TV Units for the Living Room
A TV unit provides a dedicated surface for your television while bringing storage and organisation to the surrounding media area. Consider the width of the television, the overall proportions of the room and what additional equipment or objects need to be accommodated when choosing a unit. Low-profile designs can create a more horizontal relationship with the television and surrounding furniture, while larger cabinets provide additional storage for media equipment and everyday objects.
Entertainment Units and TV Cabinets
TV unit, entertainment unit and TV cabinet are often used to describe closely related pieces of furniture. Entertainment units and cabinets may place greater emphasis on storage, with doors, drawers or shelving providing space for media equipment and other items alongside the television. For broader enclosed storage within the living room, explore our Sideboards.
Timber and Oak TV Units
Timber can give a TV unit warmth, texture and natural variation while helping a substantial piece of media furniture sit comfortably alongside other living room pieces. Oak ranges from lighter natural finishes to darker treatments, while other timber finishes can create a stronger contrast within the room. Consider the TV unit alongside your Sofa, Coffee Table and Side Tables when establishing the proportions and materials of the wider living space.
Choosing the Right TV Unit
Start with the width of your television and the available wall space, then consider the equipment and storage the unit needs to accommodate. Check internal dimensions where devices will sit inside cabinets or shelving, and consider access for cables and ventilation where required. The height of the unit will also influence the position of the television, particularly when it is placed directly on the furniture rather than mounted to the wall.
Explore TV & Entertainment Units at Huset
Explore TV and entertainment units online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected furniture, materials and finishes. If there is a particular TV unit you would like to see, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terms often overlap. A TV unit generally provides a surface or dedicated position for a television, while an entertainment unit may incorporate additional storage for media equipment and other items. Individual designs vary considerably, so dimensions and storage configuration are more useful than the name alone.
Consider both the width of your television and the proportions of the wall and room. A TV unit that extends beyond the television can create a more balanced arrangement while providing additional surface and storage space.
A lowline TV unit is a lower-profile cabinet designed to create a long, horizontal piece of furniture beneath or near the television. Storage configurations vary between individual designs.
Consider television size, available wall space, storage requirements and any media equipment that needs to be accommodated. Check internal cabinet dimensions, cable access and ventilation requirements for electronic devices.
Some sideboards may have suitable proportions for a television, but they are not necessarily designed for media equipment. Check the dimensions, load capacity, cable access and ventilation of the individual product before using it in this way.
Selected furniture can be viewed at Huset's Cheltenham showroom. Contact the Huset team before visiting if there is a particular TV or entertainment unit you would like to see.
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