TV shelf on the wall (295+ Photos): Design nuances (wall-mounted, corner, glass)

What tools are needed if you are preparing a TV shelf with your own hands?
How to make it out of wood and attach it to the wall? What to consider during manufacturing? Reading time: 23 min Category: Photos and videos

• Homemade shelves in the kitchen, bathroom and other rooms
• TV between cabinets and shelves
• Options for homemade designs: general principles
• Homemade TV mounts
• Model selection
• Types of shelves for TV
• Overview of species
• Types of TV shelves
• Manufacturing
• Corner shelf design
• Recommendations
• Feasibility
• Main types of TV mounts

Homemade shelves in the kitchen, bathroom and other rooms

The use of plasterboard shelves in the kitchen will make it possible to replace the usual furniture, although more often such structures serve as decoration.

GCR is not famous for its durability, so heavy items should still be stored in wooden cabinets.

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But you can make a built-in cabinet for storing spices or a tea set from plasterboard. As a rule, plasterboard shelves are made of small sizes and are located away from the sink.

The design of shelves can be very diverse, so in the kitchen you can place both corner shelves and built-in ones; the manufacture of pull-out shelves and drawers has become especially fashionable.

To do this, make a niche out of drywall into which the retractable mechanism is placed. Such shelves are suitable for storing cereals, vegetables or small utensils.

The retractable design will help save space, and therefore will be useful in small kitchens in Khrushchev.

For lovers of good wine, you can place a bottle holder in the kitchen to help store the drink correctly.

With the help of drywall, you can turn an ordinary kitchen into a designer one, just by showing a little imagination.

The use of moisture-resistant drywall will be appropriate in the bathroom, because there is always a large accumulation of moisture there.

In the bathroom you can make the most original devices, even make a sink and a niche for a washing machine, combining them into one continuous element.

Corner structures for a combined bathroom and bathtub will also look beautiful, which will not only help save free space, but will also become a piece of furniture.

You can place household chemicals on the corner shelves, and for plumbing fixtures or other large items it is better to make a built-in structure.

Plasterboard shelves in the bathroom are often made using lighting, which is placed at a certain angle.

You can make a frame for the mirror on the wall, and install additional lamps along the edges - this option will be useful for girls who do their hair.

Not only small shelves are suitable for the bathroom, but also entire niches that span the entire wall.

The main thing that needs to be taken into account is the presence of good ventilation in the room, which will help avoid the formation of condensation, and therefore extend the service life of the units.

The finished structure should be coated with waterproof acrylic paint with high adhesion.

Plasterboard shelves in the living room will be a good addition to the interior. Indoors, you can make a work area with a window for a TV or create a small structure for a library.

Partitions with through windows are often made to accommodate souvenirs and small items.

You can place fresh flowers or other indoor plants on a decorative partition with windows.

If there will be indoor plants on a gypsum board shelf, then it is necessary to use moisture-resistant plasterboard in the construction.

A positive quality of plasterboard products is that the structures can be manufactured after the repairs have been completed.

But if the renovation has just begun, and the walls are leveled using gypsum boards, then you can combine the structure of the wall and built-in shelves - this way you can transform your living room beyond recognition.

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For an experienced person, making various shelves from plaster will be quite simple and will take one or two days, and the result will delight you for years.

Why drywall?

The use of plasterboard when creating shelves is justified by the fact that few materials can be so functional and, moreover, safe for health. Drywall is made from natural materials. Its basis is gypsum, which is tightly pressed on both sides with cardboard. With its help you can realize almost any design idea.

This product has many advantages:

fire resistance;

the ability to create sound insulation in the room;

does not cause allergic reactions and is safe for surrounding people;

ease of installation;

can be processed without much effort

This is especially important when cutting a piece of material;

is able to absorb moisture and release it, thereby creating pleasant climatic conditions in the room. Along with its advantages, drywall has its own specific disadvantages:

Along with its advantages, drywall has its own specific disadvantages:

under the influence of excessive humidity, the material is subject to deformation;

if dropped or hit on the surface, damage to the structure may occur;

Care must be taken during installation. Creating complex geometric structures can deform the product. It is recommended to strengthen plasterboard shelves using a mortgage, which is often made from a sheet of plywood

It is recommended to strengthen plasterboard shelves using an embed, which is often made from a sheet of plywood.

This is especially important in cases where, after creating the shelf, heavy household appliances will be placed on it. To create a more aesthetic appearance, the finished structure is coated with any of the selected paints and varnishes.

You need to pay close attention to the seams and work them with putty material. The seams in such work are covered with tape, and then a layer of putty is applied so that the entire surface looks like a single whole.

To create a more aesthetic appearance, the finished structure is coated with any of the selected paints and varnishes. You need to pay close attention to the seams and work them with putty material. The seams in such work are covered with tape, and then a layer of putty is applied so that the entire surface looks like a single whole.

If the putty work is not done efficiently, the shelf will lose its attractiveness.

TV between cabinets and shelves

A screen mounted in furniture is a great idea to make the room not only a comfortable place for an exciting holiday, but also a functional area. For example, a TV can be placed among bookshelves. With this approach, even a three-dimensional monitor will become a secondary accent in the interior. This is an excellent solution for lovers of classic style, when you want the fireplace to be the central place in the living room.

The plasma panel can also be placed between cabinets. This option is suitable for lovers of minimalism. There are fewer shelves, all sorts of details, and only a clear, laconic wall, divided into sections and with doors on a mechanism that relieves the facades of unnecessary handles. A minimum of contrasts and additional elements will make the living room ideal.

