Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Flat Screen TV Stands-Read Before You Purchase

By Thomas C. Edwards

Since the advent of flat screen televisions, there has been a significant change in the style and shape of TV stands. The new screens are much wider and of course are not as deep as the old CRT style screens. This new geometry in television technology has revolutionized the stand industry.

You can buy any choice of flat screen TV stands online where there is a better selection. Traditional brick and mortar furniture stores only keep a limited selection of TV stands that you may not find appealing. You will have more choices of flat screen TV stands if you search online where you can find exactly the right style, materials, and sizes that may suit your home better. By shopping online you will get exactly what you are looking for without having to spend hours or even days shopping at several different stores in person.

When looking for flat screen TV stands you should start with making sure you have the correct size. As flat screen televisions are wider than they are taller, you will want to find one that fits the width of the television you have purchased. Flat screen TVs are thinner than older television sets so obviously the stand requires less depth. Make sure the width of the stand is equal to or wider than the screen width.

Obviously, selecting the style of the stand is a matter of personal choice. Although most will elect to match the style of the existing furniture in the room, many have successfully integrated a modern stand into a more traditional setting with good result. There is really no way to mask the fact that a flat screen is a modern invention, so why not pair a more modern stand with an already modern flat screen?

A major consideration when choosing a stand is to make sure the storage capabilities of the stand is sufficient for their ancillary equipment such as CD and DVD players, cable boxes, and game equipment. In addition make sure that the shelving height and width is appropriate for your array of electronic components. If you plan on placing surround sound speakers on the stand confirm that there is room before purchasing.

Choosing between the many flat screen TV stands has a lot to do with the size of your room as well as the size of the television itself. If you have a large media room then you can pick a larger TV stand but if you have a smaller room such as a den you may need to get a space saving TV stand. Fortunately there are plenty of corner TV stands as well as swivel TV stands that will allow the stand to be put in an area that can be seen by everyone without taking up a lot of space.

The materials that flat screen TV stands come in are as varied as the TV stands that you will find. When you are looking for a quality television stand you may want to choose between the various hardwoods that come in different stains and colors to suit any room. Hardwoods are sturdier but they are also more expensive. Flat screen TV stands also are made in metal for the more modern look, glass for the sophisticated look as well as many different types of wood veneers that give you a classic look on a budget.

There are a surprising number of features that are available on some flat screen TV stands. Some feature that you may want to consider when selecting a stand are adjustable shelving, and a system of cable management to visually hide all of the necessary cables. If you think you may want to rearrange the room furniture placement, a stand that has integrated casters is a great addition. Also if you have a collection of movies and CD's, you may want to consider a stand that has provisions for media storage.

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