MELBOURNE TV UNITS

The television has quietly become the largest single object in most living rooms, which makes the unit underneath it more important than it gets credit for. A good entertainment unit doesn't just hold the TV; it manages cables, ventilates consoles and streaming boxes, and anchors the whole wall visually. At Seconds Furniture, our Melbourne range currently includes seven ex-demo entertainment units, discounted between 35% and 54% off original RRP, spanning 160cm to 240cm in width across walnut, grey, natural ash, oak/black, and natural timber finishes.

Matching Unit Width to Your TV and Wall

Getting the width right is the single biggest factor in whether a TV unit looks intentional or like an afterthought.

• 160cm units, such as our walnut-finish entertainment unit, suit TVs up to around 55-65 inches, and work well in apartments or secondary living rooms where wall space is limited
• 180cm units, like the grey TV unit currently in stock, sit comfortably under most 65-inch screens with room on either side for speakers or decor
• 220-240cm units, including the natural ash, oak/black, and natural finish options in our range, are built for larger feature walls, 75-inch-plus screens, or households who want generous storage on either side of the TV rather than a unit that's just wide enough for the screen itself

As a general rule, aim for a unit that's at least as wide as your TV, and ideally 20-40cm wider on each side so the screen doesn't visually overhang the furniture beneath it. A 240cm unit under a 55-inch TV will look oversized and empty; a 160cm unit under an 85-inch screen will look cramped and unbalanced.

Storage Configuration: What You're Actually Working With

Not every entertainment unit is built the same way underneath, and the configuration matters more once the gaming console, soundbar, and streaming box all need somewhere to live.

• Door and drawer combinations: Our 220cm 2 door / 2 drawer unit and 240cm 2 door / 2 drawer natural finish unit both split storage between closed cabinet space and drawers, useful for separating equipment from cables, remotes, and accessories
• Door and open shelf combinations: The oak/black 2-door / 1-shelf unit keeps one section open for easy device access and ventilation, while closing off the rest for a tidier look
• Units with niches: The 220cm 2 door / 2 drawer / 2 niche unit adds open display recesses alongside closed storage, good for showing off speakers, decor, or a plant without cluttering the main storage areas
• Simpler configurations: Like the 180cm grey unit, prioritise clean lines and broad open storage over multiple compartment types, which suits households who want media and decor items easily visible rather than tucked away.

If you're running a home theatre setup with a console, modem, streaming box, and soundbar all needing power and ventilation, a unit with at least one open shelf or ventilated section is worth prioritising over a fully enclosed design. Equipment that overheats behind closed doors tends to underperform or shorten its own lifespan.

Finish and Style Considerations

• Walnut and natural ash finishes: Bring warmth to a room and tend to suit homes with existing timber flooring, dining furniture, or wood-toned decor
• Grey finishes: Lean more neutral and contemporary, working well as a backdrop that doesn't compete with wall art, a feature TV wall, or bolder soft furnishings
• Oak and black combinations: They offer more visual contrast and suit homes leaning toward a bolder, more industrial-contemporary look
• Natural finish units: They sit between the two, offering a lighter timber tone that reads as clean and Scandinavian-adjacent without being as bold as a two-tone oak/black piece

Why Ex-Demo Entertainment Units Are Worth Considering

Entertainment units are a category where the original retail price is often driven heavily by size and joinery rather than by materials that wear differently over time. A 240cm unit isn't inherently more prone to damage than a 160cm one; it simply costs more to manufacture and ship. That means the savings on larger ex-demo units tend to be particularly significant in dollar terms:

• Our current range shows original prices between $1,400 and $1,800, discounted down to between $649 and $1,039
• Because these are display models rather than years-old furniture, cabinet doors, drawer runners, and shelving are generally in excellent working condition.
• Buying ex-demo also means you can inspect the exact cable management cut-outs and shelf spacing in person, rather than guessing from a spec sheet whether your setup will actually fit.

Planning Around Wall-Mounted TVs

If your television is wall-mounted rather than sitting directly on the unit, width and finish become almost the entire decision, since the unit is now working purely as a storage and styling piece rather than a physical TV stand. In this case, it's worth considering:

• A unit slightly narrower than the TV itself often looks more deliberate under a wall-mounted screen than one that exactly matches or exceeds the screen width
• Storage configuration matters more here, since the unit is now doing all the equipment-holding work that the TV itself isn't providing physical support for
• Cable routing from a wall-mounted TV down to the unit is worth planning before purchase, particularly with units that have a solid back panel versus an open one.

Come See the Range in Melbourne

Photos rarely capture how a timber finish or a black accent will actually sit against your wall colour and existing furniture. Our Melbourne showroom at 20 Litoria Court, Epping, has the current range set up for viewing, and our team can help talk through sizing against your TV and wall dimensions, storage needs, and how a particular finish will work with furniture you already own.