Built-in TVs for the kitchen: how to choose and where to build?

Built-in TVs for the kitchen are chosen both by owners of small-sized housing and incorrigible perfectionists who do not want to spoil the look of the headset with modern details. Such a solution is really convenient, it makes it possible to optimize the space, to make its layout more rational. It is worth figuring out how to choose such household appliances, which models are better: built-in kitchen sets, in cabinet doors or in other places.

The built-in TV for the kitchen has its own characteristics. Traditionally, such models are considered a kind of designer chic, sophistication, created in a universal minimalistic design. Among their obvious advantages, there are several.

• Increased moisture resistance, heat resistance. Special built-in TVs for the kitchen have a more reliably insulated case. Even in contact with steam and condensate, they do not fail, they can withstand extreme operating conditions.
• Attractive design. Models that use a mirror panel instead of a screen are especially popular. Such TVs outwardly do not differ in any way from the mirrors built into the apron, but they provide much more opportunities for a pleasant pastime.
• Wide range of installation locations: you can mount the TV case into the cabinet door, into household appliances or an apron. In any case, such a design will look original, and in terms of ease of use it will definitely not yield to the usual suspended options.
• Possibility of connecting external speakers... You can get the highest quality stereo sound, even if the characteristics of the TV itself are far from ideal.
• Not a bad lineup. There are different options for resolution and screen diagonal, you can find copies with Smart TV and Wi-Fi.

Not without flaws. When placed instead of a cabinet door, the TV has to be constantly moved, which does not have a very positive effect on the strength of the fastening, backlash may appear.

Built-in TVs for the kitchen can hardly be called cheap. Today, interactive panels are part of the premium equipment segment, look futuristic and avoid drilling into walls for brackets. The most popular models exist.

• Electrolux ETV45000X... Built-in TV with swivel screen and 15 "diagonal, adapted for integration into kitchen furniture. The stylish metal case is reliably insulated from contact with moisture. The model has an attractive design, a full set of ports for connecting external devices, and supports broadcasting of terrestrial channels without a set-top box.

• AVIS Electronics AVS220K. An innovative model of built-in TV for the kitchen, installed in cabinets with a width of 600 mm. The front panel is completely mirrored; in the off state, the equipment can be used as an element of the interior. The set includes a waterproof remote control, a built-in media player for playing files from external devices.The 21.5-inch diagonal creates a comfortable viewing environment, even when viewed from an angle, glare does not appear on the screen surface.

The technical specifications are also impressive. The TV works with Full HD resolution, is suitable for watching cable, satellite and terrestrial TV, has a high brightness and contrast. 2 speakers of 20 watts are responsible for the sound.

• TVELLE AF215TV. A universal TV model with a minimalistic design and an unusual mounting method. This model is specially designed for small housing and combination with kitchen sets from the middle and budget price ranges. The TV is mounted instead of the cabinet door, performing its function. A special Blum Aventos HK swivel mechanism provides lifting of equipment with its subsequent fastening at the desired angle, all the accessories are branded, precisely integrated into the body of the device.

TVELLE AF215TV TV supports on-air and cable broadcasting, has a Full HD screen, brightness is slightly below average. The diagonal is standard for kitchen models - 21.5 inches, the device weighs 8.5 kg. The body is made of safe ABS plastic.

• AEG KTK884520M. A premium model in a stylish design case. The 22-inch TV in an elegant metal frame is built into vertical cabinets and weighs only 3 kg, with little or no stress on other structural elements. This model does not have the best acoustic characteristics: 2 speakers of 2.5 W each, but there are many connectors for connecting external devices. In addition, the TV supports work with terrestrial TV without using a set-top box.

When choosing a built-in TV for the kitchen it is worth paying attention to a number of parameters that are very important in such a performance.

