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.

Advantages and disadvantages

Narrow cabinets differ from other options in their shallow depth. However, the height and width may be different. Let's consider the advantages of such furniture items.

• Compactness. Narrow bedside tables fit perfectly into non-standard, narrow and small spaces. At the same time, they do not interfere with freedom of movement around the room.
• Functionality. Many models have shelves and drawers that allow you to place any items in them.
• Wide range of products of different shapes and sizes. The variability of width and height allows you to choose an option suitable for direct installation of the TV, and for creating a “floating” effect due to the free space between objects.
• Variety of designs. Today on sale you can find a narrow cabinet made in any style - from elegant classics to strict minimalism. Various colors, materials, finishing options.

As for the disadvantages, these include only the low stability of such products. In this regard, such cabinets must be additionally secured to the wall. This point is especially important if you plan to place a TV on furniture

In addition, it is important to check with the seller the weight that the bedside table can withstand

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.

Additional items

Differences in the design and appearance of TV stands also determine their additional useful functions. The most common is the rectangular configuration, when the length of the product is only slightly larger than the size of the TV. These cabinets are complemented by a pair of shelves, open or with doors, which are used for storage. There are holes on the back wall for threading connecting wires and power cables. In the standard version, such cabinets are installed on legs or have a decorative base.

There are more complex design solutions with drawers or additional shelves. Adjustable internal shelves allow you to place additional equipment of different sizes. Elements available for every taste:

• ventilation so that the equipment does not overheat;
• glass doors allowing control panel signals to pass through;
• opaque doors behind which you can hide the TV itself;
• tabletop with a rotating device to change the viewing angle of the screen;
• the built-in bar is a noteworthy detail.

In addition, there are hanging cabinets that do not have a support at the bottom and are attached to the wall. This design is called console, it looks elegant and looks more like a wall decoration than a piece of furniture. The free space above the floor creates a feeling of spaciousness and lightness.

For those who oppose drilling into walls, so-called plasma stands have been created, where the TV is mounted on a special bracket located at the top. Such a system allows you to adjust the position of the plasma panel; it can include options such as vibration damping. At the bottom of the rack there are shelves or modules with drawers. Thus, the number and location of open and closed elements is determined by the style of the product. The longer the TV stand, the more storage space it provides. Open shelves create an effect of lightness and perspective.

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.

No. 2. Material of execution

The choice of material depends on personal preferences, the design features of the room and financial capabilities. We’ll talk about the relationship between material and interior style later - first you need to study the theory, i.e. understand what properties cabinets made of different materials have:

• wooden cabinets are characterized by maximum durability, strength and beautiful appearance. The tree is afraid of high humidity, but in the living room it does not threaten it. Caring for such a bedside table requires regular maintenance, but there is nothing complicated about it. Wooden cabinets are varnished and painted and can be quite simple or decorated with numerous carving elements. The color greatly depends on the chosen breed, so choosing an element that suits the design will not be difficult. The only negative is the price, but you can find a more or less inexpensive product;
• Chipboard is made from wood chips and sawdust, which are bonded using formaldehyde resins. The top of the slab is covered with a film (laminated chipboard), or less often with veneer. It's a very cheap material that looks great. Any design can be applied to the film, so chipboard cabinets perfectly imitate different types of wood. Chipboard is sensitive to humidity, but it is not present in the living room or bedroom. If your budget is limited, this is a great option. The main thing is to clarify which formaldehyde emission class the product belongs to. Only class E1 furniture is suitable for an apartment, while E0 would be ideal;
• MDF is also made from wood chips, which are pressed under high temperatures and pressure, and glued together using natural ingredients. This is an environmentally friendly material that has high density and is easy to process. The holes for fastening fittings do not crumble, so the products are strong and reliable. MDF can be used to produce products that are quite complex in design. The material is more resistant to moisture and fire than chipboard, but it is also more expensive. If you have sufficient funds, then an MDF cabinet will be an excellent and durable purchase;
• plastic cabinets are cheap, lightweight and easy to maintain, but it’s only a stretch to call these products reliable – a lot depends on the production technology and the responsibility of the manufacturer. If you buy a plastic cabinet, do it only from a reliable manufacturer, otherwise the product will soon become scratched, fade or break;
• glass cabinets go well with modern flat-screen TVs and lighten the space, as they allow you to see what is behind the furniture, and our subconscious perceives such a room as more spacious. Glass can be of different shades, often combined with metal supports, but can be combined with wood. Tempered glass is used to make the stands, so they are not afraid of the weight of the TV;
• metal is usually combined with other materials (wood, glass, chipboard), but can also be used independently. Finding such products is problematic, they cost and weigh a lot, and they will not fit into any interior, but such a product is not short of strength and durability.