Which profile to choose

Before purchasing profiles, it is worth assessing the shape of the structure. The larger the diagonal of the TV, the larger the profiles should be. If you plan to install a large-depth housing, then purchase twice as many profiles. One is attached directly to the wall, and the second is attached to retaining plates placed perpendicularly, which gives rigidity to the structure.

Options for homemade designs: general principles

Depending on the distance between your TV receiver and the transmitting antenna of the television center, the signal level will change. Another negative factor affecting the quality of television wave propagation is the presence of obstacles. Ideal reception occurs when there is a direct line of sight between the two antennas. That is, you can see the mast of the television center, even through binoculars. If there are buildings or tall trees in the path of the TV signal, there will be no reliable reception. However, waves reflected from other objects can be received by a TV antenna amplifier. If even weak waves do not “break through” to your house, you will have to make a mast. The network of television and radio broadcasting stations is located in such a way that you can receive a signal in any locality.

• Indoor antenna.
  Operates without an amplifier in relative proximity to the transmitting mast. If you can see the television center from your window, some of the channels can be caught literally with a piece of wire. How to make a television antenna with your own hands can be seen in the illustration. The quality of workmanship in such conditions affects only the aesthetic component. But if you live on the 1st–3rd floor, and even surrounded by concrete boxes of a residential neighborhood, a simple design will not work. An indoor antenna, especially one made by yourself, will require a signal amplifier. The advantage of this design is that there is no need for weather protection.
• An outdoor TV antenna can look exactly the same as an indoor one. In this case, a prerequisite is high strength (so that the wind does not change the geometry) and protection of the contact group from corrosion. It is usually placed in close proximity to the window (in high-rise buildings) or on the roof of a private household. The connecting cable is relatively short, so an amplifier is not required to reliably receive a digital or analog signal. Except for the case when the transmitting center is far away. The design is accessible for maintenance and repair, this is an undeniable advantage of being located nearby.
• Outdoor antenna for long-range TV. As a rule, this is a rather bulky design with a screen and additional elements that amplify a weak signal. An electronic amplifier is welcome, but with proper design it may not be needed. Perhaps to compensate for a long cable (there will definitely be losses in it). Such devices are mounted on the roofs of high-rise buildings or on masts in private households. The fastening must be strong, otherwise the wind can easily destroy the structure.
• The antenna type is selected based on the reception characteristics and wind load in the region. For example, the Kharchenko antenna (the most popular homemade option) should not have a high windage. It may be necessary to choose another, more complex project.

Next, let's look at examples of making antennas at home using scrap materials, from simple to complex.

What to consider when making your own cabinet

It may happen that you are an experienced furniture maker and have the technical ability to create a cabinet from, for example, heavy materials such as metal, wood and glass. Of course, your product will look very beautiful, however, you should not forget about its weight. The average weight of this design can be around 70-100 kilograms. In this case, if you, for example, live in urban housing, the interfloor partitions, which are sometimes made too weak, may not withstand such stress. As a result, they will fall through, taking with them the cabinet, the TV, as well as the health of you or your neighbors below.

A high-quality cabinet is a real home decoration

Therefore, evaluate your capabilities and the characteristics of your home competently and wisely. By the way, remember that heavy cabinets can also damage flooring. Therefore, the heavier the piece of furniture you make, the more you will need rubber pads on the supports, unless, of course, your cabinet will still ride on wheels.

Cabinets are among the most popular pieces of furniture, and they are installed not only in the hallway or corridor, but also in living spaces. You can read about how to make a bedside table with your own hands, and what you will need for this, on the pages of our website.

Homemade TV mounts

Even simple brackets for mounting TVs on the wall cost a lot, so it makes sense to save money and make a TV mount for the wall yourself. For this purpose, universal building materials are used. Even simple metal corners allow you to mount the TV on the wall without a special bracket.

Made from aluminum corners

You can make a device for mounting the TV on the wall from corners. It is better to choose aluminum ones, as they are easier to cut and process. Recommended metal thickness – from 3 mm, shelf width – 25 mm, quantity – 4 pcs.

The length of the segments is chosen in such a way that it is possible to make holes for fastening at the top and bottom, that is, the length should be equal to the distance between the mounting holes plus approximately 2-3 cm on each side

It is important to drill the holes so that they match the mounting holes on the back of the TV. Another pair of corners will be attached to the wall. The gap between the elements should be slightly smaller or larger compared to the distance between the corners attached to the back panel of the equipment. Before attaching the TV to the wall, make appropriate markings, checking the vertical installation of each part. Now, in the corners intended for installation on the wall, holes are drilled for fixing fasteners (in those corners that are installed on the back cover of the TV, such holes also need to be made). Then the mount is installed on the wall, the holes are aligned and the homemade bracket is secured by inserting studs or bolts into the contacting holes.

With minimal effort

Using the same principle, a wall mount for a TV is installed, made of metal corners with perforations. Reinforced fasteners are used to secure beams and house frames. They already have holes. They will naturally match on each product. You will need 4 elements for installation on the back wall of the TV and four for the wall. In most cases, such corners are attached to the wall with dowels and self-tapping screws (depending on the wall material), and they are fastened together with bolts.

