Holiday Tips from Ty
Savvy & stylish ways to keep your family together around your media center.
Your media center, which was once a source of entertainment and information, has morphed into an overwhelming mass of black boxes and tangled cords. With all the holiday entertaining you’ll be doing, it’s a great time of year to finally get your entertainment area under control.
The first step to restoring order is to take stock of what you have and assess your concerns. Are you tech-savvy or low-tech? Do you want to display the screen or hide it? What room will your media collection be in? To get you started, we've rounded up an array of tips and storage options that offer affordable solutions no matter what your needs or tastes are.
On Display
As shown above, hanging a flat-screen TV frees up floor space and creates a clean, minimalist aesthetic. If you’re a gamer or you want to feel like you’re in a movie theater, hang it high. For a more discreet look that blends in with the surroundings, keep it at eye level.
As shown above, hanging a flat-screen TV frees up floor space and creates a clean, minimalist aesthetic. If you’re a gamer or you want to feel like you’re in a movie theater, hang it high. For a more discreet look that blends in with the surroundings, keep it at eye level.
Hide and Seek
A large wall unit is a good solution for the technophile who has it all. Look for models that feature plenty of adjustable shelving and precut holes for power cords. Sliding doors, like those shown below, provide easy access to components.
A large wall unit is a good solution for the technophile who has it all. Look for models that feature plenty of adjustable shelving and precut holes for power cords. Sliding doors, like those shown below, provide easy access to components.
A Separate Peace
To maintain a sense of calm in bedrooms, pare down media centers to the essentials. Hide a TV in an armoire or place it on top of a low, unassuming dresser-like stand.
To maintain a sense of calm in bedrooms, pare down media centers to the essentials. Hide a TV in an armoire or place it on top of a low, unassuming dresser-like stand.
Top Shelf
Wooden cabinetry makes modern technology look more at home in a traditional setting. It can also be used to store other items and decor!
Wooden cabinetry makes modern technology look more at home in a traditional setting. It can also be used to store other items and decor!
FEATURE PRESENTATIONIf your entertainment center looks like a scene from a scary movie, these tips will help you stay calm and get things under control.
- USE MASKING TAPE TO LABEL each cord with its corresponding device (TV, DVD player, etc.). Assign a number to each cord and its outlet to help you remember how to connect everything.
- CONSOLIDATE YOUR REMOTES with one universal control. Corral the ones you can’t in a basket, nearby drawer or decorative urn.
- KEEP DVDS AND VIDEO GAMES IN COVERED BOXES or drawers for neatness and privacy.
- RESIST THE URGE TO DISPLAY TOO MANY KNICKKNACKS, unattractive books and other dust collectors.
- BIGGER ISN’T NECESSARILY BETTER. Donate or recycle outdated, bulky electronics and replace them with new, slim models.
- OFFSET THE TECH FACTOR WITH A NATURAL ELEMENT such as a small potted fern or ivy plant. Try succulents if you don’t have a green thumb.
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