Television is considered as an essential component and is almost found in every house as it is a source of entertainment for the family members where every member will get together and spend their time together watching their favorite TV shows, movies, sports, etc. Along with TV, the need and use of TV units have increased nowadays and also it has gone through many transformations influenced by modern trends. Thus, the TV unit is a vital element not only for fulfilling its purpose but also for increasing the elegance of the room.
Location of TV Unit
You can place the TV in various rooms like the living room, bedroom, dining room and kitchens. But most preferably, TV units are located in the living room and bedrooms. Let us have a look at various TV units for the living room and bedroom. It is always advisable to have your TV on the longer side of your room so that you are not very near to the TV.
Designs of TV Unit for Living Room:
The most important thing you should keep in mind while designing a TV unit for your living room is to consider its functionality along with its aesthetic look. Before this, deciding the appropriate location and size of the TV unit as per the dimensions of your living room is mandatory. Thus, for deciding the appropriate design of the TV Unit for your living room, you should emphasize on the size, material, color, and storage components you require. Make sure that the material and color of your TV Unit goes with the overall décor and theme of your living room.
Various materials used for the TV unit of the living room are Metal, Wood, Glass, Acrylic, Stone etc. If you have space, we would insist you provide some storage cabinets so that it will keep all the things hidden and eventually your living room will look neat and clean. You can also have display cabinets or shelves for placing some décor elements, antique articles or books.
TV Unit Layouts for Living Room
There is no such holy grail for the TV Unit layouts when you talk about designing a TV Unit, as each room or space has its own pros and cons, the position of beams, columns, windows, doors etc. The location of the TV Unit depends on the layout of the furniture of the room, especially the seating arrangement. Still, we would like to introduce with some advisable layouts for the location of TV Unit as per the layout of your respective room.
01. TV Unit Layout for Living Room with Linear Seating:
For a room having linear seating, try locating your TV Unit opposite to a linear sofa or seating for a good viewing experience for all the viewers.
Here is an example of the TV Unit layout for rooms having linear seating or a room with a slim layout, i.e, a room with short width compared to its length.
02. TV Unit Layout for Living Room with L-Shaped Seating Layout:
For a room having an L-Shaped seating layout, try to provide a TV Unit aligned to your seating. Locate the TV Unit in such a way that each and every viewer can experience the best view of the TV. It can be placed in the center, not aligning towards any side.
Some illustrations of the TV Unit layout for rooms having L-Shaped seating are shown below:
03. TV Unit Layout for Living Room with U-Shaped Seating Layout:
For a room having a U-Shaped seating layout, locate the TV Unit aligning towards your seating. U-Shaped seating layout is considered as the best alternative for experiencing the best view of the TV as seating angles provide unrestrained visibility to viewers.
Design and arrangement of TV Unit layout for rooms having U-Shaped seating is shown below:
04. TV Unit Layout for Living Room with Parallel Seating Layout:
For a room having a parallel seating layout, locate the TV Unit against the central rib, i.e., in front of the wall lying between parallel seating.
For ease in your understanding, here is a design of TV Unit for the living room layout having parallel seating.
05. Designs of TV Unit for Bedroom:
If you are deciding to install a TV unit for your bedroom, factors like area and viewing distance of TV unit from bed play a very important role. If your bedroom is narrow and long, provide a TV unit on one wall, keeping in mind the viewing distance and aesthetics of the bedroom. You can even add storage cabinets in your TV unit so that you can hide your clutter inside, or else your TV unit can be a part of your wardrobe. A variety of materials used for the TV unit of the bedroom are Metal, Wood, Glass, Acrylic, Stone, etc.
Nowadays, TVs are available with flat screens rather than traditional TVs like CRT TV having a large back panel.
Types of TV Units
To understand various designs of TV Units easily, we have classified them as follows:
Case 1 – Types of TV Units based on design
Case 2 – Types of TV Units based on their material
Case 3 – Types of TV Units based on style
Case 1 – Types of TV Units Based on Design
01. Built-in TV Unit
A built-in TV Unit is the most usual and common type found in any living room. The Built-in TV Unit should be designed keeping in mind future needs. In this type of TV Unit, wall plays a role as background for a wall-mounted TV, and the provision of shelves or open display cabinets or storage cabinets can easily match the style of the TV Unit.
02. Open Shelving TV Unit:
Open Shelving TV Unit is one of the most popular TV Unit designs if you want a minimal and less flashy arrangement for your TV Units. You can use these shelves for placing Décor elements or antiques and can transform the TV unit into an eye-pleasing element of your respective room.
03. TV Entertainment Unit:
The TV Unit in form of an entertainment center is a massive piece of furniture in which you can present your television in an artful manner along with related electronics, wifi, speakers, etc. Besides this, you can even incorporate storage cabinets, and shelves for placing décor elements, antiques, books, trophies, photo frames and media collections.
04. Console TV Unit:
Console TV Unit comprises furniture with shelves and storage cabinets that provides a spacious surface area to place the TV on it and eventually becomes an incredible furniture piece of the respective area. So, if you are thinking to avoid mounting the TV on the wall, you can go with console-style TV Unit.
05. TV Unit with Cabinets:
If you are in search of a sleek TV Unit that occupies less space in your room, then you can think of a TV Unit with classy cabinets which will provide you the surface for placing your television with open or closed shelves and cabinets below, as per your design and need. In this type of TV Unit, you can even cover your entire coverage like set top box, cables, etc. inside the cabinet which even screen can be hidden.