Swivel pipe bracket

To make fastenings from metal pipes, you will need a welding machine, drill, pipe bender, and grinder. The work will be labor intensive. Prepared from materials:

1. Two small metal sheets - one of them will be screwed to the wall, and the other to the TV.
2. Two small sections of pipe - one of a smaller diameter but longer, the other of a larger radius and shorter. The first will be welded to a sheet of metal that will be installed on the wall, the second to the plate for the TV. The second pipe must fit over the first.
3. 8 bolts.

The individual parts are welded, and then the fasteners are applied and screwed to the wall, which has been previously marked. Fundamentally, the method of mounting a bracket, whether purchased or made with your own hands, is no different.

This is how TV mounts are selected and installed. In order for the fastening itself and the equipment to last longer, you should take into account all the listed installation rules, choose reliable hardware and other components.

What to finish with?

The finishing work is quite simple; you can do it yourself. The difficulty lies in finishing the end edges. The material may crack in the future and begin to crumble. To avoid this, the joints and ends of the sheets are trimmed with aluminum and plastic corners. Semicircular models can be finished with mounting tape. It’s better not to skimp on it; you need to fix everything carefully.

The joints can be reinforced with reinforcing mesh. It is glued in fragments on top. The heads of the screws should not stick out; they are sealed with starting putty. After processing the joints and ends, finishing putty is applied to the entire structure.

Drywall can be decorated with almost any decorative material. This could be wallpaper, plaster, various types of paints. The structure can be finished with the same material as the walls. Then the shelves will look like part of the wall. You can highlight them with material and color to make a bright accent in the interior, visually divide or adjust the space.

If you plan to paint the structure with colored paint, it is recommended to make the niche lighter. It will be shaded anyway. To do this, you can dilute some of the paint from white of the same brand. Alternatively, you can decorate individual shelves or structural elements. For finishing you should use stone, mirrors, colored glass or plastic, imitation stained glass and much more.

The choice of decorative finishing material can also be approached from a practical point of view. A lot depends on the frequency of cleaning. If the shelves are covered with wallpaper, they can quickly become unusable. In this case, the external vertical surfaces can be covered with wallpaper to match the walls, and the horizontal shelves can be painted.

If the shelves are purely decorative and require infrequent cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or a special brush, they can be completely covered.

For example, you can paint them with paint. You can choose a practical color.

Model selection

Before you make a TV stand with your own hands, you should decide what size it will have, what shape it will have, and what additional elements it will be equipped with. It is decided what material will be used during the work.

When creating a TV stand, wood is usually chosen, since a plasterboard structure for a TV may not withstand significant loads from heavy equipment. If drywall is chosen, the frame must be well reinforced.

The most commonly selected materials are:

• a plasterboard TV structure may have unusual shapes, but needs careful reinforcement, and also requires the ability to work with this material;
• Chipboard is selected in the absence of significant funds that can be allocated for the planned work, and the material is produced in numerous shades and is easy to process;
• MDF is considered an excellent choice for creating a bedside table on which you plan to install a TV, since the material is environmentally friendly, durable, with a uniform structure and light weight;
• natural wood is the best choice, since a do-it-yourself wooden structure is strong, durable, incredibly beautiful and fits well into almost any interior style.

When it is decided what material will be used in the work, you should decide on important questions:

• the shape of the cabinet depends on the preferences of the owners;
• the dimensions are determined depending on the installation location and the dimensions of the TV itself, and it is taken into account whether the design will be used not only for installing this equipment, but also for any other purposes, since if you plan to store various small or large objects on it, then it is advisable make it with special storage elements.

Before the actual work, drawings and diagrams are certainly made, according to which all successive stages of the process will be implemented, otherwise there is a high probability that numerous errors will be made that will be difficult to eliminate.

Preparation and selection of material

Let's get started and look at how to make a TV stand with your own hands, which is shown in the drawing. Of course, each person can change the design and style of the entire structure as they wish, but the process will be very similar in many cases.

First of all, you will need to buy everything you need to make the structure.

There are several types of materials that can be used to create this type of furniture.

1. In most cases, laminated chipboard is used, because this material has the following advantages:

• Lasting
• Not expensive
• Beautiful
• Has many colors

1. The next type of sheet material that can be used is MDF. Just like the first material, this is compressed shavings, only in this case it is also glued with a special glue, so in addition to all the positive aspects, moisture resistance is also added to the list of advantages.
2. The TV stand can be made of plywood. They began to use plywood for making furniture quite recently, meaning without the use of paints, because better quality boards of a higher grade have now appeared on the market. They are not found in all construction stores, because they are more expensive than the usual ones that are used for construction.
3. A TV stand can also be made of wood. To do this, you can use either a ready-made furniture panel or make it yourself if you have the appropriate tools. Or you can simply make it from boards, for example, using popular types of wood - pine, birch, oak.

Having assessed all the necessary parameters described above and learned about the advantages and disadvantages, you can choose and buy the material from which you can make a TV stand with your own hands.

In addition to the main material, you will also need a few parts.

If you chose laminated chipboard, you will need to buy another edge. It is needed for the ends to hide the wood shavings and give a beautiful appearance.

There are several types of edges:

• Melamine edging is the most inexpensive and common. It is simply glued with an iron; it already has its own adhesive base.
• PVC edge - comes in different thicknesses. To use it, you need a special machine and it is usually used only in production.
• T-shaped edge - inserted into a specially cut groove. The groove can be made using a manual milling machine.
• There are also aluminum edges and ABC plastic.

