TV Stand Size Guide

This guide will help you understand exactly what size TV stand you need, including recommended widths for different TV sizes, ideal viewing heights, and how room layout influences your final choice. You’ll also find practical comparisons between floating and floor-standing TV units to help you decide what works best for your space.

Choosing the right TV stand is about more than just matching your television size — it’s about creating balance within your space, improving viewing comfort, and ensuring your furniture fits naturally within the room.

  • Quick Answer

    Your TV stand should generally be wider than your TV screen to create balance, stability, and visual proportion in your space.

    As a rule:

    • Small TVs (32–50”) → compact stands
    • Medium TVs (50–65”) → balanced-width stands
    • Large TVs (65–85”+) → wider, more grounded units

 Choosing the Right TV Stand Width  

The width of your TV stand affects both visual balance and practical use.

TV Size Recommended TV Stand Width
55” TV120–160cm
65” TV150–180cm
75” TV180–220cm
85”+ TV220cm+
100”+ TV220–250cm
TV stand size comparison

Should a TV Stand Be Wider Than the TV?

Yes — ideally, your TV stand should be approximately 20cm wider than your television. This creates better visual balance, improves stability, and allows space for décor or media components on either side.

For modern interiors, a wider stand also helps ground the TV within the room, making the setup feel more intentional and proportioned.

This helps:

  • improve visual balance
  • prevent a “top-heavy” look
  • create space for styling or storage

Choosing a TV Stand for 85–100 Inch TVs 

Large-format TVs need more than a stand that is simply wide enough. At 85, 98 or 100 inches, the proportions of the TV, stand and surrounding wall become increasingly important.

For very large screens, consider the width of the TV stand, the available wall space, viewing distance and how much storage you need. A wider, low-profile unit can help balance a large screen without making the room feel visually heavy.

Best Practices:

“A wider base also helps ground the TV within the room layout”

– Hadey Motani, Co-Founder & Director of Design

TV Height & Viewing Comfort 

The ideal TV height is based on seated eye level, ensuring comfortable viewing without strain.

Consider:

  • The centre of the TV should be around eye level when seated
  • Seating distance should match screen size for clarity and comfort
  • Wall-mounted TVs may sit higher, so floating TV stands should be positioned accordingly
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 TV Size vs Room Proportion 

The right TV stand size will always depend on your room layout.

  • Apartments / smaller spaces:

    Floating TV stands work best to create visual lightness

  • Open-plan living areas:

    Larger, wider units help anchor the space

  • Feature walls:

    TV stand width should complement wall proportions, not overpower them

 Floating vs Floor Impact 

The right TV stand size will always depend on your room layout.

  • Floating TV Stands 

    Lighter, more architectural feel and are ideal for modern, minimal spaces.

    Browse Floating TV Stands 

  • Floor-Standing TV Units 

    More storage and a grounded presence, making them better suited to family living spaces or rooms requiring additional functionality.

    Browse Plasma Stands 

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FAQs

What size TV stand do I need?

Choose a TV stand slightly wider than your TV to maintain balance and allow for visual stability within your space.

Can a TV stand be smaller than the TV?

It is not recommended, as this can make the setup feel unstable or visually unbalanced.

What height should a TV stand be?

The ideal height positions the centre of the screen at seated eye level for comfortable viewing.

What size TV stand do I need for a 100-inch TV?

A 100-inch TV generally requires a substantially wider TV stand than a standard living-room setup. As a starting point, look for a unit around 220–250cm or wider, while also considering the TV's actual dimensions, wall width and room proportions.

What is better - floating or floor standing TV stands?

Floating stands suit modern, minimal spaces, while floor-standing units offer more storage and grounding.

Does room size affect TV stand choice?

Yes — smaller rooms benefit from floating designs, while larger spaces suit wider, storage-led units.

 Materials & Finishes 

A considered palette of finishes ensures consistency across the Wallroom range.

Each finish is selected for durability, tone consistency, and ease of integration across different furniture pieces.

Modern living room with a TV mounted on the wall displaying

Each TV stand responds differently depending on how the space is used from open-plan living areas to more defined lounge settings.

Proportion, wall space, and visual balance all influence how the stand sits within the room, ensuring it feels integrated rather than added in.

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TV Stands by Wallroom

  • Modern living room wall featuring a sleek flat-screen tv pinned to a slatted wooden panel with pendant lights, with a floating TV stand below holding decorative items and books.

    Floating TV Stand

    Our floating TV stands support large screen s from 55” to 100”, blending strength and style, modern look. Delivered fully assembled across South Africa.

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  • A modern living room setup with a sleek wall-mounted TV shelf featuring a minimalist design, a two-drawer console, decorative items, and a potted plant, with a parquet floor.

    Floating TV Shelves

    Light weight wall-mounted shelving solutions for a more minimal setup or layered media wall styling adding a sleek, modern touch to your home.

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  • A modern minimalist living room featuring a flat-screen tv on a modern tv stand, flanked by a white decorative vase and a potted plant, against a plain background

    Plasma Stands

    Structured floor-based unites offering more storage and presence in the room. Designed for practicality without compromising on design.

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