How to Choose TV Consoles
With the growing popularity of large HD and flatscreen television sets, the furniture used to support TVs must be large sturdy. Since large TVs take up a considerable amount of space in the home, you may wish to use a TV console rather than a simple stand or mount. TV consoles contain a space to set or house the TV and other drawers or spaces to put peripheral devices like DVD players and VCRs. TV consoles should be able to accommodate all of your hardware while fitting in with your home decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use your tape measure to check the height, width and depth of your TV. Measure the actual dimensions of the TV, not just the screen dimensions.
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Check your TV user manual for the weight of your TV.
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Make a list of all the hardware devices that you plan to connect to your TV. You may wish to include devices that you don't have yet but are likely to purchase in the future.
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Measure the length and width of the floor space in the room that you are willing to allot to a TV console.
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Decide weather you want any special features like the ability to cover the console completely with cabinet doors.
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Browse TV consoles online or at a furniture store and make a list of those that meet your space, weight and special feature requirements. It is important to make sure the console will fit within the space you alloyed to it in your room and that the TV will fit into the console comfortable. Since flat TVs are relatively light, any console that they can fit into should have plenty of strength to hold it, but if you are housing an older box-shaped TV, be extra careful to get a console that can support its weight. The console should at least have enough spaces to house any DVD players, VCRs and other devices you know you will hook up immediately.
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Go through the list of possible consoles and pick the one with the style and color that you like the best. Keep in mind the color and style of the room that will contain the console.
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Tips & Warnings
You may wish to purchase a TV console that will allow for future TV upgrades. Having a few extra inches of space might allow you to put in an bigger screen in the future. Don't get a console with a space that is too close to the measurements of your TV. Having some room around the TV is helpful for connecting cables and moving devices around.
