Thanks to its variety of shapes and materials, a shelf for a TV on the wall has not only a functional purpose, but also fits harmoniously into the design of the entire room. Placing the TV on the wall saves space and creates a stylish, aesthetic look. Modern shelf kits include brackets for mounting it, as well as a cable channel for hiding all wires. Such products are used not only for TV, but also for placing other interior items. On large surfaces you can place everything together: a TV with vases, paintings and other decor.
The picture clearly shows a standard and running shelf on the wall. It is simple and, at the same time, aesthetic. It will complement absolutely any design style; in this case, it fits perfectly into the minimalist style
Types of wall shelves
Depending on the TV, the supply market accommodates both narrow and wide shelves, equipped with plugs and brackets that help install the screen in the most appropriate way at the desired angle. For old “boxes”, dimensional and extremely durable structures are provided, for modern plasma TVs – cut-offs up to 15 cm. Figuratively, wall fasteners can be divided into: simple and rotary. Simple ones can be done with your own hands and the equipment on them will be located strictly in a straight line. Inclined ones are branded products and involve placing the TV at the desired angle so that you can watch programs from any angle convenient for you.
The main types of wall shelves for TV are as follows:
- Furniture wall. Ready-made furniture structure with space for a TV and many other additional shelves and drawers. This is the most common TV location option.
- A series of closed cabinets and shelves. Externally they are similar to a furniture wall, only they can be moved according to your taste and mounted on the wall in any order.
- Open hanging shelves. A regular straight cut of a board without frills is very convenient and quite cheap.
- Shelf-stand. A rational solution for placing a TV with an additional bedside table below will help to place other items in it (magazines, tuners).
- Shelves (niches) made of plasterboard. Such structures can be given any shape, lighting can be installed, and a luxurious place for the TV is guaranteed.
- Contrasting panels made of plastic, boards, marble, stone. They draw attention to themselves so much that the TV fades into the background.
In front of you is a shelf-cabinet of overall size, allowing you to hold not only
The classic image of a furniture wall is shown in this photo. It combines drawers and small cabinets that harmonize perfectly with the open area where DVD and TV are located
Variety of wall shelves
Such designs are very popular today, they are very comfortable and ergonomic, they save space and occupy a minimum of usable space, but they can accommodate a lot of things. Modern wall shelves for equipment are often found in homes; they are not only a functional item, they are also an integral part of the interior of the room.
Wall shelves for equipment are suitable for any room; they have special fastenings; this is an excellent option when you don’t want to clutter the room with large cabinets for equipment, but you need to install the device. To produce such shelves, durable material is used; its thickness is 15 mm, it can withstand loads of up to 15 kg. In glass design it can be a classic, dark or matte surface.
Pros and cons of placing a shelf on the wall
Like any furniture design, this one has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
- Space saving;
- Aesthetic, modern look;
- Inaccessibility prevents children and animals from reaching it.
Cons include:
- A poorly mounted plane can lead to the TV falling without the possibility of subsequent repair;
- The location of the shelf above/below eye level contributes to their rapid fatigue;
- You need special tools and professionals to install such a structure.
This picture demonstrates a stylish image and, alas, incorrect placement of the TV shelves, which are below eye level, which will cause overexertion and gradual loss of vision
Where is the best place to install a shelf?
Simply taking and attaching shelves under the TV anywhere is a bad idea. There are several tips for choosing the placement of this functional piece of furniture. Prohibited places:
- Niches or any other enclosed space;
- The wall above the fireplace
- The area above the stove or other heating appliances.
Permitted (recommended) places:
- The distance from the TV screen to the viewing position should be equal to four diagonal sizes;
- The shelf board should be located 1 meter from the bottom;
- When installing, you should take into account the location of the sofa, which should be placed strictly opposite or at an angle of 30 degrees in relation to the future TV.
A typical example of how not to place shelves with a TV. A heating device, in this case a fireplace, can damage electrical equipment without subsequent repair. But modern designers for some reason ignore this nuance
The photo shows a niche for a TV made of plasterboard. Such placement of equipment is also inappropriate, and also does not coincide with fashion trends
Stylistics
If possible, shelves or racks should be selected in accordance with the overall style of the room. So for a room decorated in high-tech, minimalism, techno, metal or glass structures are suitable. For classic, Scandinavian, country styles, wood or drywall will be organic.
