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Traditionally, the living room is the largest room. But this rule does not apply to all modern apartments. Sometimes using corners is a necessity. In this case, a corner TV stand will look beneficial.
Construction type
Depending on their device, modern TV stands can be divided into the following types:
Pros and cons of hanging shelves
Like all types of furniture structures, wall shelves have their positive and negative sides . The advantages of such shelves include:
- modern appearance of the product;
- saving space in the apartment;
- Protecting the TV from children and pets - they will not be able to reach it.
TV location option (angle view)
Now let’s look at the main disadvantages of wall-mounted structures:
- Failure to follow the rules when mounting the shelf may result in the TV falling;
- if the shelf is installed above or below eye level, then watching any program or movie will quickly lead to visual fatigue;
- installation of more complex structures requires special tools, which not every garage has.
Wall mounted shelf rack
Corners 200x300 mm for wall mounting
If you approach the installation of the shelf correctly, then there can be no talk of any disadvantages, because the TV will be located at a normal level, and the shelf will be securely fastened. All that remains is to choose the type of wall shelf you plan to make.
TV shelf
Original wall shelf for TV
Chest of drawers
Such furniture allows you not only to place equipment, but also to store other things in drawers. TV chests can be of different heights. Since the bed in the bedroom is usually much higher than the sofa, a taller chest of drawers is chosen for it. You can store bed linen or clothes in the drawers.
In living rooms, the TV is placed on low chests of drawers with 1-2 rows of drawers. They hold gadgets, chargers or documents. Drawers in low cabinets may not be very deep, which is compensated by the long cabinet.
Styling of corner TV tables
The appearance of the cabinet depends not least on the chosen style:
- Classicism. The cabinets are a little heavy. These are solid models with increased dimensions. They are a bit like chests of drawers, as they are often equipped with a spacious lower drawer. The dominant materials are those related to wood. Decorated with milling, carving, brushing. The disadvantage is the “blind” rear wall with no sections for additional equipment;
- High tech. One of the favorite modern styles. The shapes are either regular geometric or completely unusual curvilinear silhouettes. Airy structures made of all types of glass with chromed steel. There is very little decoration. These are mainly accessories. It is allowed to use furniture made of plastic in the interior;
- Neo Baroque. This is a harmonious combination of figured ornate furniture with elements of modern styles. Here, gold plating can easily coexist with titanium-coated steel. Modern materials are widely used. The equipment is also top notch. At the same time, visually the furniture will not fall out of the luxurious setting;
- Country. The style involves the use of large amounts of wood with minimal finishing. The silhouettes are simple and straight. This style is often called “rustic”. Despite this, country-style furniture harmonizes perfectly even with ultra-modern technology. Naturalness comes first. Goes well with artificial aging, varnishing, hand painting;
- Minimalism. The cabinets are as light as possible. Many elements of a traditional frame are completely missing. Such models may resemble whatnots. Very economical in terms of space taken up. The decor is practically not used. The silhouettes are quite original. Correct forms are very rare.
When choosing, be careful about models with a full back wall. In this case, additional equipment cannot be installed on the cabinet. Lack of ventilation will cause it to overheat faster. This is dangerous not only for its performance. You may experience furniture fires.
Corner cabinet
Suitable for rooms with a small area because... allows functional use of corner space. A corner cabinet can have several rows of drawers. The glass cabinet with hinged doors also looks great.
The model of the cabinet depends on the size and weight of the TV, as well as the desired location and height of the bed or sofa from where it will be watched.
Materials, shapes and sizes
The frame of the cabinet consists of two sidewalls, a back wall, an upper and a lower horizon. The durability of furniture depends on the quality of the materials used. The production of bedside tables most often comes from:
- solid wood;
- plastic;
- strained glass;
- wood panels, particle boards;
- varnished boards;
- metal (stands alone or is combined with other materials).
Wood is a popular material for making
Most of the materials presented require additional protection. To do this, a layer of enamel, varnish, plastic or film is applied.
One of the positive aspects when choosing a cabinet is the wide variety of shapes.
Please consider them before choosing a model:
- Geometrically regular rectangular or square is the most popular type.
- Rounded - the back side remains flat, and the front side becomes semicircular.
- Shelf - several tiers are fastened together by corner posts, there is no back wall.
- Asymmetrical - several sections are shifted to one side, fastened together by open shelves.
Wide variety of models
To purchase a TV stand for the size of your room, it is important to choose the dimensions:
- Wide . These are called cabinets whose length exceeds 1 meter 20 centimeters. The largest of them, intended for spacious living rooms in private homes, reach a length of 3 meters. But their depth and height are quite modest - around 50 centimeters.
- Tall . Their height reaches approximately 90 centimeters, while the width range is 80-120 centimeters.
- Narrow . The depth of this category of cabinets is 35-45 centimeters. The height can be any, most often it is about 80 centimeters. Width - 60-80 centimeters.
