There is a new trend going around on homeowners installing a TV corner unit in their living room. Basically this helps if you don't have much space in the room and you want to make the most of the dead space in the corner between two walls.

One important aspect of doing this is finding the proper TV stand that can be safely put in the corner. Also this will help with hiding those ugly loose cables that tend to stick out from the TV installation. Having those cables sticking out are a danger to kids that are living in the home, so they should be tucked away as soon as time permits.

There are many types of TV stands for the corner nowadays available so you won't have a problem finding the best one for your living room needs. Most of these stands not only allow for the placement of the TV, but also other equipment such as your DVD and audio player, or the entire home theater. First though you need to measure your TV set to make sure that you buy a big stand to begin with to fit all.

Another benefit of adding this accessory in your living room is the fact that depending on the material you choose for it, it can nicely complement your room ambient. You can find corner units made of oak wood, pine and even glass. The ones make of oak are great for giving your room a classic and elegant look as oak has darker color shade. This wood is particularly strong so it can support the weight of most heavy televisions. Pine is a softer wood in color so it is used to give a nice contrast to the actual TV. It is also a durable wood type. Glass units are modern and can add an air of sophistication to any room. Contemporary and even futuristic is the note it tends to lend to the living room. Basically glass is mixed with various plastic to give a strong option for holding your plasma or LCD TV.