The material should be free of scratches and defects, so the product must be inspected very carefully before purchasing.

When performing an inspection, also pay attention to the fittings. All handles, door fastenings, locks and other parts must be reliable and durable

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.

Review of modern models of TV stands

So, have you decided to place your TV on a stand in a non-standard way, or do you intend to use it for various lectures and presentations in the future?

The offer in stores today is much wider than a few years ago, and it is not always easy to navigate. We will help you clarify which type of holder to choose for your TV, monitor or tablet.

Quality television stands for conferences are becoming increasingly popular. If you often have to move from place to place, you will certainly appreciate the lightest ones, which are lightweight and do not take up much space. However, their carrying capacity is limited and they rarely carry more than 10 kg.

• You can also choose depending on the design used. Stands can be divided into three groups: static, mobile and rotating.
• Static ones provide only the basic function of supporting the device, but can usually be securely attached to the floor.
• Mobile models are best used if the location of company presentations and events has to be changed frequently.
• Swivel stands provide maximum viewing comfort due to optimal screen rotation. They are available in static and mobile versions.

Regardless of the purchasing process, take the height and put it on. TV stands for presentations and general use are the best ones that allow you to conveniently adjust the height of the screen.

You can also find models with electric drive in online stores. Their use makes handling the stand as easy as possible.

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.

How to choose a TV stand for lectures?

TV stands for presentations and lectures are somewhat of a category in their own right. Here you have several options, depending on how often you use them.

Stores with these accessories, for example, have static stands available that are much more suitable for regular lectures where there is no need to move the TV or monitor.

• If you plan to move around the room with a stand, it is better to choose rotating or mobile TV stands for conferences and lectures.
• The load-bearing capacity rule also applies here. It should always be greater than the weight of the TV or monitor, which gives the structure increased stability.

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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!

Projector Mounts and Stands

Projectors are also suitable for lectures and at home. Thanks to them, you can watch TV or lecture slides in a large format on a canvas that you hang on the wall. However, it is important that each such projector is located far enough from the screen. In this case, the recommended distance will directly depend on the specific type of projector.

An equally important aspect is its correct location. Ideally, you have a projector suspended from the ceiling. For these purposes, it is necessary to purchase special holders for projectors. There are not only ceiling-mounted, but also wall-mounted options that are attached with self-tapping screws.

An alternative is projector stands. Thanks to them, the projector can be easily manipulated. For example, after speaking at a lecture, it can easily be moved from the hall to the office. Such stands are often used in schools.

Peculiarities

Almost every house or apartment has a TV, and sometimes more than one. Despite the fact that modern models are much thinner than their predecessors, finding a suitable place for them can be difficult. To ensure that watching your favorite TV shows does not become a test for the eyes, the device should be located at eye level of the viewer. Despite the seemingly lightweight design, some TV models are quite heavy - this requires stability and strength from the stand.

As for the aesthetic appearance, the cabinet should be much wider than the screen. This will visually balance the large rectangle with the decor in the room. Otherwise the design will seem awkward.