- Low . 40 centimeters deep and 30 centimeters high, they are often used as hanging shelves. The width usually reaches 1.4-1.6 meters.
Don't forget about the dimensions before purchasing a cabinet
The width of the bedside table is less than 60 centimeters and the depth is less than 40 centimeters are dangerous for installing a plasma panel. This may pose a risk of the screen falling off.
A solid wood cabinet will look great in a classic interior.
If you add dark glass to a wooden base, you can easily fit the furniture into a high-tech design.
Glass, metal and plastic products fit into the technological design of the room. The smooth lines of the facade and soft shine will make it more youthful, light and comfortable. Often in such models there are no unnecessary parts.
Mirror inserts and light-colored furniture will fit into small rooms. The top made of shiny metal will visually enlarge the room. In a children's room it would be appropriate to choose environmentally friendly material in bright colors.
High-tech design
Solid wood
Perhaps the most expensive material. It looks great and lasts a very long time. The style can be either classic, with carvings and decorative elements, or modern and very laconic. The wood may be coated with paint or varnish to show the grain of the wood.
A cabinet made of natural oak, for example, will cost you quite a lot. However, in furniture stores you can find options made from cheaper pine veneered with an expensive type of wood.
Making a glass shelf
It is not necessary to use wood to make wall shelves, because durable tempered glass is also suitable for this purpose. It is used in the manufacture of various furniture in the house, for example, a dining table, desk or coffee table. A tabletop for the bar counter is also created from tempered glass. This glass is so strong that it can handle large weights of electronics or household appliances.
Glass shelves
Note! The tempered glass shelf can support not only the weight of a TV, but also a stereo system with a DVD player. In addition, such shelves can be angular or straight, and the appearance of such models is quite light.
Glass shelves for a TV
Modern technologies make it possible to produce not only transparent glass shelves, but also colored ones - they are decorated with different patterns or covered with printed photos with beautiful images. But making such a shelf yourself is much more difficult than, for example, a wall-mounted shelf made of wood. The best option would be to purchase a glass blank with processed edges. If all the necessary holes are made in the tempered glass, then fixing it is not so difficult.
Door type
Cabinets can have several types of doors and drawers.
Hinged doors are often installed on classic cabinets. They are convenient and reliable, but they require space to open, and this may not be enough, for example in the bedroom.
Hinged doors have approximately the same properties.
Chests of drawers are equipped with drawers. The opening mechanism consists of metal guides and rollers. The safest drawers are those that open 80% and cannot fall out.
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Sliding doors are great for small spaces. One of the halves slides behind the other, opening the cabinet compartment.
Where is the best place to install
A bad solution would be to simply attach a shelf anywhere in an apartment or house. Therefore, when choosing a suitable location, you need to consider several rules and recommendations. For example, it is strictly not recommended to install a shelf close to heating devices (for example, a stove), on a wall with a fireplace, or in a confined space. One of the most popular places with enclosed space in an apartment is a niche.
Old TV on a shelf
To ensure that the installed TV does not harm your eyesight or pose a threat to the health of family members, you need to ensure that the distance from the floor to the shelf board is at least 100 cm. Also, the TV must be at a decent distance from the eyes. We are talking about four TV diagonal sizes.
Triplex does not break, it only cracks. This is what is used to make bulletproof glass. Suitable for large TV
On a note! When installing a wall shelf, you need to take into account the location of the sofa or bed in the room, which should be at right angles to the TV. A small deviation is allowed, but no more than 30%.
Cabinet size
Safety parameters require that the TV be mounted on a cabinet that is equal to or larger than it in width and depth. It’s worth considering in advance whether only the TV or other items will be on the cabinet.
The dimensions of the cabinet should also correspond to the scale of the room and the overall height of the furniture. It will be convenient to watch TV if it is at eye level or slightly higher.
To determine this parameter, sit on a sofa or chair with a straight back and mark a conventional point opposite your face on the wall; the center of the screen should be at this place.
What you need to consider when choosing TV stands - the main rules for selection and placement
To choose the right corner TV stand, you should consider the following points:
- The correct distance from the seat to the screen. This is important not only from a comfort point of view. All unpleasant sensations in the form of pain and stinging in the eyes affect health. If you do not want to get glasses, then place the screen at a distance of 3, or preferably 4, of its diagonals. So, with a screen width of 42 inches, there should be at least 2.4 meters from the sofa. Accordingly, a diagonal of 50 inches is 2.8 m, 60 is 3.4 m, 71 is 3.8 m;
- Correct turning angle. The most comfortable view is considered to be with the ability to turn your head 35° in both directions. Since corner placement limits this point a little, purchase a TV with a movable leg;
- No windows on the side or opposite. Only the most modern models with OLED technology do not react to bright sunlight with color changes. Other TVs will respond with an incorrect color scheme with a blown-out effect. It also negatively affects vision. As a last resort, get thick curtains;
- Installation height. The standard height is 1.2 meters from the center of the screen to the floor. But, since everyone’s height is different, focus on yourself. The top third of the TV should be at eye level when sitting. The narrower the screen, the higher the cabinet you will need. Low ones (without an external side) are suitable for larger equipment;
- Required cabinet width. Ideally, it should exceed the width of the equipment by 35%. Anything wider will waste your free space. Narrower models will risk the TV falling;
- Correct countertop depth. With enough volume, it will allow you to move the TV closer or further. This way you can adjust the position that is most comfortable for viewing.
