The main purpose of the furniture wall in the hall is purely utilitarian. Modern consumer society is characterized by a large number of things. The walls are designed to organize their storage. Family, relatives or friends gather in the living room for holidays. The wall in the hall occupies a central place. The mood of the owners and guests will depend on its design and practicality. Modern multifunctional walls with a minimalist design are constructed from free-standing cabinets, shelves, and bedside tables.
Features of modern walls
The wall in the living room with a wardrobe is presented in a huge assortment. These can be complexes of large cabinets stretching from wall to wall or very tiny walls consisting of a couple of cabinets neatly hidden in the corner of the room.
Wall sections may differ in size or be of standard height and width.
Typically, living rooms in a modern style are decorated with compartments for placing a television screen, closed and open shelves and cabinets, closed pencil cases or glass cabinets for books or beautiful dishes.
Cabinets can have one or two doors, they come in sliding and hinged designs. Shelves can be opened with a standard or lift mechanism, cabinets can have doors or drawers.
This variety makes choosing a wall somewhat more difficult, but makes it possible to choose the most suitable set.
Assembling the frame
The most difficult and responsible stage of all work. It is better to use a PN profile. It has small dimensions (50 x 25 mm). This is enough to withstand household loads. Although for heavy weights you can purchase a wider profile.
1. We set up the side racks that will hold the shelves.
- We take the profile and cut it to the required vertical size using metal scissors.
- On the vertical marking, we make holes using a drill or hammer drill for dowels at the top, bottom (30 cm from the floor and ceiling) and in the middle. Next, we attach the profile to the wall in these places.
- We install profiles perpendicular to the wall, which determine the depth of the shelves: insert the profile into the wall and fix it to the floor, the same on the ceiling.
- We insert the outer profile for the rack into the floor and ceiling. We secure it with a puncture at the joints of the profiles.
The side stand is ready. This is how we do the rest.
2. We install the frame of the shelves themselves.
- We attach profile strips that will perform a supporting function: we cut off an element equal to the distance between the vertical posts. We install them at the required level and attach them to the base.
- We measure the distance between the vertical posts, cut 2 according to the resulting length and attach one of them to the wall, the second on the opposite side of the frame.
- We repeat the algorithm the required number of times according to the number of tiers of the rack.
Purpose of wall placement
Living room furniture in a modern style can have a variety of placement purposes. For some, the living room will serve as a place for cozy reading, so the main place will be taken by bookcases.
For some, the living room will become a place to relax in front of the TV, so preference in choosing is given to sections with a large screen and the necessary equipment.
Many housewives will like traditional glass doors with mirrored shelves for placing crystal and porcelain tableware or pretty figurines.
A small apartment will require a wardrobe and linen storage space.
At what height should a TV be hung depending on the type of room?
To understand how to properly hang a TV on the wall, you must first decide on the location for installation, select the height and evaluate the capabilities of the wall. Not only the convenience and comfort of use, but also health safety will depend on the height at which you hang the TV on the wall. The better the location is chosen, the more pleasure you can get while watching.
First of all, the choice of location depends on the characteristics of the room in which the device is planned to be used. For example, when deciding on a convenient placement of the screen in the living room, you must first know exactly where the seating area with a sofa and comfortable armchairs will be, because you need to attach the TV to the wall directly opposite this place.
In a living room, the placement of the screen will directly depend on the height of the installed furniture. Before deciding at what height to hang the TV, you need to consider that the middle part of the LCD monitor should be located clearly at eye level. Only in this case will it be comfortable to sit and look at the screen.
The choice of installation location for the TV depends on the room in which the device will be used.
How to properly hang a TV on the wall: installation height in the kitchen and bedroom
If we are talking about installing a TV in the bedroom, the preferences here will be slightly different, because in the room viewing is carried out not while sitting on the bed, but mainly while lying down. How to properly hang a TV on the wall in the bedroom? The height from the floor, which will be ideal in a particular case, can be determined by experimentation:
- First way. Lie down on the bed and try to choose a more comfortable viewing position for yourself, lie there for a little while to relax. As a rule, the eyes will be concentrated on a certain point, where the device is then attached.
- Second way. An improvised screen is installed in the most suitable place (this can be a large poster or drawing), and then they sit on the bed to determine whether it is hung comfortably. You need to move the image until the ideal height is achieved.
The installation height of the TV in the kitchen is determined based on safety and the amount of free space
Typically, the LCD monitor is mounted slightly higher in the bedroom than in the living room.
It is important not to forget about the warnings of doctors who do not recommend watching TV for a long time in a completely supine position. This is due to the fact that there is a risk of developing musculoskeletal diseases
If we are talking about the kitchen, then watching TV in this room is often episodic. The device is used primarily not for viewing, but for listening. Therefore, the installation height is primarily determined from the point of view of safety and the amount of free space in the kitchen.
