Inspiration01Walnut and beige
Warm walnut panels with matte beige drawers feel calm and premium.
TV unit laminate: 11 combinations that work
Laminate finishes and pairings that make a TV unit look polished and stay easy to clean.
InspirationChoosing the right TV unit laminate decides how your TV wall looks for years. Laminates are durable, affordable and come in hundreds of finishes, from realistic wood grains to stone looks and soft matte colours. The trick is in the combination: pairing two or three laminates that balance each other.
Here are 11 laminate combinations for TV units.
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Inspiration02Oak and white
Light oak with white is fresh and suits small rooms.
Inspiration03Grey and wood
Matte grey with a mid-tone wood is modern and neutral.
04Stone-look and walnut
A marble-look laminate panel with walnut storage gives a luxury look.
05Black and oak
Matte black with oak is bold yet warm.
06Fluted laminate accent
Fluted laminate on one section adds texture.
07Sage and natural wood
Soft sage green with natural wood feels fresh and organic.
08High-gloss white with wood
Gloss white shutters reflect light; wood adds warmth.
09Navy and brass
Navy laminate with brass handles looks rich and classic.
10Concrete-look laminate
Concrete textures suit industrial-modern rooms.
11Single wood tone throughout
One wood grain for the whole unit gives a seamless built-in look.
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How to choose laminates for a TV unit
- Limit to two or three finishes.
- Match the floor and doors: avoid clashing wood tones.
- Use matte near the screen: gloss reflects light onto the TV.
- Choose anti-fingerprint for shutters that get touched often.
- Check samples in your room light.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Laminate grade and thickness: 1mm for shutters.
- Specialty finishes: fluted, textured and anti-fingerprint cost more.
- Base board: termite-treated ply.
- Edge-banding: matching PVC edges.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which laminate is best for a TV unit?
A 1mm matte or anti-fingerprint laminate on termite-treated ply. Wood grains and stone looks are popular.
What are good TV unit laminate combinations?
Walnut and beige, oak and white, grey and wood, stone-look and walnut, and black and oak.
Should I choose gloss or matte for a TV unit?
Matte near the screen to avoid reflections; gloss can work on lower shutters.
Do laminates scratch easily?
Good-quality matte and textured laminates resist scratches well. High-gloss shows marks more.
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