Don't break the basic rule. First, buy a TV. After finding the most comfortable viewing point and taking all measurements, a cabinet of the required size is purchased. In no case is it the other way around.
Permissible load
The packaging of the cabinet or the accompanying document must indicate the maximum load that this or that cabinet, or rather its top cover, can withstand. You need to add another 2-4 kg to the weight of the TV in case a pet jumps on the stand or a small child hangs on it.
To protect the cabinet from falling, some models are additionally attached to the wall with brackets, even if they stand on legs.
Making a shelf
Very often, especially in old apartments, it happens that there is simply no room for the purchased TV. For example, a small kitchen is crammed with household appliances and furniture, so installing a TV here may cause problems. But how to get out of this situation? You can make a corner shelf and attach it to a free wall. These shelves are very easy to make, so you can make them without any experience or special skills.
You can make a hanging shelf yourself
What you need for work
Before you begin the work process, you need to prepare everything you need for this. Take care of purchasing wood for the shelf (boards or plywood). Also, to create a corner shelf you will need the following tools:
- hand saw or jigsaw;
Tools you may need for the job
- drill with a set of drills;
- building level for the correct positioning of the shelf;
- screws with dowels;
- crosshead screwdriver;
- a measuring device, such as a tape measure or ruler;
- decorative self-adhesive tape.
Pine boards
Once everything you need is at hand, you can begin making the corner shelf.
Instructions
Choose a suitable corner in the kitchen and cut a piece of board or durable plywood to its size. If there is a pipe from the battery running there or a window sill is in the way, cut off the excess parts so that the corner fits perfectly into place. You can use a hand saw to trim, but if you have an electric jigsaw it will make the job much easier. Next, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions given below.
Step 1. Sand the surface of the cut board with sandpaper, making it as smooth as possible. Then cover it with self-adhesive tape (choose the color and pattern based on your preferences).
After sanding, apply self-adhesive tape
Step 2 . Screw the mounting angles to the shelf using self-tapping screws. These corners are where the shelf will be attached to the wall, so they must be strong. The length of the screws should be less than the thickness of the shelf, so that when screwing the corners, the screw does not pierce the board right through.
Screwed metal corners
Step 3 . Make marks on the wall where the shelf will be attached and drill holes using an electric drill. In our case, 4 holes are drilled in the wall.
Holes for mounting the shelf
Step 4 . Carefully insert the dowels into the finished holes and press them so that they do not stick out from the wall. If necessary, you can lightly tap the products.
Bolts with which the shelf will be attached
Step 5 . Place the shelf in place and screw it to the wall. The dimensions and weight of the shelf are small, so you can install it yourself.
Shelf installed
Step 6 . Check all fastening points - they should be well clamped. If necessary, raise the right or left side of the shelf so that it is level. Use a building level to measure.
After installation, check the position of the shelf
Step 7 . Once the corner shelf is ready, place the TV on it and hide the wires so they are not obvious. If desired, you can place a small flower next to the TV as a decoration.
TV installed on a shelf
There is no need for additional finishing of the corner shelf, so immediately after installation it can be used for its intended purpose. You can also make a two-story shelf and put some items on the bottom one.
Cabinet on wheels
Among the models of cabinets there are also mobile ones. They are suitable as stands for small and light TVs. These cabinets have wheels and can be easily moved around the room.
If you want to buy such a cabinet, be sure to check whether it has wheel locks. They help secure the wheels in one position so that the cabinet does not move on the floor, even if you place it not against a wall, but in an open space.
The cabinet should fit the size of your TV and match the overall style of the room in which it will be located.Making a hanging shelf
If we consider this design from the functional side, then it is not very suitable for installing a TV. This is due to the fact that hanging shelves provide for the use of additional items . The work of making a hanging shelf can be roughly divided into stages.
Hanging shelf diagram
- Drill the necessary holes in the ceiling, where plastic dowels will then be inserted and strong hooks will be installed. A TV shelf made of wood, metal or other materials is suspended from these fasteners. If necessary, the shelf can be strengthened with an additional plate.
- Place the TV on the finished shelf. This must be done in such a way that the center of gravity of the product falls in the middle of the shelf. Thanks to the successful distribution of weight, the TV will stand level and not warp.
- Install an additional fastener to protect your expensive TV from falling. The mount can be located in the center or at the back of the TV.
How to hang a TV on the wall A hanging shelf can be used to store books
The design of hanging shelves is very complex, and its manufacture also requires skills in working with wood and metal. Therefore, it is easier to buy a finished product in a store and then attach it.