For other types of sheet material, edges are usually not used.

Types of shelves for TV

Modern flat-panel TVs come with wall brackets. This is convenient, but only when the TV screen has a sufficiently large viewing angle - at least 120 degrees. Opposite a window or other light source, such a mount is not justified - the display glares, and there is no way to rotate the TV. For small “cubes” such shelves are produced, but CRT TVs are becoming a thing of the past along with bulky VCRs.

Factory model for CRT TV

If you set yourself the goal of making a universal TV shelf with your own hands, then nothing simpler than the classic “almost invisible” option has yet been invented. Two purchased furniture boards 500x500 mm, an electric jigsaw and a little fiddling - an ordinary universal shelf can be made in an hour, including installation time.

Classic shelf option

However, in my opinion, the optimal model of a TV shelf should combine the following functional features:

• The ability to rotate the screen, that is, not a rigid mount on the wall, but a classic stand.
• Corner location. In the kitchen and small rooms, it is most convenient to place the TV in the corner.
• Additional shelves for a DVD player (Blu-ray, Transgalactic transmitter, magic ball or whatever else they invent) and all kinds of control panels.
• The possibility of hidden wiring to all this crap, that is, the absence of a back wall.

Where is the placement of a TV shelf inappropriate?

There are places in the apartment where the TV surface should not be located in the wall.

Place above the stove. Obviously, it is not advisable to install an expensive device above gas and soot, because its presentable appearance will quickly be lost. Space under the fireplace. Do not place equipment in this area due to the risk of overheating, which will lead to sudden breakdown. in small niches. There, the equipment will also heat up and deteriorate. If necessary, it will be extremely difficult to get a TV from there. A place where air does not enter. In this case, the case will become dusty, overheat and, as a result, quickly wear out.

It is important to choose a place where there is access to air.

If you decide to make the structure yourself, you need to study all the details and nuances of making a TV shelf, and also decide on the type in advance.

There are places in the apartment where the TV surface should not be located in the wall.

As we found out, making a surface for a TV yourself is not the most difficult task. Anyone who knows how to work with wood will cope with this task. Taking into account all the nuances, acting consistently, you can build a nice structure that will complement the interior favorably. If you wish, you can purchase it, since the choice on the market is huge.

In simple words, wall mounted TV shelves look good in any room, be it a living room, bedroom or kitchen.

Making your own surface for a TV is not the most difficult task.

If you wish, you can purchase it, since the choice on the market is huge.

Do-it-yourself interior items, like handmade items, are in a certain sense elements of luxury. The main thing is to approach the implementation of the idea as responsibly as possible. To be honest, this is not the surest way to save money. You can always find an affordable option in stores or on online bulletin boards. By making something with your own hands, you put your soul into the product and contribute to a favorable family atmosphere. Every time you watch TV, your family members will have the thought: “What a great guy my husband (father, grandfather, brother) is!”

There are multi-tiered TV shelves, combined ones, with side walls and a back wall.

Anyone who knows how to work with wood will cope with this task.

Overview of species

If the plasma panel is mounted below on the wall, additional electronics elements can be placed on the shelves: a CD player, a satellite TV tuner. When the user bought a TV with an LCD screen, it was time to purchase modern furniture, because it is unlikely to fit into the “grandmother’s” wall, and even if it does, it will look extremely unaesthetic.

Thus, it makes sense to list the main furniture models used as a TV stand:

• TV stand;
• furniture module;
• built-in headset;
• modular section;
• various consoles;
• wall shelf.

Design and functionality should be chosen based on the interior style of the room and the presence of auxiliary electronic devices. If the TV is located in the nursery, it is necessary to consider the issue of environmental safety.

Cabinets

Many users actively use just such a furniture attribute to install a modern TV. Most of the models presented are practical, stylish in design, and inexpensive. Therefore, choosing a cabinet according to the current family budget and for a specific interior direction will not be difficult.

Modern cabinets have many small shelves, opening drawers, and convenient niches. Models come on legs or wheels, are usually made from high-quality materials, come in beautiful finishes in a variety of shades, and are designed to accommodate additional electronic devices.

Racks

Quite an interesting and modern solution that allows you to beautifully position your TV and other accessories. Device stands are more suitable for a minimalist style in the interior. Despite a certain simplicity, they have a number of advantages:

• low cost;
• emphasized restraint;
• brevity.

They also stand out for their great functionality. Racks are made in various sizes, designs, with different numbers of shelves. Exterior finishes come in both dark and light shades. Therefore, every connoisseur of a strict, laconic style in the interior has the opportunity to buy a stand and not only beautifully decorate the wall, but also conveniently place the TV, discs, and remote controls.

Elevators

Relatively new devices designed more for plasma panels. Thanks to the design feature, it will be possible to mount the TV vertically. On the reverse side there is a laconic or rich decor. Using the remote control, you can control the mechanism: raise the structure, lower it, rotate it, tilt it. Such an unusual device differs from all similar solutions for TVs not only in its great functionality, but also in its magnificent, impeccable design.

Cabinets

In spacious rooms, TVs, set-top boxes, audio systems and other attributes of modern electronics are placed separately from elements of massive furniture, but when there is a shortage of free space, wardrobes are installed nearby. In order for them to look good and aesthetically fit into the interior concept, such furniture items must be carefully selected.

