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Upgrading Your Low TV Unit: When It’s Worth It

Upgrading Your Low TV Unit: When It’s Worth It

Low TV units suit relaxed seating, large screens and open plan spaces, but as screens grow and households change, they can stop working as well as they once did. In this guide we explain when upgrading a low TV unit is worth it. We look at the signs to watch for: a viewing height that no longer suits your sofa, a new television that overhangs the unit, storage and audio equipment that have outgrown it, and wear such as chipped edges, loose runners and doors that no longer close properly. We also explain when smaller changes are enough, such as wall mounting the screen, adding shelving above or refreshing the finish. If you decide to replace the unit, you will find advice on measuring from your seated eye line, choosing the right mix of storage and judging construction. Finally, we cover styling a low unit and how it compares with a floating design, helping you choose well....

Upgrading Your Industrial TV Unit: When It’s Worth It

Upgrading Your Industrial TV Unit: When It’s Worth It

An industrial TV unit, with its timber top and steel frame, is built to last, which is exactly why deciding when to replace it deserves careful thought. In this guide we set out the clear signs that an upgrade is worth it: a new screen that has outgrown the unit, structural wear such as loose joints, sagging shelves or rust, storage that no longer suits what you own, and a room that has moved towards a softer, lighter style. We also explain when a refresh is enough, from reviving tired timber with oil or wax to treating small rust spots and restyling open shelves. If you decide to replace the unit, you will find practical advice on measuring, listing your storage needs and judging construction, along with ideas for coordinating metal and wood across the rest of the room. The result is a confident decision, whether you keep the industrial look, soften it or change direction entirely....