TVs are becoming more compact. TV models make it easy to mount them on walls using special brackets. Despite all the newfangled interior solutions, the TV stand does not lose its relevance.
The interior itself does not always support the possibility of wall mounting. This can be prevented by the window opening or the materials from which the walls are made, which do not allow the bracket to be secured. In addition, the functionality of the TV stand allows you to place a variety of equipment or other items on it.
Each buyer draws for himself an ideal model that will not only fit into the interior in size, but will also match it in color and style.
Not every material requires finishing.
Wooden elements can also be decorated in the form of artistic carvings on the outer walls or table top.
Advantages of a homemade bedside table
Each buyer draws for himself an ideal model that will not only fit into the interior in size, but will also match it in color and style. A wide selection of furniture products, including TV tables, allows you to purchase seemingly any model. However, when faced with the specific task of choosing, a person is often faced with the fact that the size, color, or design are not suitable. It is this factor that pushes many people to start making furniture with their own hands.
Making a TV stand with your own hands is quite simple. To do this, you just need to choose the right model, focusing on your professional level. The choice of material for the construction is also critical. Some materials make it easy and convenient for even beginners to work with them, while others require not only skills, but also special tools for processing. Assembling a TV stand with your own hands requires meticulousness and a correctly structured step-by-step scheme for installing parts.
By assembling a TV stand with your own hands, you can not only get a unique design, but also save significantly on the purchase of a ready-made model.
However, when faced with the specific task of choosing, a person is often faced with the fact that the size, color, or design are not suitable
In addition, you will need screws, self-tapping screws and four guides for further securing the manufactured drawers to them.
The inner wall should not be removed, because it gives the structure additional strength, preventing it from bending under the weight of the TV.
Peculiarities
Modern TV models can be either compact or wide-screen, with the ability to be mounted on the wall using brackets, or simple with installation on a special cabinet or chest of drawers. In order to optimize space, especially in small apartments, flat TV screens are hung on the wall. However, the interior and construction features of the room do not always allow you to install the TV on brackets.
Window openings, bends, the thickness and material of the wall itself can interfere with this installation method.
In this case, modern cabinet furniture manufacturers offer a wide selection of TV stands that can easily fit into any interior style. Wide and narrow, high and low, simple and multifunctional, as part of modular furniture and representing an independent piece of furniture - any online store is literally replete with a variety of options.
But it also happens that the features of the living room interior require an individual approach. Products presented in furniture showrooms may not suit the customer in terms of dimensions or other characteristics. It is quite difficult to choose the ideal ready-made option that will correspond to the given size, design, color and functionality.
Therefore, more and more often, TV tables are made to order. But this option is quite expensive. An alternative and interesting solution would be the opportunity to make a cabinet yourself with your own hands.
Drawing a drawing of the future bedside table
For beginning furniture makers and just amateurs, it is best to use ready-made drawings of a bedside table. A lot of options can be found on specialized websites. When choosing a drawing, you need to focus not only on the final result, but also on the complexity of manufacturing and assembly. An important factor is the material recommended for manufacturing.
Some designs require certain materials that may not be suitable for the craftsman in terms of cost or durability. For example, models with narrow countertops and shallow cabinet depths can withstand a lot of weight when made from solid wood. The use of chipboard in such cases will sharply reduce, possibly, the permissible load on such a bedside table. Therefore, it is extremely important to evaluate the weight and width of the TV that will stand on it. It is also necessary to remember about additional accessories that will be needed when operating the TV, these could be speakers, a video player, and more.
Often, a TV stand can accommodate CDs, magazines, newspapers and decorative items. This should also be taken into account before you start making your own drawing.
Making a TV stand with your own hands is quite simple.
The list of tools can be shortened or expanded depending on the complexity of the product and the selected materials.
Often, the decor of TV tables consists of combining different materials and decorating it with glass parts.
Preparation
In order to build this piece of furniture, it is not at all necessary to have the skill and professionalism of a carpenter. It is enough to have imagination and simple woodworking skills.
Drawings and sizing
The first step is to decide on the dimensions of the future product and sketch out the drawings. It is preferable to draw several variations, having previously familiarized yourself with the models of TV stands that are presented in online stores. The size selection should be made very carefully, especially if the cabinet will be installed in a wall opening.
