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Why are Fish Tank Stands so Dull?

February 24th 2017

The Fish Tank Stand Gets a Makeover

Who says fish tanks can’t be stylish? Zespoke’s range has turned the generic fish tank stand into something that is both stylish and practical.

Squoval Coffee Table used as a Fish Tank Stand with Black Gloss outside and sides and white gloss inside

Squoval Coffee Table used as a Fish Tank Stand with Black Gloss outside and sides and white gloss inside

 

A fish tank can be an eye-catching feature of the home, adding a sense of calm and a great way of bringing nature inside. In the living room they mean that technology doesn’t take-over what should be a relaxing space, whilst in the bedroom they often inject a much-needed dose of zen. In kitchens they break up the practical role of the room, whilst in the dining room they provide a great talking point.

 

In the past, a fish tank might have been viewed as a nuisance or something that just takes up space, with stands often being an afterthought, as opposed to a stylish piece of the décor — thankfully this is no longer the case. The newest and best fish tank stands now serve to add a real sense of style to the room.

 

Take the recently launched range of contemporary fish tank stands by Zespoke. As with all of the bespoke ranges of furniture from Zespoke’s collection, their fish tank stands are fully customisable. Their minimalist Cube Gloss Fish Tank Stand, with its softly curved edges and retro undertones, comes in a huge range of colours, all of which can be combined as internal and external shades, can be designed by you, using the online customiser, until it is a piece that is individual to you and your home.

 

The cube shape means that there is storage space within the form of the stand for all your fish tank accessories, whilst the optional back plate and glass shelving offer further storage space as well as the benefit of concealing messy wiring from pumps and heaters.

 

In addition to the range of colours, wood and metal finishes available to Zespoke customers, there is also the option to choose from a range of quirky, retro patterns and designs, as well as your own personal photographs and motifs — all of which can be included within your fish tank design.

 

Finally, when it comes to fish tank stands, don’t feel you have buy a piece of furniture designed specifically for this purpose — think outside the box and consider console tables, sideboards and coffee tables as alternative platforms for your watery pride and joy.

 

So, with your fish tank stand taken care of, how do you go about ensuring the fish tank itself is a feature that stands out in your home as a stylish talking point? We give you some top tips on designing the perfect fish tank.

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  • Opt for a natural coloured gravel or sand that mimics the natural habitat of your chosen species of fish
  • Forget plastic, artificial plants and take your pick from the wide range of natural, live plants instead — not only do they look better, but they also produce oxygen to help the quality of the water
  • Use tank decorations that are made from natural materials, such as pebbles, driftwood and coconut halves
  • Select a plain background rather than one with a pictures on it — you are displaying a work of art here and don’t want your background to detract from it
  • Display your tank decorations and planting in a random way rather than as a perfectly symmetrical design — it looks more natural
  • Put taller plants towards the rear of the tank and the shorter ones at the front in order to create depth in the tank

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To see the full range of bespoke, fully customisable furniture from Zespoke, including their cube-shaped fish tank stand, visit zespoke.wpengine.com

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