Solid Wood AV Furniture

With all of the attention (and money) homeowners are allocating towards home theater systems, it is also important to invest in high-quality metal or solid wood AV furniture to complement a new flat screen television and sleek, technologically advanced stereo system. The right AV furniture will have ventilation, outlet slots, and other details to ensure that your systems are organized and properly cared for.

Media Room Furniture

Finding quality pieces will take some time and research. Today many furniture manufacturers produce their models from cheap plastic and wood composites. While these less expensive materials look great on a showroom floor, they don't maintain their structure or luster for very long. However there are still many excellent furniture resources that produce quality investment pieces, which can withstand the weight of a large television and accompanying stereo system.

There are a few important things to consider before purchasing AV furniture.

1. Take measurements of your room to determine the exact length and width of the space
2. Determine the weight of your AV equipment
3. Take inventory of your current design scheme--modern, traditional, southwest, etc.
4. Decide how much space you need for your various components: TV, stereo, DVD player, speakers, CD player, iPod dock, computer, etc.
5. Create a realistic budget

Most major furniture companies sell AV furniture, but the following resources offer true, solid wood pieces that can withstand wear and tear, will maintain their structure under the weight of the equipment, and will also look good several years from now.

Founded in 1986, Sanus Audio Visual designs and builds a variety of AV furniture, TV and speaker wall mounts, speaker stands and accessories. The company manufactures some stunning solid wood AV furniture classified as the [AV Foundations Woodbrook Series. This series includes wood cabinets for widescreen TVs complete with glass inserts and smaller pieces that help conceal wires and hardware.

There are literally dozens of solid wood AV cabinets to choose from at A-Furniture Plus. Many of their pieces offer monitor lift options, while others, such as the Traditional Style Breakfront Cabinet forms a frame around the monitor and provides storage space below.

Bello’O Home Theater Furniture was founded in 1988 to supply the market with well-made contemporary Italian pieces designed specifically for home entertainment equipment. Today, the company offers everything from TV wall mounting kits to customized home theater seating systems. They have several solid wood options, including the:

• Dark Mocha Finish Wood Audio Video Cabinet
• Cherry Finish Wood Audio Video Cabinet
• Espresso Finish Wood Audio Video Cabinet

At $599.99, the Sloane Leaning Media Stand/Bookcase Set is one of the best bargains on the market. Design specs include:

• Cabinet with three shelves, hidden by sliding doors
• Cord management and ventilation slots
• 40-inch-wide space for flat panel TV
• Bookcases with five gallery-style shelves
• All-wood construction and dark mahogany finish

Framed in solid mahogany, the Rhys Modular Media System from Pottery Barn is the ultimate media/entertainment center storage and display system.

• Large stand sized for a flat-screen TV
• New media console with three drawers, two adjustable shelves
• Matching media tower for equipment and books
• Dovetailed drawers, ring pulls and label holders

The The Williams-Sonoma Stanhope Media Console is a gorgeous piece of traditionally styled furniture that offers a sophisticated look with techno-friendly details.

• Hand-built from solid walnut
• Large-scale architectural details
• Brass knobs for a traditional twist
• Dimensions: 70-inches x 23-inches x 28 1/4-inches high

Because there are so many media furniture options on the market, you will need to do a lot of research and planning before you find the perfect piece. Check out your local furniture shops and ask specifically for one that is high quality and made from solid wood. Also do some research online so you are armed and ready with all the necessary information.

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