TV cabinet, purpose, features, placement rules

TV is the technique that is in every living room. It can be attached to the wall, stand on a pedestal or other interior items. The most preferred is a TV cabinet, as this furniture is multifunctional. The design acts as a storage place for various items and clothes, and is also equipped with an optimal place for installation of equipment.

Purpose and features

TV cabinets have several purposes:

are a place to store different things;
are used to install equipment that is located in a special niche of optimal sizes and also ensures the location of the equipment in such a way that it looks great in the room;
most often, such furniture is bought in the hall, so it is important to choose an aesthetically attractive item.

Cabinets equipped with a special space for equipment must be selected in accordance with certain rules, since only in this case they will have all the necessary necessary functions:

dimensions should be suitable not only for the room, but also for the existing equipment;
style must comply with the design of the room;
should be a good combination with other furnishings;
It should be possible to watch TV from any part of the room.

Since it is a cabinet with a TV niche that is chosen, it must certainly be equipped with special storage systems so that various objects and things can be placed on its shelves, and the design can be closed or open.

Varieties

By design, the following models are distinguished:

direct - are installed along the wall of the room, and you can even buy a cabinet in the entire wall. It has several compartments used for any purpose. May have multiple attachments;
Corner - relevant for small living rooms. Often bought models with a place for a TV directly in the corner, but there are some types of furniture where the equipment is located along one wall adjacent to the corner;
Radial - often selected in the hall, as they are considered interesting and unusual options. They differ in a convex specific shape. Usually produced in large, therefore suitable for large rooms;
built-in - such TV cabinets are ideal if the room has different recesses or niches. Their walls are used instead of the side elements of the cabinet. Due to the absence of some elements of this design, its affordable cost and ease of installation are guaranteed.

In addition, products with a TV niche are highlighted, in which this niche is located between two cabinets or in the middle of one element. You can also buy a model with a TV stand, in which case it is located on either side of the cabinet. Photos of different designs can be viewed below. Niches are considered to be in demand, since they are more compact.

Built in

Straight

Radius

Angular

Structures are classified according to the materials used for production. They can be created from:

wood, providing expensive and beautiful models;
chipboards with affordable cost and high quality, but before buying you should make sure that there are no formaldehydes, since if they are, structures should not be installed in residential premises;
metal, but such models are rarely selected in the hall, as they are considered heavy, bulky and dangerous for children;
plywood, which allows to obtain high-quality and durable designs.

When choosing a cabinet that will be used not only for storing things, but will also serve as a special stand for the TV, you need to focus on the size of the room, the preferences of the owners and the available funds for the purchase.

Wooden

Metal

Chipboard

MDF

Shape and size

A large cabinet is used to store cell phones, things, large items, or other purposes. If there is an appropriate place for equipment, it is considered multifunctional and roomy. It can have different forms:

square cabinets are small in height;
rectangular structures are considered the most popular, and they can reach a height of 2 meters, but a place for a TV is usually located at a height of 60 cm from the floor;
the triangular shape is inherent in corner models.

Cabinets with a TV look really interesting, so they fit well into the room, and photos of such structures can be viewed below.

Dimensions of products in the room can vary significantly. Standardly they have dimensions:

height from 1.5 to 2 meters;
the width varies from 80 cm to three meters, and this parameter depends on the number of sections of the cabinet or additional extensions that can be used not only for TV installation: here you can place any other mobile item;
the depth can be between 35-80 cm, and how many things or additional items can be stored on shelves depend on it;
the place for equipment should be at the optimum height, approximately it varies from 60 to 90 cm.

Thus, in the photo you can see many types of cabinets that have different shapes and dimensions. During the selection, you need to focus on the purpose of the product and the dimensions of the room, as well as to your taste.

How to position the structure

Products can be installed in different areas of the living room:

there are direct structures along the wall, and usually opposite is a sofa or armchairs for comfortable watching TV;
angular models look great in the corner; they are convenient in that they will be comfortable watching TV from almost anywhere in the room;
in the middle of the room, installation is carried out in studio apartments, where there is a single space, therefore it is required to divide it with different pieces of furniture into several separate zones.

Often, such designs are equipped with additional cabinets attached on top of the equipment, which increases the functionality of the furniture.

Tips for choosing the right one

To choose a really high-quality, attractive and reliable cabinet designed for TV installation, it is advisable to consider some recommendations:

the dimensions should correspond to the room where the installation is made;
models created from environmentally friendly materials are selected;
the price should be consistent with quality;
wardrobes must fit well with the existing style;
the niche for the TV must be optimal in size so that you can install the equipment you need in size;
it is desirable to have the ability to connect circuit breakers to ensure the comfortable use of lighting and equipment;
designs must be stable and reliable;
the height at which a special place for the TV is located should be convenient;
furniture should be convenient and easy for daily cleaning;
certainly take into account the preferences of direct users, as they should like the chosen model.

Cabinets with a special place for a TV are considered the perfect choice for any living room. They are multifunctional, roomy, attractive and interesting, and can also have different dimensions and shapes and can be created from various materials. They can be installed in different parts of the room, because they are easy to operate. It is important to correctly choose a design that is ideal for users and the room where it will be used.