10 Ways to Style TV Units With Bookcases

Bookcases are one of the most effective ways to turn a plain TV wall into a feature, adding storage, personality and something to look at when the screen is switched off. In this article, we share ten approaches to pairing a TV unit with bookcases, each suited to different rooms and ceiling heights. We begin with the classic arrangement of matching tall bookcases either side of a low unit, then show how to create a fitted look with freestanding pieces, make use of chimney breast alcoves in period homes and balance an asymmetric layout. We also explore running low bookcases along a whole wall, mixing open shelves with closed storage and bringing in glass fronted display cabinets. Practical styling advice covers how to fill shelves with restraint, light the wall in the evening and use paint or wallpaper behind the furniture. Finally, we look at safety, ventilation and choosing finishes that keep the whole wall cohesive....