Before you buy your big screen plasma TV, wouldn’t it make sense to buy something to put it on? After all, if you just set it on the floor it could get shorted out if someone were to tip over a mop bucket. The type of plasma TV furniture you choose is ultimately going to be based on your tastes and your budget.
A lot of people go for the minimalist style wall mount. An advantage of a wall mounted plasma television is that it rarely needs to be moved and it opens up a lot of space in your living room. A disadvantage is that you will have to store your DVDs in a separate location; there is no place to put them with a wall mounted stand.
Of course you could go with the glass topped metal stand. This will give you a place to put your DVDs, VCR, and DVD player. It’s a very sleek looking design, one that goes well with modern homes. A disadvantage to glass topped plasma TV furniture is that the glass can chip and break if you aren’t careful with it.
If you are like me and you like the old time feel to your living room, wooden plasma TV furniture is the way to go. You can get this with the classic wood stain or painted white or black. I like the wood stain because it reminds me of the old and large radio/record players, and it just has a more antique feel.
Whatever style you decide to go with, know that plasma TV furniture enhances the look of your plasma television and adds to the overall look of your living room. No one can answer the question of which style best matches your home and personality better than you can.
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Choose The Right Stand For A Plasma TV
Unless you’re mounting your new Plasma TV on the wall or on the ceiling, you’ll need a solid and reliable stand to support it. Many TVs come furnished with an appropriate stand, but some require that the stand be purchased separately. If the manufacturer furnishes your Plasma TV stand, and it meets your needs in terms of styling, you’re in great shape. Because your Plasma TV could become an integral part of the room’s decorating scheme, though, you may choose to purchase a stand that matches the needs of your viewing habits, your home, and your sense of style.
Because a Plasma TV is reasonably heavy, the most important requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular Plasma TV and must provide a stable base in case it’s bumped or jarred. For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength requirements of the Plasma TV you purchased. The last thing you want to have happen is for your new TV to become damaged simply because your stand wasn’t up to the task. The owner’s manual for your Plasma TV will specify all the requirements of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model.
There are a few other considerations besides strength, though. Let’s look at a few other decisions you’ll want to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your Plasma TV.
1. Determine if the stand needs to hold other audio-visual equipment? If you own a DVD player, use a cable converter, have game systems like an Xbox or a PS2, and/or have a home theater system, you may want your stand to house that equipment as well as support the Plasma TV itself. Make sure you pick a stand that has shelves or compartments for the equipment you own, or even may someday own.
2. Determine if the stand will position your TV at an optimal viewing height. The height of the TV is an individual choice – make sure the stand you select will place your Plasma TV at the height you want. If you can, find an adjustable stand that gives you some flexibility. If not, determine the right height for you and select an appropriate height stand. An easy way to calculate your optimal height is to sit in your favorite chair or couch and determine how high your eye level is. Once you’ve determined eye level, make sure your Plasma TV will be centered at that point.
Many stands are pre-engineered to approximate an appropriate viewing level for the average person, but make sure you’re comfortable with that height before you make a purchase. Some pedestal stands are adjustable; if you don’t need storage space, check out a pedestal stand.
3. Check to see if the stand has integrated cable management. If you’re buying a cabinet with a closed back, cable management probably isn’t an issue, since you’ll have plenty of space to hide cables. If you’re interested in a pedestal stand or a stand with an open back, make sure there are provisions built in to hide all the cables you may have. If you have a home theater, video gaming system, DVD player, and other components, you’ll have a large number of cables running from component to component – make sure the stand gives you plenty of room to store those cables out of sight. The stand shouldn’t just house your Plasma TV – it should handle all the cables and components, too.
Once you’ve found the right Plasma TV, finding a stand suits your needs and fits you’re your room’s décor and design is important, too. Make sure you can enjoy your TV while it’s turned on, and how it looks when it’s not turned on.
Because a Plasma TV is reasonably heavy, the most important requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular Plasma TV and must provide a stable base in case it’s bumped or jarred. For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength requirements of the Plasma TV you purchased. The last thing you want to have happen is for your new TV to become damaged simply because your stand wasn’t up to the task. The owner’s manual for your Plasma TV will specify all the requirements of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model.
There are a few other considerations besides strength, though. Let’s look at a few other decisions you’ll want to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your Plasma TV.
