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Life moves at such an alarmingly fast pace these days that common residences are no longer homes but condominium and apartment units. This is due in large part to the scaled down maintenance levels afforded by condo and apartment living. Many of the maintenance services such as lawn and garden care are provided by the housing units as opposed to being the responsibility of individual tenants. This lifestyle is not all glam and glory however. It comes at the price of having smaller living spaces than afforded by homes. This is where TV stands come into the picture. Under the right placement, a TV stand can be a tremendous accent piece to a small spaced area. For starters, a TV stand can serve as a multi functional furniture piece in a room. The obvious portion is devoted towards placement of the television. Remaining shelves can be utilized as magazine or book storage. Drink coasters, board games and other entertaining element pieces can tastefully be concealed within a TV stand as well. The key to making the most of a TV stand starts in the store. Before the piece ever makes its way into a living room, there is a crucial decision that needs to be made. That decision is selecting the TV stand piece that will make the most use of a small space. This sounds easy and in theory it is. In a real life setting though, things have a tendency to change. Select the TV stand furniture piece that has practicality and function in a small space. Do not select a piece that is a mere fantasy. Fantasy TV stands will give the illusion of being small space efficient until arriving in that actual small space. Once in the real world living space, the fantasy TV stand furniture piece will make the space feel cramped. The next step is assessing the room size from a top-to-bottom perspective. Scan the focal line of the room from the ceiling down to the floor. Determine the shape and size TV stand will best fit within this dimensional space without detracting from the room size. Two of the best TV stands options here are a wall mounted or ceiling mounted unit. Either option will allow for a functional operation of the television while still providing additional space for decorating or other uses. These types of TV stand units can be purchased pre assembled or do-it-yourself. The do-it-yourself units can be assembled with a few brackets, screws and bolts from a local hardware store. Instructions are included in the box and are easily followed during assembly. The final step for utilizing a TV stand to accent a small space is furniture placement. Select additional furniture pieces that closely match the décor of the TV stand. Then arrange all the furniture pieces by matching the size to surrounding wall sizes. For example, wide furniture should be placed on short walls. This creates the illusion of space in a room and maximizes on the existing space as well. TV stands can do a lot for a small space without taking away from the initial charm of the unit. |