Matching Wooden TV Stands With Bookcases: A Styling Guide

A wooden TV stand and a pair of bookcases can turn an ordinary living room wall into a calm, organised feature, but only when the pieces relate to each other properly. In this styling guide we explain how to link a stand and bookcases through one shared element, whether that is the wood tone, the height line or the style of the legs and handles. We look at getting proportions right, choosing between symmetrical and offset layouts, and working with the chimney breasts and uneven alcoves found in so many UK homes. You will also find practical advice on styling shelves so they support the screen rather than compete with it, hiding cables and media kit neatly, and lighting the whole arrangement for comfortable evening viewing. We finish with the common mistakes to avoid and a short FAQ, so you can plan a TV wall that looks considered, works hard every day and suits the way your household really lives....