All about TV stands

A TV stand is a functional piece of furniture that is indispensable in both small rooms and spacious living rooms. A huge number of television cabinets are on sale: they differ in size, design, internal filling, materials of manufacture. In this article, we will tell you about the features and types of pedestals, and also help you make the right choice.

TV cabinet - furniture that provides a comfortable pastime for households and guests in front of the TV... Such furniture has a small height, compactness, due to which it can be used to make the most of the useful space in the room.

The main advantage of pedestals is versatility... They are suitable for almost any TV model, regardless of its size and design. Furniture correctly selected in color and design will harmoniously fit into the style of the interior.

Television tables are produced by many domestic and foreign manufacturers. Thanks to the large assortment, each person will be able to choose the right solution in terms of appearance, design and configuration, as well as cost.

Other benefits of TV stands include:

• stability;
• ease of use, unpretentious care;
• good roominess;
• reliability and durability.

Most types of modern television stands include the following structural parts:

• countertop;
• lower and side parts;
• back wall;
• drawers or open niches.

The back surface is most often made of plywood, less often of fiberboard. The wall can be solid or divided into parts that need to be fixed together with special strips.

Television bedside tables are classified according to the type of placement: they are floor-standing, wall-mounted and built-in. In order not to be mistaken in the choice, you need to learn about the features of each type of pedestal.

This type of bedside tables is the most demanded in the furniture market. The products are practical and comfortable. On sale there are models on legs or on casters. The former are inherent in better stability, the latter are more mobile: they can be easily moved around the apartment.

There are several types of TV stands.

• Curbstone-wall (slide). In the classic version, this is a series of pencil cases, cabinets or shelves. Products can be modular, so that the owner can change the arrangement of structural modules at his own discretion. Such furniture is symmetrical and asymmetrical. Sideboards will look good in spacious living rooms, they are able to harmoniously fit into the style of the interior and add chic and sophistication to the room.

• Direct... Such models are designed to be located along the wall. They are spacious. Models that combine the functions of a TV stand and a wardrobe or cabinet with drawers are in demand. Thanks to the roomy countertops on such pedestals, you can place a large home theater with a speaker system and a set of additional devices.

• Corner... Such solutions allow you to save space as much as possible, due to which they are often chosen when arranging small rooms, bedrooms. Corner pedestals are designed to be located in the left or right corner, due to their configuration, the products do not take up much space. They are not suitable for large plasma, such solutions are a good choice for placing compact TVs.

• Stands with bracket... A special type of TV stands, which is in demand among lovers of frequent rearrangements. You don't have to drill into the wall to hang the TV. Most models have special conduits to hide the wires. Stands with a bracket are easy to use, because with the help of the bracket, you can tilt the screen at the optimal angle or turn it to the desired side for more comfortable TV viewing.

Hanging furniture is the best solution for small rooms. Such pedestals are hung on fasteners installed in the wall. When installing the bedside table at a great distance from the floor, you can free up space at the bottom and visually relieve the space. It is a great choice for families with children.

The disadvantages of mounted models include labor-intensive installation, the ability to mount large and weighty pieces of furniture only on load-bearing walls, otherwise the TV may fall and break. There are several types of TV cabinets: cabinets with an elevator (a device for raising the screen to the optimal height and adjusting the angle of inclination), hanging shelves, and a hinged console.

Such models, like mounted ones, are able to save free space. Built-in pedestals are most often executed in a minimalist style, there is nothing in them that could clutter up free space. They look elegant and original, especially if you provide LED backlighting.

The disadvantage of built-in pedestals is that they are difficult to install.... It is necessary to first make a niche in the wall made of brick or concrete, and for drywall, perform the installation of a reliable structure with additional supporting and fixing devices.

TV stands are made of metal, MDF, glass, natural wood, chipboard or chipboard. Manufacturers also offer combined models, in the manufacture of which several materials were used.

Glass cabinets are a good solution for lovers of modern interiors. Glass models, due to their transparency, seem light, visually they "unload" the room. Because of this feature, they are often preferred when arranging small rooms. Glass is an unsafe material, therefore, furniture made from it is not recommended for use where there are small children. To minimize the risk of injury, you need to choose products with streamlined lines, made of tempered glass.

