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We’ve got some exciting news. Our TV lifts mechanisms will be featured on A&E TV’s Tiny House Nation in April. You can catch the shows on April 17 or April 18, 2019.

Here are the details:

• 04/17/2019 - #506: Two Turntables and a Tiny House (A&E NETWORK AIR DATE SCHEDULE - TINY HOUSE NATION – SPRING 2019 TIME SLOT: 10 PM Wednesdays)
• 04/18/2019 - #506: Two Turntables and a Tiny House (FYI NETWORK AIR DATE SCHEDULE - TINY HOUSE NATION – SPRING 2019 TIME SLOT: 8 PM Thursdays)

We’re proud to participate in the program because we know that our TV lift mechanisms are designed to perform and built to last.  Our Uplift motorized TV lift series is the only TV lift mechanism entirely tested and recognized by Certified Laboratories.

So join us later this month and watch Tiny House Nation

It can be a challenge to find the right spot for the television in today's open-plan homes, condos and rooms, many with floor-to-ceiling windows. Sometimes it means you are covering up a beautiful view. You may have to place the TV against a wall, far from seating in the room, just to be near an electrical power source. For many, it’s a challenge.

Luckily, Pinterest has many ideas to help you place your television in a room with very little wall space and lots of windows. If you look a bit closer, you’ll see that several of the options include TV Lift Cabinets, allowing you to view entertainment on demand, and safely store your TV when it’s not in use. You are able to enjoy both the view and your flatscreen television at the same time.

Some people simply get away from any walls or windows and place the TV in the middle of the room, providing a divider for the room space. Again, many people choose a TV Lift Cabinet that is finished on all four sides, to help them achieve the desired impact

Mounting a TV over the fireplace is very popular in the United States, but it’s not always in the best interest of the electronics. Let’s face it, heat plus electronics is usually a bad idea. Most electronics are adverse to heat – and smoke is often worse (two elements usually found near fireplaces). The same film you find on your inside windows after burning wood in a fireplace also ends up inside any electronics nearby. You may not be able to see it, but it’s there because you can smell it. And as they build up, they can wreak havoc on the sensitive elements inside your flatscreen television.

Most electronic devices simply operate best and most reliably at lower temperatures. Beyond that, excessive heat can cause temperature-sensitive materials to degrade quickly, and conductive materials can even sprout little metal whiskers, causing shorts within the TVs circuitry.

Another concern we hear is that a TV positioned over a fireplace is at an uncomfortable viewing angle. Many TVs mounted

We enjoy many conversations with our customers. One of the most frequent questions we get is: Which cabinets do people love the most? While we have many wonderful cabinets and finishes available, three styles consistently rise to the top: Adagio, Clubside and Azura. Let’s take a look at why they rise to the top year after year.

The Adagio TV Lift Cabinet is simple-chic at its best – matching one of the most popular furnishing trends out there right now. It’s the perfect mix of durable construction and elegant design to remain current now – and into the future. The Adagio style features solid brass and hand-stamped hardware that bring out the wood grain. It is finished on all four sides, so you can place it anywhere in a room and it will be just perfect, every time. Plus it has great storage options.

The next most popular style is Clubside. Made in the USA, the Clubside TV Lift Cabinet combines function, flair, and amazing attention to detail. This lift cabinet reflects two distinct personalities,

Late last year Shutterfly came out with 40 Man Cave Ideas and Décor to update your favorite space to catch all the big events.  We thought we’d share some of the ideas and help you spruce up your man cave for all the games and events that will happen throughout 2019 and beyond.

• Do you have a wooden pallet bar? If not, it adds the perfect touch to a man cave and is easy to put together. No frills, just wooden pallets you can get anywhere. Lots of DIY places to show you how.
• How about getting a football, basketball or baseball field rug? You can get them online and change your space to match the season.
• Thought about barnwood shelves? Rustic and sturdy, these shelves are the perfect addition to your man cave, providing the storage you need and the frills you don’t want. Inexpensive and easy to put together.
• Old beer and hard liquor signage adds character. Visit some local antique stores (or your local liquor store) and look for beverage signs to jazz up your space. Most are inexpensive

As the earth takes another trip around the sun in 2019, there are a few things that are certain. Life changes (graduation, marriage, babies and aging populations) will happen. And each time they do, people make live-changing decisions, including one of the biggest changes – moving into a new home.

