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Shop for a sturdy cabinet. Dovetail joints are a good sign; inspect for other signs of quality worksmanship. If shopping in a store, give the stand/cabinet a nudge and see what happens. If youre shopping online, sift through reviews and watch for complaints as to lack of sturdiness.

The interior design rule is that the materials in a room should match. If you started with oak, stick with oak; if you started with steel, stick with steel. Color tones are important also. Different types of wood or metals are acceptable if theyre painted or stained the same color.

Shop for something that wont consume the allotted space. A cabinet or armoire will be very likely to visually devour the space, particularly in smaller rooms. Darker colors will also be more dramatic so if you decide to go with a darker color in a smaller space, it is a good idea to choose a smaller piece.

Allow ample space for your electronics. Your dvd player, home theater system, and video game console need space. Be sure to factor in the length of their cables and the visibility of the infrared receivers for the remotes; if your electronics are shut into a cabinet, their remotes wont function. Also, without proper air circulation, the devices will be likely to overheat. Selecting an armoire or cabinet that was not designed for this use will result in the extra hassle of drilling holes to accommodate cords.

Think thin. The days of the console television are over and your tv requires only the narrowest of surfaces. The skinnier the stand, the more room real estate youll reclaim.

A swivel stand will be a valuable investment whether you decide on a stand or a cabinet. Some stands designed for a cabinet will pull forward as well as swivel, which will make the tv seem larger. (If your seating area is already fairly close to the tv, save the money and skip this feature.)

To best utilize the space, a wall mount is the best option and is usually less expensive. As with a swivel stand, an adjustable mount is crucial if the needs of the seating area change or there are potential lighting issues.

Remember that a wall mount is useless unless the wall can safely support the weight. If youre not sure whether the wall is sturdy enough for this task, it is not worth the safety risk, for the welfare of your family as well as your television! Many stores offer wall mount services so this may be the route to go.

And shop with expansion in mind. Youve undoubtedly acquired many components in recent years and probably will continue to do so within the next few. Just enough space is never enough so buy extra: this is always money well

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