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Modern TV/Audio Unit

The couch potato is back again!

I have posted a few articles on Modern TV Consoles and Plasma TV Art.

Today I am going to shed some light on an affordable unit that is sturdy, well-designed, and customizable to fit in all rooms: The Blu Dot Strata 4 Unit.

Blu Dot uses bleached birch veneer shelves combined with bent plywood shells to make a sculptural storage unit. Deep enough for audio components with cord management access at rear. No tools - simple assembly. Sliding doors of German rubber in almost sage, chocolate brown, grey blue and terra cotta. You can customize the colors of the drawers to fit your space. Use alone or with other Strata units to fit your needs.

Mebel TV Credenza

You're all probably thinking that I am a total couch potato with my recent posts about Modern TV Consoles and Plasma Art :)

Well not so much. I think I like the idea of time to watch TV or maybe I like watching the furniture around it better? Issues I need to look into...I promise.

Today, I will send another Modern TV Credenza your way, this one by uber-craftsmen: MEBEL Furniture

The Mebel TV Credenza has an optional panel for flat panel mounting. 3 options for storage include an open cubby with pull down panel to access media players and a pull out media drawer. Built of solid walnut or maple with brushed stainless steel legs.

MEBEL's wood is sealed with a clear varnish, which creates a natural rubbed finish. Unlike sprayed glossy lacquer, their pieces do not have an assembly line look or feel. This process also creates a durable surface which is easy to maintain.

Modern TV Console

Previously, I had posted about the modern media console by BDI.

Today, we will take a look at another home for your media center: Menos

Menos is manufactured by Behr International and designed by Architect Peter Maly.

I like this complete unit that can be customized in terms of look and size. Rather than having a traditional unit that is built upwards and to the sides of the TV unit, this fresh looking console hugs up against the wall and can serve as storage for your TV, its components and wires, but also house other items to decorate your media or living room. Think less TV stand and more living room furniture.

It has may color options. The unit included recessed, fold-out, aluminum grips. The crates come in matte or glossed varnishes.

Modern Plasma Screens

Thank you for the suggestion on some Plasma TV ambient art.

Previously, I had discussed: COLORCALM though now I will review a couple more:

First off: PRESSTUBE

You can view the sample of "Davey Jones Locker". It is very cool, well composed and interesting background music. You could watch it and be interested or have it meld in the background at a party.

Next up is: PLASMAWINDOW

Sorry (no screenshots available). From their site, it looks like there are some that are good (like ElliotGrey and Plasmaquarium). Though there are some cheesy ones too...but that goes with the territory.

If there are any more suggestions, please let me know. Actually I am a bit surprised that there aren't more artists producing modern visuals for dormant plasma screens.

Plasma turned Art

I have been looking for some visual eye candy for the Plasma screen. Sort of the screen-saver when you are not watching TV, but want some background interest.

I have seen a lot of waterfalls, sunsets and the sort. But I am looking for something more visually stimulating or interesting. Not in-your-face loud, but something in the background, that if noticed, is kind of cool.

I looked into Colorcalm : a 180 minute DVD designed by Dutch graphic designer Irma Boom and artist/MIT professor John Maeda. It is supposed to be really cool, but their site could use a serious update to show that.

Looking into it, I saw there was a review by Apartment Therapy and MocoLoco.

I will let you know if I get it. If anyone else has suggestions, please let me know.

Thanks!

G

BDI Entertainment Center

Browsing for a new flat panel TV and I came across a very interesting modern entertainment center made by BDI.

Avion 8527 : Up to 60" Flat Panel TV or Rear Projection TV. Comes in Espresso and Natural Cherry. It has enough depth and height to handle all of your home theater units + cord management and ventilation.

Avion 8528 : Different dimensions, but equally as interesting. Fits a 43" Flat Panel TV.