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Most of the TV Lift Cabinet models we have at ImportAdvantage.com have traditional stained wooden finishes.  Although a nice piece of wooden furniture can look beautiful, we understand that there are some home decors that just don't blend well with the color of the wooden cabinets.

That is why we are proud to offer the Coastal Creations TV Lift Cabinet. It is finished in a beautiful white linen that will allow it to easily fit in a lot of decoration patterns.  It also helps to give off a coastal, cottage, or antique appearance.

Like most of our models, the Coastal Creations TV Lift Cabinet comes with the TV lift mechanism which can easily raise and lower the TV into and out of the cabinet.  The heavy-duty rack and pinion drive system will ensure that the process goes a smoothly and silently as possible.  The infrared relay remote system allows you to still input commands with your remote without keeping your cabinet doors open.

So make sure to visit ImportAdvantage.com if you think

Customers frequently say that they are not sure if they can mount their TV to the lift. How difficult is it they ask?

Mounting a TV to our TV Lifts is extremely easy. All of the tools to mount the TV are included (one wrench, two bolts, and some spacers). Simple! We made it so simple, it is almost impossible to make a mistake.

How long you ask? We have timed a few couples on how long it takes them from disconnecting the TV base to finishing the mount to the lift. Average times are 30 minutes.

Still intimidated, purchase our 'Premiuim Tech Install' and we will mount the TV and your equipment.

If you are thinking about adding a TV lift cabinet to your home, may we recommenced the Banyan Creek TV lift model?

The Banyan Creek TV lift cabinet is expertly finished in a warm brown that compliments the grain of the wood.  It is a beautiful addition to any home or office.

This particular model also allows for a great deal of customization.  Not only are there ample drawers and compartments for all of your audio and visual devices, but our infrared remote technology actually allows you to use your remote without opening the cabinet doors.   Our system actually relays the remote control command from your remote and into the cabinet, making things more convenient for you.

Also, the center cabinet door panels are exchangeable.  The model comes with wooden panels, glass panels, and speaker cloth panels so that you can customize the look of your piece of furniture.

So if you are considering a TV lift cabinet, make sure to check out the Banyan Creek model, available at Import Advantage

So you've been to the Import Advantage website and you are intrigued by the idea of a TV lift cabinet.  You like the convenience of being able to lower your television into the safety of the entertainment center.  You like being able to have the decision to control what is on top of your cabinet.

But you realize that most of the TV lift cabinets are pretty big.  These serve as a nice entertainment centers, but perhaps you were looking for something for a bedroom or an office.  Perhaps you were looking to add other pieces of furniture and needed a smaller unit.

We've got you covered.

If you want the same convenience and safety that a TV lift cabinet provides, but takes up a smaller space, consider a Foot of the Bed TV Lift.  These lifts are more akin to dressers.

These units are beautifully finished and several colors of wood are available so that you can match the TV lift to your home décor.  Make sure to check out all of the selections at Import Advantage.

Have you been fortunate enough to inherit some of the furniture in your home? If so, lucky you! You probably have some beautiful, hand-crafted heirloom pieces, handed down throughout your family, with wonderful stories and memories attached to each! And what about you partner? Did they also inherit meaningful pieces from well-intended relatives? Again – lucky you! Or, maybe not…

Of course you love the connection and sentiment each piece brings to you, your family, and your home, but “too many hand-me-downs” can make your décor appear like something Sybil (from the 1976 biographical film about a girl who had multiple personalities?) might have created! Yikes! What to do?

While it may be difficult to integrate Great Aunt Edna’s pristine mahogany curio cabinet with Great Uncle Frank’s pine wagon-wheel coffee table – all within the confines of your family room, help is here...in the form of TV lift technology!

State-of-the-art TV lifts bring your family room into the 21st century – regardless

Spring is still a little ways away, but why not get yourself in the mood by starting a little spring cleaning?  It would be better to get it done now while the weather is still less than pleasant.  You wouldn't want to spend the first nice day of spring inside scrubbing and sweeping.

If you do plan on getting a head start, don't forget to clean an important part of your home that often gets overlooked:  your entertainment center.  Below are a few tips to consider so that you can make your entertainment center both clean and organized.

1)Take Stock:  Most people keep their DVD/VHS/Blue-Ray Disc collection in their entertainment centers.  Take some time to make sure that all of the actual discs are in their right box and that all the boxes are in their right spot. Perhaps you could go through your collection and remove the movies that you don't want as often and move them to a storage location. Keep your center up to date with your current trends.

2)Check Behind:  You'd be surprised

If you're a frequent movie watcher, you know that you just can't settle on anything when it comes to the experience. You've got to have a good film and a comfortable place to watch it. You have to have all of your favorite movie night snacks and drinks nearby. Sometimes, you need to have a great group of loved ones to share the experience with. But beyond all of these things, have you ever thought about how you can make your movie night even better? At ImportAdvantage.com, we've got an idea how.

Chances are, if your home is like most, your TV is too small and is displayed on an ugly piece of furniture that probably was handed down through a friend or family member. It's sad but true – your home entertainment system just isn't getting the attention it needs. Get your TV, cables, DVD player, and sound system organized, protected, and looking a whole lot better by indulging in a new TV cabinet. Trust us – experiencing a movie night with one of the pieces of furniture from ImportAdvantage.com

If you're considering buying a new television set, you will also need to consider how you are going to have your new TV set displayed.

Although several options are available at ImportAdvantage.com to display a TV, one option you may want to consider is a TV stand.

A TV stand allows you to display your television, store gaming systems, and your audio/visual equipment.  There is also a built-in vent and fan that is designed to keep your equipment safe and cool.  Our models also have the Infrared technology to allow you to change channels without opening the cabinet doors.

Here are some tips to keep in mind while you look for your TV stand.

1) Color – We have a variety of colors available in our TV stand selection.  Make sure to do some browsing to ensure that the TV stand you chose, will fit into your home decor.

2) Size – If you spend the money on a TV stand, you want to make sure that it will actually fit into your house.  Once its in your house, you want to make sure it will

Do you have young ones in your house?  Do you have teenagers in your house?  Do you have husbands who like to watch sports in your house?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you know what dangers a playing child can present to a large and expensive television.  A bouncing ball, a baseball bat, Nerf gun darts, or just some living room wrestling can threaten to damage your TV.

But you don't want to stop your kids from getting exercise and having fun.  This is especially true when the weather doesn't allow for outdoor playtime.

Import Advantage can help you solve these problems.  With the help of a TV lift cabinet, you can ensure that your television stays safe and you kids stay active.  A TV lift cabinet is a piece of furniture that actually contains a mechanical lift system.

Let's say that the kids want to play in the family room.  You can use a remote control to tell the cabinet to retract the TV.  The TV will slowly descend into the safety of wooden cabinet

That's right, Import Advantage has made it to the big screen that we so often support with our merchandise.

The Banyan Creek TV Lift Cabinet has been featured as a prize item on the popular show, “The Price Is Right.”

This particular cabinet is perfect for a TV that has both a large and flat screen. It allows you to display, or hide, your television, while giving you a lot of storage space for DVDs, stereo equipment, television receivers, and gaming systems.

But the neat thing that most people don't know about TV lift cabinets, is that there is a heavy duty lift mechanism that actually raises and lowers the TV into and out of the cabinet. If you want to watch TV, you can have it raise the TV out of the cabinet to be viewed. Having guests and would rather a beautifully finished cabinet? Have the TV lowered and your guests won't even know that you have a television in the room.

You can view our products on “The Price Is Right,” here.