In general, installation experts recommend that in a kitchen where there are often small children or large crowds of people, install the TV at the highest possible height - 2 m or higher. Sometimes ceiling brackets are used for this purpose, allowing you to raise the TV as far as possible from the floor. Mounting the TV on the wall in this way will help protect the device from accidentally tipping over.
The TV should not be placed near hobs, fireplaces or heaters
Types of walls
Modern living room furniture is available in several options. They differ from each other in content, area, and type of construction. Most often, the walls for the living room are of a solid or modular type.
Classic wall option
The classic version will probably always remain popular. Most often this is a standard set consisting of a section for equipment, wardrobes and bookcases.
Typically, such a set of furniture is placed along one of the walls of the room. Such a wall is not particularly original, and such products are assembled exclusively according to the manufacturer’s drawings, without any initiative on the part of the buyers. If any section becomes unusable, the entire set of furniture will have to be replaced.
The advantage of such a design will be the exact correspondence between expectations and the actual appearance of the assembled product, dimensions that will definitely not change during installation. Such owners will not have to rack their brains over the placement of cabinets in the living room.
Modular wall option
Modular living room furniture in a modern style gives more space for the unbridled flight of imagination of its owners. Elements of such a design can be installed in one place or scattered across all walls and corners of the room.
The individual modules can be easily combined with each other and can be purchased separately, starting with the most necessary items and filling the living room with furniture as needed. If desired, elements of modular furniture can be rearranged, achieving an unexpected effect.
Modular walls for the living room perfectly embody the minimalism of a modern living room, when each element carries a strictly defined load. Such designs do not have the bulkiness of solid walls; they give the impression of lighter and airier products.
Solid monolithic walls for TV
The advantage of modern TV walls is that they can be made in the form of monolithic blocks and airy, lightweight structures. Monolithic blocks offer the advantage of stability and mobility.
- Shelves with cabinets can occupy the entire wall from ceiling to floor, the entire width of the space.
- At the same time, it consists of blocks, the number of which the owner will regulate at his own discretion.
- Their functions easily replace a sideboard from the point of view of the need to find a place in the house for original glass vases and porcelain figurines.
- As for the dishes that are used to set the table for the holidays, it is more convenient to store them close to the dining table.
Accordingly, the sideboard can be placed in the kitchen or in the living room, but in such a way that the harmony of the area with upholstered furniture, a coffee or tea table is not disturbed.
Slides for a modern living room
Just a few years ago, slides almost disappeared from living rooms. However, now such walls are becoming popular again; they look great in modern living rooms in the style of minimalism or hi-tech.
The different heights of the components help to create a feeling of lightness and weightlessness, which perfectly emphasize the spaciousness of a modern room.
The slides will be a wonderful decoration for small rooms or an unusual decoration for spacious living rooms, elegantly complementing the style of the room.
Design ideas
Important! Furniture for the hall is selected in the same style as the interior of the room. It is equally important to select designs that allow you to hide wires and sockets without disturbing the appearance of the room.
TV chest of drawers
One of the traditional solutions for placing equipment is a chest of drawers. This piece of furniture performs two functions simultaneously: a TV stand and a storage system. One of the advantages of chests of drawers is a large selection of design options. They will become a harmonious addition to the interior in the high-tech style and will complement the living room, where classics are used in the design. The classic combination of cream and dark shades will be simple and practical, highlighting the cabinet from the overall interior.
Well-chosen furniture is suitable for placing and storing not only equipment, but also other things.
Niche with TV
To decorate the niche, plasterboard is used, a lightweight and easy-to-process material that allows you to create structures of any complexity. A spacious recess will allow you to install equipment and hide wires and utilities.
You should think about some technical points in advance - equip sockets, hide wires from TV and other equipment.
Mini walls
Small walls are perfect for studios, ideally dividing the room with shelves for equipment, cabinets or open surfaces for books and cozy little things.
Miniature modern living room walls are compact and easy to install, although they are not able to provide much space for placing things.
Where to start choosing furniture for TV
Of course, from its location. You need to figure out where the TV will be, and if it’s already hanging, maybe you’ll want to rearrange it? If so, make sure that the TV is not placed in front of a window, otherwise blackout curtains will be needed for daytime movie shows.
We measure the wall, estimate what dimensions the cabinet and its accompanying modules should be so that the entire structure does not interfere with the passage and generally looks appropriate. The average rule: the larger the room, the more massive the furniture, and vice versa.
Don't forget to take into account the size of the niche for the TV, as well as its weight, in order to choose the right material for the cabinet. Some houses still have heavy lamp rarities, which can also become an excellent highlight of the decor. They should just stand on a good cabinet. LCD or “plasma” are not so capricious in terms of the strength of the base.
