Original TV cabinets. Additional features of cabinets. Design requirements.

TV cabinet is a worthy addition to modern technology. So that it does not look like an alien bulky object in the interior, you need to approach the choice very responsibly. And before that, it would be useful to find out what designs, materials and colors are in trend today.

Design Options

The most common are small rectangular cabinets, which are only slightly larger than the TV installed on them. They are complemented by shelves and hinged doors, and on their back wall provided with holes for wires and cables.

Modern TV stand

The following structures are also made in a rectangular shape:

• open type with shelves on vertical supports;
• in the form of a horizontal panel with 2 side walls;
• in the form of an element in which you can hide the TV behind the doors if you do not consider it worthy of attention.

Full glass TV stand

For connoisseurs of high-quality and comfortable TV, a model with a tabletop that rotates on bearings will be convenient - so the stand will not change position, and the screen will easily turn to the angle you need.

TV stand, player, amplifier, subwoofer and speakers

Cabinets can be massive or light, stationary or mobile (in the latter case, they are supplemented with wheels). They are also popular - they are incredibly ergonomic and help to rationally use the space of the room.

Steel cabinet with glass shelves

Corner-mounted and fundamental heavy structures, and light shelves that do not clutter up the space.

Corner TV stand

However, modern cabinets are already quite compact - they are narrow, since ultra-flat television screens are now the most popular.

Long full-wall cabinet in the interior of a luxurious living room

In addition, TV cabinets can be floor or suspended. In the first case, they are a free-standing piece of furniture on legs or roller wheels. And hanging ones are more modern version to create a spacious atmosphere. This is more of a roomy shelf that can decorate the entire wall, and not just the area under the TV panel.

Hanging TV cabinet

Materials from which cabinets are made

TV cabinets are rarely made of solid wood - the only exception is furniture in the classical style or the style of palatial baroque luxury. For modern interiors, furniture from veneered MDF or laminated chipboard is more often chosen. And if a technological interior is being designed, then structures made of metal, glass and plastic are preferred - fortunately, their choice is huge.

Long hanging pedestal

Glass for TV cabinets can be tinted, transparent or frosted - but, in any case, it will be tempered (this is important for safety purposes).

Many modern models are based just on the use of glass - in different shades, with different surface effects. In combination with warm wood, this material looks airy and calm, and in combination with shiny chromed metal, it acquires dynamics.

Cabinet made of chipboard

But still the most common material can be called chipboard. Such plates are classified by composition, thickness, type of coating and design.

Important. The most environmentally friendly option is with E1 class melamine coating according to European standards.

This coating is also stylish - it can imitate stone and wood, have a smooth surface or a pronounced texture.

Veneered materials are also popular, because natural wood is used for their manufacture. Veneer is called thin plates of valuable species with a thickness of not more than 1.0 mm - it can be walnut, oak, beech, cherry, wenge or sapele.

Eco-style wooden pedestal

For example, if the room is decorated in a minimalist or scandinavian style, then bleached, light tones of wood are preferable for the cabinet. If we are talking about ethno and classic, then the wood will be darker natural shades - chocolate, brown.

High-tech cabinet

Among all types of wood, the most sought after are exclusive dark ones, as well as walnut - with a rich texture and picturesque pattern.

TV stand in classic style

Cabinets in modern interiors can be steel, white or black - then they seem to merge with the TV panel, freeing up even more space.

Photo: white nightstand in a classic style

A TV stand (photo below) is a long, modern, indispensable part of the interior of any apartment that claims to be fashionable. A living room equipped with such an element of furniture becomes attractive, and due to the optical illusion that arises from the use of a cabinet, the boundaries of the room are significantly expanded. In addition to a beautiful addition to the interior, a long TV cabinet has a functional meaning that makes watching TV convenient, allows you to store things, gives comfort and unusualness to the interior.

A little about TVs.

