Make your Living Room Functional with Entertainment & TV Units

Elevate your living space with Amart’s affordable and stylish range of TV and entertainment units. With options varying in size, colour, style, and capacity, rest assured that finding the perfect tv unit for your living area has never been easier!

What is a TV unit?

A TV unit, also known as an entertainment unit, a TV cabinet or console table, is a functional and decorative piece of living room furniture which is typically used as a TV stand. However, as wall mounting TV’s continue to grow in popularity, these entertainment units are often used as a staple piece of living room furniture for extra storage or home décor. From storing video game controllers and game consoles, to displaying beautiful home décor such as vases and other decorative accessories, a TV unit is always a worthwhile investment. 

What are the benefits of an entertainment unit?

Entertainment units offer a wide range of benefits - that’s why they are so popular in homes across Australia. Here are just a few benefits of various entertainment units.

1. An entertainment unit is the perfect display for your television.
2. A television and a TV unit go hand in hand, rather like a desk and a chair. Unless your TV is wall mounted within a built-in wall unit or mounted over a mantlepiece, it will look rather lost and lonely without an entertainment unit.
3. A TV unit with open shelves is a great place to store games, video collections, books, photographs and home deécor items like small lamps and artificial plants.
4. TV units with adjustable shelves allow you to store and organise home entertainment systems.
5. TV units with cabinet doors hide all your electronic clutter such as remotes, hand-held controllers, gaming consoles, spare cables and electronic accessories.

How to choose the right entertainment unit for your living room

An entertainment unit becomes a visual focal point in any living room. That’s why it’s important to find a TV unit that not only meets the functional and spatial needs of your living room, but also accommodates your home’s unique style. To satisfy these criteria, make the following considerations when shopping for your new entertainment unit.

1. Consider size: Start by measuring the available floor space where you intend to place the new TV unit. Ensure there is ample room between the entertainment unit and other furniture pieces such as lounges, recliners, and coffee tables. You also need to consider if your new TV unit would be able to accommodate the size of your TV. Use measurements to check the following:

• Width: The TV cabinet should be wider than the TV that sits on it. If your TV is wall mounted, a wider TV cabinet will look better and function optimally. If the entertainment unit is too narrow, the entire visual effect will appear top-heavy and unbalanced.
• Height: The television screen once positioned on the TV cabinet should be seen roughly at eye level by a person sitting on the couch. Personalise your living room style at the right height for recreation and relaxation.

2. Consider the design and style of your living space: Understanding the overall room design appeal will allow you to choose an entertainment unit that matches your existing living room furniture whilst leaving enough space between furniture for people to move comfortably around the room. 

Amart’s advice: Compare the height and width of entertainment units with your existing furniture to strike the perfect balance of old and new.

How to style your TV unit

While it's not necessary for your TV cabinet to perfectly match your living room furniture, achieving a harmonious look is effortless when you coordinate your entertainment unit with other staple pieces such as coffee tables, sideboards, wall units, and buffets.

Consider the following approaches to styling your TV unit:

Coordinate Styles: Opt for an entertainment unit that shares the same style as your existing furniture for a cohesive and coordinated look. This creates an inviting atmosphere and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of your living space. Match materials and colours for a cohesive look, for example you could pair Amart’s Normandy entertainment unit with the Normandy coffee table.

Embrace Contrast: Alternatively, embrace contrast by choosing an entertainment unit that stands out from your other furniture pieces. Introduce colorful accent chairs, armchairs, ottomans, or other trendy home déecor items to add visual interest and personality to your space.

Explore Unique Styles: Explore unique options such as rattan entertainment units for a coastal-inspired vibe, such as the Clementine TV unit, or a sleek black TV unit for a modern apartment living aesthetic, like the Hobbs TV unit. These choices allow you to express your individual style and create a distinctive ambiance in your home.

Get tailored advice from the furniture experts

If you’re still stuck on what TV unit to choose pop into your local Amart furniture store to get advice from our friendly furniture experts. Visit in-store or online to browse our wide range of TV units for yourself.

Entertainment units are just the start at Amart. If you’re looking for a special piece of furniture, or planning on furnishing an entire new home, Amart can make it happen for you on time, on budget, and in high quality style. Our Amart Furniture Showroom’s allow you to explore the best available entertainment units, living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, outdoor furniture and more! You’re bound to find the perfect piece for your home.