If you purchased a chest of drawers with drawers or a wardrobe with a stand and its appearance corresponds to a modern design, it will look justifiable next to the TV. But if the woodworking product is tall, massive, with shelves, and is not original, then it is necessary to choose a special place so that the piece of furniture does not spoil the interior style and does not violate the integrity of the surroundings.

Sketch and detailed study

Having decided on the desired appearance of the future shelf, we proceed to the sketch. The contours are drawn on full-size paper . If everything suits you, we transfer the finished sketch to the material.

When making a shelf with shaped elements, a straight section with a length of 40 to 100 mm should be left between the main side and the beginning of the bending (see figure). With this approach, the edge after gluing will be more neat.

Types of TV shelves

Taking into account current technologies, almost all TVs are small in thickness and weight, so they can be conveniently mounted on the wall using special brackets.

Wall shelf-bracket

The option is good, and can be easily done with your own hands, but there is one big “but” - if the viewing angle is at least 120 degrees

In addition, it is important to take into account light rays, so you cannot place the TV anywhere. There is no provision for turning the TV left or right on such a shelf, and looking at the reflective screen is somehow not interesting. On the other hand, if the design of the room follows a minimalist style, then a wall-mounted shelf-bracket is a good solution for placing a TV

On the other hand, if the design of the room follows a minimalist style, then a wall-mounted shelf-bracket is a good solution for placing a TV.

Standard TV shelf

Well, this is closer to the classics - a shelf-stand for a TV that fits perfectly into the design of the room. There are many options with materials (glass, wood, plastic, metal, etc.), and this shelf is multifunctional. You can store remote controls, discs in it, place a home theater on it (if it has several levels), etc.

Ideal wall shelf

This option falls more into the category of “do what you want with your own hands.” Such a shelf should include the following features and features:

soft mount that allows you to rotate the TV in different directions. This does not mean rigid mounting on the wall, but a shelf made in the form of a stand; location in the corner. In the kitchen or in the children's room, it is best to place the TV in the corner, so you need to make a shelf taking into account third-party parameters (angle of incidence of sunlight, comfortable viewing, tilt angle, etc.); several levels for storing auxiliary items (remotes, DVDs, etc.); supplying power and antenna wires

It is advisable that such a shelf does not have a back wall, so that all the wires can be brought in without any obstruction (it is important to maintain visual appeal, and protruding wires will somewhat spoil the appearance).

How to make a wall shelf with your own hands

So, if you want to try your hand at making furniture (well, at least a wall shelf for a TV), then you should first select the source materials.

You will need several furniture panels (taking into account the desired color), a tool for working with furniture and “straight” hands.

The size of the shields to be used is standard, the preferred thickness is 16 mm. In addition, you need an edging that will give the shelf elegance and uniqueness.

For a two-color shelf, it is best to use the following parameters:

Color #1

Three shields measuring 600x600 mm are future blanks for the levels. Will have to work with an electric jigsaw

By the way, wall-mounted shelves for a TV attract attention precisely by their external form, and only then by their functionality. So the first color needs to be chosen correctly - it is the main one

Color #2

One rear insert with dimensions 450x200 mm and two side panels - 450x400 mm. This color brings a certain contrast, adding originality to the shelf. Cutting out inserts of this size with your own hands is not a problem - the main thing is to know how to use a power tool.

It is especially important, when making furniture for a TV with your own hands, to fix it on the wall. Here you will need large dowel-nails (starting from 6x120), since an insufficiently strong fastening will lead to the fact that all the equipment will fall and break. As for the wires, they can be connected to the TV secretly, hidden in cable channels

As for the wires, they can be connected to the TV secretly, hidden in cable channels

Here you will need large dowel-nails (starting from 6x120), since an insufficiently strong fastening will lead to the fact that all the equipment will fall and break. As for the wires, they can be connected to the TV secretly, hidden in cable channels.

Naturally, it is impossible to put all the variations of making a TV shelf with your own hands in one article, because everything depends on a person’s imagination and his practical skills. We can only say one thing - furniture made independently will last much longer and, naturally, will be doubly pleasing to the eye.

Material used

As a rule, factory brackets for mounting it are included with the television receiver. This greatly simplifies the work process, because the strength of the selected material, holes and selected threaded connections correspond.

All that remains is to secure the bracket to the surface of the wall or ceiling. If this is not possible, you will have to make a rotating TV mount yourself.

For this you will need:

• make accurate measurements of the location of fixation points on the TV body;
• find out its weight;
• select metal plates that can withstand this weight;
• make a rotating mechanism with a lock in different positions;
• assemble the product into a single structure and firmly attach it to the TV and the selected surface;
• make sure of the quality of the work performed.

Factory-made brackets can be very expensive; the work of a master also costs a lot of money. If desired, these products and their fasteners can be made independently using available tools.

Manufacturing

Having prepared everything you need, you can start making a TV stand with your own hands.

First of all, you need to saw off all the parts according to the drawings and carefully fold them. By the way, before you start cutting materials, make a cutting diagram to make sure there is enough material.

If the choice was made in favor of laminated chipboard, then the next step will be gluing the ends. Before this, you will need to sand the ends with sandpaper for better adhesion.

Gluing the edge is quite simple, just apply it and run a hot iron along it through a thin fabric

You should pay attention to the fact that the edge is always wider than the end, so you need to glue it so that it extends beyond the edges, this is necessary so that you can then cut it off with a knife, in which case it will not come off over time

Now we take a set of products and mark the places where we need to drill holes to fasten all the parts into a single whole. Having marked the places where the holes will be, you can begin. Those who have already drilled when hanging something on the wall know that it is difficult to immediately place the drill where it is needed, and it often happens that the hole is drilled in the wrong place. In this case, you need to make a dent; to do this, you need to place a nail in the center of the mark and lightly hit it with a hammer, or use special wood drills with a sharp tip.

