What Size TV Unit Suits a Long Narrow Living Room?
In a long narrow living room, the right TV unit is usually shallow, low and moderate in width: deep enough for your devices, but slim enough to protect the walkway, and long enough to sit comfortably under the screen without running the full length of the wall. Depth is the most important measurement, because every centimetre the unit projects into the room narrows the route between seating and furniture. In this article we explain how to work out that depth, how wide the unit should be in relation to both the screen and the wall, and what height suits the shorter viewing distances common in narrow rooms. We also look at which wall to choose, why the short end wall often works better than the long side, and how rugs, lighting and wall mounting can make a slim room feel more generous. The advice is based on typical UK layouts, including terraced through lounges and flat living rooms....