How to Choose a TV Cabinet for a Family Living Room

A family living room is one of the hardest working spaces in any home, hosting film nights, play sessions, homework and visitors, often in the same week. The television cabinet in such a room needs to do far more than look good, and this article explains how to choose one that truly rises to the demands of family life. It puts durability first, explaining what to look for in solid construction and forgiving finishes, then covers the generous, mostly concealed storage that keeps an ever growing collection of items in order. Safety runs throughout, from low stable designs and rounded edges to wall straps and closed doors that keep cables out of reach. You will also find advice on planning for cables and equipment, choosing a finish that copes with real life, and picking adaptable storage that grows with your children. Written for real UK family homes, it closes with a short set of common questions....