DVD Stand for You

You may be wondering why there is a post on the DVD cabinets site about  about CD cabinets.  Aren’t they the same thing.  Well kind of.  Actually there are some differences that are worth noting when you are in the market for a CD storage cabinet.  Here is how to make the best selection you can:

• DVDs and CD are actually the same sized disc, but the cases are where there is a difference.  The original maker of the CD (Sony), patented the plastic jeweled CD case also.  When DVDs came out, they decided that they wanted their own cases.  Plus a DVD case is meant to showcase more information about the movie that is contains.  They are similar in height and width to the old VHS cases, so it was only logical to stay with that form factor.
• When making a choice on a CD cabinet, you should think about the total number of both CDs and DVDs that you may put on it.  Most cabinets have ratings for the quantity of each.  Obviously you can fit more CDs that DVD typically.  Most manufacturers accomplish this by allowing you to move the shelves.
• Choose a material, wood, or finish that fits the decor of the room that you are putting this unit into.  Most CD DVD cabinets will last you a life time.  It is a piece of furniture, plan to treat it as such.
• Manufacturers are coming out with new models just about every 6 months.  If you watch the paper or the internet, you can score big savings by waiting until the new models come out and trying to find a previous model.  These cabinets go on sale very often.  If you are buying online, remember to calculate shipping and tax into the cost for your comparisons.
• Most CD storage cabinets will come disassemble.  Be sure you feel comfortable putting these together.  Luckily most companies have smoothed out all the assembly problems and these are pretty simple to put together.  If possible, add some extra screws or nails to the unit and some glue in the joints to insure this cabinet stays sturdy for years to come.
• If you have children it may be a good idea to buy a CD DVD storage cabinet with locking doors.  This can keep them out of your prized music collection.  There is nothing more frustrating than finding your favorite CD has a scratch in it!

Buying a CD storage cabinet is very similar to buying a DVD cabinet with just a couple small differences.

Let’s face it, a stack of DVD and CD cases sitting next to the television or stereo looks sloppy.  This isn’t much better than a college student with old pizza boxes laying around their dorm room or maybe that old project in the garage that you have been neglecting for years.  Get your DVD collection in order, get it organized, keep it protected and buy a DVD Cabinet.  Doing it soon will help you ease your time, your wallet, and your brain.  Here is why:

• Time-How much time do you spend sorting through that stack of DVDs looking for just the movie you want to watch?  Or maybe you just finished listening to that new CD, but now where is the case to it?  DVD Cabinets can solve this problem by allowing you to quickly locate that favorite movie or the empty case for that CD.  You can organize your collection by title, artist, genre, or even mood.  Then when you want to watch a DVD, simply walk over to the DVD storage stand and pull out the one you want!
• Money-Let’s face it, DVDs are expensive.  If you have more than 100, you have a small fortune tied up in those shiny plastic discs and yet you leave them lying around everywhere.  If you had 100 ten dollar bills, would you just throw them anywhere?  Getting all your DVDs and CDs into a CD DVD cabinet will protect your expensive collection.  Also, have you ever purchased the same movie or music CD twice because you forgot that you owned it?  What a waste of money to own 2 copies of the same DVD!
• Stress-How upset do you get when you can’t find that movie you were dying to watch?  Do you get frustrated when you children play with your DVD collection?  Maybe they take the discs out of the cases and try to load them into the VCR, like my daughter did!  My blood pressure was fuming (then I remembered she was only 1).  If you have children or room mates, consider purchasing a DVD cabinet with a lock to protect your DVDs and reduce your anxiety.

DVD Cabinets are useful in any room and for any DVD collection, large and small to help you save time, money and reduce stress.  You can purchase them both online and in many larger retail stores like Best Buy and Walmart.  Run out and get one today.

With the recent out burst of movies, DVDs and Blu-ray discs, it’s very probable that you’re running out of places to store your collection. Most movie collections find their way into albums, but for a few of us we like to keep the cases and protect the discs in a DVD stand or DVD cabinet.  Utilizing a cabinet doesn’t mean you have to interfere with your current decor.  Most manufactures make them in many different colors and wood types.  They range in price from less than $100 to over $1000.  Ikea even makes an inexpensive, but very nice Ikea DVD stand.

Storage options come in all shapes and sizes, from baskets to bins. While these are all great options, the standard entertainment center doesn’t hold more than a couple of consoles, a DVD player and a few games or movies. For the avid collector, or even the novice, investing in a DVD cabinet is a wise decision.  If you are protective of your collection, consider finding a cabinet with doors that lock.  You can keep children or your roommates out of your prized possessions!

Stands can flank your normal entertainment center in the living room, become a part of your television set in your bedroom or create a wall of interest in your media room. Your living room is where you live and it only makes sense to store all of the interesting stuff there. DVDs are an intricate part of many people’s lives and they are best put to use in a room where there is a lot of activity.

Your bedroom, on the other hand, is more of a private place; a sanctuary to relax at the end of the day. You can store your favorite movies in a small stand right next to the bed or TV in order to make them readily accessible.

The media room is a place for gathering that will most likely accommodate large quantities of movies. With movie theater style, you’re sure to impress with an entire wall of movies stored in the right stand. Imagine how much more impressive it would be with five or six DVD shelves stacked together full of movies to choose from.  There are even companies that make DVD stands that can hold 1000 DVDs.

Even in your child’s room, it’s a practical decision to get a stand that  movies can be easily accessed by little hands. Storage is an option, but in order to make it effective, DVD stands are the best option for organization and with the many styles, your design can easily be complimented.