A 180cm console in a 3-room BTO at Eunos often pushes the TV too far from the sofa. It looks wrong to sit back. Most buyers measure the wall instead of the floor space first. You'll need to sit on the sofa first to know the distance because a 40-inch TV needs 1.5m, while a 75-inch needs 2.5m, and the console must match. If the console is too wide, the cable management becomes a nightmare one for you. Stance is clear: console length should follow viewing distance, not wall space.
Floor-standing units anchor the room differently than wall-mounted pieces. They leave the wall clean but take up floor space inside the room. In a 4-room condo, a 240cm console fills the media wall perfectly. However, a 120cm unit might feel sparse next to a large screen. You've got to measure the path. You must check the lift door width before delivery because oversized units often get stuck in older blocks at Bedok.
There is one exception to the rule about wall space, and a narrow console works if the TV is small, so do not force a long cabinet into a 3-room living room. Cables hide better in deeper drawers. Humidity swells particleboard quickly without ventilation, so solid wood frames last longer in the tropics and resist warping better. You could look for plywood frames that resist moisture well.
Floor-standing console stability: Key checks before placing your TV