Having made all the holes and repeated measurements, you can proceed to the last stage - assembly. It is necessary to assemble the product carefully, because if you assemble and then disassemble it, then all the holes for the screws will increase and will no longer connect the elements of the TV stand tightly.

This particular drawing of a TV stand implies the presence of drawers, which are assembled separately and be careful when installing guides on the walls and on the drawers themselves. Even changes of 1-2 mm can affect the final appearance of the product

Shelves for flowers

It is often seen when people decorate their homes with artificial flowers, but still nothing can replace the freshness of a natural beautiful plant. Many owners, trying to decorate the wall, let climbing plants grow along it, hang flowerpots from the ceiling or place them on shelves of their own design. The advantage of this approach is that it is possible to make something of your own, unique and fitting into the interior of the room. Depending on the type of flowers available and their quantity, a shelf is constructed.

Wooden shelf for flowers in the form of a honeycomb
Of course, you immediately want to make something voluminous and beautiful, which is quite natural, but first you can try your hand at making a simple but neat shelf.

Manufacturing stages

We will need a 120x25 mm board with a length of at least 130 cm. It will be more convenient to sand the board while it is intact.

Take a board of the appropriate size

After this, one edge needs to be cut so that the corner is straight, and markings must be applied every 20 cm clearly at an angle of 90°. A construction corner will help with this, but if you don’t have one, you can use any solid object whose corners are right, for example, ceramic tiles.

We make marks on the board every 20 cm

When cutting a part, you need to hold the hacksaw at an angle relative to it. If you hold the hacksaw straight, it will be difficult to make an even cut.

Now saw it according to our marks

To make a shelf we will need 6 pieces of 20 cm each.

We will need 6 identical planks

Each part must be sanded on all sides. The blade used should not be coarse-grained, otherwise the wood may be scratched.

Each of them needs to be sanded

Since the screws will be screwed close to the edge of the board, in order to prevent it from splitting, you need to drill holes in these places with a thin drill.

In preparation for assembly, we will drill holes for screws

The entire assembly process consists of fastening the parts with self-tapping screws. If PVA glue is available, then the joints must first be smeared with it, and after allowing a minute for the glue to set, the parts must be fastened. When screwing in the screws, you do not need to use excessive force to prevent the board from splitting. It is enough that the head of the screw is flush with the board.

Assembling the shelf

Since our shelf is wall-mounted, we need to screw fasteners to it.

We screw the fastenings

Since the height of the shelves is small and the structure is not very durable, you can place climbing or low plants in small pots on it.

The shelf is ready and there are flowers on it

This product can be used not only for flowers. To prevent the shelf from getting dirty, it is best to open it with varnish.

Corner shelf design

This type of shelves is practical and is used in small rooms, as they take up little space and allow you to decorate a corner in an interesting way. They can be mounted both inside the corner and outside, going around it

They help expand the functionality of the room and increase its ergonomics, which is important for decorating a small room - kitchen, hallway, bathroom

The corner shelf can accommodate a large number of items

They are often used instead of a corner cabinet and small household appliances, dishes, and souvenirs are placed on them.

Since such shelves have three attachment points, they are more reliable and can withstand greater weight. They can be made from various materials: wood, glass, metal, plastic.

An external corner shelf made of wood decorates the corner of the room in an original way.

Options for the bedroom and living room with photos

The design of the bedroom and living room is noticeably different. The rooms have their own style and interior. Having decided to install a wall, you need to take into account that it must fit into the overall appearance of the room:

• Decorating a niche for a guest room. The guests' attention should focus on the new item. The shelf itself should not be pretentious and made in soothing colors. It is advisable to equip the niche shelves with doors. It will be necessary to decorate the wall using sculpting or artificial stones and slabs.
• Wall decoration in the bedroom. The niche in the bedroom is noticeably different from the guest room, because the bedroom is the personal space of the residents of the room. It would be appropriate to make recesses on the wall for books and necessary little things in cool shades, and use lamps or lamps as decoration.

Below you can see photos of interesting options.

Recommendations

Before you make your own TV shelf, you need to choose the appropriate model. At home, you can make both hanging, retractable, and rotating models. Shelves that are installed on the floor look beautiful in the interior of living rooms. If the room is small, then it is best to choose a suspended option with brackets; they are attached either to one support beam or to multiple beams to the ceiling. The advantage of hanging shelves is that they are out of reach of children.

Pull-out designs are considered a good choice when the equipment is planned to be installed in an existing cabinet. Such shelves will move on rails, ensuring accessibility to equipment. As for rotating models, it is recommended that they be made in addition to other pieces of furniture to facilitate the location of the screen. Floor shelves are not much different from ordinary TV stands; they are the easiest to make.

