TV Stands & Media Consoles - Furniture Solutions

Your TV stand should be wider than your TV for visual balance and stability - generally 2-6 inches wider on each side. For a 55-inch TV (about 48 inches wide), a 58-60 inch console works well. For a 65-inch TV (about 57 inches wide), look for 65-70 inch stands. Also consider depth - your stand needs to be deep enough for your TV's base (check your TV's stand dimensions) plus any equipment you'll place on or in it. Height matters too - the center of your TV screen should be at seated eye level, typically 42-48 inches from the floor. Standard console heights of 18-24 inches work well for most setups.

Absolutely - TV stands are a perfectly valid alternative to wall mounting, and sometimes the better choice. Stands make sense when: you're renting and can't drill walls, your walls are brick/concrete and difficult to mount on, you want flexibility to rearrange or move the TV, you need storage for equipment, or you simply prefer the look of furniture. Modern stands with integrated mounts give you the elevated look of wall mounting without drilling. The main tradeoffs are: stands take up floor space, TV position is less adjustable than articulating wall mounts, and cable management requires more attention since cables run to floor-level equipment.

Cable management with stands requires planning but is very achievable. Use the stand's built-in cable management features - many have back panels with openings or channels for routing cables. Velcro cable ties bundle cables together neatly. Cable boxes or raceways along the back of the stand hide runs between components. For power, use a surge protector mounted to the back of the stand or placed inside a cabinet. Some people run cables through PVC pipe or cable sleeves behind the stand for a completely hidden look. The key is consolidating all cables into organized runs rather than letting them sprawl randomly behind the furniture.