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What size floating tv console should we use?

3 years ago

We have a 60" TV that will be mounted on a 16' wall. We're planning on mounting a floating tv console below (likely a black Ikea Besta with smoked glass doors).

We are deciding between a 94" width and 140" width. Either would allow us to upgrade to a larger TV size later. The 140" seems to have a more dramatic appearance and lots of storage, but is it too wide?

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JAN MOYER

3 years ago

You have a 192 inch wall. Use NO less than two thirds of it , if you want impact. So..get the 140 inch console. And you might as well get the BIG tv.: )

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JAN MOYER
3 years ago
a 60 inch tv is WAAAAAAAY too small. :) Think 85
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btydrvn
3 years ago
I dont think you have to dominate that wall with the new piece...scale is important ..how big is the room?...is your room big enough for a tv any bigger?...you may want to put chairs on that wall for conversation and entertaining....there are no written-in-stone rules for this decision
btydrvn
3 years ago
One way to start is to look at the specs on the best distance for seating..with each size...
mainenell
3 years ago
@Btydrvn has identified an important issue. The wall you are putting the tv on is 16’, but what distance is your seating at? 11’ or 14’ or more. The 11’ would not be far enough for the BIG tv.
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JAN MOYER
3 years ago
Ive got folks watching 85 from six feet. Don''t KID yourself. : ) Really,
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
Here are both units on 16ft wall for comparison.

The TV doesn't have to be in the center of the cabinet. See example below with wall mounted shelves.
btydrvn
3 years ago
The distance from the screen also effects whether there will be room enough for side chair viewing...or just a couch parallel to the screen
suezbell
3 years ago
You might consider a basic box shelf, especially if you are DIY inclined. You could use multiple shelves to achieve the width and number of shelves (vertically) that you need.

https://www.houzz.com/pvp/wall-shelves-set-of-2-223505-from-nexera-natural-maple-prpv-pv~99219851?m_refid=PLA_HZ_99219851_2081799290&device=c&nw=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2c-9oILn6QIVYeW1Ch3nqQ33EAkYBSABEgLCCvD_BwE

Some are more than just a box;

https://www.wayfair.com/Foundstone--Hayward-Floating-TV-Stand-for-TVs-up-to-60-X112068325-L6-K~W001957214.html?refid=GX433472235811-W001957214_1874210375&device=c&ptid=955905929687&network=g&targetid=pla-955905929687&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=115107516&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=1874210375&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9Nva-oLn6QIVh5yzCh3u-gUTEAQYByABEgKE8PD_BwE

Whatever you choose, you do want to make sure you can hide the wires, too. Having a space for speakers and/or other related electronics would be good.

http://centerforfathers.org/attractive_aarons-home-furniture/contemporary_aaron-home-furniture-top-3-room-package-of-living-office-homestead

Remember while you're looking that you may well be able to take the legs off a tv console and hang it on the wall and end up with what you need. Sometimes you can find a good used actual WOOD one at Habitat for Humanity Restore Stores only in need of a little paint.

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