As we head into fall, we bet you’ve been thinking about crisp, cooler days for weeks and are beginning to furnish your home for winter. Maybe you’ve treated yourself to a new set of flannel sheets or velvet accent pillows for the sofa. Maybe there’s a faux-fur throw draped over your favorite armchair in your home office.
But nothing truly says winter vibes like nights by the fire. As delightful as they are, traditional fireplaces demand a lot: chopping firewood, ensuring proper ventilation, and the subsequent cleanup. Enter the fireplace TV stand—a stylish, efficient, and clean way to warm your space.
Fireplace TV stands are more than a trendy alternative. They combine function with aesthetics, serving as storage hubs for your media while adding a touch of coziness to any living space. As you consider purchasing one, keep in mind the following factors to ensure you choose the perfect unit:
1. Size and Capacity
Begin by ensuring the stand accommodates your TV’s size. While many are advertised by width or screen size compatibility, don’t forget to check the console’s height. Combine this with your TV height to ensure the screen sits at eye level. The stand should also harmonize with the room’s overall furniture in terms of proportion.
2. Heat Output
All TV fireplaces are electric. Some have adjustable heat and LED flame settings—ensuring you get the right ambiance and warmth. The aesthetic, be it faux logs or crystal stones, generally depends on the style, with rustic designs favoring logs and contemporary ones opting for crystals. Realcozy’s versions come with both traditional logs or fire glass rocks and the ability to select from six flame colors and multiple brightness settings.
3. Sustainability
Today’s consumer is not only looking for a product with style and function, but they also what to know that they are supporting a company that is environmentally and socially responsible. Realcozy understands that deforestation is causing major environmental problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and soil erosion. The company is committed to making a positive impact and has partnered with reforestation organizations. For every purchase made, the company’s partners plant new trees.
4. Style and Aesthetics
The design of the console should complement your room’s décor. While many units lean towards traditional or rustic, contemporary options are gaining traction. You might also way to select a color that pops in the room or a style with a minimalist modern vibe.
5. Quality and Durability
A fireplace TV stand is an investment, and you’ll want something that lasts. Opt for brands known for their craftsmanship, like Realcozy, which boasts units made with real wood solids, veneers, and engineered wood. Every piece is handcrafted at their facility in Arizona, USA.
6. White Glove Service
You might be spending more time thinking about the style, color, and size of the fireplace tv stand than how it will get to your home and finally be placed where you want it. Look for companies that ship with White Glove Service which can include: shipping in 7-10 business days, room of choice placement, full unboxing and disposal of packing materials, insured against freight damages, and shipping fully assembled.
