The place where the TV is installed in the house, one way or another, attracts all family members. After a hectic day and on weekends, you probably meet with your family and friends in front of the screen to end the day in pleasant company.
Of course, such luxury of comfortable communication is available only to those who have placed their TV correctly, at the height that is most physiological for human eyes. So, the unit in question will look best on a corner stand, specially assembled for a TV or purchased in a store.
A corner TV stand is a traditional and very convenient piece of furniture that can make the living room space much more functional than before.
Corner TV stand: features
The corner TV stand is an object that has minimal similarity with the bedside tables we are used to. This product:
- characterized by much larger sizes;
- also has a large capacity;
- designed to be placed in the corner of the room;
- allows you to place additional technical equipment for a TV and other devices, etc. in the internal space.
This piece of furniture may have some features, despite its apparent simplicity, and they should be taken into account
Today there are many types of cabinets of this type on the market. It must be said that the advantages of the options presented in stores include the obvious diversity of the model range. Indeed, there are bedside tables for every taste and color, as well as every style. Products produced on an industrial scale can fit into any of the modern styles, as well as classic interiors.
Today, industrial manufacturers present on the market a variety of types of cabinets that can fit into both classic and modern styles.
However, unfortunately, if we talk about the sizes of these pieces of furniture, then it should be noted that this parameter, as well as many other characteristics of the desired objects, can be averaged, which leads to difficulties in selecting the right cabinet.
Sometimes it can be quite difficult to choose the premises that suit the parameters of the premises at your disposal, since modern new buildings do not quite fit the standard parameters
In other words, the products we are interested in are produced of approximately the same size and shape. On the one hand, this approach is correct. On the other hand, living rooms and other living spaces in new buildings and old buildings are most often far from standard rooms. It turns out that when buying a TV tube in a store, you risk purchasing furniture that is not suitable for your case.
Such cabinets exist so that with their help you can functionally use space that usually cannot be occupied by anything else.
The corner cabinet was originally invented in order to save space in small homes. However, over time, when it became clear that only corner furniture can functionally equip a space that is usually not used in any way, the cabinets began to be made in larger sizes.
Inside these devices, shelves are installed on which are located:
- various digital storage devices;
- consoles, etc.
Previously, discs were also installed there, however, today this type of storage media is practically no longer used even for home viewing.
Before choosing a specific cabinet, you need to study the types of designs from which you will have the opportunity to choose
Let's look at what main types of corner cabinet designs exist.
Table 1. Types of designs of corner TV tables
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| Closed design | The closed type design is a product, a cabinet, which is equipped with doors. Accordingly, this part of the furniture body can also be characterized by different types, namely:
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| Open design | Open cabinets installed under the TV are not equipped with doors. Moreover, they also lack:
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Types of elements
Corner cabinets differ from ordinary rectilinear models in the shape of the back wall. There may be several options:
- the most common cabinet is triangular, it is stable, but is only suitable for small TVs;
- the trapezoidal cross-section allows for the placement of large-sized equipment, the free space at the back provides good ventilation;
- The L-shaped design takes up the least space;
- Curved, semicircular models look unusual.
A triangular-type cabinet should be small, otherwise the significant depth of the shelves will make the furniture inconvenient to use.
Triangular
Trapezoidal
L-shaped
Radial
Frame
When choosing a corner TV stand, first of all pay attention to the dimensions of the frame. Two gradations are used:
- By width. Maximum values of 1.2–1.5 m are optimal for a large living room. It is worth considering that such a cabinet will take up a lot of space. Another thing is narrow bedside tables; the usable space when placing them is wasted minimally. However, the width should not be less than 60 cm, otherwise the electronic device may fall.
- By height. Low corner TV stands are popular. Their height is up to 50 cm. Moreover, for ease of viewing, the equipment in such cases is placed on a stand or hung on the wall. 1.2 m is the optimal distance from the center of the screen to the floor; this point should be taken into account when choosing a corner cabinet with a TV stand.
It is recommended to first purchase a TV, and then select a stand in accordance with its parameters.