06. Floating TV Unit:
A floating TV Unit provides clear and open floor space. In this type of TV Unit, you can mount your TV on a wall or on some Floating Wall Unit.
07. Swivel TV Unit/ Rotating TV Unit:
Swivel TV Unit, also known as rotating TV Unit is considered as a classy and contemporary element of a house. Here, the TV Unit is positioned on a rotating platform so that you can alter its position for a better view. If you want a TV Unit to serve two spaces, you should opt for this TV Unit design.
08. TV Hutch:
Television Hutch is a type of TV Unit in which your television is surrounded and enclosed in a cabinet and easily merges with the décor of your space.
Case 2 – Types of TV Units Based on its Material
01. Wooden TV Unit:
Wood is the most traditional TV Unit construction material. Though there is a flood of new material, the use of wood as TV Unit construction material has not reduced till date. You can design your TV unit in various styles, designs, colors, shades and add ornamental details using wood. Thus, it is considered an ideal construction material for your TV unit.
02. Metal TV Unit:
In the modern era, the uses of metal TV units have increased and have gained popularity. The main reason for its popularity is, metal TV unit is sturdy, light in weight, and has a slimmer profile than other material like wood. Metal TV Units can be molded into any shape and size as per our design.
03. Glass TV Unit:
Glass TV Units can be the best choice for users who like clutter-free spaces. You can even combine glass with other materials like wood, metal, PVC, etc.
04. Stone TV Unit:
Stone TV Unit gives striking texture to the TV Unit and eventually to your room. It can act as a feature wall behind the wall-mounted TV. It can be an eye-catching element of your room.
05. TV Unit with Wallpaper:
The use of wallpaper has increased in the part of area containing the TV Unit. That is because there are various designs, textures and colors available in wallpapers that suit the theme of your house.
Case 3 – Types of TV Units Based on Style
01. Traditional TV Unit:
The word traditional is linked directly to the wood. Thus, these are the type of TV Units that induces a timeless look to your TV unit by using various tones, shades and grains of wood having natural and a solid look.
02. Modern TV Unit:
In modern style, i.e, in the mid-20th century, the designs of the TV Unit held a unique concept and somewhat followed the minimalist lines. The TV Units of modern style equally emphasize on forms along with their functions.
03. Contemporary TV Unit:
Contemporary style means the design of the TV Unit having an essence of the present time. These designs are completely new in sense of using materials, technology in a newer manner, maybe those designs that have never appeared in the past. The contemporary TV Unit will add a flavor of bold appearance to your space.
04. Industrial TV Unit:
As the name suggests, the industrial style involves the use of metal in your TV Unit. This unique style of TV Unit adds the factory floor visuals to your space by using hard metal like steel and rough wood. Industrial TV Unit is the best choice for light-toned spaces as it contrasts with it beautifully.
05. Rustic TV Unit:
The rustic look of the TV Unit will make your TV Unit look old-fashioned. In this type of TV Unit, materials like untreated wood or old metals are used for making it look timeworn.
Modern Trending Designs of TV Unit
01. TV Unit Cum Partition:
02. TV Unit cum Study Table:
03. TV Unit with Wardrobe:
04. TV Unit with Pooja Unit:
05. TV Unit with Book Storage:
06. Corner TV Unit:
07. Backlit TV Unit:
08. TV Unit with Fireplace:
09. TV Unit with Plants:
10. TV Unit Continuing in Ceiling:
11. TV Unit Under Staircase:
Where should I place my TV? (Distance-Height)
Along with various designs of the TV Units, the placement of the TV Units, along with their size plays an important role as viewing the TV from close proximity causes strain to the eyes. Meanwhile, sitting far away from the TV too can ruin the clarity of the images. Thus, it is necessary for you to know the right placement for your TV by knowing various dimensions.
TV Unit Size:
Once you have focused on your requirements and design of the TV Unit, you are supposed to focus on the size of TV Unit. First and foremost aspect, before deciding the size of the TV Unit is to identify the size of your TV, along with the considerations for the future to avoid hassles. Make sure that the width of the TV Unit is slightly bigger than the size of your TV so that issues like bumping and overhanging don’t occur. Always remember that if your TV is smaller compared to your TV Unit, or if your TV is larger compared to your TV unit, it may look awkward. Thus, it is mandatory to decide an appropriate size for your TV Unit.
Height of TV Unit:
For knowing the accurate height of the TV Unit, the thumb rule says that the center of the TV should always be at or just below your eye level. So at instance, if we think you will be seating on a couch, the center of your TV should be typically 42 inches from the floor.
Location of TV Unit as Per TV Viewing Distance:
The TV Viewing Distance is the distance between the TV and the place from where you watch the TV e.g., Sofa, Bed, etc. As per the Nextday Techs, which provides the technical services from TV installations to network, if you want to calculate optimum viewing distance for your TV, you can calculate the same by using following the formula: Viewing Distance = Size of TV * 1.67
Let’s understand by taking an example. So, if you have decided to keep 42 inches TV in your room, the optimal viewing distance should be [42 * 1.67] 70 inches.
Location of TV Unit as Per TV Viewing Angle:
Summing it up, keeping these factors in mind you can design your TV Unit with appropriate optimum dimensions. Hope this article helps you out in selecting the most suitable design of TV Unit for your house.
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