Narrow TV Stands For Flat Screens
Buy the best narrow tv stands for flat screens selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
A TV stand is usually thick, but not these. These are narrow, barely wider than your TV, which makes them great for smaller spaces. You don't want to give up your TV, and mounting it isn't an option. so for you, a narrow TV stand, with all the room you need for components, is the perfect, handsome addition to your home. See collection for details.
Narrow TV Stands For Flat Screens
Buying Guide
Caroline Patterson
Interior Design Expert
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A narrow TV stand for flat screen makes viewing easier and keeps accessories nearby. It works well for smaller flat-screen televisions and in spaces where square footage is limited. It offers some room for storing remotes, cable boxes, DVD players and game consoles. Models may come with all or some of the following:
- Holes and cut-outs for tucking away wires and cables and for allowing ventilation
- Open shelves
- Drawers
- Cabinets with shelves
To really conserve space, go for a television stand with a minimalist look. Units in this vein often offer a center panel on which to mount the TV. Typical for this kind of narrow TV stand for flat screen are open shelves below the television that allow for the storage.
Available too are units that fit a corner to allow you to put a bigger screen in a smaller space. Another option if you are space-challenged is to purchase a narrow TV stand for flat screen that swivels because it permits you to choose a comfortable viewing angle.
Even a narrow stand should be a little wider than your TV. If you want to position the screen at eye level, measure the height from the floor to your corresponding sitting position in the sofa or chair from which the TV will be viewed. Some people choose to position the TV a little higher, at the same level they would hang artwork. The height is a matter of personal preference.
Most TV stands are made of particle board, fiberboard, wood, glass or metal. Those made of particle board and/or fiberboard are the most affordable. A narrow TV stand for a flat screen that’s made of wood or plywood made with a veneer will last a long time. Glass stands with metal supports are durable, but care must be taken not to crack them. For this reason, perhaps a den where children and young people play a lot is not the place for them.
When you choose a narrow TV for flat screen in a light color, your TV will not dominate the room. Select a stand in a dark color if you want your TV to be the center of attention. Adding to a TV’s dominance would be a stand made of thicker components rather than thinner ones. Typical finishes of any narrow TV stand for flat screen are white, gray, oak and walnut.
It’s a good idea to secure all TVs to the stand. First, make sure the stand is level. Secure the TV to the stand using one of the furniture straps available. One well-reviewed, two-strap combination has a metal buckle that allows for the adjustment of tension.
One end of this device attaches to the back of the TV and the other end to the back of the stand. For more help in selecting child-proof safety devices, go online to a site about safety products for children or contact your seller.