How to Choose the Right Floating TV Unit for Your Home

A well-designed entertainment area should look clean, feel balanced and provide enough storage for everyday media equipment. For modern Australian homes, a floating TV unit can achieve all three while keeping valuable floor space clear.

Unlike a traditional floor-standing cabinet, a floating TV cabinet is mounted directly to the wall, creating a streamlined appearance that suits contemporary living rooms, apartments and open-plan spaces. Just Modern Furniture offers a dedicated range of floating TV units with customisable sizes, finishes and configurations for different interiors.

Why Choose a Floating TV Unit?

The main advantage of a floating design is the clean visual effect it creates. Raising the cabinet above the floor helps make the entertainment area feel less crowded while still providing practical storage.

A floating cabinet can conceal media devices, gaming accessories, remote controls and other items that might otherwise create clutter around the television.

Because the floor underneath remains visible, floating cabinetry can also help smaller rooms appear more open and makes cleaning around the entertainment area easier.

Choosing the Right Floating TV Cabinet Size

The dimensions of your floating TV cabinet should complement both your television and the wall where it will be installed.

Consider the Width of Your Television

In most living rooms, choosing a cabinet wider than the television creates a more balanced appearance. It also provides additional surface and internal storage without making the TV look oversized.

Before ordering, measure the television, available wall width and surrounding furniture.

Check Cabinet Height and Depth

Depth is particularly important when storing AV equipment, gaming consoles or other devices. A cabinet that looks slim from the front still needs enough internal room for the equipment you regularly use.

Selected Just Modern Furniture models, including the Adelaide Floating TV Entertainment Unit, allow customers to choose cabinet length, height, depth, finishes and additional features.

Floating Entertainment Units for Better Storage

A floating entertainment unit should offer more than visual appeal. Thoughtful storage can keep cables, devices and accessories organised while maintaining a minimalist living room.

Look for compartments that suit the equipment you actually own. Closed sections are useful for items you want hidden, while open shelving can provide convenient access to frequently used devices.

Some floating units also incorporate recessed areas behind the cabinet to assist with cabling, helping the furniture sit neatly against the wall.

Create a Minimal Look With a Floating TV Shelf

Homeowners who prefer a lighter entertainment setup may consider the visual simplicity of a floating TV shelf style arrangement.

Keeping the area around the television uncluttered can make the feature wall feel more spacious. Use only a small number of decorative objects and allow the cabinet itself to provide the main horizontal design element.

For styling inspiration, Just Modern Furniture's TV unit gallery showcases entertainment units created for different Australian interiors.

What to Consider With a Floating TV Unit Wall Mounted

A floating TV unit wall mounted installation must be securely supported because the cabinet does not rely on legs for stability.

Wall construction, cabinet weight and installation requirements should therefore be considered before mounting. Just Modern Furniture recommends qualified tradesperson installation for its floating TV cabinet designs.

Correct installation also helps ensure the unit remains level, sits properly against the wall and supports the intended load.

Match Your Floating Cabinet to Your Interior

Colour and finish can dramatically change the appearance of a floating unit.

White finishes can create a bright, minimalist look, while black cabinetry provides stronger contrast. Timber-look finishes can introduce warmth and work especially well with neutral Australian interiors.

If you want more flexibility, selected Just Modern Furniture designs allow customers to customise dimensions, finishes and other cabinet features to better complement their living space.

Create a Cleaner Entertainment Space

Choosing the right floating TV unit is about balancing appearance, storage and proportion. Consider the size of your television, the equipment you need to store, your available wall space and the overall style of your room before selecting a design.

A carefully chosen floating entertainment unit can turn an ordinary TV wall into a functional and visually organised feature while keeping your living area feeling spacious.

Explore Just Modern Furniture's floating TV cabinet collection to find a wall-mounted design suited to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a floating TV unit?

A floating TV unit is an entertainment cabinet mounted to the wall rather than positioned directly on the floor, creating a streamlined and space-conscious appearance.

2. Is a floating TV cabinet suitable for small rooms?

Yes. A floating TV cabinet can work particularly well in smaller living rooms because keeping the floor visible helps create a more open visual effect.

3. What can I store inside a floating entertainment unit?

A floating entertainment unit can provide storage for AV equipment, gaming consoles, remote controls, cables and other entertainment accessories.

4. How high should a floating TV unit wall mounted cabinet be?

The ideal mounting height depends on the television position, viewing height, cabinet dimensions and room layout. Installation should prioritise comfortable viewing and safe wall support.

5. Can a floating cabinet be customised?

Selected Just Modern Furniture floating cabinet designs offer customisation options including cabinet dimensions, colours, finishes and additional features.