When choosing a shelf shape, it is best to choose square and rectangular models; designs with semicircular and curved shapes are rare. To increase the functionality of the shelf, you need to supplement its design with several compartments

When creating a sketch of shelves for a TV, it is also important to take into account the following nuances

• In the living room, it is advisable to install wide and large structures, since the TV in this room acts as the center of the interior. The choice of material and shelf design also plays a huge role; wood products in warm colors are considered a good choice. In the bedroom, it is best to place hanging compact shelves made of plasterboard or chipboard. For children's rooms, you need to make original designs in bright colors.
• It wouldn’t hurt to decorate the finished shelf with decorative elements; this will give it some chic. In a classic style, you need to use a bracket and complement the structure with glass inserts. The brackets can have both strict geometric patterns and floral designs; the same goes for glass elements; they can be beautifully painted. Carvings will also look unusual on wooden shelves; they are usually applied to the end in the form of various patterns. If the shelves have metal inserts, you can engrave them, this will give the product an interesting look.
• Any shelf for a TV should be provided with good lighting, which will highlight the corner under the equipment. As a rule, wooden structures are equipped with spotlights; round small lamps are placed on the ceiling above the shelf in such a way that, when turned on, they highlight the cinema area in a special way and relieve the eyes from unnecessary strain. The intensity of such lamps can be adjusted using a special switch.

A combination of a TV shelf with an LED strip would also look good in a modern interior; it should be placed along the edges of the structure. In the dark, such illumination will create a mysterious flickering, changing the intensity and color of the lighting.

It is worth noting that LED strip is best suited for glass structures, giving them an expensive look.

To learn how to make a TV shelf with your own hands, see the following video.

DIY cabinet assembly technology

The technology for assembling a TV stand is not complicated; the procedure is always the same, regardless of the complexity and functionality of the design. To begin with, individual parts are manufactured and processed, then they are connected to each other, and the legs are mounted.

Assembling a TV stand with your own hands requires meticulousness and a correctly structured step-by-step scheme for installing parts.

At the end, the product is decorated with decorative elements. Let's take a closer look at each of the manufacturing stages.

Preparing materials

First you need to make patterns of the main parts. To do this, concentrating as much as possible, draw them on thick cardboard in accordance with the drawing. Then the finished templates are cut out, applied to the material, contours are drawn on them and cutting is carried out.

This allows you to save materials and accurately manufacture individual parts of the bedside table without errors. The sawn part is subjected to the following processing:

• When working with chipboard, parts are sanded along the edges and taped.
• when working with natural wood, all surfaces are sanded;
• Drywall is not treated, just coated with a primer and painted.

Collecting all the parts

The second step is to assemble the prepared parts. A level is used to level the structure. The legs or sides are attached to the tabletop if necessary with pre-screwed cabinet rails, and then the bottom.

Often, a TV stand can accommodate CDs, magazines, newspapers and decorative items.

After this, the product is supplemented with cabinets, shelves, and drawers.

Installation of legs

The second step is to assemble the prepared parts. A level is used to level the structure. The legs or sides are attached to the tabletop if necessary with pre-screwed cabinet rails, and then the bottom.

By assembling a TV stand with your own hands, you can not only get a unique design, but also save significantly on the purchase of a ready-made model.

After this, the product is supplemented with cabinets, shelves, and drawers. Before finally connecting all the parts, you must once again carefully check the product for evenness of their fit.

Cabinet decor

The bedside table should be decorated depending on the material used.

Often, the decor of TV tables consists of combining different materials and decorating it with glass parts.

The laminate will look beautiful immediately after assembly. Solid wood must be primed and treated with stain; this protects the material from water and dirt. After this, you can apply artistic carvings, varnish or paint.

The variety of materials allows you to make very cheap and simple models, as well as go for the chic.

You can also stick a decorated film onto the finished product or apply images using a stencil. Beautiful handles on cabinets, glass or stained glass doors can become stylish decorative elements.

The TV stand can be decorated to your liking.

Thus, a DIY TV stand is an excellent choice. If you approach the work wisely, it will save money, as well as bring warmth and comfort to the decor of your home and even prevent the purchase of additional furniture, such as a table.

The technology for making furniture is quite simple, and by using your creative abilities and talents, you can make a independently made piece of furniture unique, a kind of “highlight” of the interior.

Feasibility

To make an “intricate” shelf you need to purchase additional tools

If everything is clear regarding the material of the shelves and other classifications, then some difficulties may arise with the tools. Therefore, to make something extravagant, you will need to visit the construction market to purchase a tool.

The modern construction market is not only about building materials and tools. This is still an extensive service sector. Therefore, if the cost of the service is significantly less than the price of the tool, it is worth thinking about this factor and making the right, appropriate decision.

Another aspect of difficulty lies in personal skills. Of course, you can cut a wooden or plastic shelf with a regular hacksaw without buying a jigsaw. But not every craftsman can make a high-quality radius glass shelf on his own; Even gluing edges to a sheet of chipboard can be difficult.

Based on the feasibility and personal experience in the manufacture of products from selected materials, you should know that the construction market is ready to perform a number of works for little money. These are: cutting sheets of MDF, chipboard, wood, plastic, radius and straight cutting of glass, drilling holes according to customer drawings, cutting metal along the contour and others.

Understanding well what needs to be done, what to make it from, taking into account the interior of the room, you just need to approach this issue expediently and not clutter up the space with unnecessary tools. But further production and additions to the interior can be done independently by purchasing the necessary material.

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The most difficult question is what to make a shelf from.

“Classics of the genre” as the main material

If everything is more or less clear with safety precautions, then often when choosing such a variety of materials a difficult situation arises. For greater understanding and practicality, you should consider some of the features of each of them.