- First, it is necessary to determine the basic parameters - the length of the product, the width and depth of the tabletop.
- Secondly, you need to decide on the choice of material from which the intended piece of furniture will be made.
Selecting the best materials for the job
The variety of materials allows you to make very cheap and simple models, as well as go for the chic. Not every TV stand can be made with your own hands using any available material. Some designs involve only wood or only plywood. There are also more universal designs that you can make with your own hands from existing scraps or leftovers from other furniture.
When making a cabinet you can use:
- MDF.
- Chipboard.
- Plywood.
- Beam.
- Wood, in the form of glued panels.
- Array.
You can also make a cabinet partially from glass or decorative plastic. These materials are most often used for countertops and furniture doors.
Chipboard is the most unpretentious option for work; it does not require any special cutting tools or sanding machines. It is easy to cut and process. Its obvious advantage is its price.
When purchasing wood, you should pay attention to its quality. An important nuance is the absence of defects and the dryness of the purchased material. Damp wood can warp indoors, thereby ruining the finished product.
An important nuance is the absence of defects and the dryness of the purchased material.
Damp wood can warp indoors, thereby ruining the finished product.
You can make a bedside table with your own hands using only a jigsaw.
Dimensions of the stand stand
This stand is approximately 160 cm high and holds a 32-inch flat screen TV weighing approximately 14 kg. The legs are about 50 cm long and spaced 81 cm apart.
- The pipes have a diameter of 1.5 inches and a wall thickness of 40.
- Fittings: 4 pieces T-bar, 2 pieces 90-degree elbows, 4 pieces leg couplings.
- Pipe lengths: 2 – 20 cm, 2 – 30 cm, 2 – 71 cm, 4 – 73 cm.
All pipes were cut using special shears for cutting PVC pipes, but if you don't have one, you can cut them with a hand saw for wood or metal. Be careful not to split the pipes.
Preparing tools for work
You can make a bedside table with your own hands using only a jigsaw. Some craftsmen even do without it, ordering cutting according to the drawing when purchasing the material. Assembling furniture with your own hands still requires the following professional and non-professional tools:
- Pencil, marker or other writing object.
- Thick cardboard for making patterns.
- Ruler and tape measure.
- A compass if some workpieces will have a round shape or rounded edges.
- A jigsaw with files of the required size.
- Clamps for gluing parts.
- Glue.
- Tape for finishing cut edges.
- Screws, self-tapping screws, confirmations.
- Grinding machine.
- Guides for bedside table drawers.
The list may be shortened or expanded depending on the complexity of the product and the selected materials.
Chipboard is the most unpretentious option for work; it does not require any special cutting tools or sanding machines.
When purchasing wood, you should pay attention to its quality.
Stained glass doors look beautiful, although these designs are more fragile than solid sheets of glass.
Element edging
To make the ends of the cabinet itself look attractive and unique, it is recommended to trim all parts before assembly. For this purpose, it is considered optimal to use a special edge made of PVC or other material. PVC edging is considered inexpensive and easy to use, so the work is accessible even to beginners.
PVC edging can be embedded or glued to the edges of existing parts, and the choice of method depends on the wishes and skills of the person creating the structure.
A wooden cabinet can be edged in different areas, but most often this process is performed for those places where there is a high probability of damage during operation of the product. The entire process of edging parts is divided into stages:
- The cutter is correctly positioned in the center of the end;
- the edges of the parts are polished, and it is important to ensure that chips or other problems do not appear that are almost impossible to eliminate;
- various grooves are carefully milled;
- Next, the edge is stuffed carefully, for which you need to use a rubber mallet, and during work you need to ensure that impacts do not lead to damage to the integrity of the parts;
- the ends of the edging are cut off from the ends, after which the elements are ground flush.
A design made with such edging will look really attractive and modern, so there will be no unsightly and untreated areas.
Fastening the edging
Step-by-step instructions for making a bedside table
- We prepare the drawing. We take a ready-made and proven drawing, or we develop it ourselves, taking into account the size of the TV and its weight.
