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Are Small TV Stands for Living Room Always a Compromise?
Apartment Therapy

Are Small TV Stands for Living Room Always a Compromise?

Wondering if small tv stands for living room setups can actually look chic? Here is how to style compact media units without that cheap dorm room vibe.

Apartment LivingMy Landlord Banned Wall Mounts (So I Bought a Tall TV Floor Stand)

My Landlord Banned Wall Mounts (So I Bought a Tall TV Floor Stand)

If your lease strictly forbids drilling into the drywall, you don't have to settle for a low console. Here is how a tall tv floor stand saved my deposit.

Apartment LivingAre Plastic TV Stands Actually Okay for Grown-Ups?

Are Plastic TV Stands Actually Okay for Grown-Ups?

Think synthetic furniture belongs in a college dorm? I did too. Here is why modern plastic TV stands are secretly the best lightweight hack for renters.

140 inch entertainment centerI Survived Assembling a 140 Inch Entertainment Center (Barely)

I Survived Assembling a 140 Inch Entertainment Center (Barely)

Thinking about buying a massive 140 inch entertainment center for your blank wall? Here is the honest, sweat-inducing reality of what it takes to build one.

Design AdviceWhy Floating TV Stand Cable Management Is Harder Than It Looks

Why Floating TV Stand Cable Management Is Harder Than It Looks

Love the hovering console look but hate the dangling wires? We break down the reality of floating tv stand cable management and how to hide cords like a pro.

built in entertainment center vaulted ceilingHow to Fix a Built In Entertainment Center Vaulted Ceiling Layout

How to Fix a Built In Entertainment Center Vaulted Ceiling Layout

Struggling with a massive blank wall? Here is the exact visual math for designing a built in entertainment center vaulted ceiling layout that actually works.

Design MistakesWhy I Deeply Regret Buying a Shallow TV Unit Entertainment Console

Why I Deeply Regret Buying a Shallow TV Unit Entertainment Console

Before you buy a shallow tv unit entertainment console, read this. We explain why modern tech needs deeper media centers to avoid wire clutter and overheating.

Furniture PlacementYour Dead Corner Looks Awkward (A Solid Wood Corner TV Stand Fixes It)

Your Dead Corner Looks Awkward (A Solid Wood Corner TV Stand Fixes It)

Got an awkward living room layout? Here is why investing in a heavy-duty solid wood corner tv stand is the ultimate secret to fixing dead space beautifully.

all glass showcaseThe Brutal Truth About Keeping an All Glass Showcase Clean

The Brutal Truth About Keeping an All Glass Showcase Clean

Love the sleek look of an all glass showcase but terrified of fingerprints and visual clutter? Here is the honest truth about styling and maintaining one.

Apartment LivingStop Drilling Holes: Get a TV Stand Mount 55 Inch Instead

Stop Drilling Holes: Get a TV Stand Mount 55 Inch Instead

Tired of risking your security deposit on heavy wall brackets? Here is exactly why switching to a tv stand mount 55 inch is the ultimate renter-friendly hack.

antique tv standCan an Antique TV Stand Actually Hold a Modern Flat Screen?

Can an Antique TV Stand Actually Hold a Modern Flat Screen?

Love the look of vintage furniture but worried your massive flat screen will break it? Here is what to check before buying an antique tv stand for your tech.

Bookcase StylingI Tried to Find Dupes for Four Hands Bookcases (And Failed)

I Tried to Find Dupes for Four Hands Bookcases (And Failed)

I spent months hunting for cheap alternatives to Four Hands bookcases before realizing the real thing is unmatched. Here is my honest review and styling guide.