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How to Choose a TV Unit for an Open Plan Living Space
July 9, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit for an Open Plan Living Space

Open plan living blends cooking, dining and relaxing into one flowing space, bringing light and sociability but asking more of the furniture within it. The television unit plays a surprisingly important role, since it can anchor the living area, guide the layout and even act as a gentle divider between zones. This guide explains how to choose one well. We look at sightlines from several angles, since the screen is often viewed from both the sofa and the kitchen, and how a unit placed behind a sofa can subtly separate functions without walls. We cover choosing a finish that relates to the wider room, prioritising storage that keeps an open space clear, and getting the scale right so the unit neither looks lost nor blocks the flow. Lighting and cable planning for a shared space complete the picture. Whether your home is newly opened up or built that way, these ideas help you select a unit that works from every angle....

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How to Style a TV Unit So It Looks Premium
July 9, 2026

How to Style a TV Unit So It Looks Premium

A television unit is one of the most looked at pieces in a living room, yet it is often the least considered when it comes to styling. With a little thought, the same cabinet can shift from purely functional to genuinely elegant, and the secret lies in arranging rather than spending. This guide shares the principles interior stylists rely on to make a media unit feel calm and quietly premium. We start with clearing the surface, then explain why grouping objects in odd numbers with varied heights looks more natural, and how texture and greenery soften the hard lines of a screen. We look at using warm lamps and subtle strip lighting to set an evening mood, framing the television so it feels part of a composition, and hiding cables and devices for a clean finish. Whether your unit is new or long owned, these editing led ideas will help even a modest piece feel considered and refined....

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How to Create a Stylish Media Wall with a TV Unit
July 9, 2026

How to Create a Stylish Media Wall with a TV Unit

The media wall has become a favourite feature in British living rooms, turning a plain viewing area into the anchor of the whole space. Rather than a screen sitting on a lonely cabinet, the entire wall is treated as one composition of panelling, shelving, storage and soft lighting. This guide explains how to plan a media wall from the wall outwards, why the base unit matters most, and how layering timber panelling and open shelving adds the depth that makes the look feel built in. We also cover warm indirect lighting that eases evening viewing, tidy cable management that protects your hard work, and a cohesive palette that ties the wall into the rest of the room. Whether you rent or own, these practical steps show how a well chosen TV unit and a little planning can deliver a considered, contemporary focal point without the need for major building work....

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Media Console with Storage: Style Meets Practicality
July 6, 2026

Media Console with Storage: Style Meets Practicality

A media console sits at the point where style and practicality meet. It carries the television, houses the technology and, chosen well, becomes a quietly elegant part of the room. In this guide we explore the appeal of the low, wide profile that gives a calm horizontal line and keeps sight lines open beneath a mounted screen, along with the storage behind it that hides consoles, cables and media to keep daily life tidy. We look at finishes that create a refined look, from sleek high gloss that brightens small rooms to warm wood that suits relaxed schemes, and explain how to choose the right size so the console balances the wall. We also cover build quality features such as soft close drawers and ventilation that help a console last. With advice on tying the console into the wider room, you can choose a piece that rewards you every day, backed by free UK delivery....

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TV Unit with Storage: What Size Fits Your Room?
July 6, 2026

TV Unit with Storage: What Size Fits Your Room?

Size is the decision people most often get wrong when buying a television unit, and it makes a real difference to how a room feels. A unit that is too large dominates the space, while one that is too small looks lost beneath the screen. In this guide we set out the simple principles that get the proportions right, starting with measuring your television across its full span and choosing a unit slightly wider so the screen sits comfortably. We explain how to measure the wall and allow for radiators, doors and walkways, when a corner design is the smarter choice, and how to get the height right for relaxed viewing. We also cover matching storage capacity to what you actually own, whether that means a compact stand or a larger media wall. Follow these steps and your unit will look as though it was made for the room, with free UK delivery....

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Stylish TV Unit with Storage at Unbeatable Prices
July 6, 2026

Stylish TV Unit with Storage at Unbeatable Prices

A television unit sits at the centre of the living room, so it needs to look good as well as work hard, and the two no longer come at the expense of one another. In this guide we show how a stylish, contemporary media unit and a sensible price can go together, and what to look for when you want both. We explain what makes a unit stylish, from clean lines and balanced proportions to a finish that suits your sofa, walls and flooring, and why good storage is the key to keeping the look clean. We also cover how unbeatable prices need not mean cutting corners, the importance of measuring for a balanced fit, and how the unit ties into the wider room. With durable designs, reduced prices and free UK delivery, you can update the heart of your living room without overspending. A short FAQ rounds things off by answering the questions buyers ask before choosing....

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How to Choose a Sideboard That Works as a TV Unit in a UK Home
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a Sideboard That Works as a TV Unit in a UK Home

More UK homes are choosing a sideboard in place of a traditional television stand, and the reasoning is sound. A sideboard offers more storage, a more considered look and a surface at a comfortable height for a screen. This guide explains how to choose a sideboard that doubles as a TV unit, from getting the screen height right for comfortable viewing to planning cable management and ventilation for your devices. We cover choosing a width that suits the television, picking a finish that ties the piece to the room, and keeping the media clutter tidy. With a little thought, one piece can hold your screen, hide the cables and lift the whole living room....

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How to Choose the Perfect TV Unit for a 65 Inch Television UK
June 17, 2026

How to Choose the Perfect TV Unit for a 65 Inch Television UK

A 65 inch television needs a unit that matches its scale, and this guide covers every decision involved. We explain getting the width right so the screen does not overhang, matching the height to your seating for comfortable viewing, and planning storage for sound bars, consoles and cables. We also look at choosing a material and finish that suits the rest of your room, and working with tricky shapes using corner stands or open plan entertainment units. Clear, practical advice for UK homeowners who want a TV unit that anchors the wall, holds their kit neatly and feels planned into the room rather than squeezed in beside a large screen....

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How to Match a TV Unit to Your Sofa in a UK Living Room
June 17, 2026

How to Match a TV Unit to Your Sofa in a UK Living Room

The sofa and the television unit are the two pieces that anchor most UK living rooms, and they face each other every day. This guide explains how to match them without making them identical, using colour temperature, material, scale and silhouette as connecting threads. It looks at how warm and cool tones pair with different woods and finishes, how leather, linen and velvet each suit particular unit styles, and how to balance the visual weight of a large sofa against the right size of unit. There is advice on aligning leg styles and lines so the two feel like part of the same family, plus tips on using the rug, coffee table and floor space between them to tie the room together. The aim is a settled, cohesive living room where both large pieces clearly belong together rather than competing for attention across the space....

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How to Choose the Right TV Stand Height for Your Sofa
May 12, 2026

How to Choose the Right TV Stand Height for Your Sofa

The right TV stand should disappear into the room. You should notice the film, not the furniture, yet a stand that is too tall or too short pulls your eye upward or downward and makes evenings on the sofa subtly uncomfortable. Getting the height correct is one of the quietest improvements you can make to a UK living room, and it costs nothing but a few moments of measurement. In this guide we share how to match a TV stand to your sofa, screen size, viewing distance and storage needs. We cover the rule of eye level, sensible heights for different screen sizes, the question of wall mounting versus a freestanding unit, and a simple at home test that prevents costly mistakes. The advice draws on years of helping UK homes set up living rooms that feel calm, considered and comfortable to spend long evenings in at Furniture in Fashion....

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