For a large living room, cabinets up to 1.2–1.5 meters long are suitable
For the convenience of watching TV, it is better to install equipment on a low stand on a stand
Facade
Depending on the style of the room and its size, you can choose an open or closed facade. Furniture with doors is convenient in its own way: behind them there are shelves on which you can place household items, hide not-so-aesthetic equipment wires, and so on. This design is more suitable for modern style. The doors can be glass - frosted or transparent, or they can be made of the same material as the frame.
Benefits of long TV stands, placement tips
The open facade of the corner bedside table provides several shelves of the same or different heights. A TV is placed on the top one; on the rest you can put a video player, set-top box and other equipment connected to the TV.
On the shelves behind the doors you can place household items or hide not-so-aesthetic equipment wires
Open-front models usually have several shelves of the same or different heights
Opening system
If the selected TV stand includes doors, it is important to pay attention to the features of their opening. There are several options:
- The most convenient and common is the swing system. This cabinet has regular doors that open using handles.
- The folding system consists of a single flap, which is attached with hinges. To make the design more reliable, side holders are provided.
Rules for choosing and placing a TV cabinet, important nuances
Some models are equipped with drawers. This design is convenient, but requires more free space to open them. In tall models of corner cabinets, a combined system is often used - drawers are combined with open and closed shelves, which adds functionality to the furniture.
Swing
With drawers
Decor
An important selection criterion is the original, attractive design of such furniture. So, a glass cabinet looks organic in a modern interior. Doors can be made of dark or frosted glass. Most often, such a surface is designed by sandblasting a pattern. Ideally, only the doors should be glass. With this design, the furniture will decorate the interior, but at the same time remain durable, reliable and as safe as possible from injury. An all-glass piece of furniture may not be able to withstand the weight of a large TV or children's pranks.
Cabinets are also decorated with veneer - narrow plates of wood. This product looks elegant and fits organically into classic interior styles. If desired, you can decorate it manually: paint the surface of the cabinet with acrylic paints and varnish the top. Such furniture would be appropriate in Provence and country styles.
The cabinet with a facade that imitates a fireplace looks beautiful.
With glass doors
With fireplace
Equipment
A stand designed for a TV, including a corner model, must be multifunctional. This becomes possible thanks to well-chosen equipment. Such furniture may include:
- sections for auxiliary equipment, they can be located under the TV, on the sides or even on shelves near it;
- narrow vertical shelves designed to accommodate magazines, remote controls, and decorative elements;
- built-in sockets and holes for wires;
- drawers, spacious compartments for linen and clothes;
- built-in minibar.
It is undesirable to install subwoofers and low-frequency speakers on the cabinet; their vibrations negatively affect the operation of the TV.
Sections for auxiliary equipment
Narrow vertical shelves and drawers
Materials used for the manufacture of TV tables, in particular corner ones
To make a TV stand, corner or any other shape, you can use a variety of materials. So, this piece of furniture can be made from:
- wood;
- metal;
- plastics;
- glass;
- laminated chipboard;
- MDF and other materials.
The material from which the body is made is of great importance, both for your personal preferences and for other parameters for using this device.
In principle, if desired, a bedside table can be put together from plywood or stone, if you know the correct assembly technology and know how to refine the material you have chosen.
The easiest way, of course, is to immediately work with laminated chipboard, since these boards are thick enough for this, and in addition, they are immediately sold as if decorated, that is, covered with a special layer that replicates the appearance and texture of a particular material.
Of course, what material to choose is a decision that needs to be made in accordance with the interior design that already exists in your home. So, for example, for a classic style only wood is suitable, or, in extreme cases, the highest quality laminated chipboards.
The bedside table can be matched to a room designed in almost any style.
Of course, it’s up to you to select the material, and, ultimately, to use the furniture. As a result, the first thing you should focus on is your taste preferences. Of course, they may be limited by budget and other possibilities.
Considerable attention also needs to be paid to some physical properties of the material, which will directly affect the quality of watching films or TV series.
Laminated chipboard is a material that will absorb the acoustics of the TV, as a result, if you are particularly sensitive to the sound of films and TV series, then you need to choose a different material
Materials such as chipboard prevent sound waves from traveling freely, which means that you will have obvious problems listening to the sound segment of a movie. If sounds are of great importance to you, it is still better to choose other case materials for the cabinet.
