A TV unit should be a little longer than the screen and low enough that the screen sits at eye level when you are seated. Storage, ventilation and cable access decide the rest. Browse all entertainment units.
Length and height
A 65-inch screen is about 1,440 mm wide. The unit should extend at least 200 mm past each side. Check the stand footprint of your screen, because two-foot stands may need a wider unit or a wall bracket.
Low and long
The Max Low TV Unit from Camerich is 239 cm long and 36 cm high, 48 cm deep. Four drawers hold remotes, consoles and cables. The finish is smooth grey oak veneer on a blackened steel frame. Real oak veneer varies in grain and tone, and the length needs checking against your wall and your access route.
Higher, with an open shelf
The Max TV Unit High Open Shelf is 200 cm long and 50 cm tall. The open shelf keeps consoles ventilated and remotes within reach.
As a media cabinet
A sideboard hides equipment. The Bauhaus Studio Maison Sideboard is 2.2 metres of smoked ash with four doors and deep shelving. A sideboard sits higher than a low unit, so check the height against your screen.
Units compared
| Unit | Length | Height | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Low | 239 cm | 36 cm | Four drawers |
| Max High Open Shelf | 200 cm | 50 cm | Open shelf, ventilated |
| Maison Sideboard | 220 cm | Higher than a low unit | Four doors, deep shelving |
Which one suits which screen
A 65-inch screen is about 1,440 mm wide, so any of the three clears the 200 mm overhang rule. The Max Low suits a wall-mounted or low-stand screen at eye level from a sofa. The sideboard suits a room where you want equipment hidden and the screen is on a bracket.
Before you buy
Leave room behind the unit for cables and ventilation. Measure the wall and the access route, including stairs and doorways.
Questions
How long should a TV unit be?
At least 200 mm longer than the screen on each side.
Does a TV unit need ventilation?
Yes. Leave room behind it, or choose an open shelf for consoles.
Can I put a TV on a sideboard?
Yes, but the screen sits higher, so check the height against where you sit.
See them in person
Visit the Parnell or Grey Lynn showroom to check the oak veneer and the proportions.
