Picking a TV stand can be tricky. The main issue people come across when picking a TV stand is paying more attention to what it looks like than how functional it is. Yes, the looks are important and you definitely want your stand to match the room it’s in, but you also want it to be able to accommodate all the things you need! To do so, there are some tips you should take into consideration prior to choosing a stand. I’ve listed them directly below.
What to consider prior to picking a TV stand:
Size
You definitely want to take dimensions of the room & dimensions of the TV. A general guideline: the TV should not be more than two thirds length of the stand. Next, you should consider the number of cables you’ll have as well as how close the outlets will be. Finally, if you choose a stand with doors, you should be mindful of whether or not you have space to open those doors. If you don’t have plenty of room, consider sliding doors.
How many cables do you have? Are you going to need a cable box? Do you have a phone charger plugged into an outlet at all times? How about electronics? Any xbox’s? Speakers? How accessible do you want things to be? Would you prefer to open doors to grab things or just have them already laid out? Taking all these things into account will help narrow down your TV stand search.