Long gone are the days when TVs had a standard diagonal, and its increase led to a reduction in living space. With the advent of plasma panels, it became possible to create TV receivers that have small dimensions with a large screen. Immediately a whole list of problems arose, due to the installation of the TV technical requirements, complicating the operation of the device, which led to the development of appropriate furniture that can harmoniously look in the interior of the apartment. Have the necessary functional properties for easy viewing of TV programs.

The first flat-panel TVs had a small viewing angle, which is also typical for modern cheap models that use a TF panel on the screen. Some issues have been removed along with the development of large screens. For example, the viewing angle of modern LCD screens allows you to see the image from anywhere in the room. All of the above, and much more, led to the fact that among the offers of furniture stores there was a huge number of options for cabinets with special functionality.

Types of TV cabinets.

• Bracket cabinet has the ability to change the viewing angle and rotate the TV screen. This eliminated the problem of watching TV from different angles. There are cabinet models for different types TVs varying in weight. The use of such a pedestal with a bracket will allow you to avoid unnecessary drilling of the walls to install the device.
• Cabinet with chest of drawers. In addition to a TV stand, such a cabinet will replace a wardrobe, allowing you to store things. Exist design solutions with drawers and additional shelves for clothes, installation of acoustics or grandmother's Indian elephants on a napkin. Additional attention deserves a solution with a built-in bar.
• To give the room airiness and spaciousness, we recommend using a hanging pedestal. The open space below and the storage compartment and shelves make it original solution, which has the properties of an ordinary cabinet, betraying courage to the interior.
• For small living rooms, the option of installing a large corner cabinet is suitable. The design solution saves space without cluttering the modest size of the apartment, while at the same time combining the functionality and length of a standard TV cabinet.

Materials used in production.

TV stand (photo of options below) long modern is made of different materials just like regular furniture. First of all, it is connected with the possibilities of buyers. For example, people with average wealth they cannot buy expensive design solutions from solid wood, at the same time they can afford glass products and cabinets from MDF. Wood mass - due to the high cost, it is rarely used. It is typical for expensive piece products, decorated with hand-carved palaces of the Baroque era.

What materials protect health

Large TV cabinets made of solid wood have the best environmental properties. Do not emit harmful fumes, hypoallergenic, exclude the occurrence of cancer.

From inexpensive furniture, for the manufacture of which MDF or chipboard is used, curbstones coated with melamine are considered environmentally friendly. They comply with the EU E1 standard. In addition to cleanliness on melamine, the textures of stone, wood and other surfaces are better applied. In second place in this class of furniture is veneer, wood strips up to 1 mm thick, which cover the plate. The veneer provides not only beautiful external data due to its natural texture, but also excludes the ingress of harmful impurities evaporating from MDF or chipboard into the air.

In order to determine whether furniture will harm your health, sniff it. A sharp, persistent, chemical smell that does not disappear for several days indicates the low quality of the materials used in the manufacture. High-quality MDF and chipboard coating does not let the smell through.

How does the appearance of a TV cabinet affect the interior of a room?

There are many design solutions for furniture that have a beneficial effect on the appearance of the room.

Classic solid wood cabinets. Speaking of them, we mean unusual products with a leg and a TV stand, and models in the style of classicism. As a rule, these are cabinets with solid doors, covered with carvings and natural varnishes, which add depth to the texture and color. Sometimes used as a bearing surface dark glass, which helps to harmoniously fit the high-tech TV case into classic style products. It looks especially good in conjunction with open shelves. Please note that the surface of the furniture, decorated with carvings with a too noticeable texture, looks awkward against the background of a modern TV receiver. The most popular cabinets are made of natural walnut, which have a mature texture, a beautiful pattern and a touch of wood. Although there are exceptions to the rules. In baroque models, along with natural carvings, there is often a solution that combines the acrylic coating of the facade with wood patterns and a color similar to the overall design furniture ensemble. The connection allows you to harmoniously fit the TV without creating a sharp contrast, and baroque appliqués do not look too pompous.