• Wood (chipboard, MDF) is the leading material on the market in the manufacture of furniture. Its low cost is a plus. It can be easily processed with any tool and has a long service life at low humidity.
• Metal - manufacturing often requires a welding machine. The material has a lot of weight, but it benefits greatly when combined with other materials.
• Plastic, like wood, is a fairly cheap material and easy to work with. Compared to wood, it has a significant advantage - mold does not form on it in high humidity (loggia, balcony, bathtub, toilet).
• Glass is a very stylish and fashionable material. You can very advantageously play with space in small areas of the room using mirrors. A glass cutter and a diamond drill bit are required to drill holes if necessary.
• GCR is the cheapest of the above materials. Not resistant to high humidity. Often used in the manufacture of niches in the wall, which subsequently serve as shelves.

It is natural that the choice of material for manufacturing should not be determined only by the cost of the material. Both the opportunity and the skills of the master play an important factor. This is the case when unnecessary risk will cost certain unforeseen costs in case of damage to the workpiece.

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Main types of TV mounts

Bracket for TV on the wall, rotating, retractable

The tilt-and-slide TV wall mount is the most convenient to use. It provides the maximum number of degrees of freedom for a flat screen.

Thanks to this fastening, the TV panel can be fixed in any position. In addition, the TV itself can:

Tilt-and-swivel type TV bracket

This type of fastening allows you to adjust the angle of the panel and change its position. No matter what room the panel is located in, the tilt-and-swivel TV bracket will make it possible to adjust the image plane vertically or horizontally for comfortable viewing.

Table 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Pan-Tilt Brackets

Possibility of comfortable screen adjustment	Difficulties during installation work
Quick selection of the most comfortable screen viewing position anywhere in the room	Large distance between wall and panel
Allows you to install an LCD panel in a corner and living spaces with a non-standard layout	High selling price. The fastening has different weight restrictions for panels

Assembling the stand

Once all the pipes are cut, we begin to assemble:

1. Assembly can begin with the legs. Assembling each side separately, and finally connecting them. Or start from the top and finish by assembling the legs of the stand.
2. After assembly, make sure that the stand stands firmly and stable on a flat surface, without unnecessary rolling or tilting.
3. My structure is held tightly with screws for easy dismantling, but you can permanently glue the pieces together into a whole structure. If you are going to use screws, it is recommended to drill holes before drilling with screws.
4. The wooden board that will hold the TV on the stand is a piece of 1/2″ plywood. If cooling holes are needed, it can be cut so that it is cooled by natural ventilation. In my case, I cut out a groove to connect the wires.

Before attaching the board to the stand, drill all the holes for attaching to the stand, as well as the holes for mounting the TV itself.

Next, drill mounting holes in the PVC pipes. You do this very carefully. And tighten the fastening bolts even more carefully so that the pipes do not crack.

Once the stand is mounted, install the TV. That's all. Install the stand in a place convenient for you, connect the wires and use it to your health. I personally made such a stand in order to watch TV from the bed, and since there is no wall next to the bed, there is nowhere to hang the TV except on its own stand. Of course, there was an option to put the TV on a stand like a bedside table, but this option is too bulky. Moreover, the bedside table is low, so it’s not the same at all.

The nuances of placing a wall shelf

The correct placement of a wall shelf should take into account the physiological characteristics of a person so that watching TV is as comfortable as possible. So, the distance to the screen should be equal to 4 diagonals of the screen. This is the only way to achieve the absence of tension in the eyes. If a plasma is installed in the apartment, then this nuance becomes extremely important.

A person should be positioned at an angle of 30 degrees from the TV, so it is worth maintaining this figure when placing a shelf. The height of the TV is also important. The correct value would be a height of 1 m from the floor or equal to the height of a person. All of the listed placement features are calculated taking into account the height and location of the seating areas from which a person will watch TV shows.

Important! Only a TV that is used in rare cases can be placed too high and the style of the interior implies this.

In order to correctly determine the level of placement of a shelf on the wall, you should perform a few simple steps:

1. Sit on the sofa, keeping your eyes closed.
2. When you open your eyes, immediately look at the intended location of the TV.
3. Mark the area where your gaze first fell. This will be the top point of the screen location.

In the case of planning the location of the TV in the bedroom, all the same actions are repeated only in a lying position.

Places in the house for mounting shelves

The shelf can be mounted anywhere in the house where there is a TV or other equipment. For example, to place it in the bedroom, you can use designer shelves, which with their appearance will attract attention to the wall with the TV. To maintain and create greater aesthetics, they can be supplemented with small shelves with various little things. You can also go the other way and use wall shelves as a wall frame, and hang the TV itself on a bracket. In this case, you get the feeling that a separate niche has been allocated for the technology.

Features of wall structures

A wall shelf for equipment is a console-shaped structure, which, due to its appearance and mounting method, allows you to save free space in the house. Almost every shelf model of this type comes with a cable duct, which allows you to visually hide all the wires going to the devices.

A wall shelf is an excellent solution for placing various types of equipment; it allows you to place other interior details in the saved space without compromising functionality.

Now manufacturers are ready to offer a lot of different wall shelves, both in design and material. They are made from wood, glass, plastic and even metal. For example, glass shelves are produced on a chrome-plated metal frame, while the surfaces themselves are made of tempered glass. Such products look incredibly stylish in the interior.

Some products are equipped with brackets that provide remote-type consoles and clamps so that the equipment is protected from falling. You can choose a shelf of this type to hang equipment of any size on the wall.