1. Determine if the stand needs to hold other audio-visual equipment? If you own a DVD player, use a cable converter, have game systems like an Xbox or a PS2, and/or have a home theater system, you may want your stand to house that equipment as well as support the Plasma TV itself. Make sure you pick a stand that has shelves or compartments for the equipment you own, or even may someday own.
2. Determine if the stand will position your TV at an optimal viewing height. The height of the TV is an individual choice – make sure the stand you select will place your Plasma TV at the height you want. If you can, find an adjustable stand that gives you some flexibility. If not, determine the right height for you and select an appropriate height stand. An easy way to calculate your optimal height is to sit in your favorite chair or couch and determine how high your eye level is. Once you’ve determined eye level, make sure your Plasma TV will be centered at that point.
Many stands are pre-engineered to approximate an appropriate viewing level for the average person, but make sure you’re comfortable with that height before you make a purchase. Some pedestal stands are adjustable; if you don’t need storage space, check out a pedestal stand.
3. Check to see if the stand has integrated cable management. If you’re buying a cabinet with a closed back, cable management probably isn’t an issue, since you’ll have plenty of space to hide cables. If you’re interested in a pedestal stand or a stand with an open back, make sure there are provisions built in to hide all the cables you may have. If you have a home theater, video gaming system, DVD player, and other components, you’ll have a large number of cables running from component to component – make sure the stand gives you plenty of room to store those cables out of sight. The stand shouldn’t just house your Plasma TV – it should handle all the cables and components, too.
Once you’ve found the right Plasma TV, finding a stand suits your needs and fits you’re your room’s décor and design is important, too. Make sure you can enjoy your TV while it’s turned on, and how it looks when it’s not turned on.
Buying Plasma TV Furniture
So you’ve finally bought that high definition plasma television you have always wanted. Congratulations! Watching the finer detail that a plasma TV delivers to you can be an intoxicating and hypnotizing experience. But before you indulge in the delights of owning a plasma TV, take your eyes off the screen and look at the “big picture.” What is your plasma TV sitting on? Surely you didn’t put a television of this class and magnitude upon your old TV stand did you? If the answer is yes, then it is time to shop for plasma TV furniture.
The television is the centerpiece of your living room. When a guest enters your home, chances are the first thing they look at is your television. A plasma TV is impressive, but you aren’t going to want it sitting on a 10 year old worn and scratched TV stand. Luckily, there are different types of plasma TV furniture you can buy that will enhance your living room.
The type of plasma TV furniture you buy is going to depend on your living rooms personality. If it’s a high tech 21rst century type of setting, a metal plasma TV stand would be the best. There are some sleek and polished looking designs available.
For a homey rustic feel, try a wooden plasma TV cabinet. A cabinet brings back memories of earlier times when you might have found a radio inside of it instead of a plasma television. Even before that, it wouldn’t be unusual to find a cabinet full of books instead of an electronic device. With a wooden plasma TV cabinet you can go high tech without giving up the rustic feel of your living room.
If you have various positions in your living room in which you like to watch television. Check into buying a swivel TV stand. Having a television on a swivel allows you to turn the TV to the desired angle so you can get the full effect of the plasma TV.
So, if you have bought or are going to by a plasma TV, make sure you have the proper plasma TV furniture that goes with it.
The television is the centerpiece of your living room. When a guest enters your home, chances are the first thing they look at is your television. A plasma TV is impressive, but you aren’t going to want it sitting on a 10 year old worn and scratched TV stand. Luckily, there are different types of plasma TV furniture you can buy that will enhance your living room.
The type of plasma TV furniture you buy is going to depend on your living rooms personality. If it’s a high tech 21rst century type of setting, a metal plasma TV stand would be the best. There are some sleek and polished looking designs available.
For a homey rustic feel, try a wooden plasma TV cabinet. A cabinet brings back memories of earlier times when you might have found a radio inside of it instead of a plasma television. Even before that, it wouldn’t be unusual to find a cabinet full of books instead of an electronic device. With a wooden plasma TV cabinet you can go high tech without giving up the rustic feel of your living room.
If you have various positions in your living room in which you like to watch television. Check into buying a swivel TV stand. Having a television on a swivel allows you to turn the TV to the desired angle so you can get the full effect of the plasma TV.
So, if you have bought or are going to by a plasma TV, make sure you have the proper plasma TV furniture that goes with it.
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