It is believed that it is metal or glass that best shades the sound tracks emitted by the TV. Using these materials, you don’t have to furnish the room in a high-tech style, which, frankly speaking, seems cold and uncomfortable to many.
Sometimes an intricate TV stand can become the real centerpiece of the room.
No, glass also goes well with forging, which can become an ideal companion for an interior decorated with:
- in the style of "Provence";
- in the Baroque style;
- in the "Loft" style, etc.
Loft style
Glass and metal in general add elegance to a room, as they are cool and beautiful, yet they blend calmly with cozy furnishings.
Glass and metal are a very airy and stylish combination of materials that can give the room a completely different look.
What’s also very nice is that both materials can be painted. However, you can, in principle, paint almost any material, except, perhaps, laminated chipboard, although the possibility remains in this case, but the need, as such, completely disappears.
Varieties of materials for making corner TV tables
Manufacturers of corner bedside tables use wood, chipboard, MDF, as well as glass and metal. For all types of these materials, craftsmen note excellent performance characteristics, a fairly long service life, subject to the rules of furniture care.
A corner bedside table, which is used to place household appliances, made of natural wood, is considered a classic option in the world of interior art.
Advice! Similar models can be used for any style, excluding high-tech. Its design includes wooden shelves, and metal or wood is used for connections.
In the process of assembling corner bedside tables in the hallway, manufacturers often use aluminum profiles.
Decorating a TV stand and their design features
Modern cabinets, produced for use as a corner TV stand and a cabinet for storing various things at the same time, have different design styles. To give a solid and pleasant appearance to this piece of furniture, a variety of materials, techniques, and technologies are used.
The external design of the bedside tables will depend on many different factors, in particular on what material is chosen for their body
So, for example, here are the main ways to decorate the furnishing elements that interest us:
- coating raw material with varnish;
- use of coloring impregnations;
- application of various paints;
- wood carving;
- artistic forging with decorative elements, etc.
In addition to the different designs, we can also count on the fact that some features of these designs can make it easier for us to use corner cabinets.
If the bedside table is simply on supports, it will be quite difficult to move it from one corner of the room to another, or even simply move it away while cleaning
So, for example, a bedside table can be installed on:
- supports (legs);
- wheels.
Of course, cabinets with wheels will be much more functional, since they can be easily rolled to the side at any time to wash the floor, or simply moved to the other side. This option is truly universal. Do not be afraid that such cabinets are less stable, since for each of them there are special clamps that are installed on wheels or simply on the floor, thanks to which the furniture will remain in place.
Another interesting feature of modern furniture is rotating tabletops. Thus, you can turn the TV to any angle you need if you use such a piece of furniture, it is very convenient.
Modern cabinets, as a rule, have all sorts of holes that are designed to make it easier to route wires and cables directly to the point where they are connected to the TV.
In addition, corner cabinets produced today often include special holes, and even long channels through which wires from antennas, digital drives, set-top boxes and sockets can be routed and routed to televisions.
Glass in the production of corner structures
Glass models are preferred by fans of modern and high-tech. The shelves, as well as the doors of such products, are made of special impact-resistant glass. When creating supports and connections, manufacturers prefer to choose metal and wood.
Among those glass surfaces that cabinet furniture manufacturers currently use, we note glossy, matte, and combined elements.
Attention! Natural materials are suitable for a classic style.
A chest of drawers is considered the best option for installing a TV on it, since it has a large capacity. On its horizontal surface you can place not only a TV, but also speakers, as well as other household appliances.
Inside the chest of drawers you can store various things and objects, as well as arrange wires and cables.
Some manufacturers additionally equip cabinets designed for TVs with a bracket.
Such furniture turns out to be compact, and the monitor, which is suspended on a bracket, can be rotated at any angle. The design has a special channel for the television cable, allowing you to hide the wire.
Side tables are ergonomic, so interior designers recommend using them in rooms with a small area.
This model is quite spacious; it does not require the use of additional space for installation. Storage boxes and shelves are located behind hinged doors.
Shelving is suitable for spacious rooms as it has an open design. You can place a TV screen on the central shelf, and on the lower, upper, side shelves you can put decorative items, as well as place speakers and disks.