- We make patterns for all elements. This stage will allow you to accurately calculate the material consumption and not make a fatal mistake.
- We cut out the materials.
- We sand the cut edges. When working with wood, you will have to sand not only the cuts, but also the remaining surfaces.
- Cover the edges with tape. This step is necessary when using chipboard material. To glue the tape you will need an iron and a soft cloth.
- We assemble the cut parts. Assembly is always carried out according to the same scheme. You should start with the countertop. Legs or side backs are attached to it. Then the bottom shelf is screwed on. After the general structure is assembled, we fill the cabinet with additional parts - middle shelves. The rear backrest and doors are attached next to last. If there are drawers, provision should be made for preliminary fastening of the guides on the inner sides of the side walls.
- The last stage of assembly is attaching the legs, rollers or pads.
Assembling a TV stand with your own hands requires meticulousness and a correctly structured step-by-step scheme for installing parts.
Not every TV stand can be made with your own hands using any available material.
There are also more universal designs that you can make with your own hands from existing scraps or leftovers from other furniture.
You can also make a cabinet partially from glass or decorative plastic.
From plywood
The procedure for working with any wood material is the same. The only difference is the processing speed and the effort involved.
- Plywood, for example, is available sanded and laminated. The first can be sanded on one or both sides and does not require special care when cutting. Laminated materials must be cut carefully, as sudden movements may damage the lamination layer.
- Birch plywood is most often chosen for furniture. It costs more, but is very attractive in appearance.
- The patterns are transferred to plywood and cut out. The edges are sanded with sandpaper.
- The edge - plastic or wooden, is fixed sequentially on the ends of the shelves, the facade and the countertop. Glue is used; if desired, you can nail the wooden edge with finishing nails. After drying - 1-2 days, the wooden edge is sanded.
- Depending on the model, the frame elements are assembled using dowels or screws. In both cases, holes are drilled in the parts in advance, always checking the diagram. For dowels, holes are made not through, for self-tapping screws - through. The dowels are seated on glue. If necessary, the connected parts are tightened with a clamp and left until the glue dries - 1 day.
- Assembly begins from the top shelf - or tabletop. It is fixed to the sides or legs. Then the bottom shelf is installed, and then the filling elements - the third shelf, partition, and so on.
- It is recommended to install internal shelves on shelf holders. If you plan to install drawers, then guides, preferably telescopic, are fixed to the sides and partition.
- They assemble the boxes and install the fittings. Legs or rollers are mounted to the bottom shelf of the product.
- The finished product can be opened with 2-3 layers of varnish to preserve the natural structure and color of the wood. You can also use stain or paints - alkyd, water-based.
Making a long TV stand with your own hands
To make a cabinet with your own hands, take laminated chipboard in the color you like. Chipboard width 16 mm or 18 mm.
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Required parts:
- Two sheets measuring 1600x454 mm for the table top and the bottom of the product.
- Three walls 545x454 mm.
- Shelf 767x454 mm.
- The back wall is made of MDF 1600x545 mm.
- Two drawers measuring 759x223 mm.
- 4 decorative handles.
- 4 legs.
- 4 thrust bearings.
In addition, you will need screws, self-tapping screws and four guides for further securing the manufactured drawers to them. Between the drawers, it is advisable to make a shelf from MDF, measuring 767x454 mm.
To make the boxes you will need two pieces of MDF 750x445 mm each, which will be used to create the bottom of the cupboard. The side walls of the drawers will require four pieces of chipboard measuring 450x220 mm. And two pieces of chipboard measuring 755x220 mm, from which the back wall of the drawer will be formed. Assembling the drawer begins with connecting the side and back walls. Then the MDF bottom is attached. The last element is screwed on the front part, on which decorative handles are pre-fixed.
Making a bedside table with drawers is quite difficult, so this model should only be attempted by craftsmen who already have certain skills in assembling furniture.
The same model can be assembled without using drawers. The second compartment can be left without a partition in order to be able to place larger elements of equipment or decor there. Or it can be made identical to the first compartment. The inner wall should not be removed, because it gives the structure additional strength, preventing it from bending under the weight of the TV.
By assembling a TV stand with your own hands, you can not only get a unique design, but also save significantly on the purchase of a ready-made model.
