Entertainment centers are often taken for granted. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of purchasing a little cart that doesn’t necessarily look the greatest but the price is low and it’s only going to be supporting your television. Even though you got a good deal on it and it does what is necessary, it probably won’t last the test of time and more than likely doesn’t match the rest of your décor.
Entertainment centers are constantly changing because technology is constantly changing. They need to be able to hold game consoles, Blu-ray players, DVD players, speakers and amps for surround sound systems, and cable boxes just to name a few. In addition to keeping all of these machines organized and accessible, they also need to be able to hold multiple remotes, games, movies, and CDs.
The first step in choosing the correct entertainment center is how many machines do you need it to hold? How big is your television? If you only have a smaller flat screen television with one DVD player then a smaller entertainment center would do the trick. But if you have a 52” flat screen television with a Blu-ray player, sound system, DVD collection, and a TiVo you will need a bigger model to accommodate all those objects. Entertainment centers range in size so it’s up to you to decide how tall you want your center to be and if it will look appropriate in your home.
Entertainment centers also come in a different array of colors. Different wood stains are available upon request and some models are even painted, so there is an entertainment center to fit any decorating scheme. Some centers come with adjustable shelving which is very helpful when trying you’re trying to organize everything. If you don’t want your machines or DVDs to be visible to your guests, many centers come with doors that can help hide unsightly clutter. Tinted glass is also used to help disguise your objects, which are very handy because you can use your remotes through the glass instead of getting up to open the doors to use your machines.
It is important to purchase a good quality entertainment center because if taken care of they will last a very, very long time. Entertainment centers could even become the focal point of your room because televisions are usually put in the center of the room to ensure easy viewing for anyone who desires to watch it. By spending just a little bit more you could get beauty, durability, and function all in one center.
-Jamie, Lansing Furniture