If you wish, you can also place an individual order using the advice of an experienced designer. Such a corner design of a triangular, oval, or other shape will be an excellent addition to the image created in the room.
Advice! A shelf made in the shape of a tower, an original castle, is suitable for a child's room.
When choosing a specific model of TV stand, it is first important to decide on the place where it will be located. For example, interior professionals recommend choosing compact corner models for the living room.
If all family members gather in a spacious room, you can purchase a chest of drawers.
For bedrooms, the best option is to buy compact cabinets. To make it convenient to watch movies, professionals advise hanging screens.
Advice! The choice of TV height depends on the height of the bed or sofa.
Small structures are appropriate in a children's room so that kids have room for a play area.
Price of corner bedside tables
There are many factors that influence the formation of the cost of the pieces of furniture that interest us. So, we are talking about:
- body material;
- design features;
- quality of accessories;
- the size of the structure.
The price of the structure will directly depend on the materials used to make its body, as well as on the quality of the fittings
For example, bedside tables made of wood or those made by artistic casting from metal will be quite expensive. And if they are also decorated with high quality or equipped with expensive fittings, then their price can become fabulous (in the region of 100 thousand rubles).
However, there are alternative versions of these designs, so that people who earn a small salary can afford them. Of course, in such cases, it is better to prefer buying furniture made from laminated chipboard or MDF, since such furniture will continue to look solid and pleasant, and at the same time its purchase will not empty your pockets.
In this case, the quality will determine the price of the cabinet, although it will also be influenced by the eminence of the manufacturer
Useful tips
For connoisseurs of classic style, professionals recommend choosing corner bedside tables that are aged. Such models are made from natural wood, then, armed with special chemical compounds, they are “aged.”
This option is suitable for Provence, country. For such models, carved doors are suitable, and the fittings are selected from metal and wood to suit the style.
Professionals also advise choosing the shade of the coating, for example, choosing a contrasting option.
When choosing a TV shelf option, it is important to pay special attention to the material, design, as well as the functionality of the structure.
It is difficult to imagine a modern design without a beautiful and high-quality bedside table to accommodate the TV. With its help, you can not only arrange equipment, but also make positive changes to the interior, create a place to place personal belongings.
Advice! Designers offer a black and white option that can be used for a classic option.
Professionals advise choosing a low TV stand for those property owners who rarely watch television films. When choosing the height of the cabinet, it is important to take into account the height of the chairs and sofas that are located inside the room.
The materials used for the manufacture of television stands are those that have high strength, wear resistance, and resistance to maximum loads.
The size of the corner TV stand
So, the size of the structure is another parameter that needs to be taken very carefully at the stage of purchasing a bedside table or making it yourself. As we have already said, even the production of cabinets to standard parameters in some cases is not a guarantee that they will fit exactly in the place intended for them. Because the construction of residential buildings, although carried out according to precise calculations, does not guarantee that the premises that the builders ultimately end up with will be perfectly level:
- walls;
- corners, etc.
The height of the selected cabinet should be most physiologically suitable for your height and the height of the sofa on which you will watch this TV
Therefore, before installing a cabinet, no matter whether purchased or homemade, it is necessary to perform certain calculations and measurements. Moreover, you will also need to measure the dimensions of the TV, as well as other technical devices that will subsequently be installed on the cabinet and inside it.
Thus, the width of a given piece of furniture should be no less than a third greater than the similar parameter of the equipment with which it will “cohabitate”. Thus, you can achieve an arrangement of electrical appliances that will:
- as stable as possible;
- convenient;
- safe.
The height of the structure must be measured from the point of view of your physiological needs
So, it should be comfortable for you to look at the TV, and the location of the point from which your gaze will come will directly depend on the height of your sofa. Let's see how to correctly measure the most physiological height of the structure in step-by-step instructions.
How to determine the appropriate height of a corner TV stand
Step No. 1 – furnish the room
Selecting a corner cabinet is the last step in renovating and creating a comfortable environment inside your apartment. Why, we have already said: the fact is that different parameters of sofas can change the direction of your gaze and overall overview, disrupting the physiology of watching TV.