If the TV is on brackets, make sure the wall is strong enough.
The design of the wall depends on exactly how you install the TV. Some models don't care whether it stands or hangs
For others it is fundamentally important
And in a small room you can put transformable furniture: for example, a folding table built into the wall for a TV.
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The cabinet covered with a TV panel (to which the equipment is attached) also looks original.
In addition, the TV must be positioned in plain sight so that the screen can be seen from all or almost all angles
It is logical that the furniture will attract attention, which means it should fit perfectly into the decor
And remember about the abundance of outlets nearby. After all, you will most likely connect not only a TV to them, but also speakers, an antenna, a wi-fi adapter and something else.
Think about how you will hide the wires, especially if there are a lot of them. Carelessly dangling cables will spoil the impression of any repair.
Before going shopping, prepare a drawing with your ideas, think about what you would like to change in it. Make a shopping list and research prices online. Imagine what exactly you will store in the purchased modules. If the family is large, you will have to take into account the belongings of all household members.
Wall configuration
According to their location, living room cabinets in a modern style have a linear and angular configuration.
Typically, they try to decorate guest rooms with furniture located along one wall.
But for small living rooms, the best arrangement may be corner walls in a modern living room. This option will help take up an empty corner and save space for placing a soft corner or creating an empty space.
A large living room will be perfectly decorated with a U-shaped corner wall. This is a great way to create a furniture frame that will gracefully house a TV or fireplace area.
Such placement will be an effective contrast to a soft corner or an excellent place to create the atmosphere of a personal library.
Configuration selection
Each owner of the room decides whether to buy a regular wall or a corner wall for the living room. There are no strict rules on this matter.
However, for a narrow room it is better not to use linear walls; in such a living room a corner set or a mini-wall installed near a short wall will look much more impressive.
All types of placement are perfect for a square room.
For a small living room, it is better to choose a mini-wall or slide; for a large one, you can buy a huge U-shaped set of furniture.
Styles
Classics are always elegant, sophisticated and aristocratic. It is characterized by furniture made from solid natural wood, decorated with skillful carvings, with forged elements, moldings and baguettes. Such designs look fashionable, solid, but are perceived quite gracefully. For supporters of the industrial loft style, experts recommend choosing a rough floor cabinet made of metal or wood in combination with metal elements. However, this is exactly the case when unusual solutions are also acceptable. So, the stand can be replaced with a box or roller tray.
The Scandi interior is characterized by simplified models of rectangular outlines, executed in white, grayish or other pastel shades. Often this style uses hanging or floor tables made of chipboard, wood or plastic, created in retro style. Fans of the high-tech trend are offered designs that include geometric shapes made of plastic, metal or glass. Narrow cabinets in discreet light, gray or silver tones will be more suitable.
Provence is characterized by vintage stands made of wood or chipboard with sparse carved details and slight abrasions, giving the item a slightly aged look. Following the minimalist style, you should use low, narrow bedside tables, designed in black, white or grayish tones. Neoclassicism is characterized by a harmonious combination of elegance and innovation. This style trend is perfectly complemented by wood structures with decorations made of glass-mirror inclusions with relief patterns.
The luxurious aura of Art Deco is usually complemented by exclusive fragments of rare wood species, made with inlays, festive, gold-colored elements or finely crafted glass inserts. Simplicity, functionality and naturalness are the key features of the country style. This style includes a base with a rough texture, without polishing or varnish, as well as artificially aged products using the brushing method.
The cabinets with lighting have an attractive design, attracting attention and thereby forming an aesthetic perception of the entire interior. Details made of transparent or frosted glass with various patterns will help to enhance this effect.
Cabinets with a glossy, shiny surface will help to effectively refresh the appearance of the room and “saturate” it with light and air, while the matte version will add softness and contribute to the formation of a touching and cozy design.
Mirror stands shine with special sophistication, giving the interior an unusual look, mystery and mystery. Nightstands with patina, which have a characteristic weathered appearance, are also good. The creation of a multifunctional design is facilitated by the choice of racks for 2 television receivers, equipped with casters, shelves and a hidden wire system. It is convenient to place such racks in the center of the room. Sideboards for living rooms are selected taking into account the area and style of the room. In this case, both wall-mounted and floor-mounted products would be quite appropriate. An acceptable and comfortable solution would be bedside tables installed using brackets with rotating devices that allow you to adjust the TV viewing angle.
