To style a TV unit with bedroom furniture, treat it as part of the bedroom set rather than a living room piece that has wandered upstairs. Match or echo the finish of your bed, drawers or bedside cabinets, keep the unit low so it does not dominate the room, and use it for storage as well as display. Done well, a TV unit can look as though it was always meant to be there.
Many of the designs in our range of modern TV units UK sale are compact enough for bedrooms and come in finishes that sit comfortably alongside wardrobes and chests. Here are seven ways to bring the two together.
The simplest route to a cohesive bedroom is repetition. If your bed frame is oak, an oak TV unit will feel settled. If your wardrobes are white gloss, a white gloss unit will blend into the scheme. It does not need to be an identical match: a similar tone or the same handle style is often enough.
Browse our full collection of TV stands and units UK by finish to find a piece that shares something with the furniture you already own. Where an exact match is not possible, choose a unit in a neutral that bridges two finishes, such as a soft grey between white walls and a darker wood floor.
Bedrooms in British homes are often short on storage, so furniture that serves two purposes is valuable. A TV unit with deep drawers can hold folded jumpers, spare bedding or accessories as well as supporting the screen. In a small bedroom, this can replace a separate chest entirely.
If you have room for both, place a TV unit beside a matching piece from our modern chest of drawers UK sale range. A low unit next to a taller chest creates a pleasing step in height and gives the wall a sense of rhythm.
A bedroom is a place to rest. A tall, busy media unit with lots of open shelves and blinking devices works against that. Choose a low unit with closed storage so equipment and cables are hidden when the television is off.
Low units also keep the screen at a sensible height for viewing from the bed. Measure your eye level when sitting up against the headboard and aim to place the centre of the screen close to that point. In most bedrooms, this means a unit that is lower than a standard chest of drawers.
If space is especially tight, one alternative is to build the television into the bed. Our TV beds UK include a lift mechanism in the footboard that raises and lowers the screen, freeing the wall opposite for wardrobes or a dressing table.
For those who prefer a separate unit, place it on the wall opposite the foot of the bed. Avoid positioning it where a window will reflect onto the screen during the day.
A television on a low unit can leave a large, empty stretch of wall above and around it. Balance this with a piece of art, a mirror or a pair of wall lights. A mirror placed on an adjacent wall can bounce light into the room and make it feel larger.
Keep decoration calm. Soft, muted artwork and a few carefully chosen objects on the unit suit a restful space far better than a crowded display.
Small details bring furniture together. If your bedside cabinets have brushed brass handles, look for a TV unit with similar hardware. If your bed has slim black metal legs, a TV unit on matching legs will tie the room together.
For more on how leg details affect the look of a room, our article on slim metal legs on TV units for UK homes explains how this detail changes the character of a piece.
Nothing breaks the calm of a bedroom like a tangle of cables. Choose a unit with cable holes and a removable back panel, and route wires down the back of the unit to a single socket. A small cable tidy along the skirting keeps everything neat.
Consider whether you need a streaming box, soundbar or console at all in the bedroom. Many smart televisions have built in apps, and fewer devices mean fewer cables and a quieter look.
Bedroom TV units should be modest in scale. In a typical double bedroom, a unit slightly wider than the screen is usually enough. In a larger main bedroom, a longer unit can double as a dressing surface or display area.
Always check the space around the bed. Leave enough room to walk comfortably between the foot of the bed and the unit, and make sure wardrobe doors and drawers can open fully without hitting it.
Oak and walnut finishes bring warmth and texture to a bedroom. They pair well with linen bedding, wool throws and soft neutral walls.
White or cream units keep a small bedroom feeling light. They suit coastal or Scandinavian inspired schemes and sit neatly beside white wardrobes.
Grey units in matt or gloss finishes suit modern bedrooms and work well with both warm and cool colour palettes.
Mirrored units reflect light and suit bedrooms with a more decorative style. Use them sparingly so the room does not feel overly busy.
Keep the arrangement simple and personal. A small lamp gives soft light for evening viewing. A plant adds life. A framed photograph or a small stack of books brings personality. Leave space around the television so it does not look crammed.
Scent and texture matter in a bedroom too. A candle on a tray or a small ceramic dish for jewellery can make the unit feel like part of the room’s daily routine rather than a stand for technology.
In studio flats and house shares, the bedroom often doubles as the main living area. Here, the TV unit may need to face both the bed and a small seating area. Angle it slightly, or choose a unit with a swivel stand for the television. Our guide to TV unit ideas for rented UK flats includes further ideas for multipurpose rooms.
Lighting in a bedroom should be soft and adjustable, and this matters even more when there is a television. Watching a bright screen in a completely dark room can be tiring on the eyes, so a small lamp on or beside the TV unit is useful. Choose a warm bulb and a fabric shade that diffuses the light.
Bedside lamps with dimmers allow you to lower the light gradually in the evening. Avoid placing a lamp where it will reflect directly in the screen; a position slightly to the side of the unit usually works best. If you have a ceiling light, consider a dimmer switch so the main light can be kept low while the television is on.
A television in the bedroom does not have to disrupt the feeling of calm. Small habits and design choices make a difference.
Closed storage is the most effective. When the TV is off, doors that hide the soundbar, streaming box and cables return the room to a quiet state. A unit in a soft, matt finish draws less attention than a glossy one, especially in low light.
Some people like to drape a light throw over the screen or place it behind a sliding panel so it disappears during the day. Others choose a unit in a colour close to the wall, so the whole arrangement recedes. Either approach helps the bedroom feel like a place to rest first and a place to watch second.
Finally, give the unit a clear role beyond the television. A tray for jewellery, a book you are reading or a small vase of flowers makes it feel part of the bedroom’s daily rhythm rather than a piece of technology furniture.
A TV unit in the bedroom should feel calm, useful and connected to the rest of the furniture. Echo existing finishes, keep the height low and the tech hidden, and use the unit for storage as well as display. You can explore our full range of modern furniture at Furniture in Fashion.
Low enough that the centre of the screen sits close to your eye level when you are sitting up in bed. This is usually lower than a standard chest of drawers.
Yes, if it is sturdy and at a comfortable height. Make sure the top is wide and deep enough for the television’s stand and secure the TV with an anti tip strap.
It does not need to match exactly, but it should share a finish, colour or detail with other pieces so the room feels cohesive.
Choose a unit with cable management features, route wires down the back of the unit and use a cable tidy along the skirting to keep everything out of sight.
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