Where Should a Fluted Oak TV Unit Go in Your Room?
A fluted oak TV unit is chosen for its texture, and that texture depends almost entirely on where the unit sits. The vertical grooves create a rhythm of light and shadow that can look wonderfully tactile under side light, yet almost flat under direct, head on lighting. Choosing the right wall is therefore just as important as choosing the unit itself. In this guide we compare the most common placements in UK homes. We look at walls beside a window, where daylight rakes across the fluting and screen glare is reduced, as well as chimney breasts, alcoves in period terraces, the longest uninterrupted wall and corner positions for awkward layouts. We also explain where to avoid placing a fluted unit, how to use lamps and wall lights to highlight the grooves after dark, how to get the proportions right and how to keep the fluting clean and dust free. Each option includes practical notes for real rooms....