Manufacturers of such furniture began to produce wide TV stands. In small apartments, a corner model can be used. Square bedside tables can be a good option for a small apartment. But the most stylish and modern option will be long and low stands. Compact and narrow, they have a number of advantages:

• having an unusual shape, they can visually expand the space in the room, making it wider;
• a large selection of colors and design options will allow you to choose the best option for a specific room;
• such a product is durable and can be used for many years;
• there is additional free space around the edges that can be used at your discretion;
• The large length allows you to place many compartments for storing different things.

A wide TV stand will fit well into the interior of any living room, if, of course, the size of the room allows it. In a small room, such furniture may look too bulky, but even for such rooms you can choose a cabinet (from 2 meters) so that with the same dimensions it looks quite appropriate. These may be lighter-looking glass models, a design without doors or shelves.

In some cases, cabinets are used so large that they do not protrude beyond the edges of the TV. Under certain conditions, this design looks very harmonious. When the TV hangs on the wall, the urgent need for a cabinet disappears both functionally and aesthetically. True, in this case, many people still buy such furniture.

Long cabinets look very elegant in combination with larger designs. These include tall pencil cases, shelving and cabinets with top lighting. The free surface of the cabinet itself can be very useful if you need to place discs, books, a game console and much more.

TV placement options

There are several ways to place the TV:

• Surface mounted. To do this, the screen must be equipped with a support leg. Ideally it should be rotating. This way you can adjust the angle of rotation;
• On the wall. For small screens, canopies or dowels are suitable. On durable brickwork, it is better to use steel options. For cinder blocks or foam blocks, purchase propylene dowels. But, for all TVs whose diagonal is equal to or exceeds 50 cm, special brackets are used. Many of them provide the ability to extend the screen forward, rotate it sideways, or even rotate it around its axis by 90° in both directions. Such options will of course cost more, but the ease of use and reliability will be at the proper level;
• Pantograph. In this case, the screen can also be moved in height with a significant spread. But, for this, the screen must have special side “handles” (recesses). Equipping with special holders (beam suspension) is also a prerequisite. Otherwise, the entire structure will lose the lion's share of reliability;
• In a niche. There will be difficulties in providing ventilation and cooling. There should be free space behind the screen. Due to overheating, not only plasma panels break prematurely. The LED screen in long overheating mode will respond to you with delamination. Any master can determine this. The TV will simply “fly out” of the warranty, and delaminated screens cannot be repaired.

No. 4. Payload

Don’t want your TV to collapse and break a couple of days after installing it on the cabinet? Then when choosing a bedside table, it is imperative to take into account the load that the furniture can withstand. Do not rush to blame manufacturers for making low-quality products. Each of us loads the bedside table differently - you won’t find a universal product, and taking a bedside table with a huge margin of safety means dooming yourself to constant contemplation of a bulky, massive object, the potential of which will not be tapped.

In the description, be sure to find out what load the top shelf or bracket can withstand. Also keep in mind that more than just a TV can be installed on the top shelf, so add up the weight of all equipment, accessories and other items. Don’t forget to add a margin, and if there are kids in the house who are just discovering the world and love to hang on home furniture, then the margin of safety should be maximum.

Preparation for work and necessary things

Before you begin to bring your idea to life, you need to make a sketch and drawing of the future product. The sketch can be drawn arbitrarily, focusing on your own needs and sense of taste. But to develop a drawing, you need to know the dimensions of the finished cabinet in order to install it in place without unnecessary problems.

For the manufacture of parts and assembly, knowledge of dimensions is also necessary: ​​this way you can avoid buying extra material or a whole sheet of chipboard, then racking your brains about where to put the leftovers.

Dimensions of a simple TV stand.

But when the drawing is ready, you can begin the preparatory part of the work: purchase materials and prepare tools:

• plywood, chipboard or boards 2-2.2 cm thick;
• edge for chipboard or thin wooden planks;
• furniture dowel and glue;
• fittings (hinges, furniture roller, handles, guides, etc.);
• jigsaw;
• drill, screwdriver;
• roulette.

If some parts must be repeated several times, then the easiest way is to make a template. By circling it, you can get any number of completely identical structural elements.

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