8 TV Unit Ideas That Suit an Open-Plan Home Perfectly

Open plan living has many advantages, but it can make placing the television surprisingly tricky. With fewer solid walls and the screen often visible from the kitchen, the TV unit needs to define the living zone without blocking light or sightlines. In this article we share eight TV unit ideas that work well in open plan homes. We look at low, long units that anchor the seating area, units finished on all sides that can stand back to back with a sofa, and wall hung designs that keep the floor clear. We also cover echoing your kitchen finishes, pairing the unit with shelving or a room divider, hiding the screen when it is not in use, using a large rug to frame the zone and building a full height media wall. The guide finishes with practical advice on glare, acoustics, sockets, storage and scale, plus clear answers to a few common questions....