Black brings calm and direction to your living room. The edge of your television disappears into the cabinet, making the screen less noticeable. Sleek, robust, and surprisingly easy to combine.
There's a practical reason why black is so popular for televisions. Your screen has a black border and a black stand. If you place it on a black unit, the shapes blend together, and the television becomes less conspicuous. The eye sees one calm block instead of an appliance on a cabinet. In this collection, you'll find black TV units, TV cabinets, and lowboards in matte black, black wood, and black with a pattern.
Matte, gloss, or wood look
Matte black is the safest choice. It absorbs light, looks calm, and shows fewer fingerprints than high-gloss. High-gloss black, on the other hand, reflects light and looks more luxurious, but requires more maintenance. Black wood with visible grain is the third option. This combines the sleekness of black with the warmth of wood, making the overall look less stark.
Black with a pattern
A plain black front is calm but can also appear a bit flat over a large width. Herringbone TV units offer a solution to this. The pattern catches light and adds depth without introducing color. The same applies to ribbed front TV units, where vertical grooves create a play of light and shadow. This effect is strongest in black.
Floating, freestanding, or curved in black
A floating black TV cabinet seems to almost disappear against a dark wall, and contrasts sharply against a light wall. Both effects are beautiful, choose consciously. A freestanding black TV unit provides more mass and works well in a large room. For soft, curved lines, check out the curved floating TV cabinets.
What black combines with
Black is neutral, so you can go in almost any direction. With light wood, you get a Scandinavian look with a modern edge. With grey and taupe, the whole remains calm and muted. With warm earthy tones and brass, it becomes more chic. Just make sure black isn't the only dark color in the room, otherwise, the furniture will look like a hole in the wall. Repeat it in a lampshade, a picture frame, or a table leg.
Lighting is more important than you think
Black needs light to show structure. Without light, you only see a silhouette. A light strip behind the television, a table lamp next to the cabinet, or a spotlight from above brings out the texture of the front. This makes all the difference, especially with herringbone and ribbed fronts.
Keeping black clean
Dust and fingerprints are more visible on black than on any other color. That's the only real downside. Use a lightly dampened microfiber cloth and always dry afterwards, otherwise streaks will remain visible. Avoid cleaning products with alcohol or ammonia on lacquered fronts. For black wood with a structure, wipe in the direction of the grain to prevent dust from getting trapped in the grooves.
The unit itself absorbs light, but in practice, this isn't too bad as long as your wall is light. Choose a floating model if you're in doubt, as the free floor space underneath keeps the overall look airy.
Is matte or high-gloss black better?
Matte is more practical. You see fewer fingerprints and dust on it, and it looks calmer. High-gloss is more beautiful if you're looking for a luxurious, modern look and don't mind cleaning it more often.
Does black match a wooden floor?
Yes, and it's one of the strongest combinations. The contrast between warm wood and sleek black adds depth. You can also choose a model with a black front and a wooden top, so the combination is already in the unit itself.
Do scratches show on black?
Hardly on matte black, but they do on high-gloss. Use coasters and don't slide equipment across the top; lift it instead.
What wall color suits a black TV unit?
White and off-white provide the sharpest contrast. If you want the unit to blend in with the wall, choose a dark wall color in the same family. This works particularly well with a floating model.
Order and delivery
Black TV units are delivered free of charge in the Netherlands and Belgium. Delivery usually within 3 to 5 business days, some models even the next day. Pay in advance with iDEAL, Wero, PayPal or credit card, or afterwards with Klarna or Riverty. Deferred payment is possible in 3 installments with 0% interest.