Glass, plastic and metal look good in a technological interior. Smooth lines, pointed corners and a soft sheen of the surface, the acrylic facade of the pedestal against the background stretch ceiling with a similar coating, will give the room lightness and chic, suitable for holding a youth party and creating a unique entourage of the living space. Most often, such cabinets are made in the form of rectangular tables, not burdened with frills. Below are several shelves for acoustics. 15 mm thick glass is used as a tabletop. For safety reasons and a beautiful appearance, the edges of the glass are polished in a semicircle. This gives not only interesting appearance, but also is in a good way avoid chips, scratches, cuts. In addition, a vinyl film can be easily glued onto a glass surface, which allows you to change the appearance of the furniture, experimenting not only with the cabinet, but also with the design of the room, radically changing its philosophy.

Before buying, be sure to ask about the furniture certificate, which indicates the country of origin of the materials used in production. You should not buy a cabinet that is too cheap, as a rule, it is made of low-quality material.

For spacious living rooms in a classic style, products decorated with gilding, patina, combining ornate patterns are suitable. Models imitating a fireplace or an old chest of drawers look especially interesting. For small rooms, think about furniture in light colors, in addition to the glass surface, the top of shiny metal and mirror inserts will look harmonious - such a connection will brighten up the small size of the room, visually enlarging it. True, you will have to give up other furniture, since nothing can fit in a large cabinet in the room. For the bedroom, take care of a minimalist solution that creates a frame around the TV that does not take up much space.

In children's rooms, cabinets of bright colors with additional functionality are appropriate. Be sure to make sure that the material used in them will not harm the child, and the cabinet itself without sharp corners. The presence of a large number of shelves will help organize the baby's play space.

What should be a TV stand.

Summing up the article, we can safely say that a large TV cabinet, in addition to large sizes, should have the following qualities:

• Sustainability
• Convenience for watching TV.
• Good capacity.
• Availability of additional features.
• Beautiful design that fits perfectly into the interior.

Based on the above, we will give some tips to facilitate the choice:

• Quality- All fasteners must be securely fixed in the structure. Retractable elements, slide smoothly without clinging to the body, and do not fall out of the guides. Fittings do not protrude much beyond the edge of the furniture. Surface without chips, stains, open seams.
• The size corresponds to the parameters of the TV, so that the device is not lost against the general background.
• Only environmentally friendly, clean material that does not emit harmful fumes.
• Color and design should not stand out from the overall picture of the room, breaking the interior. If this is not possible, buy a universal design with a glass surface. Modern design apartments do not tolerate excesses in the interior.
• Think about functionality in a small living room. When purchasing a large long and modern TV cabinet, you will have to get rid of the usual wall where your favorite sets, things, clothes, household appliances were stored. Therefore, pick up the cabinet so that it can accommodate items, otherwise they will clutter up the apartment.
• Safety- in addition to harm from low-quality raw materials, the cabinet, like most furniture, is traumatic. Rounded edges, polished glass countertops will protect against cuts and injuries upon impact. Durable fittings will not peel off and cause damage.

Good furniture in this category looks great, performs its functions in full. Its consumer characteristics are preserved for a long time without significant changes. This article talks about what parameters a high-quality TV cabinet has in modern style: photos and descriptions will help you choose the best option.

A typical TV cabinet

In order for furniture to look appropriate in a certain environment, it is necessary to take into account the features of the overall design.

Manufacturers are trying to make TVs light. But while some large models with a screen diagonal of 65 inches weigh more than 30 kg. In some mounting options, a swivel mount is provided, so the loads on the support increase during operation.

The center of the screen should be at the level of the viewer's eyes, or slightly lower. Accurate calculations are performed taking into account the size of armchairs and sofas, the features of your favorite viewing position. Take into account the height of the stand.

Helpful information! The stand is chosen wider than the screen. This visually makes the overall composition stable.

Free space is used to install acoustic equipment, electronic components, jewelry. It is necessary to think in advance which blocks will be nearby. Heavy powerful amplifiers consume a lot of electricity. They are installed in such a way as to ensure the free movement of air to cool the radiators. Useful special holes in the walls of furniture for laying power cables and signal wires.