Glass TV cabinets will look harmonious when paired with flat TVs. Glass can be painted in different shades, so you can choose a solution for any interior of the room. Most of the models in stores are combined products.

Wood is a classic that will be relevant at all times. Wooden cabinets are made in different styles: minimalistic, rustic, classic and ultramodern. Different types of wood are used for the production of furniture: pine, birch, beech, oak, ash, walnut and others. The surface of the furniture can be coated with paint or varnish, with a decor decorated with carvings.

Wooden cabinets:

• durable;
• durable;
• outwardly attractive.

They are able to fit into both modern and outdated interior styles. The disadvantages of wooden furniture include a fear of high humidity, the need for regular and proper care.

Pedestals made of one metal are rarely found on the market. They are not common due to too much weight and lack of demand from consumers.... Metal is often combined with other materials such as glass or natural wood.

Metal TV stands will work well with "cold" styles such as high-tech or loft... Furniture items made of metal can be chrome, glossy or matte.

Budget furniture is made of this material. Chipboard - laminated chipboard sheets, which can have different colors, imitate natural wood. Black, white, multi-colored and contrasting furniture is in demand. Chipboard products are sensitive to high humidity, however, in the living room and bedrooms it is minimal. If the budget is limited, you can take a closer look at TV stands made of chipboard or chipboard, but they will last much less than furniture made of natural wood, glass or metal.

TV stands come in a variety of popular styles.

• Classical... The classics are characterized by symmetry, regular shapes, slightly rounded corners. Stylish cabinets can be of dark and light colors. The following colors are popular: ivory, pastel, beige and milky, wenge, walnut, sonoma oak.

• Retro... These cabinets are made of natural wood. Artificially aged wood, minimal processing of the material, simple decor or its complete absence are characteristic features of retro-style furniture.

• Neo-baroque. These are luxurious beautiful shelving, radial overall furniture in light colors, a combination of sophisticated palace styles with modern materials (metal, organic glass).

• Scandinavian... Scandinavian-style furniture is made of natural materials in light colors. Curbstones can be white, gray, brown. With graceful legs or without supports. Compact, but at the same time functional models with a table, racks, with glass or open sections are popular.

• Modern... Furniture in this style looks light, it is made mainly from natural materials. Popular white and beige cabinets. Original products are complemented by decorative metal or thin glass inserts.

• Country... Furniture in this style is bulky and modest in decor. Showy pretentiousness and luxury is not about country. As a decor in such furniture, forged metal elements, wicker inserts made of bamboo or vine can be present.

Provence and hi-tech television stands are also in demand. From year to year, unusual design pieces of furniture are gaining more and more popularity. Interesting fashionable products are made of glass, metal, durable plastic; designers successfully combine these materials.

The dimensions of the bedside table are selected depending on the area of ​​the room and the diagonal of the TV. Curbstones are of the following types.

• Long... These include models with a length of 120 cm. Popular options are 140, 160, 180 cm. On sale you can find options in 2 and even 3 meters in length. The depth of such furniture is small, it ranges from 40 to 50 cm.

• High... Their width is from 80 to 110 cm, the optimal height is from 80 to 90 cm, and the depth is 30, 40 or 50 cm.

• Narrow... The optimal models are 60-80 cm wide. Small cabinets, which are less than 60 cm wide, often have a shallow depth, which is why they are considered unstable and dangerous to use.

• Low... Their standard heights range from 30 to 35 cm.The minimum depth of the pedestals is 20 cm, but such furniture is unstable.

Pedestals standard, mini, medium-sized and overall options - on sale you can find a solution for a TV of any size and any area of ​​the room. For plasma TVs up to 55 inches, standard stands are suitable. For a large LCD TV, you need to select larger furniture with a wide tabletop or compartments for equipment. A small, low, but at the same time wide bedside table made of natural, environmentally friendly materials is suitable for installation in a children's room.

An important selection criterion is the material of manufacture... A bedside table made of natural, albeit inexpensive, wood would be a good option for placement in the hall.

Before buying, you need to assess the stability and safety of the structure, as well as give an external assessment: there will be no chips, scuffs, scratches and other defects on a quality product. The reliability of the fastening and the quality of the fittings should be assessed. If the choice fell on mobile models with wheels, it is necessary that they be equipped with blockers. The optimal models are those that combine practicality and functionality.