Choosing The Right Kind of TV Stand

This is a basic guide that will help you choose the right kind of TV stand for your home. There are plenty of options to choose from and we have taken the time to highlight a few common favorites.

Floating TV stand

Just like floating book shelves, these fixtures seem not to have any visible support. They are attached to the wall and have a clean modern look.  However, you need to ensure that your floating TV stand is sturdy enough to support the weight of a TV before using it.

Corner TV Stand

If you are interested in fitting an entertainment center in a small living space a corner stand for your TV is a great option.  It has an angled back is able to fit suggly into a corner and provides sufficient space for a TV and other storage.

Entertainment Console

This piece of TV is often larger than other options and in addition to accommodating a TV, they also have extra space for additional appliances such as DVD players, video consoles and satellite decoders. Entertainment consoles are also commonly used as media libraries.

TV stands with special mount

These are commonly used for flat screen TV’s especially when one is unable to use a wall mount.  They are quite sturdy and may have additional storage space for other components.