Note! Specify additional criteria precisely. The functionality of modern models is discussed in detail below. But it should be noted the convenience of moving furniture equipped with wheels.

Application features

Based on the above data, preliminary conclusions can be drawn. But for a more accurate development of important criteria, it is necessary to study examples of the practical use of furniture.

Long modern TV cabinets: photos in various interiors

This simple and convenient bedside table is inexpensive. Drawers are useful for storing small items. The construction is solid and stable. The top shelf made of boards is an appropriate functional and aesthetic addition.

Compact products and other special designs

Here the TV receiver is fixed to the wall using. This technique is often used to eliminate excessive loads on furniture.

Such furniture is made of brick, plaster, other building and finishing materials. In fact, it is an architectural element. The only significant drawback is the fixed installation location. The "pros" should include high level reliability, maintainability.

Mobile cabinets and accessories

Such furniture can be rotated in different directions without any extra effort. If necessary, the TV, along with a DVD player, satellite tuner and remote controls, will be quickly moved to another room.

Such a structure is assembled on a metal frame. With the help of rotating feet with screw fastenings, the exact horizontal position is set. Shelf and TV bracket can also be installed in desired positions. Inside the central support there is a place for wires.

TV stand in a modern style: photos and features of different materials

Separately, you should study the materials that are used to make furniture of this type.

Table 1. Comparison of TV cabinets made of different materials

Image	Name of materials, technology features	Advantages	Flaws
	natural wood	A special pattern of each cut, environmental friendliness.	Low resistance to changes in humidity, temperature, heavy loads. The ability to support the combustion process.
	A natural stone	Exclusive drawings, strength, non-combustible material.	High cost, high dead weight.
	Fake diamond	Some modifications are better than natural analogues in all technical parameters.	Big weight. These artificial materials a natural stone are used very rarely, to create expensive products with unique aesthetic characteristics.
	MDF, chipboard with a layer of natural veneer	Better resistance (compared to wood) to changes in humidity and temperature, reasonable cost.	When using insufficiently high-quality binding components, the materials pollute the atmosphere of the room during operation.
	Polymers	Light weight, low price, corrosion resistance.	Are damaged high temperature, abrasives. They differ in relatively low strength.
	Glass	Chemical inertness, durability. Glass does not absorb odors and dirt.	Glass products can be broken with a strong blow.
	Metals	Flawless appearance of the polished surface, durability, reliability. Metal products are not damaged even by strong mechanical influences.	Destroyed by corrosive processes. Stainless steel products are expensive.
	Lamination of chipboard, MDF, plastics	These films are used as protective and decorative layers. They skillfully imitate natural materials at a relatively lower cost of finished products.	A rather thin layer can be damaged if not handled carefully enough.

It's hard to imagine modern interior a living room without a TV cabinet, especially if you don’t have a convenient wall that allows you to fit in appliances.

If you choose the right cabinet, you can not only solve the issue of placing the TV, but also embellish the interior, create additional space for storing important things and emphasize the style.

Let's find out more about which TV cabinets are considered the most practical and fashionable.

Features of choosing a TV cabinet

When deciding which TV stand to put in your hall and living room, pay attention to such nuances:

We also advise you to think in advance about the need for periodic redevelopment of the room. If you are not sure that your cabinet will constantly stand in the same place, choose not very large and heavy models.

Advice: for ease of furniture redevelopment, you can choose a TV cabinet on wheels.

If you have not decided on ready-made models or are looking for unusual compact or long modern TV cabinets, contact specialized companies where specialists will take into account your wishes, correctly calculate the parameters and help you choose the design.

Immediately decide what storage areas you need: these can be ordinary shelves, drawers and even rotating sections.

Varieties of models of TV cabinets

One of the most practical space-saving options is a corner TV stand. Such a layout will free up the center of the room and move the seating area to the corner.