While the pundits are all over the map on what the market will be like in 2019 due to new tax changes and interest rates, if you’re selling your home this year, it’s critical to make your home stand out from the crowd.

Here are a few things to help you get started.

1)   Remember the “Ds” – depersonalize and declutter.  If you’ve adopted the Condo method of decluttering, you’re well on your way to a cleaner home. But, if you’re like most people, you have personal items scattered throughout your home. You want people to be able to imagine themselves in this space, so it’s time to put away all the family photos, knick-knacks and items that are taking up valuable real estate. If you have a TV

Have you ever wanted to escape to a sanctuary in your own home? Between the kids, the pets, the chores, and more, sometimes finding a moment of peace seems like a sweet dream. And considering the amount of time we spend trying to get to sleep (and actual sleep), it feels like the bedroom is the perfect place to find tranquility in your own home.

Let’s make 2019 the year of making your dreams come true – one room at a time. Let’s turn your bedroom into the sanctuary you’ve always wanted. It just takes a few simple steps.

1)   Treat yourself to new bed linen.  It might be time to retire the old duvet cover that’s coming apart at the seams. Look for soothing earthy colors and soft prints. Stay away from bright colors and prints that could leave you too stimulated to sleep.

2)   Hide your electronics and wires. One great investment would be to try an end-of-the-bed TVLiftCabinet. The beautiful cabinets not only provide safe, secure locations for your electronics and gadgets, everything

Someone once said, “today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” Words to live by, indeed.

As 2018 draws to a close, we at TV Lift Cabinet would like to take a few moments to show our humble gratitude for you, our valued customers. You have allowed us into your lives for the past 15 years. We are proud of our products and grateful for the opportunity to bring beauty, style and function into your homes.

We’d also like to take a few moments to thank our employees and partners who work tirelessly to make sure that every customer is treated like a member of our family. From the person who answers your calls and the craftsmen, to the shippers and white glove experience you receive when the products arrive, we make it our mission to go above and beyond your expectations.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Each year, stylistas around the country await the Elle Décor home furnishing trend report. We’d like to share a few highlights.

Blush is officially the new neutral, taking over for gray. Rob Royer, CEO of Interior Define says, “Blush is the new neutral. It pairs with greys and naturals for a calming palette. It can be combined with bold colors like navy, forest green, or citrine, and it allows the bold color to be the hero.” If you’re considering adding blush into your home interior design, there are several TV Lift Cabinets that will help you bring this color to life. If you want a more pastel look and feel, try out Nantucket White unit. This cabinet features plenty of storage, with two bluff-cut doors creating the look of many smaller drawers. At the top of the cabinet, you’ll find an open compartment running the length of the cabinet, perfect for the addition of a sound bar or even to showcase some of your best décor!

If you choose to go with a bolder color palette, check out the Azura

Find your own unique design style – decorate with mirrors

Home design is very personal. One of the big trends interior designers are seeing, especially as people move to downsize their lives, is to decorate with mirrors. Without mirrors, we wouldn't be able to do little things like check our clothing and make sure our hair is just the way we like before we start our day.

Designing with mirrors can add dimension and function to every room. The Spruce Company offers 16 ways to design with mirrors. Interesting ideas for everyone – not just for people who might be downsizing.

Here are a few of our favorites:

• Mirrors in a gallery wall. Mirrors make a wonderful addition to gallery wall displays, especially when they're featured as the central attraction. If you consider adding a TV Mirror as the central attraction, even better. When in use, it’s a smart, flat screen television. When not in use, it becomes part of the room décor. Smart furnishing - 101.
• Mirrors in unexpected places. Walls and