How Slim Metal Legs Make TV Units More Practical

Slim metal legs are a small design detail with a surprisingly large effect on everyday life. By lifting a TV unit off the floor, they make a room look more spacious, allow a vacuum or robot cleaner to pass underneath and keep the cabinet away from spills, damp and scuffs at floor level. In this article we look at each of these benefits in turn, along with stability on uneven floorboards, improved airflow for consoles and set top boxes, and easier cable routing. We also compare the main leg styles, from hairpin and tapered designs to sled bases and straight pin legs, and explain how black, chrome and brass finishes change the character of a room. You will find guidance on checking load limits and leg positions, protecting wooden floors and carpets, and knowing when a plinth or wall hung unit might suit you better. Finally, we share styling tips that keep a leggy unit looking light and intentional....