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September 4, 2026

TV Wall Units and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals

Pet owners are choosing wall mounted media furniture for mechanical rather than decorative reasons, according to a new analysis from Furniture in Fashion. The report identifies cable access as the primary hazard designed out by wall hanging, since freestanding units leave mains and signal leads at chewing height in a warm space animals favour. It notes that cats treat any surface above about 120cm as a route, so a wall unit's top is used whether intended or not, while a large dog's tail sweeps at 50 to 70cm, exactly the height of a conventional unit's top surface and any glass door panel. The analysis flags dot and dab plasterboard as a frequent cause of failed wall installations, recommends closed matte doors over open glass shelving to control hair, and specifies at least 15cm of floor clearance so a vacuum head can pass underneath....

August 31, 2026

The TV Unit Buying Behaviour Survey 2026

Television screens grew faster than the furniture beneath them, leaving most UK living rooms with a TV unit too narrow for the screen it holds, according to a new editorial analysis from Furniture in Fashion. The 2026 report attributes this to the diagonal measurement convention, noting that a 55 inch screen is approximately 123cm wide rather than 140cm, and recommends a unit at least as wide as the screen with 10cm to 20cm extending beyond each side for a stable proportion. It also documents how the category's purpose has changed as physical media disappeared and screens moved onto walls, with the unit becoming a storage cabinet below a screen rather than a stand supporting one, making cable management and ventilation the specifications that now decide daily satisfaction. The analysis sets out screen widths against unit dimensions and viewing distances, and examines corner and alcove placement in terraced rooms with chimney breasts....

July 29, 2026

Does Buying a TV Stand on an Interest-Free Plan Affect My Credit Score?

A television stand is a quietly structural piece of living room furniture, setting viewing height, carrying significant weight and hiding a growing tangle of cables. This article addresses the credit record question directly, explaining that we are a furniture retailer that does not provide lending or run credit checks, and that PayPal Pay in 3 is provided by PayPal under their own terms. It then covers the decisions that genuinely determine whether a unit works, including screen centre height relative to a seated eye line on a typical UK sofa, why the base should be wider than the screen, how to check weight capacity and top surface support, and what realistic cable management requires. There is guidance on chimney breast alcoves, wall mounted units in small rooms, ventilation for games consoles, matching finishes across a scheme and lighting that reduces eye strain during evening viewing. A closing section covers soundbar placement and ventilation for enclosed equipment....

July 29, 2026

A Complete Guide to Buying TV Units with No Credit Check Financing

A television unit carries weight, hides cables, stores clutter and sits in everyone's eyeline, which makes it one of the hardest working pieces in a British living room. This guide begins by explaining what shoppers usually mean when they search for no credit check options and why short payment splits, rental arrangements and longer agreements are genuinely different things worth reading carefully. It then turns to the choices that matter most: matching unit width to screen width, setting the right viewing height for a seated sofa, planning cable routes and ventilation for consoles and sound bars, and choosing between high gloss, timber and glass finishes based on the light in your room. Corner and chimney breast solutions, weight capacity, anti tip safety and the best points in the UK retail year to buy are all covered, with a short set of frequently asked questions....

July 17, 2026

How to Choose Storage Furniture That Hides Cables and Tech in a UK Home

Modern living rooms are full of streaming boxes, consoles, routers and the cables that link them, and the furniture you choose decides whether all of that reads as calm or cluttered. This guide explains how to choose storage that conceals cables and devices while keeping them cool and easy to reach. It looks at media units, sideboards and console tables, and how each one handles a different part of the tangle. It also covers planning cables before you buy, protecting airflow, and pulling everything together into a single restful scheme for a British home....

July 9, 2026

How to Hide Wires and Clutter with the Right TV Stand

A single tangle of cables can undo an otherwise beautiful living room, drawing the eye and leaving the space feeling unfinished. The good news is that the right television unit, chosen with cable management in mind, solves the problem quietly and for good. This article explains why cables create so much visual noise and how to treat your television area as a small system rather than a scatter of separate objects. It covers the built in features that make the biggest difference, from discreet rear openings to closed compartments for plugs and boxes, and explains why positioning your unit near a socket matters so much. You will also find advice on reducing clutter beyond the wires, giving remotes, chargers and accessories a proper home so surfaces stay clear. Written for real UK living rooms, it finishes with practical tips for keeping everything tidy over time and a short set of common questions....

July 9, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit That Works with a Soundbar and Console

A television rarely sits alone these days, so a good unit has to accommodate a soundbar, a games console and a handful of boxes that all need power and airflow. Choosing furniture that only fits the screen, then squeezing everything else in afterwards, leads to a cramped and untidy result. In this guide we show you how to plan around your whole setup from the start. We cover where a soundbar should sit so its sound is not muffled, how to give a console room to breathe and stay cool, and practical ways to route and hide the cables that multiply with every device. There is advice on width, height and viewing comfort, plus a look at whether wall mounting or standing the screen suits you better. With a little measuring and forethought, you can choose a media unit that holds everything comfortably and keeps working smoothly for years rather than failing the moment your kit grows....

June 18, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit That Manages Streaming Devices and Remotes UK

Television has changed, and the furniture beneath it needs to keep up with streaming boxes, consoles, soundbars and a scatter of remotes. This guide explains how to choose a TV unit that brings order to the tangle while keeping devices cool and connected. We start by counting your devices to match capacity, then plan cable management from the outset with rear openings and space for a power strip. There is advice on ventilation so consoles and streaming boxes do not overheat, taming remotes in a single accessible drawer, and matching the unit to the width, finish and height of your room. We also look at how the unit works alongside your wider living room scheme for a settled, coordinated feel. A short FAQ answers how to choose a unit, hide cables, ventilate devices and store remotes, turning a messy corner into a calm focal point in your living room....

June 17, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit That Hides All Your Cables UK

Few things undo a tidy living room like a tangle of cables behind the television, and the pile of leads only grows as we add more devices. The right TV unit can hide almost all of it and turn a messy corner into a calm focal point. We explain the features that genuinely solve the problem, from built in cable management and back panel cut outs to closed storage that conceals routers and consoles. There is advice on wall mounting the screen, planning power and devices around your sockets, and keeping equipment ventilated so nothing overheats. Choose well and the cables disappear while the room stays clean. We also share simple ways to manage the leads you cannot hide, from bundling to labelling. If a tidier media wall appeals, you can shop cable friendly TV units in our modern furniture collection at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

June 9, 2026

Best Cheap Gaming Desks With Cable Management for UK Homes

Cables are the quiet problem of any gaming setup, with monitors, consoles and chargers all adding wires that gather behind a desk. This guide shows that good cable management is well within reach at a low price, explaining how routing channels, grommets, lower shelves and trays keep everything in order. We look at pairing a cheap desk with simple storage, keeping things tidy over time with a few easy habits, and not sacrificing a comfortable chair in the process. With affordable cable friendly desks at Furniture in Fashion, you can build a clean, safe and pleasant setup for any UK home without spending a great deal....

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