Note that the corner TV stand is quite roomy and can include many different shelves and sections. To maintain a spectacular style, you can choose a model with glass inserts or rounded corners.

For many years, the traditional TV cabinet has continued to be popular. Models of this type differ in their dimensions and appearance, so both a modern flat-screen TV and three-dimensional models of equipment will look appropriate on such a surface.

One of the important advantages of chest of drawers is good capacity, but this also entails a decrease in the free space of the room, so such models are more preferable for living rooms with a large area.

A TV stand can look like a table. As a rule, these models are made on wheels. Side tables may include a couple of drawers, but they do not have much storage space, so, in addition to supporting the TV, they will play an exclusively decorative role. But it will not be difficult to move such a cabinet to another place.

Advice: cabinets-tables made of glass emphasize the elegance of the design and will not look too overall, so they are perfect for small spaces.

Another interesting model belongs to the varieties of floor cabinets for TV: a bedside table with a bracket that can be rotated in a convenient direction. As a rule, such models are quite compact. They are equipped with additional channels for masking cables and wires.

If you are looking for compact and comfortable modern style TV furniture, a hanging TV cabinet may be the right choice for you. Even in small room a hanging TV stand will be almost invisible, so it will not affect the feeling of free space in any way.

For convenient storage of CDs, magazines, documents and other items, you can choose hanging TV cabinets equipped with additional shelves.

Material Variations

Most furniture of this type is made on the basis of wood, plastic, chipboard and glass. Wooden TV cabinets are considered one of the most reliable and durable.

Thanks to the possibility of combining wood with any color and style in the interior, you can easily find a cabinet model that would harmoniously fit into the hall or living room. But most often, cabinets made of dark and light wood are chosen for a classic design.

In modern style, plastic models are more relevant. These cabinets are available in any color: if you don't want to make the tech area too bright, you can choose something neutral like black, beige or white TV cabinet.

Glass TV cabinets create a feeling of weightlessness. They are made of durable hardened materials and withstand loads even from large-sized equipment.

Clear glass models fit any color scheme interior. And if you wish, you can choose glass cabinets, decorated with special films that give them a certain shade.

Decoration of classic and modern cabinets

note that the classic wooden TV cabinets look quite large.

Another example of decorating a TV cabinet in a classic style: this model differs from traditional pedestals with graceful legs, patterned painting and gilded elements.

Advice: if you plan to contact specialized companies, you can order the service of creating the effect of antiquity on the surface of such furniture.

Modern TV cabinets are much more diverse, not only because different materials are combined and brighter colors are used in their production, but also due to the presence of models of non-standard shapes that fit perfectly into the progressive design of rooms.

The photo shows simplest model- a long TV stand in a modern style, emphasizing the minimalist design. The doors of the storage compartments are opened by pressing the surface:

The following photo is an example of a plastic TV cabinet with storage sections, made in white with the addition of chrome elements:

Wooden models of TV tables are also decorated in a modern style. The combination of wood and glass looks very impressive, as in the photo below:

An example of a TV chest of drawers in a modern style with bright colors. Such furniture models will make the design of the room more lively and dynamic - rate the photo below:

For even greater brightness of the interior, you can choose the original TV cabinets with built-in lighting.

And here are examples of designer TV stands of unusual shapes in the photo:

There are so many beautiful options for TV cabinets that it is not always possible to choose furniture the first time that would create the expected comfort in the room and harmoniously emphasize its design.

So before you go looking suitable models, we advise you to view photos of stylish and modern TV cabinets: this way you will quickly decide on the design - and save time and effort when buying.

Read about how, having bought a stylish one, you can decorate a modern living room in an original way and add chic and luxury to an overall ordinary interior.

photo gallery

The photo below is a good example of stylish options various types of cabinets, wall and floor cabinets, consoles, racks and shelves in a modern style that can be used as a TV stand:

Despite the fact that modern TVs are most often mounted on the wall, TV cabinets do not lose their popularity. Such pedestals are not only functionally significant, but are also an active decorative element.

