The TV unit is usually the visual centrepiece of a living room, which is why it's worth getting more thought than it typically gets. Here are the design directions we're building most often for customers heading into 2026.
Floating Units Are Still Leading
A wall-mounted, floating TV unit — with no base touching the floor — remains one of the most requested styles because it makes the room feel lighter and simplifies floor cleaning. Pairing it with concealed LED strip lighting underneath adds a subtle, modern glow without looking overdone.
Full-Wall Entertainment Units
- Combines the TV panel with bookshelves, display niches and closed storage in one continuous design.
- Great for larger rooms where a small TV unit alone would look lost on the wall.
- Mixing open shelving with closed cabinets keeps the wall visually interesting rather than one flat surface.
Solve Cable Management at the Design Stage
Nothing undercuts a sleek TV unit design faster than a tangle of visible cables. Ask for a concealed cable channel or a back-panel cutout built into the unit itself — it's a small design addition that makes an enormous visual difference and is far easier to plan before installation than to retrofit afterward.
Material and Finish Trends
- Matte and textured finishes (stone-look laminate, fluted panels) are being requested more than high-gloss for TV walls specifically.
- Warm wood-tones paired with matte black accents remain a dependable, long-lasting combination.
- Open display niches with integrated lighting are popular for showcasing decor pieces alongside the screen.
Size the Unit to the Screen and the Wall
As a rough guide, the TV unit's total width should be roughly 1.5 to 2 times the screen's diagonal size to look proportionate on the wall — a small unit under a large screen looks visibly unbalanced, and vice versa.
Share your screen size and wall dimensions during your consultation — we'll design a unit that's proportioned correctly the first time, not adjusted after installation.
Don't Forget Ventilation
If your TV unit includes a closed cabinet for a set-top box or gaming console, make sure it has ventilation cutouts — enclosed electronics generate more heat than people expect, and it affects the equipment's lifespan over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size TV unit do I need for my screen?
As a general guide, the unit's total width should be about 1.5 to 2 times the screen's diagonal size for a proportionate look on the wall.
How do I hide TV cables in a modern unit design?
Ask your designer for a concealed cable channel or back-panel cutout built into the unit — it's much easier to plan at the design stage than to add afterward.
Are floating TV units a good choice?
Yes — they make the room feel lighter, simplify floor cleaning, and remain one of the most requested styles for modern Indian living rooms.