The variety of materials allows you to make very cheap and simple models, as well as go for the chic.
You can use transparent, dark, mirror glass.
Cone products
The product got its name due to its unusual shape - in the form of a cone with an extension up or down.
- The model with an upward extension looks, of course, much more original. However, for making it yourself it is perhaps the most difficult project. The point is balance: here you will need to calculate the balance not only for the product itself, but also under heavy load conditions. Therefore, this model is not used as a TV stand.
- A conical cabinet with a downward extension is much more stable in its design. For self-production, the main difficulty here will be fastening, since the sides of the product or frame elements are assembled at an angle of less than 90 degrees. Complex and accurate calculations will be required to form a drawer.
- The simplest option is a cantilever model, where only the facade plays the role of the side of the cone. But if the product is supposed to be equipped with drawers, it again turns from relatively simple into very complex.
- The furniture assembly itself is carried out according to a standard scheme, but it is difficult to find or develop an appropriate design for conical TV stands with your own hands.
We personalize the cabinet through decor
Not every material requires finishing. Laminated plywood looks quite self-sufficient without additional decoration. Chipboard has glued decorative surfaces and, apart from gluing the cut edges, does not require painting. Solid wood is perhaps the most finicky in this sense. It must be primed and treated with stain. This coating helps highlight the grain of the wood and protects the wood from dullness, dust and moisture. If desired, the wood can be painted or varnished. Wooden elements can also be decorated in the form of artistic carvings on the outer walls or table top. Any materials can be painted, covered with decorative film, or applied with stencils.
Often, the decor of TV tables consists of combining different materials and decorating it with glass parts. The glass used should not be less than 8 millimeters thick. You can use transparent, dark, mirror glass. Stained glass doors look beautiful, although these designs are more fragile than solid sheets of glass.
For beginning furniture makers and just amateurs, it is best to use ready-made drawings of a bedside table.
Some designs require certain materials that may not be suitable for the craftsman in terms of cost or durability.
Often, a TV stand can accommodate CDs, magazines, newspapers and decorative items.
Made of wood
A wooden cabinet is made in exactly the same way.
Shelves, a tabletop, and also sidewalls, if provided for in the model, are cut out of furniture panels.
From wooden beams - 50*50, 20*20 mm, crossbars and crosspieces are cut. The latter are needed for long cabinet lengths - more than 1.2 m;
- Assembly begins with the frame, then the crosspieces are mounted, and then the sides and shelves are fixed. The last thing to install is the countertop.
- Dowels and screws are used for fastening. The holes must be drilled in advance - there is a high risk of splitting the wood.
- The external finish of the product depends on the style of the living room and personal preferences. The means used are the same: opening with varnish, staining, staining. Although in relation to an array of trees, the latter method is used less frequently.
What you need to consider when choosing TV stands - the main rules for selection and placement
To choose the right corner TV stand, you should consider the following points:
Correct distance from seat to screen
This is important not only from a comfort point of view. All unpleasant sensations in the form of pain and stinging in the eyes affect health
If you do not want to get glasses, then place the screen at a distance of 3, or preferably 4, of its diagonals. So, with a screen width of 42 inches, there should be at least 2.4 meters from the sofa. Accordingly, a diagonal of 50 inches is 2.8 m, 60 is 3.4 m, 71 is 3.8 m; Correct turning angle. The most comfortable view is considered to be with the ability to turn your head 35° in both directions. Since corner placement limits this point a little, purchase a TV with a movable leg; No windows on the side or opposite. Only the most modern models with OLED technology do not react to bright sunlight with color changes. Other TVs will respond with an incorrect color scheme with a blown-out effect. It also negatively affects vision. As a last resort, get thick curtains; Installation height. The standard height is 1.2 meters from the center of the screen to the floor. But, since everyone’s height is different, focus on yourself. The top third of the TV should be at eye level when sitting. The narrower the screen, the higher the cabinet you will need. Low ones (without an external side) are suitable for larger equipment; Required cabinet width. Ideally, it should exceed the width of the equipment by 35%. Anything wider will waste your free space. Narrower models will risk the TV falling; Correct countertop depth. With enough volume, it will allow you to move the TV closer or further. This way you can adjust the position that is most comfortable for viewing.