For bedrooms, compact bedside tables, rotating transformers or narrow hanging stands are often used. To give the bedroom an airy feel, products with open sections or glass parts with various types of coating are used. In rooms for children, it is better to place products with bright colors, made of strong and practical texture. Do not use forms with pointed corners or fragile fragments. In general, modernity dictates the use of laconic, straightforward stands, characterized by maximum functionality, without unnecessary decorative details. The use of lightweight and massive options is also appropriate here.
Location
Traditionally, the wall with the television area is located opposite the sofa, and modern style is no exception to this unspoken rule.
A wall consisting of closed cabinets is usually hidden behind the door.
A slide or open cabinets and shelves complement the soft corner or are located opposite it.
Appearance
The modern living room is distinguished by laconicism and simplicity of lines, tightness of forms and functionality.
The sparseness of the decor is complemented by the variety of materials or colors used. There are both calm monochrome and brighter contrasting shades of facades, combinations of several materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass).
For open shelves and cabinets, the main thing will be to fill the wall, be it books, appliances, dishes, souvenirs, flowers, or unusual crafts.
Advantages of the cabinet
A TV stand means a fairly wide cabinet with a small height. From year to year, TVs are becoming thinner, and along with it, the appearance of bedside tables is changing. Their installation brings with it many positive aspects:
- Compatible with all TV models. Selected furniture will help emphasize the spectacular appearance of the plasma and other advantages.
- Modern cabinets are very compact and fit into the square footage of even the smallest room.
- Furniture is presented in the market in variety; You can choose any design, color, style.
- It allows you to store compact things, such as magazines, disks, remote controls and other small items.
- An abundance of wires and auxiliary equipment (tuner, router) will be hidden behind furniture doors.
- Relatively low price.
Such furniture will be able to highlight all the advantages of the interior.
Modern furniture under the screen is a profitable and thoughtful solution, intelligently organizing the room and freeing up space. An abundance of shapes and materials will enhance the effect of the big screen and make watching TV with family and friends a more enjoyable experience.
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Color spectrum
Most often, the wall in a modern living room is a contrasting element compared to the color of the walls and attracts attention at first sight.
But decorating in a minimalist style requires “blurring” the furniture, so often the facades are matched to the tone of the wallpaper or paint finish.
For modern living rooms, an abundance of light is important, so the facades have mirrors and glass that perfectly reflect light and make the room more spacious.
When choosing a wall, it is important to pay attention to the quality, strength, practicality and ease of use of the furniture set. All this can be checked in the store, and a photo of the wall in the living room will help you better understand what you still want to buy for the reception area.
Manufacturing materials
An important factor is the type of material used to make a TV cabinet for the living room. Not only the functionality, but also the attractiveness of the interior depends on it. Living room furniture for TV installation is produced from various materials, which allows you to find the best option for your home in a huge number of offers.
This type of furniture can be used as a living room decoration.
Made from solid wood
Solid wood remains one of the most popular materials for making living room furniture. There are several reasons for this:
- the high strength of the material makes it possible to produce high-quality furniture without the need for an additional frame;
- Expensive wood species do not require additional decorating work; they have an attractive and presentable appearance.
Wood is considered the most preferred material for making furniture.
Products made from natural wood are the most practical and demonstrate high quality, which guarantees their long-term service.
From MDF
In terms of quality and durability, products made from MDF are not inferior to products made from solid wood. Designers value this material because its properties allow them to create shapes of any complexity. It is MDF boards that are most often used for the manufacture of modular elements. They can be repeatedly assembled and disassembled without loss of quality and attractive appearance. In addition, MDF is perfectly combined with materials such as glass, plastic, wood and metal, which allows designers to create interesting solutions for decorating the living room.
Such facades can have different textures and shine.
From chipboard
Chipboard is used for the manufacture of economy class items. Such structures do not tolerate the process of disassembly and assembly: the slabs crumble at the joints, which violates the integrity of their surface.
Laminated chipboard has several color options, including wood.
Important! Chipboard is destroyed by high humidity.
Drywall
Where to install the TV in the living room? There are many options: install it on a special cabinet, place it in the center of the room, attach it to the wall. An interesting solution would be a plasterboard wall in the hall. This is a great way to harmoniously integrate equipment into the design of the surrounding space, decorate it and make it safe by hiding wires and sockets. A plasterboard wall in the hall does not take up much space and has a more modern look when compared to shelving or cabinets. It will become a solution for zoning space; it can be used as a partition. By replacing traditional cabinets, plasterboard construction will save space, and functional shelves can be used to store books and place room decor elements.
Often, ordinary furniture in the hall can be completely or partially replaced by a plasterboard structure.
Depending on the style, a niche can be decorated using various design solutions. Thus, a fireplace will be an excellent addition to a country-style interior; stucco or gilding will complement the classics.
A wooden wall is not only durable and environmentally friendly, but also a beautiful appearance, as well as wide possibilities for processing facades.
