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Thursday 4 August 2016

Top 4 Tips to remember while shopping for Media Cabinets

With growing entertainment needs and rising popularity of digital media and gadgets, the need for storage exclusively for them is in great demand. Whether you are a movie addict, a game fanatic or love home entertainment in general you need a proper place to arrange your gadgets and associated stuff. Gadgets like gaming consoles, home theaters, DVD players tend to have a lot wiring which needs to be kept untangled. Media cabinets allow you to keep things organized and uncluttered all the while adding to the beauty of the decor. There are several options in the market for media cabinets to choose from but you need to carefully select one that fits your space, budget and style requirements.


So, to make things easy for you we discuss the points to look out for while you purchase a media cabinet.

1.  The right fit:

The most important deciding factor while buying a media storage cabinets or any piece of furniture is the kind of space you have. Take measurements of the wall or the area you intend to place your cabinet at. It helps to quickly narrow down your selection based on length, width and height itself. Once measurements are done with, chalk out any doors, windows or paths that are frequently used for movement within the space. You should do this to ensure that your new media storage does not block light, air and general movement. Often people don’t take this factor in account and it leads to disasters. Any media placed on such a storage item can easily fall off and get damaged by a person or a pet passing by if the space is not enough.


2.  The right style:

Media cabinets are available in different styles to compliment your current décor theme. However, this all depends on your personal taste and how you want it to be projected. If you want your new piece of storage to blend in with the environment, have a look at the current furniture or the paint scheme and decide accordingly. If you want it to be a stand out element, then go for something exotic looking or something completely different from the current theme. There are various style options to choose from such as rustic, antique or modern etc.

3.  Material:
Media units are available in a variety of materials like wood, mica, veneer, composites, metal, glass and plastic composites. Solid or engineered wood tends to be the most premium option due to its finish. Wooden media storage can be had in a number of finishes such as oak, mahogany, cherry, teak etc. Mica or veneer tend to be cheaper and can be a good alternative to wooden units. While metal units look very sleek, trendy and modern at the same time.


4.  Utility:

Media cabinets have different features such as open/closed shelves, drawers, concealed doors which help you place your TV and other accessories in different sections. TV unit and speaker towers are to be placed on the flat top while drawers can hold DVD’s. Game addicts can safely stow away their consoles behind concealed doors while shelves can show off the souvenirs.

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