Therefore, only having bought a sofa, which will be the final option for this home, at least for the next few years, begin to determine the height of the cabinet.
When the space in the room is fully equipped, then you can begin to determine what height of cabinet you should buy for your home.
Step No. 2 – start measuring and make a mark
Sit on the sofa and turn your gaze to the corner in which you will later install the TV. Look carefully in the indicated direction, and track to which point of the angle (in height) you involuntarily direct your eyes.
You can close your eyes several times or be distracted by any task, and then do this experiment again to understand at what level you can more comfortably watch the screen.
When you identify a clear pattern, that is, one or more specific points, stand up and make a mark with a pencil at the desired level.
Make a mark with a pencil at the desired level; here will be the highest point of the TV - its upper end
Step No. 3 – take measurements and make a decision
After a specific point has been determined, we will carry out some calculations. Let's say right away that the marked level will subsequently be occupied by the upper end of the TV, that is, this mark turns out to be the highest point of the entire structure.
So, now, to calculate the height of our cabinet, we need:
- approach our point;
- Use a centimeter tape to measure the distance from it to the floor;
- then measure the height of the TV;
- and subtract the second from the first indicator.
Using a tape measure or measuring tape, take measurements and find out what height of the cabinet you need to buy
With these simple calculations, you will receive the most accurate recommendation for the optimal height of a corner bedside table.
Rules for selection and placement
In order for a corner TV stand to be easy to use and decorate the interior, you need not only to choose it correctly, but also to place it correctly. Recommendations from modern designers will help you cope with the task:
- The correct width of the furniture is important. It should be 35% larger than the size of the TV.
- When choosing a corner cabinet, you need to take into account the weight of the equipment that will be located on it.
- To make it comfortable to watch programs from a sofa located along the wall, it is better to purchase an electronic device that swivels on a leg.
- You need to place the corner TV stand away from the window, otherwise the screen may be overexposed during the day.
- To preserve vision, the distance from the screen to the eyes must be at least 2.5 m. It is believed that the exact value depends on the diagonal of the electronic device - you need to multiply this parameter by 3. Accordingly, a large TV should be placed at a distance of 3.5–4 m from sitting man.
- As for the height of the corner TV stand, the top of the screen should be at eye level with the viewers.
Rules for choosing a white bedside table for the bedroom, recommendations
According to statistics, corner TV stands are not very popular. It is believed that such placement of the TV is inconvenient, so they purchase such furniture only when the size of the room does not allow placing the equipment in another place. However, if you choose the right style and design of the bedside table, it can become a worthy interior decoration.
The width of the furniture should be 35% larger than the size of the TV
When choosing furniture, you need to take into account the weight of the equipment that will be placed on it
For the convenience of watching TV programs, it is better to purchase models with a swivel leg.
To prevent the screen from being overexposed, you need to place the corner cabinet away from the window
When watching TV, the distance from the screen to the eyes should be at least 2.5 meters
The top of the TV screen should be at eye level with the audience
How to make your own corner TV stand at home
So, having found out the height of the cabinet, you went to the store in search of the piece of furniture you need. However, in the store it turned out that standard cabinets do not suit your request, and non-standard ones are too expensive. Well, then we have no choice but to tell you how to make such a cabinet with your own hands. So let's get started.
Step No. 1 - draw up a design drawing and decide on the material of its body
So, first of all, you must draw up a design drawing. If you do not have the skills, use one of the drawings presented in this section of this article.
Drawing of a corner TV stand with dimensions
Another option for a corner cabinet
Having understood the drawing, it is necessary to understand what material we will use to create the body of the structure. So, metal and glass are discarded, because it is almost impossible to work with them at home. The same goes for plastic. What remains is wood, plywood and chipboard.
Laminated chipboard is the material that is best suited for creating the piece of furniture we are interested in
Wood is an expensive material, and working with it without proper experience is not easy, therefore, for beginners it is better to abandon it in favor of laminated chipboard. Why not plywood? It's very simple: this material, even impregnated and varnished, rarely looks aesthetically pleasing enough, especially for use in combination with a plasma TV. And laminated chipboards are immediately sold decorated, and you can choose slabs that look very similar to real wood. In addition, this material is easy to work with, which will greatly facilitate our task.
