Traditionally, the mantelpiece used to be the focal point of a room. These days, central heating and plasma televisions and home cinema systems mean that the focus of the family is switched to the corner of the room with the “goggle box” in it.
A piece of furniture that draws so much attention should therefore be a fine-looking item which is well-crafted. The size and mass of modern equipment means that the TV cabinet should also be sturdy and durable. Oak is ideal for this purpose. It is a hardwood with dense, attractive grain and has classic good looks which would grace any home.
Oak TV cabinets often have to accommodate DVD players, games consoles, BluRay players or even old skool VCRs. This is why they usually have open shelves or glass doors so that the infra red light waves from your remote control handset will reach the target machine.
If you don’t have a lot of room, a corner oak TV cabinet will save you space. It is placed on a diagonal to two adjoining walls so it can maximise space while still being an attractive focal point.
