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Is it necessary to have a large tv stand for a large tv?

4 years ago

So I’m purchasing a new tv soon as well as a new tv stand. We’re in between purchasing a 65“ or 70” inch tv. We really have no need for a large tv stand especially since we plan on mounting the tv to the wall. The only appliances we would have on the tv stand would be the cable box, a wireless router for Wifi, and maybe some decorations. My question is it necessary to have a large tv stand for that size tv? My concern is that a large tv around 70 inches might look funny over a smaller tv stand of around 50 inches wide. It’s hard enough for us to find a tv stand that matches our living room, just curious if I’m overthinking it! Thanks in advance.

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acm

4 years ago

first one in my first post? doesn't seem that hard to match your style -- a little edge of Midcentury Modern blended with transitional basic. easy!

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Mrs Pete
4 years ago
Your TV and stand must be proportional to one another. A 70" TV paired with a smaller stand will not look good. You could go with a shallow stand, but it needs to be at least 70" wide.
acm
4 years ago
ideally half again as wide as the TV (and remember that TVs are measured diagonally, so that's actually smaller across). Smaller will look very odd. if you don't have much to store, you can get one that's mostly open...

There are a ton on this site alone, so if you want to hint at your style, we can probably help you find something.

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D Lap
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4 years ago
@acm I’ll attach a pic of the couch and coffee table we purchased. Maybe you can point us in the right direction for what we should be looking for. Our hardwood floors are very dark so we’re also taking that into consideration. Thank you!
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Cheryl Smith
4 years ago
Acm got it. It needs to be at least twice as wide as the tv to look in proportion. If its not at least a little longer it will look Like you spent so much for the big tv that you just kept the console from a smaller one. Acm shared a lot of different style choices. Never knew anyone that couldn't use extra storage. Remember size of tv is really most dependent on how far away from it you are watching it. Sometimes bigger isn't always better.
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decoenthusiaste
4 years ago
A 70" TV needs a 65-70" stand/credenza below it.
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chiflipper
4 years ago
The TV is going to be wall mounted, a simple floating shelf (equal to the width of the TV, or wider) can hold the router, DVD player etc.. Plan the electrical outlet location carefully so all the wiring is hidden within the stud cavity.
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everdebz
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
If we're doing numbers, I agree no. 1 is fine. As to white: is kitchen that direction, and gloss at all? Cause your table has distressed-board look / window frame is dark: maybe 2? and 3 is really cool just for the shape... etc.

What knobs/ handles is kitchen's?
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suezbell
4 years ago
You may not "need" a cabinet that was made to be sold as a tv stand.

A floating shelf or a box shelf or a sofa table or a credenza or a bookcase or dresser or the orphaned top of a hutch from a china cabinet or, if you want quirky, even a fireplace surround and mantel (even without the fireplace) could work just as well for the purpose of having as a place to set tv/media related items beneath the tv; however, as you make your decision, do consider what wires you want/need to hide.

If you appreciate symmetry, you will want whatever you do finally choose to be at least as wide as the tv. so if you're considering either 67" or 70" tv, if you choose an item that is at least 70" wide, you will not be disappointed with the width.

If you prefer to hang your tv on the wall above a shelf, but you don't want the wires to show, you could use hollow porch post pieces to cover the cable and electrical wire creating a pair of faux "legs" for your shelf.
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