Step No. 2 - cutting the material according to the drawing
Using the drawing and the dimensions of the parts indicated on it, we need to cut out the material we purchased. However, this can be difficult, especially if you do not have the necessary technical equipment at home, for example, an electric jigsaw or sawing unit. Therefore, it is better, instead of cutting laminated chipboard yourself, to take purchased materials and go to a furniture company, where craftsmen will professionally and quickly cut the boards into parts for an appropriate fee.
It is better to give the purchased laminated particle boards for cutting to professional furniture companies, as this will save you money and protect the material from damage, and will also take a small amount of time
Step No. 3 – seal the ends
In order for the sawn parts to look aesthetically pleasing when assembled, if possible, try to cover their end parts, which are exposed, with a special tape. This move will not only add a pleasant appearance to the structure, but will also protect it from moisture.
Self-adhesive edges for laminated chipboards are sold in every hardware store
Step No. 4 - assembling the bedside table according to the project
Finished parts according to the drawing must be equipped with specific holes that are needed for conducting wires, and also immediately drill slots for installing confirmations and dowels - fittings designed to connect the structural parts.
Confirmat furniture
Then, also focusing on the drawing, begin to assemble the parts of the corner cabinet. Upon completion of the work, equip it with wheels so that it can move around the room without additional effort on your part.
Assemble the intended structure according to the project
Please note: if you are going to use wheels, their installation must be taken into account at the drawing stage.
After assembling the bedside table, you need to thoroughly vacuum the structure to remove dust from it, and then wipe it with a damp cloth to completely remove the dirt. Afterwards, fittings in the form of handles and glass are installed on the façade, if provided for by the project.
The finished cabinet is wiped from dirt and dust using a rag and a vacuum cleaner.
What to consider when making your own cabinet
It may happen that you are an experienced furniture maker and have the technical ability to create a cabinet from, for example, heavy materials such as metal, wood and glass. Of course, your product will look very beautiful, however, you should not forget about its weight. The average weight of this design can be around 70-100 kilograms. In this case, if you, for example, live in urban housing, the interfloor partitions, which are sometimes made too weak, may not withstand such stress. As a result, they will fall through, taking with them the cabinet, the TV, as well as the health of you or your neighbors below.
A high-quality cabinet is a real home decoration
Therefore, evaluate your capabilities and the characteristics of your home competently and wisely. By the way, remember that heavy cabinets can also damage flooring. Therefore, the heavier the piece of furniture you make, the more you will need rubber pads on the supports, unless, of course, your cabinet will still ride on wheels.
Cabinets are among the most popular pieces of furniture, and they are installed not only in the hallway or corridor, but also in living spaces. You can read about how to make a bedside table with your own hands, and what you will need for this, on the pages of our website.
How to harmoniously fit a corner cabinet into the interior
The main difficulty facing owners of a corner TV stand is choosing the optimal placement of this piece of furniture. The diagonal arrangement of the screen is not the best option for the eyes, because in order to comfortably watch movies and programs, you need to look straight at the screen, without tilting or turning your head.
Therefore, to create a harmonious neighborhood, the corner cabinet has to be supplemented with a corner sofa or the seats must be placed diagonally, a little closer to the center of the room.
IMPORTANT! It is also important to consider the distance from the screen to the seats. Too small or too large a distance can ruin the entire enjoyment of watching TV.
The corner cabinet should not be an object isolated from other furniture or decor. A detail that stands out too much in style or material can attract unnecessary attention and place the wrong accents in the room. The ideal option is a cabinet that matches the color of the main furniture and matches the overall style of the room.
It is extremely rare that designers use this particular piece of furniture to create a bright spot of color, because the cabinet should be as neutral as possible so as not to distract attention from what is happening on the screen. This is why you should avoid too rich colors, complex designs, and an abundance of glass or metal (to avoid glare).
A corner TV stand is a practical solution for a small living room, but in a spacious room, such a piece of furniture can be an appropriate option. The rational use of corners is considered a modern approach, valued by many designers. A corner cabinet can look solid and impressive, it can be light and weightless, but it must be stylish and convenient to use.
