How to Pick a Stand for a TV

Televisions are a common home furnishing and an entertainment source in most households. They come in different shapes and sizes, with each calling for a different type of stand or cabinet. If you are furnishing a living room, bedroom or den, you may have a television included in your plans for the room. Choosing the stand that works best for your style of use, type of television and room design will add both beauty and functionality to your room.

Instructions

Before You Shop

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Measure your television. Measure the width at the widest point of the entire unit. Measure from front to back at its deepest measurement. Measure the height at the highest point. Write the measurements down on a piece of paper.

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Assess your design needs. Decide which styles of stands will fit your room's decor. Write some ideas down on paper as a reminder.

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Decide how high you need the television to sit in order to be viewed comfortably. Sit on your couch or chair and look straight ahead. Decide where you would like your screen to be in your field of vision. Measure to that point from the floor. Write the measurement down for reference.

At The Store

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Bring your measurements and design ideas with you to the store. Use the measurements to decide which of the stands at the store could be valid choices for your room.

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Choose designs that would work with your decor and color scheme. Also decide whether you want a stand that includes doors for hiding the television when it is not in use.

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Make a list of the stands that you liked and the prices for each. Visit several stores, and add your favorites from each store to your list. Go over the list at home, and revisit the store that carries the best choice for your room to buy the stand.