Canopies for attaching wall-mounted furniture
Modern canopies for wall mounting of TV stands and other types of furniture are no longer simple ear-shaped structures, but functional mounting plates with adjustment in several directions.
The adjustable canopies include: The suspension is adjusted by 2 screws hidden in the adjustment block. With their help, you can eliminate the skew of the cabinet or pull it close to the wall. To install an adjustable canopy, holes are made in the furniture body, and the fastener is screwed to the walls using self-tapping screws. The fasteners can be installed on the side walls of the cabinet, on the back wall, or in a mortise manner into the end of the side wall. The load withstand depends on the design of the specific model. Hangers for heavy furniture have reinforced sheet metal hooks.
Styles
External individuality will be given by design in a certain style. This affects the appearance and outline of the silhouette:
Installing a hanging cabinet will add lightness and airiness to your interior. At the same time, the functionality of the furniture is fully preserved.
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Installation technology
Let's look at the features of installing washbasins for a bathroom with a hanging cabinet.
Necessary tool
To do the work yourself you will need the following tool:
You also need to study the manufacturer's instructions and check the package contents. The standard kit includes a sink, an assembled hanging cabinet, and fasteners. The mixer and siphon most often need to be purchased separately.
Note! The included hardware is suitable for concrete walls. If the equipment is installed on walls made of lightweight concrete (foam block, gas block, gypsum boards, etc.), it is necessary to use special dowels, which are additionally screwed into the concrete after drilling the hole.
For fastening into drywall, a special fastener is also used - Molly dowel.
Attaching a wall-hung sink and cabinet
The installation procedure for a self-supporting sink with a hanging cabinet is carried out in the following sequence.
Step 1
Markings are made on the wall. The installation height of the washbasin recommended by current joint ventures is 800–850 mm, but can be changed up or down taking into account the average height of all family members. This is one of the advantages of hanging cabinets under the sink - they can be installed at any height.
Marking includes the following steps:
We mark the attachment points of the sink, having previously measured the center-to-center distance between the holes.
Important! All marks are made using a building level so that the sink is installed strictly horizontally.
Step 2
Then, using a drill of a suitable diameter, holes are drilled for installing dowels in the wall.
Plastic dowels are installed into the drilled holes, into which pins are screwed for hanging the bowl.
Step 3
The washbasin is hung on studs and secured with nuts through plastic eccentrics, which serve to level the bowl and protect it from excessive clamping.
When the sink is secured, its horizontal level is checked. If it is necessary to adjust the horizontal, to do this, loosen the fastening nut by 1.5–2 turns. Fine adjustment is carried out by a plastic eccentric, which is turned with a wrench. After leveling the sink, the nuts are tightened again.
Advice! While the bottom of the washbasin is not covered with a box, it is recommended to install a mixer and a siphon, as well as connect to the pipes, since this will be more difficult to do after hanging the cabinet.
Step 4: installation of the cabinet
The hanging bedside table is mounted in the following order:
Step 5: Adjusting the Nightstand
Fine adjustment of the position of the cabinet relative to the sink and the wall is carried out using two screws located on the front of the decorative cover of the anchors:
Adjustment of fit to the wall.
Purpose and functions
In fact, a hanging bedside table has a number of advantages and functionalities.
This is a mini-locker that is always at your side, literally at hand. From here you can get everything you need at the right time, and also store there:
In addition to practicality, cabinets also carry a solid aesthetic function, acting as an element of room decor.
How to properly position a TV bedside table in the interior - what to consider
There are the same rules for locating similar furniture. They are associated with its non-standard purpose.
The bedside table should be positioned so as to avoid direct sunlight and bright light falling on the TV. Allows dim, diffused lighting from wall or tabletop lighting sources. Sometimes lighting is used to illuminate the lower furniture parts. If it is not possible to avoid the sun's color, the room is equipped with blackout window curtains. Their material provides excellent protection and creates a comfortable viewing environment.
The distance to a person is determined based on the screen indicators. The diagonal value is tripled, the resulting result corresponds to the possible distance.
You should also beware of the close proximity of the bedside table to heating devices.
