Ikea, Dwell , Habitat- anyone else?

[shahedz]

Audio visual unit at www.habitat.co.uk

i really like that, but don't fancy spending £400 on a stand ( in the past 5 years i have gone through 4 stands) that i may change again!

Can any one recommend a similar unit cheaper or shop that sells similar items?

[MadJockG]

Can't fault ikea price-wise, also as u can see from other posts in this topic, even modifiable if not 100% suitable out the box. See my post in the other thread on this topic for a sub £50 alternative, ikea Lack, but there are numerous others there at reasonable price!

Good luck with your quest
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[paul@big-av]

Hi,

That kind of thing does tend to be fairly expensive, take a look at the Jahnke Power Racks, Ateca Monaco and Techlink Ovid OV95W for cheaper alternatives. Did you want something in white?

[shahedz]

Hi

thanks for your links, I like white as the room is small and the walls are white so i think the illusion of space helps. Also i prefer eveything being hidden out of sight looks smarter.

Annoys me that its £399 and is flat pack! I would expect it ready made at that price!

[shahedz]

anyone else?

[Cyril]

I don't think you are going to find anything of that quality for much less unless you wait for the sales or 2nd hand/ebay/gumtree.

See if your local carpenter can give you a good cash deal for a custom made unit.

Lots of alternatives if you are willing to spend more though
In approx price order:

Wickes
Argos
Ikea
Homebase
Next
www.jali.co.uk - custom made yours will be about £350!!
Lots Road or other antique auction houses £150 - £5000+
Habitat - approx £400 -800
John Lewis - approx £700 -1200
Heals - approx £800 - 1400
Bo Concept -approx £900-£2000
Singways -approx £1000-£2500
Arca -approx £1200-£2500
Mercantini £1200-3000
Kube Design Ltd -approx £1400-£3500
Presotto Italia approx £1400-£3500
Lema -approx £1700-£3500
Hulsta or Natuzzi -approx £1700-£3500
Capellini -approx £1400-£3500
Ligne Roset -approx £1400-£3500
Conran -approx £1500-£4500
B & B Italia, Porro , Silenia, Spectral Moebal -approx £2100-£5500
Interlubke, Poliform £3000-£7000
Chaplins -approx £1700-£5500
Purves & Purves -approx £1700-£5500
Loft Living £3000-7000
Harrods -approx £2000-£7500
Artanova Athena Sofa!http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090...fa/#more-30667 -£10,000-£12000
Antiques from Sothebys /Christies etc.. £3000 to £2m