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How to Choose a Low Profile TV Unit for a UK Living Room
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a Low Profile TV Unit for a UK Living Room

A low profile TV unit sits close to the floor and keeps its visual weight near the ground, which is a quietly clever choice in many UK living rooms. By opening up the wall above the screen and letting light travel freely, it helps a room feel relaxed and contemporary without anything bulky taking over. This guide walks through the measurements that matter, including viewing height and the right width for your space, before looking at finishes that flatter a long horizontal design. We also cover how to plan storage without adding height, where to place the unit for balance, and how to style the surface with restraint. Whether you are working with a compact lounge or a larger room that favours clean lines, these practical pointers will help you choose a low unit that feels considered and genuinely easy to live with day to day....

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Best TV Units for UK New Build Homes
June 17, 2026

Best TV Units for UK New Build Homes

New build homes give you a clean and neutral canvas, and the television area is one of the first places where character begins to take shape. The unit you choose influences how settled the whole room feels, so it deserves a little thought. This guide looks at how to match a TV unit to a modern open plan layout, how to pick a finish that suits bright new rooms, and how to make the most of storage when built in space is limited. We also cover scale and proportion, since a piece that is too small or too large can quietly unbalance a lounge. With practical advice tailored to UK properties, you will find it easier to choose a unit that works from the day you move in and grows with your home over time....

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How to Style Either Side of a TV Unit in a UK Home
June 17, 2026

How to Style Either Side of a TV Unit in a UK Home

The television tends to dominate its wall, and the space on either side of the unit is often left bare or filled at random. With a little thought those flanking areas can soften the screen, balance the room and turn the arrangement into a designed composition. We share how to work with balance rather than strict symmetry, how to use height to frame the screen, and how greenery and texture warm a media wall. There is advice on layering light at different levels for comfortable evening viewing, and on editing the display so it stays calm rather than cluttered, helping the whole wall read as a considered focal point. We also look at working with the wall behind the screen, using art or a mirror to tie the sides and centre together. The right unit makes all the difference, so you can shop our TV units and living room furniture at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

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How to Choose a TV Unit That Hides All Your Cables UK
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit That Hides All Your Cables UK

Few things undo a tidy living room like a tangle of cables behind the television, and the pile of leads only grows as we add more devices. The right TV unit can hide almost all of it and turn a messy corner into a calm focal point. We explain the features that genuinely solve the problem, from built in cable management and back panel cut outs to closed storage that conceals routers and consoles. There is advice on wall mounting the screen, planning power and devices around your sockets, and keeping equipment ventilated so nothing overheats. Choose well and the cables disappear while the room stays clean. We also share simple ways to manage the leads you cannot hide, from bundling to labelling. If a tidier media wall appeals, you can shop cable friendly TV units in our modern furniture collection at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

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Best High Gloss TV Units for Modern UK Living Rooms
June 17, 2026

Best High Gloss TV Units for Modern UK Living Rooms

High gloss has a way of lifting a modern living room, catching light, sharpening clean lines and giving the media wall a polished feel. For UK homes that favour contemporary schemes, a gloss TV unit can be the piece that pulls everything together. We look at why the reflective finish works so well, including how it brightens shaded rooms and adds a touch of quiet glamour. There is guidance on choosing colours, keeping the surface looking its best, and pairing gloss with lighting for a striking evening glow. Practical advice on size, layout and avoiding glare rounds things off so your gloss unit flatters the room rather than fighting it. We also show how a gloss finish can carry through hallways and dining areas for a coordinated look. When the polished style suits you, browse our high gloss TV units and modern furniture at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

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Best TV Units for Modern UK Living Rooms in 2026
June 17, 2026

Best TV Units for Modern UK Living Rooms in 2026

Modern UK living rooms ask a lot of a TV unit, which now has to handle streaming, gaming and tidy storage while still looking the part. In 2026 the standout pieces share clear traits, from long low silhouettes that calm the room to mixed materials such as oak and matt fronts that feel warm rather than clinical. Closed storage hides the growing pile of devices and cables, subtle lighting eases evening glare, and correct proportions keep the screen in balance. We round up the features that define the most current units and explain how to match size, storage and style to the way your room works. There is advice on flexible features such as adjustable shelves that keep a unit useful as your devices change. When you are ready, you can browse our modern TV units and wider living room range at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

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Gloss vs Matt TV Units Which Looks Better in a UK Living Room
June 17, 2026

Gloss vs Matt TV Units Which Looks Better in a UK Living Room

Gloss and matt TV units each shape a UK living room in their own way, and the better choice depends on your light, your space and the mood you want to live with. Gloss reflects light and lifts smaller or shaded rooms with a sleek contemporary edge, though it shows daily marks and asks for regular wiping. Matt absorbs light for a calmer, more forgiving look that hides scuffs and pairs well with natural textures. We walk through how each finish behaves, how to match it to your room, and how to style both with confidence so your unit suits the way you actually live. There is guidance too on reading the rest of your scheme, from flooring to soft furnishings, so the finish feels deliberate. Whichever way you lean, you can shop gloss and matt TV units in our modern furniture collection at Furniture in Fashion, on sale with free UK delivery....

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How to Choose a TV Unit for a UK Living Room With Alcoves
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit for a UK Living Room With Alcoves

Alcoves either side of a chimney breast are a familiar feature in UK homes, and they shape where the television and its unit should sit. This guide explains how to work with recesses rather than against them, from measuring carefully for walls that are rarely square to deciding whether the screen belongs on the breast or inside an alcove. It covers balanced layouts with low cabinets in each recess, slim units for shallow spaces, and the proportion choices that keep the wall feeling open. You will also find practical storage ideas that hide clutter while keeping a few shelves styled simply, plus tips on colour and lighting that help the alcoves frame the scheme. The aim is a chimney breast wall that feels considered and calm, with a unit that fits properly and complements the rest of your living room without crowding the space or unbalancing the room....

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6 Coffee Station Cabinet Ideas for UK Open Plan Living Spaces
May 29, 2026

6 Coffee Station Cabinet Ideas for UK Open Plan Living Spaces

Open plan homes leave coffee setups in full view, so the cabinet that holds your machine has to look as good as it works. We share six practical ideas for UK open plan living spaces, from sideboard style coffee bars and slim consoles behind the sofa to display cabinets, drinks units and TV walls that quietly absorb the morning routine. Each idea is grounded in real layouts and the way British households actually move through their ground floor. Along the way we cover ventilation, sockets, sightlines and the small styling habits that stop a coffee station looking like a kitchen unit on holiday in the lounge. A short FAQ at the end answers the questions we hear most often when readers plan a coffee corner....

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Best TV Units for Open Plan UK Living Rooms
May 20, 2026

Best TV Units for Open Plan UK Living Rooms

Find the right TV unit for your open plan UK living room. This guide covers defining living zones, choosing units visible from multiple angles, coordinating with kitchen and dining areas, and managing storage in shared spaces. Learn about low profile versus statement pieces and how to integrate display shelving with your television setup for a cohesive open plan interior....

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