Long TV stand - types and design of modern models

TV is one of the main elements of a modern interior. A device for broadcasting television programs is present in every home. Many people spend a lot of time in front of the television screen. To ensure that watching your favorite programs does not cause significant harm to the eyesight of your household, it is important to correctly position the household appliance in the room. A long TV stand is a functional and stylish piece of furniture that provides optimal placement of television equipment.

Long TV stand in the interior - features

A modern long TV stand will fit perfectly into the interior composition of the living room. The piece of furniture is installed across the entire wall. A characteristic feature of the TV stand is the presence of technological holes for laying cables. The design of a furniture module, as a rule, includes compartments for placing related devices - a tuner, DVD player, speakers and other video accessories. Often, modern furniture for television equipment is equipped with special technical devices for reliable and convenient fixation of the TV in space.

Extended stand models have a number of advantages:

• visually expand the boundaries of the room;
• allow rational use of room space;
• able to withstand significant loads.

The undoubted advantage of furniture for TV equipment is its functionality. Modern models of pedestals are used not only as storage for television equipment. A long floor-mounted TV stand, complemented by compartments for storing decorative elements, books and other household items, is quite capable of replacing other pieces of furniture and being used instead of a wall, chest of drawers or cabinet.

Today, the furniture market offers many models of stands designed for mounting a TV. Furniture products vary in shape, design and type of construction.

Color

The color of the product depends on the overall palette of the room and on the role assigned to it.

For a bright bedroom or living room, especially if it is small in size, white, gray or beige furniture is suitable. An interesting option is the texture of light wood in combination with one of these shades.

If you need to lighten and visually expand a small space as much as possible, choose white finishes for the walls and ceiling, as well as a product with a light body - this way it will “float in the air” and merge with the surface.

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Another scenario is a cabinet as an accent. It can stand out due to its rich color or texture: the texture of wood, stone or marble, contrast with a bright finish or, conversely, act as an active element against a neutral background.

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Finally, the TV and stand pair can be dark. This is an interesting technique that both attracts the eye and “sinks” the furniture into the space. The main color scheme of the room can be either dark or light shades - in the second case, an interesting contrast will be obtained.

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The natural texture of wood looks good in a Scandinavian, eco or boho interior. Depending on the overall palette, it can be dark or light, with a yellowish or cool tint. For a classic style, deep tones of dark and mahogany are suitable, which can duplicate the surface of the table or cabinets.

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Types of structures

Based on the type of construction, TV stands are divided into two main types:

• floor;
• hanging.

Floor models are classic cabinets installed along the wall and supported by lower supports. The base of the pedestal can be stationary or adjustable legs, roller wheels or a plinth. The key advantages of floor-standing models are high structural strength and mobility.

Unlike floor-mounted modules, suspended structures do not contain lower supports; the TV stand is attached directly to the wall of the room.

The hanging structure is attached exclusively to the load-bearing wall of the room.

Installation of the hanging module can be carried out either on anchor bolts or on special furniture canopies. The second type of fastening is more attractive.

A furniture canopy consists of a pair of plates that are movably fastened together. This design allows you to adjust the position of the mounted module in height and depth up to 2 cm in each direction. The wall mounted furniture canopy can support up to 120kg of weight.

Note! Despite the large margin of safety, at least two furniture canopies should be used to attach a wall-mounted TV stand. Fastening elements located along the edges of the structure will ensure uniform load distribution.

Hanging furniture does not take up useful floor space and brings lightness and airiness to the interior. The open space above the cabinet does not create problems when cleaning the room.

Main criteria

Nowadays, when choosing any furniture, people pay attention not only to the cost of the product, but also to many of its other features.

First of all, we are talking about the multifunctionality of a piece of furniture.

It is very important that the cabinet in the living room performs several tasks at once.

Here are some other criteria that are important when choosing a cabinet:

• Dimensions of the living room. Even with a large space, try not to use very large structures, they will look ridiculous. And in a small living room, a completely large structure will take up all the free space and create a look of chaos.
• Ceiling height. This criterion determines whether the bedside table will be long or tall.
• Illumination of the room. This criterion is important for determining the color scheme of the cabinet.
• Cabinet design option. It can be floor-standing or hanging, only as a stand or storage place.
• And, of course, the criterion of furniture strength is important. In order for the cabinet to withstand the weight of the equipment installed on it and all items, it must have sufficient strength.

