TV shelves: varieties and design ideas

When the interior of the room does not want to be overloaded with furniture, but the overall TV still requires a stand, you can give preference to a hanging shelf. It does not take up much space, does not violate the existing style, and also does an excellent job with the task. This shelf allows you to place the TV at any convenient height, while protecting it from the pranks of children and pets.

It is necessary to clarify that the shelf on the wall for the TV is a console that is securely fixed on a vertical surface. Its use significantly saves space in the room. Very often, the pendant product comes complete with a cable duct, which makes it possible to hide television wires. In addition, the shelf can be equipped with clamps to prevent the equipment from falling.

The products on the market differ in material of manufacture, shape and design. However, each wall shelf has a thickness of 15 mm or more, allowing it to withstand about 15 kilograms of load.

The design can be either wide or narrow. Special brackets and plugs ensure the correct position of the TV itself. It is customary to determine the width of the shelf depending on the dimensions of the equipment, as well as your own preferences.

Besides, TV shelf can be either simple or rotary. A simple one serves for static support of the TV, and a swivel shelf, in addition, allows you to turn the screen in the required direction. As a rule, the second option is mounted in kitchens, where the person who is preparing dinner and at the same time watching the events on the television screen is in motion all the time.

Sometimes the TV is mounted directly on the wall, and an open long shelf is installed under it, retreating a short distance... In this case, hanging furniture is used to store the remote control, telephones and other little things.

It should be mentioned that such furniture can be suspended. This means that it is not attached to the wall with brackets, but hangs directly from the ceiling, for example, on metal chains. It cannot be said that this option is reliable for the TV, but still possible.

The frame shelf resembles in its appearance a small cabinet devoid of doors, inside which a TV is built. This option looks very sophisticated and is perfect for modern interiors. Recently, multi-tiered television shelves, fixed with brackets or corners, have also gained popularity. They can be performed with back walls or combined.

TV shelves are made of various materials. Most often, of course, preference is given to wooden structures. This material is quite quickly and easily processed even at home, allowing you to create any shape. The advantages of wood are price, availability, as well as the ability to "fit" products from it into almost any interior... The material, absolutely safe for the inhabitants of the apartment, has, in addition, a long service life.

Often purchased for installing a TV glass shelves complemented by metal parts... Such furniture looks very modern. Glass products are produced not only with ordinary ones, but also with angular ones. It should be added that the glass must be tempered to support the weight of the equipment.

You can also make a shelf for a TV from drywall... The material and the finished product from it are inexpensive. Plasterboard allows you to implement any ideas of the owner of the apartment. Even at the stage of creating a sketch, you can think of a special system that hides the wiring and other possible communications.

Additionally, the drywall shelf can be decorated LED backlight... Furniture can be easily arranged in any color and design. It can even become glossy if you use a special dye solution.

Particleboard and MDF are considered synthetic materials, which is not very beneficial for the health of the inhabitants of the apartment, but the shelves made of these materials have a low price. Particleboard does not deform when exposed to moisture or temperature jumps, but quickly deteriorates from any impact. In addition, a shelf made of this material can only be rectangular - the material cracks when trying to shape it.

An unusual solution is a metal TV shelf. It is, of course, not suitable for every style, but it has the highest possible stability. The material is not afraid of temperature jumps, fire, sun, mechanical stress, mold or parasites, and in some cases moisture... The metal is easy to care for, it can withstand a lot of weight, but it is also quite expensive. However, not every customer will be pleased with the original appearance.

There are no restrictions on the shades of TV shelves. Color, pattern and design are selected depending on the preferences of the owners, as well as in harmony with the existing interior. For example, in a living room decorated in Provence style, or in a scandi kitchen, it will look very good White color, although the shape of the stands may vary. ColoredBy the way, there may be not only the shelves themselves, but also the brackets. These fasteners come in different shapes - from laconic geometric to animal figures.

Wooden TV shelves are sometimes decorated with carvings, which is located at the ends. Most often, either geometric patterns or botanical motifs are chosen.

The choice of a TV shelf depends on many factors. It is necessary to take into account not only financial capabilities, but also the material used, the appearance of the furniture, as well as the place of further operation. A wall-mounted structure will be much more reliable than a pendant, especially in cases where the TV is heavy. As for the dimensions, you should first measure the dimensions of the equipment, and then select the shelf based on the dimensional data.

If the shelf is purchased for the kitchen, then it is better to give preference to the corner option, which saves space in this already congested room. It is better to take a straight and long model into the hall, which will be mounted opposite the armchairs or a sofa.

In the event that a shelf with a TV is to become an accentuating area of ​​a room, it is recommended to pay attention to design samples. In a classic interior, wooden structures of a natural shade or tempered glass options with a chrome frame will always look appropriate. When making a choice in a store, you should also take into account the correct location of the shelf in space. For example, the distance from viewers to the screen should be equal to four screen diagonals.

In the kitchen, it is better to place either a metal or glass shelf. The latter will have to be wiped daily. Both chipboard and MDF will lose their performance here in a couple of years, and the tree will swell or dry out pretty soon.

Any material can be used in the living room or bedroom, focusing only on the aesthetic aspect. Although chipboard is not particularly recommended in this case, it is better to give preference to this material only in case of temporary use. The shelf installed in the nursery must be safe. Factors such as the reliability of the brackets, the absence of sharp corners and the placement of furniture (away from the child's berth) are important.

In the living room, decorated in a modern classic style, a model made of wood will look great. The design of the shelf is quite long, which allows you to place on it not only the TV itself, but also some necessary little things. The horizontal surface of the shelf for modern equipment should not be wide.

The dark brown color of the wood matches the upper surface of the cabinet underneath. In addition, the color harmoniously combines with the beige tint, which is actively used in the interior.

The wall shelf, located directly under the TV fixed on the wall, has an interesting design. Since the basic technology does not require additional support, the entire space of the laconic design is used for decorative elements and auxiliary devices, such as a DVD player.

The hanging shelf is made of light wood and is combined. In addition to technology, it contains typical "shelf" decorative elements - a small vase of an original shape and a pot with a miniature plant. The laconic design fits perfectly into the interior, decorated in the style of minimalism or classic.

A TV shelf of an unusual shape will perfectly fit into the designer interior. The design is unusual in several aspects. On the left, it “passes” into a hanging cabinet made in the same colors. On the right - in contrast to the cabinet - there is a vertical part, which is not only a decorative element, but also allows you to organize a convenient storage system on the shelf. With this "divider" next to the TV, you can conveniently place books or discs, and in a separate "compartment" you can place a decorative element or a clock.

The main colors used for the wood shelf are white and chocolate brown. The dark color echoes the shade of the wood laminate, and the white looks good against the background of the same wall, visually lightening the entire structure and expanding the space.

The corner model of the TV shelf will successfully fit into the kitchen or bedroom. A universal solution would be to purchase a structure made of wood of a light shade, the thickness and reliability of which allow you to accommodate even outdated overall equipment. Under the main surface where the TV is installed, there is an additional shelf for small items.Although the shelf does not look particularly bright, it fits into the interior of most typical apartments.

How to make a corner shelf with your own hands, see below.