• Screen dimensions... Despite the fact that the diagonal of 15 inches looks more elegant and neat, it integrates better directly into the storage system, watching movies and TV shows, enjoying music videos is much more convenient with a 22-inch TV.
• Multimedia capabilities. If the choice is between Smart TV and a regular model, you can safely give preference to the version with artificial intelligence. In addition to the built-in browser and many entertainment services, there will be one more significant advantage in the Android technology: voice control. No more searching for the remote control or dirty footprints on the screen - just call Google Assistant and set a task.
• Speaker power... For kitchen embedded TVs, it ranges from 5 to 40 watts per pair of speakers. Stereo sound is guaranteed by all manufacturers. If you do not plan to connect external acoustics, it is better to take a model with an indicator of 10 W per speaker.
• Brightness. It determines how well the screen will be visible in daylight. The minimum indicators in this case are from 300 cd / m2. This is enough to prevent the TV panel from turning into a cluster of glare.
• Body material. Metal not only looks more respectable, but also better withstands shock loads, does not absorb odors. Plastic can crack and split, the fasteners in it gradually loosen.
• Screen features... Fashionable mirror panels are a great solution for those looking for unusual design ideas. Such TVs are made to order, the screen is integrated into them behind an additional "shield", better protected from external influences. The classic built-in model is suitable for combination with the interior in a traditional style, without design delights.
• When choosing a model to be built into the facade of the cabinet, it is important to correctly determine its location. This is an option for storage systems with a non-standard opening or "lift" that moves the panel forward and up. In a conventional hinged module, there is a high risk of breaking the LED screen with the handle of a neighboring cabinet when opening.
• When choosing a model integrated into other household appliances - hood, refrigerator door - it is worth paying more attention to the technical characteristics of the product, the manufacturer's warranty obligations. Hybrid devices often break down faster and do not provide the ability to change the viewing angle.

Even after making the final decision be sure to check the device directly in the store... This will save you from a lot of troubles, save a lot of money, time and nerves if the equipment nevertheless turns out to be unsuitable. You need to take the product on which the functions were demonstrated.

Built-in TVs for the kitchen can be tailored to different integration conditions. For example, a model mounted in a cabinet door is usually located in the upper tier of a storage system, where horizontal, lifting doors with rails are used. In the apron, not only TV is installed, but also full-fledged media panels with touch controls. However, all options are worth considering in more detail.

When built into a kitchen set, it is customary to observe the unspoken rule: the TV is placed on horizontally located modules... However, individual craftsmen easily solve this problem by choosing a smaller screen diagonal and inserting a TV into a hinged door. Much more rational is the option in which the TV itself acts as a sash. It is attached to the elevator guides, rises and shifts forward when opened.

The most ergonomic and stylish solution. Smart TV with a larger diagonal can be built into the apron, since the restrictions on the dimensions of the equipment are less stringent. Besides, here it is easy to complement the TV with backlight, decorate it in an original way.

This installation is the safest. The TV does not come into direct contact with sources of external threats. In the off state, it is completely invisible to others. Mirror screens allow you to visually expand the area of ​​the kitchen, easy to clean and clean from dirt.

No less popular option for embedding a TV in a false column or a niche in the wall. In this case, the architectural element serves as a support and at the same time hides the wiring. A hole is cut into it, corresponding to the size of the TV, after which the LED screen is mounted inside.

Kitchen TVs integrated into home appliances have been popular in the USA and Europe for many years. Such models not only have a high level of protection against external influences, but also provide significant savings in kitchen area. The most popular hybrids are: a range hood with a TV or a refrigerator with a built-in screen.

• Compact TV built into the cooker hood. Such a system looks quite attractive, the screen is visible from almost anywhere in the kitchen.

• Wall-mounted TV under the mirror panel. With such an interesting solution, the product does not take up unnecessary space, it allows you to harmoniously fit a modern piece of furniture into a classic interior space.

• Built-in TV screen in the apron. Combined with futuristic lighting and a beautiful shade of the cabinets, this solution looks very impressive.

• TV integrated in the cabinet door... A slightly unusual screen format - more elongated - allows you to adapt the equipment to the dimensions of kitchen furniture.

For an overview of built-in TVs for the kitchen, see the following video.