Frame - structure and dimensions

When choosing furniture for a TV, you should first of all take into account the geometric parameters of the device and the room. The standard sizes of extended models are:

• length - from 1200 to 3000 mm;
• depth – 450 mm.

The key structural elements of modules for housing television equipment are the body and facade. In turn, the frame of a classic TV stand consists of such parts as:

• upper and lower horizon;
• sidewalls;
• back wall.

The back wall of a long TV stand can be solid or made of several components. The parts of the multi-component back wall are connected to each other using reinforced tape or a plastic profile. Also on the furniture market are cabinet models without a back wall.

Based on the frame configuration, TV stands are:

• rectangular,
• corner,
• oval;
• asymmetrical.

The facade of a long TV stand is the front side of the furniture module. The front part of the chest of drawers for TV equipment can be open or closed.

Manufacturing materials and types of coatings

To manufacture the structural elements of the TV stand, both natural wood and wood-based particle board materials are used - chipboard, MDF. The modern furniture market also includes models made of metal, plastic and glass.

Models made from MDF and chipboard are the most affordable for consumers, and therefore are in high demand. To give furniture a more attractive appearance and to prevent the release of harmful fumes from formaldehyde, which is part of the materials, particle boards are coated with special decorative materials.

The following are used as coatings:

• varnishes – give the base material the ability to resist moisture and significantly increase the wear resistance of the product;
• veneer - a thin layer of natural wood not only improves the performance properties of the base material, but also gives the product a noble appearance;
• synthetic films - characterized by a wide selection of textures and colors. Provide protection from ultraviolet radiation, high humidity and temperature changes.

Furniture items made from solid wood and metal are recognized as the most durable and durable. However, the weight and cost of such furniture are quite high. In addition, metal elongated stands are not suitable for all style trends; metal products are appropriate in interiors designed in loft or high-tech style.

Furniture made of plastic attracts with a wide variety of colors and affordable prices, but the material is not highly durable. Plastic cabinets can be used to install light-weight TVs.

Glass structures create a feeling of weightlessness; glass models will harmoniously fit into the interior of a small living room or bedroom. For the production of cabinets, tempered glass up to 15 mm thick is used, due to which the material acquires the ability to withstand heavy loads.

Matching different styles

In modern design rooms, excesses in the interior are not welcome. Especially if the living room is small, a universal, laconic design will be beneficial. Such cabinets, often made of metal and glass, will suit any fashionable furniture. The secret is that in any case they will be combined with the TV itself, the body of which is usually made in high-tech style. In a living room decorated especially luxuriously and intricately, such furniture will look like an alien element.

Classicist style cabinets made of natural wood usually have solid doors with carved elements. The texture and shade of wood is emphasized by a coating of transparent varnish. The rich structure of wood and ornate carved patterns are difficult to combine with the appearance of modern technology. A dark glass tabletop smooths out this discrepancy and creates a harmonious transition. Solid, solid classic cabinets will suit a calm, discreet interior.

For the same reasons, Baroque models, decorated with rich carvings, sometimes combine natural wood with acrylic facades. This solution allows you to fit the TV case into the most luxurious furniture ensemble. Against the backdrop of smooth, shiny acrylic, the screen looks organic, and the solid wood parts unite the TV stand with the rest of the furniture in the living room.

Cabinets in modern techno and hi-tech styles look good in a modern apartment with appropriate design. The soft shine of metal and plastic, sharp corners and smooth lines give the interior lightness and completeness. Most often, such cabinets do not have a large number of additional elements. There are also very laconic cabinets, the originality of which lies in their special shape. Glass is usually used as a tabletop.

Beautiful and multifunctional long TV stands bring a modern touch to the interior. Such cabinets fit harmoniously into the surrounding environment and make watching video programs pleasant and comfortable.

