Archive for May, 2009
Shopping for Corner TV Stands
Corner TV stands can be the answer for people who have limited space or a conservative taste in design. The right TV stand can be the answer to both issues. Before you buy any TV stand there are a few questions that you may want to ask of yourself and the website you are buying from: what is it made of, how durable is it, will it fit in with the décor of my home, will my TV fit on it, and will I be using it in a corner of my house or on a flat wall. All of these are good questions, but are sometimes forgotten in the heat of the moment of purchase.
Quality and Durability of Corner TV Stands
The best way to measure the quality and durability of any product is to know what it is made of. If you are buying a wood tv stand, you will want to know if it is particle board or solid wood. If it is soft wood like pine, it can be dented by the vacuum cleaner whereas hardwoods will not. Obviously, hardwoods will last longer than particle board. The same goes for metal stands. Steel will last longer than aluminum, but both are very durable. The quality and durability of your corner tv stand can be measured by the quality of the materials used to build it.
Décor and Corner TV Stands
TV stands can be bought in any style, today. From Louis Philippe to ultra-modern. The trick is knowing the style that you use in the room where you intend to put this stand. Even if you have an eclectic taste in style and want the room to just be comfortable, there is a stand for you. If you do not have any particular style in mind then you should try something in a light-colored wood. That goes with nearly any room. Whatever you do, think it through a little before you buy.
Does it fit?
With corner stands you have to ask yourself that question twice. Once about whether or not the stand will fit nicely into the corner of your home and once again about whether or not it is big enough to hold your television. You are going to want to measure the corner and tv to get your answers. Make sure the surface is longer than the tv just to keep it from rubbing the walls around the stand. Usually you should allow 4-6 inches so that you will have a couple of inches of space on either side of your television.
Once you have answered all of these questions, you should be able to find several corner tv stands that match your needs. The quality of the stand you buy should be the thing in the front of your mind, followed by budget. Paying a little more to get a product that will last longer is the key to saving money in the long run. Hopefully, this post has helped you make an informed decision on the tv stand you choose to compliment your television set.
REVIEW: Bush TV Stands And Entertainment Centers
The diamond standard in tv stands are Bush tv stands. Any style you could want from contemporary to ultra-modern to replicas of old fashioned furniture, the Bush company offers it in a tv stand or an entertainment center. These television stands offer three features that not all of their competitors can claim: quality, looks, and style. This post will review a few of Bush’s different products to help you decide for yourself which one is best for you.
Contemporary Bush TV Stands
The Napa TV Stand can hold up to a 27 inch traditional television or a 37 inch flat screen. It is in a light cherry finish, comes with rear access for wiring, and an adjustable shelf. The pull out drawer features a slide with ball bearings for longer wear and easier use. The contemporary look can fit into many different decors and the quality of this model offers a long life.
The Sonoma 60 Inch Flat Panel TV Stand can hold up to a 36 inch standard television and a 60 inch flat panel tv. It features 3 tempered glass doors that offer adjustable shelving for video or audio equipment. The mocha cherry finish should fit into nearly any room quite nicely.
The Savannah corner tv stand holds up to a 36 inch traditional television and a 42 inch flat panel. It features two glass doors for component access, rear wire routing, and 6 drawers to let you store your cds and dvds. The space saving design holds up to 240 lbs. The dark cherry finish will accent most light colored rooms and other dark furniture, nicely.
Modern Bush TV Stands
The Raptor Video Game Station can hold a 42 inch flat panel television or a 36 in traditional TV. This model features notched doors so you can have the wires for your controllers out without exposing the entire game system, two tempered glass doors, and a drawer with a drop down face for easy access to your game console. The Quest Video Game Station is another ultra-modern cabinet, but this one uses wood and plastic to pull off its unique look and style.
Another of the Bush tv stands that is modern looking is the Segments Swivel 50. Most 50 inch flat panel tv’s will mount to the Segments Swivel as long as they weigh 117 lbs or less. When mounted the tv can turn a maximum of 10 degrees to either side. This model has been thoroughly tested to make sure that it will not tip.
Bush tv stands come in a large variety of styles for you to choose from. The main reasons to choose a Bush product over the many other brands available are quality, style, and function. All of their products deliver on these points. As an added bonus, there is free shipping on some products and no sales tax in 49 out of 50 states. Kansas is the only exclusion. Bush offers good quality furniture at low prices with free shipping and no sales tax. What else could you ask for?