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TV Cabinet - Stylish & Room for All Your Equipment
TV Cabinet — Storage & Style in Your Living Room
A TV cabinet is the big brother of the TV unit. While a TV unit primarily offers a platform for the television, a TV cabinet also provides substantial storage space: doors, drawers, shelves — everything in one place. Ideal for families who want to keep their living room tidy, or for those who want to give a home to a lot of equipment, games, books, and DVDs. At Industrial Home, we custom-make TV cabinets in wood, with metal accents and the finish of your choice. Trends also count in the entertainment area of your living room: wood, organic shapes, and calming colors turn a TV unit into a conscious design choice.
TV Cabinet vs. TV Unit: What's the Difference?
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is a clear difference:
- TV unit: low, wide, little storage space. Primarily for the television and a few devices. Aesthetic, minimal.
- TV cabinet: higher structure, more cabinet space. Combination of open and closed compartments, doors, drawers. More functional, more storage space.
A TV cabinet is the better choice if you want to store a lot and also want a tidy living room. Everything you don't always need disappears behind the doors. The television area remains sleek and organized.
Types of TV Cabinets
Low TV Cabinet (Sideboard Style)
A wide, low cabinet, 50–60 cm high, with multiple doors and/or drawers. Resembles a sideboard but is wider and specifically has a central compartment for the television. Ideal if you like a low, horizontal design and want to hang or place the television at a low level.
Tall TV Cabinet (Media Center)
A taller cabinet, 100–200 cm, which, in addition to the television, also offers upper compartments for decoration, books, and storage. This is a media center: everything on one wall, including the television at eye level. Gives a complete, built-in feel.
TV Wall Unit (Floor-to-Ceiling)
The most architectural solution: a cabinet that spans the entire wall from floor to ceiling, with the television built into the center. This creates a dramatic, built-in effect that transforms the living room. At Industrial Home, we custom-make this entirely — for any wall, any dimension.
Corner TV Cabinet
For those who want to utilize a corner of the living room. A corner TV cabinet fits precisely into the 90° corner and maximizes the use of an otherwise underutilized part of the room. Requires precise custom measurements — we can help with that.
Materials
TV cabinets at Industrial Home are made from solid wood or a combination of solid wood and panel material for the inner walls. The visible parts — doors, sides, the top — are always made of solid wood or high-quality melamine veneer with a solid wood edge. Popular choices:
- Natural oak: warm, timeless, fits anywhere
- Matt white lacquered: sleek, modern, spacious
- Natural mango wood: expressive, warm, unique
- Anthracite / dark grey: modern, robust, dramatic
- Combination wood + matt black: industrial-modern
TV Cabinet as a Wall Unit
More and more customers are choosing a TV wall unit that also functions as storage for the rest of the living room. Books, games, dishes, collections — everything on one wall, structured and stylish. At Industrial Home, we design TV wall units that are custom-made to the exact dimensions of your wall, with a mix of open and closed compartments that match your personal storage needs.
Cable Management in a TV Cabinet
A TV cabinet has more equipment than a TV unit — receiver, game console, soundbar, router, Apple TV. Cables can quickly become a mess. We provide standard holes and cable routing in the back panel. Upon request, we can install a hidden cable duct. This keeps the front of your cabinet always sleek and cable-free.
Frequently Asked Questions about TV Cabinets
How high should a TV cabinet be?
That depends on your television and the height of your space. For a low TV cabinet: 45–60 cm, with the television on it or mounted on the wall above. For a tall media center style: 120–180 cm. For floor-to-ceiling: fully custom. We always advise based on your room layout.
Can I hide my existing router and game consoles in a TV cabinet?
Yes. We design compartments specifically for your equipment — with ventilation openings (devices get hot and need airflow) and cable routing. Provide the dimensions of your devices and we will take them into account.
Is a custom-made TV cabinet more expensive than a ready-made one?
A custom-made TV cabinet fits exactly into your space and is made of higher quality materials. The initial investment is higher, but the lifespan is much longer. Over 10–15 years, a custom cabinet will be the cheapest choice.
Your Custom TV Cabinet
Storage and style — custom-made to your wall.
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Custom TV Cabinet — The Smart Choice
A custom TV cabinet fits exactly into your space and meets your specific requirements for storage, material, and style. Whether you need a narrow TV cabinet for a compact living room or a wide, representative cabinet for a large living area — at Industrial Home, every size is possible. Send us your own drawing or sketch and we will create your ideal TV cabinet.
Free delivery in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Delivery time 7-10 weeks after order. Submitting your own design or measurements is always possible.
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This product perfectly fits current interior trends: smoked oak, wabi-sabi, japandi, slow living, biophilic, fenix. Solid wood, organic shapes, and slow living design are central — furniture that is not only beautiful but lasts for generations. The combination of robust craftsmanship with timeless design makes this a long-term investment.
Trending in current interiors
This product perfectly fits current interior trends: cane. Solid wood, organic shapes, and slow living design are central — furniture that is not only beautiful but lasts for generations. The combination of robust craftsmanship with timeless design makes this a long-term investment.
Buying advice: choosing the right TV unit
| TV size | Min. unit width | Ideal viewing distance |
|---|---|---|
| 50 inch (127 cm) | 130 cm | 2.0-2.5 m |
| 55 inch (140 cm) | 150 cm | 2.2-2.8 m |
| 65 inch (165 cm) | 170 cm | 2.5-3.2 m |
| 75 inch (190 cm) | 200 cm | 3.0-3.8 m |
- Ideal height: the center of the TV screen at eye level when seated — approx. 95-110 cm from the floor.
- Floating vs. freestanding: floating provides more floor space, freestanding more storage space. Floating requires a load-bearing wall (masonry or wooden studs).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a TV unit and a TV cabinet?
A TV unit is low (45-60 cm high) with the TV placed on it or mounted above it. A TV cabinet is taller (120-200 cm) and encloses the TV with surrounding storage space — like a wall unit with a TV compartment.
How do I integrate a TV cabinet into my living room?
A TV cabinet works best as a wall-filling element — from wall to wall. This gives a built-in effect and maximizes storage space. Combine with LED lighting behind the TV for a cinema effect.
Is a TV cabinet more expensive than a TV unit?
Yes — more material and construction. A TV cabinet 200 cm wide typically costs 2-4x more than a comparable TV unit.
How do I hide cables in a TV cabinet?
Cable holes in the back panels, cable channels along the side wall, and combined power supply within the cabinet itself. Good TV cabinets have this built-in.
What material is best for a TV cabinet?
MDF with HPL fronts for a sleek modern look, solid wood for warmth and durability, or a combination. MDF with HPL is less sensitive to humidity than solid wood.
How long does delivery and assembly of a TV cabinet take?
TV cabinets are often custom-made or require more extensive assembly — delivery time 4-8 weeks. Assembly by 2 people, approx. 2-4 hours.
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