Facades

Structurally, the front side of the TV pedestal can be presented in the form of blind doors, drawers, open shelves, or combinations of the indicated elements.

To make the front part of TV stands, materials such as:

• tree,
• glass,
• plastic,
• MDF;
• Chipboard.

Models with blind facades are classified not only by the type of material they are made of, but also by the type of opening system. There are swing, folding and sliding structures.

In swing models, door leaves are suspended on rotating furniture hinges. Hinged doors provide easy access to the interior of the cabinet. The advantages of the swing opening system are also its affordable price and long service life.

Folding opening mechanisms are often used in hanging structures. Unlike swing systems, door leaves are attached not to the sides of the frame, but to the end part of the lower horizon. The folding system consists of furniture hinges, side holders and clamps that hold the doors in the open position.

Unlike swing and folding mechanisms, sliding systems do not require additional space in front of the cabinet to open the doors. The door leaf moves within the body and moves to the side when opened. The main elements of the sliding system are guides and a roller carriage.

Additional items

Since even the most compact cabinets are quite massive, the logical decision of manufacturers was the desire to expand their functionality. Modern products are equipped with additional elements:

1. Shelves - open, closed or a combination of both. Closed ones protect from dust and allow you to put things away without thinking about how it looks. Open ones additionally perform an aesthetic function, and you can always quickly find what you need.
2. Ventilation – allows the equipment not to overheat.
3. Glass doors - hinged, hinged or sliding. They combine the advantages of closed and open shelves, but are demanding on order.
4. Tabletop with a rotating device - thanks to its presence, you can change the viewing angle of the screen.
5. Built-in bar - it makes watching movies or football matches even more interesting.

In addition to standard shelves, there are also drawers, rotating racks, and various add-ons. If you decide in advance what will be stored inside the cabinet, you can immediately purchase the right model. Otherwise, it is better to opt for the basic option with regular shelves.

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Tips for choosing and placing in the interior of a room

The TV stand is designed to accommodate expensive equipment, so the choice of furniture should be approached with special care. Furniture for equipment must be stable and durable. A high-quality product should not have defects, the fastening elements of sliding parts should ensure smooth sliding. The style and color design of the TV pedestal should correspond to the overall interior concept.

It is important not only to choose a high-quality and aesthetic piece of furniture, but also to correctly select its location in the room. The wall along which the TV will be installed should not contain window openings. The same condition applies to the opposite side of the room. Compliance with the indicated requirements will prevent direct and indirect rays of the sun from hitting the screen, which in turn will eliminate the appearance of illuminated spots when viewing channels, distorted color and rapid eye fatigue.

It is not recommended to install television equipment near heating devices or sources of high humidity.

The distance from the viewing location and the television broadcasting device depends on the diagonal of the latter. There is a “golden” rule, which states that the distance between the TV and the sofa should be 3-4 times the size of the diagonal. Experts recommend the following ratios of parameters:

• 1.1 m with a screen diagonal of 42 inches;
• 1.2 m - 46 inches;
• 1.3 m – 50 inches;
• 1.45 m - 57 inches;
• 1.65 m – 65 inches;
• 1.85 – 73 inches.

The height of the stand should ensure that the top third of the screen is at eye level. As a rule, the TV is installed so that the distance from the floor to the center of the screen is 1.2 meters.

For a person of average height, the optimal height of a TV stand is 50 cm.

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A beautiful long TV stand in a modern style will not only become a real decoration for a living room or bedroom, but also provide a comfortable and eye-safe pastime in front of a blue screen!

Equipment

Equipping a narrow TV cabinet is not complete without shelves: open, closed with facades, through. They contain magazines, a minibar, and small equipment such as speakers. Drawers for storing small items will add functionality to the bedside table. Some models are equipped with a turntable, which is very convenient for corner structures. For a TV with the inability to rotate the screen to the side, this option will be indispensable. There are also cabinets with a separate TV holder, which serves as a reliable stand. Thanks to special brackets, the risk of plasma falling onto the floor is reduced.

A modern stylish solution is the presence of lighting in the cabinet. You can install it yourself, it is only important to find the right place so as not to illuminate the TV screen.