The strongest TV unit trends at the moment move the television out of the spotlight. Units are getting lower, warmer and more tactile, with fluted fronts, natural woods, soft curves and hidden storage that let the screen blend into the room. Below are twelve ideas worth considering, with notes on where each one works best.<\/p>\n
Many of these looks are available across our modern TV units UK sale<\/a>, and several can be introduced gradually rather than all at once. You do not need to follow every trend; choose the one or two that suit your room and the way you use it. It also helps to see a unit in context, and our wider modern living room furniture UK sale<\/a> range shows how each style sits alongside sofas, tables and chairs.<\/p>\n Vertical grooves on doors and drawer fronts add texture and shadow without pattern or colour. Fluting has been popular for a while and shows no sign of fading, largely because it works with so many styles: oak for a Scandinavian room, black for something more dramatic, pale grey for a quiet modern scheme.<\/p>\n Fluted units look particularly good under a lamp, which catches the ridges. They do gather a little dust in the grooves, so a soft brush attachment on the vacuum is useful.<\/p>\n Pale ash and whitewashed oak are giving way to warmer walnut, smoked oak and honey tones. These woods feel comfortable in UK homes, where natural light can be limited for much of the year, and they pair easily with both painted walls and exposed brick.<\/p>\n Our wooden TV stands UK sale<\/a> cover a wide range of tones. If your floor is already wood, choose a unit a shade lighter or darker rather than trying to match exactly, which rarely works.<\/p>\n Units are getting closer to the floor and stretching further along the wall. A low, long unit creates a calm horizontal line and makes the ceiling feel higher. It also suits wall mounted screens, which are now the norm in many homes.<\/p>\n In a narrow room, a long unit can emphasise the length of the space, so check proportions carefully. Leaving some wall visible at each end keeps it from looking like built in cabinetry.<\/p>\n Wall hung units leave the floor clear, which makes a room feel more spacious and simplifies cleaning. They look especially neat in modern flats and new build homes with plastered walls.<\/p>\n Check your wall type first. Solid brick and blockwork can take heavy loads with the right fixings, while stud walls need careful planning. A floating look can also be achieved with a unit on a recessed plinth, which casts a shadow line at floor level.<\/p>\n Rounded corners and softly curved ends are appearing on TV units just as they have on sofas and coffee tables. Curves soften a room full of straight lines and feel friendly in family spaces, where sharp corners are not always welcome.<\/p>\n A little curve goes a long way. A unit with rounded ends, paired with a round coffee table or an oval mirror, is enough to shift the mood without the room feeling themed.<\/p>\n The push to hide routers, consoles and cables continues. Units with slatted or perforated doors let remotes and signals pass through while keeping the equipment out of sight. Removable back panels and generous cable ports make installation simpler.<\/p>\n This is one of the most practical trends on the list, and it is likely to last because it solves a real problem in every living room.<\/p>\n Beyond wood, painted and lacquered units are moving towards muted earthy shades: olive, clay, mushroom, soft black and stone. These colours are gentler than bright tones and sit well with natural fabrics.<\/p>\n If you are wary of committing to colour on a large piece, try it on a smaller item first, such as a side table or lamp, and see how it feels in your light.<\/p>\n Combining wood with metal, stone, glass or cane adds interest without clutter. A walnut unit with a marble top, or an oak cabinet on slim black legs, gives a room depth.<\/p>\n The trick is to limit the mix to two or three materials and repeat them elsewhere, so the unit feels connected to the rest of the room.<\/p>\n Many people want somewhere to show books, ceramics and records rather than hiding everything. Units that combine closed cupboards with a section of open shelving or a glazed cabinet let you do both.<\/p>\n If your TV unit is compact, a separate piece from our modern display cabinets UK<\/a> range can take on the display role, leaving the media unit clean and simple.<\/p>\n A media wall surrounds the television with shelving, panelling or cabinetry so the screen sits within a larger composition. It can make a large television feel less dominant, particularly when paired with a dark paint colour that helps the screen disappear.<\/p>\n A full media wall is a significant project, but you can create a similar effect with a long TV unit, wall shelves on either side and a painted feature wall. That approach is easier to change later.<\/p>\n High gloss has not disappeared. It is simply being used more selectively. Rather than a whole room of shiny surfaces, a single gloss TV unit in a deep tone can look refined, especially when balanced with matt walls and textured fabrics.<\/p>\n Gloss remains a sensible option for smaller or darker rooms because it reflects light back into the space.<\/p>\n Perhaps the most important trend is a move away from quick replacements towards furniture chosen to last. People are looking more closely at materials, construction and adaptability, choosing units that can move with them from one home to the next.<\/p>\n A TV unit with adjustable shelves, removable backs and a timeless shape will outlive many passing styles. When in doubt, choose simplicity in the form and bring trends in through smaller accessories.<\/p>\n Not every idea suits every house. In a Victorian or Edwardian terrace with a chimney breast, a long low unit across the hearth or a pair of fluted cabinets in the alcoves respects the proportions of the room. Curves and warm woods sit comfortably alongside original features such as cornicing and sash windows.<\/p>\n In a modern flat or new build, floating units, considered gloss and hidden technology tend to look more natural. Walls are usually flat and plastered, and rooms are often open plan, so a clean media wall or a single long unit can help define the living area.<\/p>\n Cottages and older homes with low ceilings benefit from the low profile trend, which keeps the eye level down and stops beams from feeling oppressive. Earthy colours and textured timber also suit uneven walls and natural light that shifts through the day.<\/p>\n Whatever the property, think about how you use the room in the evening. A trend that looks calm in daylight can feel different under lamps, so view samples and photographs in both kinds of light before committing to a larger piece.<\/p>\n Trends that solve a practical problem tend to stay. Hidden technology, low profiles and durable materials fall into that group. Visual trends such as particular colours and textures come and go more quickly, although fluting and warm woods have shown staying power.<\/p>\n If you want to try something fashionable without too much commitment, focus on the parts of the room that are easy to change: cushions, lamps, a rug or a single accent chair. Keep the TV unit itself relatively classic.<\/p>\n Start with what already works. If your current unit is the right size and holds everything you need, you may only need to update the styling. New handles, a fresh paint colour on the wall, a different lamp or a restyled top surface can make a unit feel current again.<\/p>\n If you are replacing the unit, think about the whole room and how the new piece will relate to the coffee table, sideboard and flooring you already have. For more on softer, calmer looks, read our guide to warm minimalist TV units in UK homes<\/a>, and if you already own a pale wood unit, our piece on upgrading a Scandi TV unit in the UK<\/a> may help you decide whether to replace or refresh.<\/p>\nFluted and Ribbed Fronts<\/h3>\n
Warm, Mid Toned Woods<\/h3>\n
Low and Long Profiles<\/h3>\n
Floating Designs<\/h3>\n
Gentle Curves<\/h3>\n
Hidden Technology<\/h3>\n
Earthy Colour<\/h3>\n
Mixed Materials<\/h3>\n
Display Alongside Storage<\/h3>\n
Media Walls<\/h3>\n
Considered Gloss<\/h3>\n
Pieces That Last<\/h3>\n
Matching Trends to Your Home<\/h3>\n
Which Trends Will Last?<\/h3>\n
Bringing Trends Into a Real Living Room<\/h3>\n