaging and useful.
on June 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Just installed a nice tilt and swivel mount in the corner of my room. Working great so far!
on June 27th, 2009 at 7:22 am
I just got a new Sony Bravia 55 inch tv. The thing is unless its elevated it looks kinda small but the screen is technically big. Are there good trustworthy online sites to buy tv stands from. I want a nice modern looking, sleek, perferabbly pianio black glossy finish stand (so it matches the tv and decor nicely). It also has to be able to accomodate a blue-ray player, a verizion fios hd box, and a ps3.
on July 1st, 2009 at 11:43 am
I choose to put my 40″ on a stand instead of wall mounting. After screwing in the stand, I notice a slight wobble from front to back. Is it normal?
on July 3rd, 2009 at 2:55 am
Thanks for this information
on July 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Luckily I didn’t have to spend time searching around for a tv stand either. My 55″ tv came with a free stand as a package deal.
on July 5th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
We are getting married, and certainly we wanna buy TV, and your post is quite useful for us, thank you.
on July 6th, 2009 at 11:09 am
thanks for sharing
on July 8th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I like a glass stands
thanks for sharing
on July 9th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
veryy gooodd thankss my friend
on July 17th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I had to hire an electrician to come over and cut a hole in the wall and run a box and wires for me to connect everything. Would up costing me nearly $400….take that as a warning.
on July 24th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Yes, LCD televisions today have almost every home. I have three LCD televisions in my house. My first LCD, I bought two years ago and I for the same money bought two LCD a few months ago.
on August 4th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Wow ! This looks very good and well made. i think The change in size of these TVs has obviously affected some changes in style. Find out what’s changed, and what hasn’t, when it comes to the look of TV stands.
on August 5th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Ya, just bought a new plasma tv. Thought of mounting to the wall but….. because of fung sui, i have to hang a picture with trees, waterfall.please advice.
on August 10th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Thanks for posting about this, I would love to read more about this topic.
on August 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
It’s a black tempered glass tv stand. The dust collects daily and seems to come back with a vengeance every morning. I need a repellent for dust that will not harm the stand’s finish.
on August 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Also, make sure you dust with damp cloths instead of dry ones (or else use something like swiffer dusters) so you aren’t just stirring the dust up into the air, only to land back on the tv stand again.
on August 13th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I know they sell laptop locks to secure your laptop to a desk, but my dvd player doesn’t have the proper lock slot that the cable uses.
on August 13th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I just got a new Sony Bravia 55 inch tv. The thing is unless its elevated it looks kinda small but the screen is technically big. Are there good trustworthy online sites to buy tv stands from.
on August 15th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
he first TV stand I bought was made of MDF wood. It needed to hold up a 300LB 32″ CRT tube TV. It was fairly sturdy, and it had to be to not collapse. In fact, I wondered if it was sturdy enough! The TV is long gone, but I still have the stand. My point is, spending a few extra dollars on the stand is worth it, because you will have the furniture long after the technology is gone
on August 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Got this tv this morning and the stand is not on it. It’s been bugging me for ages as to how you fix on the stand. The screws are too small and the holes are way too big!
on August 19th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I like the Cantilever stands for LCD Tv’s. They’re sturdy and well-designed, amking it very functional, not just for lcd tv’s but for other electrical devices as well.
on August 19th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Wow! This is an amazing breakthrough! I love the technology on the TV mounts since our house is not that big and we wisely use the space for all the appliances and equipments inside. This is truly helpful for our need since it will not only provide a sturdy foundation for our TV, it will also fit our budget! It’s like hitting two birds in one stone! Thank you for this information.
on August 28th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I think it is good stand , thank you for your informations
on September 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am
I have a black tv stand with four shelves that holds my 32″ LCD TV with lots of room to spare plus all my game consoles, DVD players, games etc. It’s nothing more than the black plastic snap together shelving that they sell at Lowes and Home Depot and other places for around $30 or less.
on September 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am
It looks sharp and holds everything nicely. It sets my TV at the perfect height for seeing it in all parts of the room too. It breaks down to a stack of shelves and tubes that fit easily in the back seat of my car and hardly weighs anything.
on September 5th, 2009 at 8:01 am
My components are easier to get to for hooking and unhooking and dusting than theirs are. I’ve also noticed that their components get just as dusty in their “enclosed” entertainment centers as mine do on my shelves.
on September 7th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Great advice.
on September 14th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Wall mount it!
on September 20th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Great post. Thanks for sharing your informations
on September 20th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
TV are becoming more and more popular. I just got a new Samsung 46 inch tv. It works perfect, thanks.
on September 23rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Yet it’s strong enough that a 150 lb person can stand on one of the shelves with the legs on without breaking them. Why spend big bucks for shelves made of wood, metal, glass etc? Some of my friends say they like their enclosed shelving systems better but I don’t know why.
on September 30th, 2009 at 6:25 am
Great post. Thanks
on October 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
This is a good review article, thx.
on October 28th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Where’s the post? Did I miss something? I am very new to this blogging thing.
on October 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
If you have the money for LCD tv, you have the money for wall-mount.
on November 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I ordered a couple of Bello stands from them. They came out to about $450, which was less than I could find them anywhere else. They arrived - with free shipping - about 2 days after I ordered them. I highly recommend this place.
on November 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
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on December 29th, 2009 at 2:37 am
the best tv is the flat once i loved it with wide screen you feel like you actually in there as long as you have biger one