Home Entertainment Centers Around The Entertainment Center: Bush Cites Industry Trends

Furniture World Magazine

With the average American watching an estimated three hours and 46 minutes of television each day (which translates into more than 52 days of nonstop TV-watching per year), the demand for attractive, functional -- and affordable -- home entertainment furniture has never been greater. "Casual television viewing has become an integral part of our daily lives," says Paul Bush, president and CEO of Bush Furniture -- the nation's eighth largest furniture manufacturer. "People today are invariably spending more and more time at home, whether it be relaxing after work or entertaining friends and family, and the television has become their focal point." "From live sporting events and reality-based TV shows to home movies and the latest blockbuster rentals, we're beginning to see the American culture embrace home entertainment like never before," adds Bush. As a result, consumers are purchasing quality home entertainment/home theater furniture that not only fits their individual budgets and lifestyles, but also properly accommodates and protects various electronics components and blends seamlessly within the confines of the home decor. A wide variety of home entertainment products are currently available ranging from function-oriented TV/VCR stands that hold various sizes of traditional and flat screen TVs to more dynamic, storage-intensive units which are designed to accommodate much larger sets, including projection TVs. And with so many options to contend with when setting up a personal home theater -- including system size, storage considerations and aesthetic appeal -- the role of home entertainment furniture has taken on much greater significance. "Without a doubt, our design philosophy is to create a home entertainment environment that's both functional and fashionable at the same time," says Bush. According to Bush, today's home entertainment enthusiasts are looking for product innovations such as: Adjustable shelves to help personalize home theater/audio set-ups Tempered glass doors that protect electronics components from dust Open and enclosed storage for easy access to videos, CDs and other accessories Panoramic curio lighting that showcases photos, keepsakes and other decorative items Doors that conveniently fold flat against the sides of a unit when open Open back panels for wire management efficiency Bases that swivel to provide optimum viewing angles In addition, the way home entertainment furniture looks can be as important as how it functions by reflecting each consumer's unique lifestyle approach. "From Arts and Crafts to urban contemporary to country casual, we have the style and finish options that today's consumers prefer -- and at an affordable price," says Bush. "In essence, we're making home entertainment furniture for the way people live." Available in stores nationwide, Bush Furniture complements any home decor with its variety of stylish home entertainment furnishings. Call 1-800-950-4782 for details or visit the company website at http://www.bushfurniture.com .