How to Measure Your Room for a Reclaimed Wood TV Unit in 6 Easy Steps

Reclaimed wood TV units bring character and history to a living room, but their chunky proportions and natural variation mean careful measuring really pays off. This guide breaks the process into six clear steps. First, measure the true width of your TV and the footprint of its stand. Second, measure the wall or alcove, allowing for walls that are not entirely straight. Third, check how much depth you can spare without blocking walkways, doors or drawers. Fourth, work out the right unit height for comfortable seated viewing. Fifth, map sockets, aerial points, radiators, skirting boards and ventilation needs. Sixth, check the route the unit will take through doors, hallways and stairs. We also explain what you will need before you start, how reclaimed timber differs from new wood in size and texture, why a little extra tolerance matters, and how to combine all your measurements into a simple range that makes choosing the right unit straightforward....