Manufacturers offer thousands various kinds pedestals In order to harmoniously fit it into the interior of the room, you should approach this choice with all responsibility. Therefore, you need to study which cabinets exist and which ones are in trend. To do this, you can go to furniture stores, or you can find photos of TV cabinets that are already inscribed in the interior. In any case, this choice is limited only by your desires.

Types of TV cabinets

• The most common option is rectangular cabinets, which are slightly larger in size than the TV. They have built-in closed or open shelves for various purposes. As one of the solutions, a mini-bar can be placed on such shelves;
• pedestals that allow you to easily change the viewing angle and move both the TV and the entire pedestal. To do this, they are equipped with special brackets. This option is suitable for those who do not want to drill walls;
• corner TV stand, suitable for small rooms and saves space. At the same time, in terms of functionality, it is not inferior to the rest. For greater convenience, the corner TV cabinet can be equipped with a bracket and then the TV will be comfortable to watch from anywhere;
• hanging cabinets will add space and airiness to the room. They are rather a capacious shelf, which serves not only as a TV stand, but also as a decoration for the entire wall.

materials

Modern TV cabinets are made from a variety of materials: glass, wood, veneer, metal, chipboard and others. In accordance with this, their price is also diverse. The most budgetary are products made of MDF and glass. But the wood mass is much more expensive, and therefore is used quite rarely. From this material, mainly piece products are produced, decorating them with carvings.

In the choice of material, in addition to price, safety for health is also important. The most environmentally friendly material is wood. It is hypoallergenic and does not emit harmful substances.

Safe furniture is MDF covered with melamine and veneer. The latter is a strip of valuable wood (walnut, oak, cherry, wenge) with a thickness of not more than 1 mm. It has a beautiful texture, and also prevents the evaporation of harmful impurities from chipboard and MDF.

TV cabinets in various styles

Before buying a cabinet, you should decide on the basic requirements that it must meet. An important parameter are the dimensions of the TV. It is necessary to correctly measure its width and height.

The next factor is the style of the room where the TV will be placed. For a classic interior is characteristic wooden furniture. Usually these are cabinets with closed shelves, varnished and decorated with carvings. The acrylic coating of the product will allow the modern TV case to harmoniously fit into the classic style. Also for this purpose, dark glass can be used as a bearing surface.

However, wood can be used not only in classic interiors. So in a Scandinavian-style room, a white wood TV cabinet will look good. And if we are talking about "ethno", then it is preferable to use wood of dark shades, such as chocolate.

The "techno" interior often uses metal and glass furniture. Curbstones made of such materials will give the room chic and lightness. Most often they are made in a minimalist style, without any frills. In the manufacture of glass TV cabinets, impact-resistant glass is used, the thickness of which is at least 15 mm. And for greater safety, the edges are polished in a semicircle. The glass surface is also convenient because you can glue the vinyl film on it without any extra effort. This will allow you to radically change the style of both the cabinets and the entire room, without high costs.

For spacious rooms, cabinets imitating a fireplace will be an interesting solution. And for small ones, you can use inserts made of mirrors or shiny metal.

The photo of TV cabinets for children's rooms shows that preference is given to models bright colors. A large number of shelves will help to effectively organize the learning and play space. It is very important that the edges of the cabinet are rounded, and the materials from which it is made are safe.

Cabinet selection

Summing up, we can highlight the main qualities that a TV cabinet should be endowed with:

• the size must match the parameters of the TV;
• the material must be environmentally friendly and not emit harmful fumes;
• all fasteners must be securely fixed in the structure;
• the cabinet should be as functional as possible in order to fit all the necessary things into it;
• rounded edges and durable polished glass will protect against accidental injuries;
• The design of the cabinet should be in harmony with the design of the room.

When choosing a TV cabinet, you should not forget about it as a piece of furniture, and not just as a stand. Because scientific and technological progress does not stand still and TVs change every year. But comfort and beauty in the house should always remain.