Advantages and disadvantages
Sliding wardrobes with a niche for a TV have a number of advantages in comparison with products of a similar type:
- capacity;
- compactness (saving usable space);
- availability of a special place for the TV (niche with bracket, cabinet, shelf, chest of drawers);
- stylish appearance;
- ease of installation;
- variety of sizes, shapes, colors, facade design options, materials and components used in the manufacture of cabinets;
- the ability to manufacture a cabinet in accordance with the wishes of the owner (in the standard design of a compartment model with space for a TV, you can additionally include special shelves for a music center or home theater);
- visual increase in the volume of the room due to mirrors (if you select the appropriate model);
- masking defects in wall surface finishing, dividing the room into zones (if appropriately positioned).
Sliding wardrobes with a niche for a TV are well suited not only for the living room, but also for the bedroom or other rooms, but we still cannot remain silent about some of the disadvantages of such designs:
- if the product was installed incorrectly, then the elements involved in the process of opening the valves will quickly wear out;
- parts of the sliding mechanism require regular maintenance (cleaning, tightening fasteners);
- in cases where an embedded model has been selected, difficulties arise when moving it.
People purchasing sliding wardrobes should take into account not only their positive characteristics, but also points that require special attention.
Types of facades - mechanisms and structures
The facade of the sliding wardrobe is equipped with supporting or hanging type doors.
The support system demonstrates high reliability and resistance to loads. It consists of an upper and lower profile, rollers, and door leaf. In this case, the main role is played by the lower rail, and the upper profile is responsible for stabilizing the sash in space and setting the direction of movement.
The weak point is considered to be: rapid contamination of the bottom guide, the possibility of the door falling out.
In the hanging mechanism, the load is taken by the upper profile, and there are fixing elements at the bottom. The system operates smoothly, but is not designed for heavy loads. Violation of the permissible values leads to rapid wear of the fittings.
Depending on the design, door leaves can be framed or frameless.
The edging made of a metal profile guarantees the preservation of the correct geometry of the sash and smooth operation. Its absence makes the product cheaper, but its performance characteristics deteriorate.
A variety of materials are used to make doors.
- Chipboard.
- MDF.
- Tree.
- Glass.
- Mirrors.
Decoration of facades is carried out in accordance with the material used. The most commonly used techniques are:
- sandblasting;
- stained glass painting;
- photo printing;
- paint and varnish coatings;
- PVC film or natural veneer;
- fusing;
- leather;
- bamboo or rattan inserts.
Varieties
There are several main types of wardrobes with a niche for a TV:
- cabinet - such products usually occupy an entire wall (significant dimensions cause an increase in the cost of the furniture structure), but they can be moved because they have a frame of walls and a base, which gives the furniture the necessary strength. Cabinet models are equipped with compartment doors that cover the side compartments, and the central part of the structure with niches for a TV and other items (souvenirs, photo frames, vases) remains open;
- built-in - such models are located in special niches and take up a minimum of space, since they include only sliding doors, shelves and compartments without an external casing (this reduces the cost of the product). Built-in wardrobes can significantly save space, but if you need to rearrange the product, the product will have to be completely disassembled and then reassembled in a new place;
- semi-built-in - semi-built-in wardrobes with space for a TV lack some of the body elements (only the side, or side and rear walls). This form allows you to install furniture even without a niche; it is enough to choose a suitable angle for it;
- modular - structures of this type consist of several sections that can be combined in any convenient way. You can also supplement an existing set with new elements, for example, combining a regular straight cabinet with a corner one. This creates additional space for things, and the design takes on a finished look.
Any of the above models of a wardrobe with a TV may be the most suitable for a particular room design option. You just need to decide exactly what result you need and, based on this, make your choice.
Built-in
Hull
Modular
What types of wardrobes are there with a TV in the middle?
The most common types of structures:
- Built-in. Pros - they take up little space and are very roomy. Disadvantages - poor mobility; it is very difficult to move the structure during the moving process.
- Corpus. They can be moved because they have base walls installed. The side parts with doors are designed for storing things. In the center there is a monitor, and above it there are shelves.
There are also different models of such structures. Among them:
- With a shelf located in the middle. In such models, the device is mounted in the middle of the cabinet. Under it there is a bedside table, and above it there are shelves (can be either open or closed). The side parts consist of compartments with doors. Household items are stored inside them.
- With mounted wall-mounted monitor. A very convenient model that allows you to combine space. The device will hang on the wall and is easy to view. The arrangement of bedside tables and shelves is the same as in the first model.
- Angular. The appearance will be unusual and elegant. The monitor is located next to the cabinet. From the latter you can make a large wardrobe. And the side where the device is located is decorated with shelves on which decorations are placed.
- Closed niche. The device and shelving can be closed with doors, just like the cabinet itself. They open when you need a TV.
Niche location options
Such cabinets may differ not only in the general design features. There are also differences in where and how the TV is placed in them:
- on the shelf in the middle - a shelf or niche for the TV is placed in the central part of the product. A little lower there is usually a cabinet and drawers, and above there are small closed or open shelves. The side parts are separate spacious sections hidden behind sliding doors;
- on the wall - the niche is also located in the center, but the screen is fixed to the wall. There is almost no difference in comparison with the previous version, although the wall-mounted TV looks more modern, and the image on it is much easier to perceive;
- in the corner - if the wardrobe itself with a shelf for the TV has a corner design, then it is possible to place the screen in the corner. It looks original, but may not be very convenient;
- in a closed niche - in this case, the place where the screen is located will be closed with special sliding doors, like other compartments of the wardrobe with a TV shelf. That is, you can open the TV only when you want to watch it, and the rest of the time it will not attract attention.
All other niche placement options are combinations and variations of those already listed above.
In a closed niche
On the shelf
On the wall
How to choose a wardrobe with a TV in the middle
There are some expert recommendations that you need to listen to in order to choose the right furniture:
- It is necessary to choose in which room such furniture will be located (bedroom, living room). The next step is choosing a location in the room. It is necessary that the furniture fits in size. Therefore, you need to measure the wall. It is important that there is a combination with other furniture.
- You should not buy a small design. You need one that can accommodate all the necessary things. A sliding wardrobe is expensive, so we choose a quality product.
- The niche will make it wide. And the width of the doors should not be more than 100 cm, since their weight will cause damage to the fasteners.
- You need to choose the most reliable materials. If it has running systems, you should not choose plastic wheels. They wear out quickly.
- There are decoration items that go perfectly with the TV. For example, metal in the lining or on the handles of drawers.
Such furniture looks original and can decorate any interior, as is demonstrated in the photo. But you need to choose it correctly.
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Which is better
When choosing the most suitable option for a sliding wardrobe with a niche for a TV, pay attention to several basic parameters:
- functional features of the place where the structure will be installed (living room, bedroom, etc.);
- maximum permissible size of the product;
- the design of the room, the materials used for its decoration and the overall color scheme;
- TV dimensions.
Taking into account these points and personal preferences ensures that the choice will be as successful as possible.
