splurge and save
To splurge or to save? That is the question so many of us ask when we’re shopping for that perfect piece of furniture. So moderndallas.net wants to help you out with some great options for media storage in both categories: splurge and save.
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For those interested in media storage with a furniture look, check out the Obi Entertainment Unit by Cantoni. This minimal design in deep stained maple provides plasma TV mount and spare shelving with sliding wood panel. $3199 Cantoni 4800 Alpha Rd.Dallas, TX 75244. 972.934.9191.
www.cantoni.com.
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Get a similar furniture look for a lower cost at Crate&Barrel. The Loop Media Center in solid oak also offers plasma TV mount plus hidden side cubbies for DVD storage. $598 Crate&Barrel 3104 Knox St., Dallas, TX 75205. 214.219.1500. (3 locations in Dallas area.) crateandbarrel.com.
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Entertainment Unit in brown oak is sleek and a bit mid-century mod. A sliding frosted glass door
adds texture to stainless steel base and accents. $1449 Cantoni 4800 Alpha Rd.,Dallas, TX 75244.
972.934.9191. www.cantoni.com.
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The contemporary Danish design of Eurway’s Sleek TV Stand creates the same clean lines at a lower price point. Covered in mahogany and accented with aluminum legs, the credenza offers plenty of storage. $459
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Bova Furniture has created a sophisticated version of the metallic TV stand in Mavis 7553. The brushed nickel-plated frame is sturdy and stylish at once. $479 Bova Furniture 4490 Alpha Rd., Dallas, TX 75244. 972.716.9600.www.bova–furniture.com.
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Known for their great deals, IKEA makes the Stormark TV unit with glass shelves and an epoxy/ polyester coating that imitates steel. Tempered glass makes for sturdy construction. $59.99 IKEA 7171 IKEA Dr., Frisco, TX 75034. 972.712.4532. / 877.345.4532. www.ikea.com.
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This functional and mobile media storage unit by Design Within Reach was designed by Luciano Bertoncini. The Min Media Stand with casters is constructed of smooth-edged aluminum, wood top surface, and glass shelf. $950 (with casters) Design Within Reach NorthPark Center, Between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225 (214) 987-1465 www.dwr.com.
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Designed by Louis A. Lara, the Vista II Flat Panel TV Stand is the perfect solution for today’s flat panel televisions. Mount the screen at various heights and enjoy adjustable viewing from every angle. $829 Cantoni 4800 Alpha Rd., Dallas, TX 75244. 972.934.9191. www.cantoni.com.
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This neat little steel TV stand hides in the corner and swivels for great visibility. The Aspect Plasma TV Stand allows wires to be hidden in the support column for minimal clutter. $499.