TV stand is a significant element of the interior. Being part of the overall design of the room, it carries an important functional load. Therefore, her choice should be approached with special responsibility.
Functional purpose of racks
Familiar and long popular analog TVs have now given way to plasma and LCD. Such options, no doubt, are much more convenient and functional, because, in addition to their technical advantages, they have the most important thing - they are compact and do not take up much space. However, after buying a new TV, the question often arises of where to install the newly acquired equipment. One of the best options is a TV stand. The choice of a TV stand should be given special attention. This important piece of furniture should not only be in harmony with the overall concept of the room, but also perfectly cope with its main task.
The TV stand is designed primarily for installing TV equipment in the case when a special cabinet is not used for this or the equipment is not fixed to the wall. In addition, the holder can be equipped with special shelves, which not onlyintegrate all additional devices (for example, a DVD player), magazines and other things, but also hide unnecessary wires. Due to its compactness, the TV stand does not take up much space. It is ergonomic and is an excellent replacement for the usual pedestal.
Pros of TV stands
Designs designed for fixing and installing a TV have a number of advantages, such as:
- easy to install;
- ability to move anywhere in the room;
- wide range;
- height adjustment;
- the ability to rotate the screen at any angle;
- you can hide wires;
- there is a place to install additional equipment;
- durability;
- high aesthetic properties.
It should be borne in mind that there are no universal constructions that have all of these properties. Therefore, when choosing one of the many types of racks, it is necessary to understand which of the given requirements it must satisfy.
Types of TV stands at installation site
TV stand can be made in two versions, depending on the installation location:
- wall;
- outdoor.
Wall racks are convenient because they do not take up much space and help save space, which is especially important in small rooms. With their help, the TV is statically attached to the wall. The disadvantage is that the technique is fixed in only one position. Outdoor options benefit from the fact that withthey can be used to rotate the TV to the desired angle.
Types of racks by design
- Hinged rack with swivel mechanism. This option has a special design: the TV is built into a special panel that rotates around a metal support statically attached to the wall. The convenience of using such stands is obvious: if necessary, you can turn the TV at any angle. In addition, such an element will be a great addition to the interior.
- Floor TV stand with casters. This design is convenient because, if necessary, it can be easily moved to any place in the room. However, please note that in such designs there is no swivel mechanism, and the TV rotates only with the help of roller wheels along with the stand.
- Stand with bracket. These options are very functional. A special bracket allows you to adjust the height of the screen, so that the TV can be easily fixed at eye level.
- Desktop TV stand. It is compact and functional. In some cases, the equipment is planned to be installed on the table. This may be due to the limited size of the room or the design idea. This is where a TV stand comes in handy. It is a handy, small design made of metal, wood, tempered glass, or a combination of materials.
Materials used
Manufacturers offer a wide variety of options todaystructures designed to install a liquid crystal or plasma TV. TV stand can be made:
- metal;
- made of wood;
- in combined versions with glass, from which the shelves are mainly made.
Often the holders themselves are made of durable aluminum tubes, while the shelves designed to install additional equipment are made of wood, MDF or tempered glass. In any of the proposed designs, the designs are reliable and practical, so the choice depends on your taste preferences, as well as on the general concept of the design of the room where this piece of furniture is planned to be installed.
Types of design TV stands
- Corner TV stand. Ideal for small spaces. It is compact, fits into a corner and does not take up much space.
- Glass TV stand. As a rule, such structures are not made entirely of glass, but contain separate glass parts, such as shelves. The main supporting elements are made of wood or metal. The shelves are made of durable tempered glass.
TV stand on a metal "leg". The most common and functional option. The TV is mounted on a special mount, which, in turn, is fixed on a metal rod. Does not take up much space and will harmoniously fit into anyinterior
What to look for when choosing a stand
When choosing a TV stand, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
- how the rack will fit with your technique;
- does it fit into the overall concept of the room;
- is it safe enough to use (if you choose the option with glass, you should pay attention that it must be tempered);
- does the selected rack provide the ability to hide the wires;
- whether the stand is suitable for your TV model (a very important nuance - in some cases, inattention can lead to the fact that you simply cannot install the equipment).
Installing TV stands
The process of installing a TV stand largely depends on which option you prefer. The TV stand is very easy to install. The metal "leg" is installed on the floor, and the monitor is fixed on special mounts. In versions with shelves, additional elements must first be fixed.
The desktop stand is also very easy to install. The most difficult thing here is to fix the TV monitor to a special cross-shaped retainer. But with the wall holder you have to tinker. The brackets for installing this design must be fixed at a certain width, in case of an error it will be impossible to fix the TV.
