What’s the first thing you notice when entering a living room? Let me guess. The most common answer to this question is the entertainment center, though some might use the word TV instead. Since this part dominates the room, having just the TV on a stand won’t work that well. That’s because a turned-off TV appears nothing different than a black wall. However, you can use the following décor tips to add appeal around TV stands such as Magnussen Lancaster TV stand console or Magnussen Calistoga TV stand console.

But before jumping to how you can decorate that area, let’s explore different types of TV stands available.

Types of TV Stands

• Traditional TV Stands: Inbuilt cupboards and drawers are the primary features of traditional consoles. It brings you extra storage space that you can use in one way or the other. You can place items like remote controls, DVD players, and game consoles out of plain sight or display some décor. Magnussen Lancaster and Calistoga TV stands are classic examples of this category.

  

• Open Shelf Stands: Modern stands deviate from the traditional ones in a way that they bring open shelves with unique designs. And you can still add decorative items to the already appealing designs. With these, you should choose styles, colors, or placement of items wisely to retain cohesiveness.

• Oversized Stands: Ideally, the TV console should be a couple of inches wider than the TV but you can add more width if the room allows. That’s where you can use these oversized stands, adding extra space for decorative items. Place the TV in the middle with decorative items on both sides, or you can use one side for the TV and the other for items.

• Corner TV Stands: This one’s a great choice for small rooms. You can use the corner of the living room to place your TV as the console fits comfortably. In addition, it also adds some storage space with open shelves and forward-facing doors.

Decorating Ideas for TV Stands in Living Rooms

Ready to add design and personality to the focal point of your living room? The best approach is to keep the room’s flow and aesthetics in mind and decorate the entertainment unit for an elevated look.

• Use Some Shapes: Add some interest to the TV console with items varying in terms of shape, color, material, texture, and height. However, those shouldn’t be bold that would distract the focus away from the TV. Using subtle shapes like a sculptural bust, oversized candlesticks, or a shaded glass vase can help add the desired hues and variations.

• Neutral and Clean Designs: Do you prefer contemporary minimalism? Stay neutral with your TV stand for a fresh and clean space. Go for a neutral-shaded stand and add soft, muted décor items featuring similar heights, tones, and shapes. The Magnussen Lancaster TV stand console is a great pick for this type of living room decoration. Its refined design with a casual appeal blends well with a minimal, neutral interior design. Plus, you can use closed-door drawers to conceal things that could otherwise appear like clutter.

• Matching Décor and Stand: When the décor items used on the TV stand coordinate with the console, a wonderful cohesion appears in the room. You can use the color scheme of the console itself or its hardware. Some shades that go well with each other include hues of yellow, taupe, and cream with golden hardware. Alternatively, black, white, and copper also form a wonderful combination.

• Use Limited Décor Objects: Staying too low on the number of objects can make the TV stand appear empty. However, adding too many items can give a disjointed or cluttered look. An ideal approach is to use three to four items while placement and color of items matter a lot here.

• Use Faux Plants: Do you love the timeless life and color of nature? Bring that home by incorporating faux plants for your living room’s entertainment unit. The catch here is to find a pot material, shape, and color that creates cohesion in the room. Plus, the plants should neither restrict the TV view nor take the focus away.

• Side Bookcases: If you have your entertainment unit placed against a wide wall and don’t want an oversized console, using side bookcases is a great idea. For instance, put dark-shaded bookcases along the sides of the Magnussen Calistoga TV stand console against a light-shaded wall.

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