TV stand
TV stand in the interior
The variety and affordability of materials and designs allow you to choose the most suitable individual option. The main thing is to take into account the features of the equipment and the strength limit of the support on which it will stand.
Shelf for equipment in zebrano wood effect
How to install a shelf
Open factory shelves for TV have hinges. To attach such a structure to a wall, you need to prepare anchors with dowels, a drill or a hammer drill (if the wall is reinforced concrete).
Using the markings, firmly press the hammer drill to drill holes in the wall. Insert the dowels tightly into them, into which then screw the anchor bolts. Place the structure on the anchor with loops.
Here you can look at how to mark correctly for subsequent drilling of a hole of the required diameter. The diameter of the hardware is compared with the markings on the wall
Optimal rack dimensions
If possible, supports for the audio complex are selected in accordance with the height of the speakers. To fine-tune it, adjustable structures are purchased.
As for the TV shelf, the center of the screen should be at such a level that the viewer sitting opposite does not have to look up, down or to the side, but clearly in the straight direction in front of him.
There are no special conditions for stands for audio equipment. However, if you consider that a serious audio complex includes at least five to seven blocks, the optimal stand height is from 40 to 120 cm.
To create a favorable environment for the equipment and sufficient natural cooling during operation, it is worth not skimping on the height of the structures.
Shelves for equipment in loft style
Shelves for equipment made of solid wood
Material of manufacture
The TV shelf is divided into:
- on legs;
- straight;
- cabinet shelf;
- mounted;
- complex configurations.
Based on the shape you have in mind, the shelves are made from various materials: wood, glass, plasterboard, metal, stone and plastic. You can make your own TV space out of plasterboard and wood. All other types of material are subject to only the hands of professionals.
Classic wooden wall shelf. Made in a minimalist style, it contrastsly complements the bright image of the entire living room. Able to withstand TV, decor and other objects
TV shelf on the wall: varieties
The following types of shelves are often used for TVs.
A shelf in the wall is a profitable modern solution that is suitable for storing any things, including a TV.
Once you have decided on the details, start making a TV shelf in the living room.
There are multi-tiered TV shelves, combined ones, with side walls and a back wall. They can be fastened using corners, brackets, or hinged mounts. In simple words, wall mounted TV shelves look good in any room, be it a living room, bedroom or kitchen. If you decide to make the structure yourself, you need to study all the details and nuances of making a TV shelf, and also decide on the type in advance.
You can easily do it yourself.
Once you decide what your shelf will look like, start sketching.
How to make a TV shelf with your own hands
Making a standard wooden shelf for a TV on the wall is not difficult.
The drawing of this design provides for the placement of the TV on top of the shelf, and inside you can place a tuner and other items
- Materials for manufacturing. Wood is the most convenient option for this idea, and is also easy to process. Shelf structures made of this material can be: corner, hanging, closed, open. To implement the model in question, we select a dry, perfectly flat board. In addition to the main workpiece 16 mm thick, you will need additional tools for installation: a hacksaw (jigsaw), drill, level, ruler, pencil, brackets, screws, dowels, stain and varnish.
- We draw up a drawing and perform calculations. The future functional decor will have a standard shape, have a top, a bottom and two sides. The size of the structure is 250x300x1100 mm. Place the boards on a flat surface and transfer the drawing onto them using a pencil and ruler. Be sure to add 1.6 cm to the allowance for fastening.
- Cutting and processing. Place one edge of the board on the chair, the other will be in space. Use a jigsaw to saw off the unnecessary part. That's it, do the same with the other boards, getting two long and two short. Cover the edges with stain and varnish.
- Assembly. After complete drying, begin assembly. On the bottom and top boards, a couple of holes for self-tapping screws are drilled at the edges. Then the sides are attached to the lower part using self-tapping screws, covered with the upper blank and screwed in the same way with hardware. The back side can be treated with a sheet of plywood.
- How to overcome vibration? Factory shelves, for example made of glass, are initially equipped with a vibration damping system. But, in order to get rid of the vibrations of wooden shelves, you need to equip them with small turning wheels, silicone layers, and metal needles. To reduce vibration to a minimum, the spikes-needles are set very sharp.
- How to hang a shelf yourself? Metal brackets are attached to the reverse side of the structure or to its ends. Drill holes in the wall strictly horizontally for self-tapping screws. Insert dowels into the resulting cavity and screw self-tapping screws into them so that their edge protrudes by 0.5-0.7 mm. Attach the TV shelf with brackets onto the screws. Ready.
Here is a fragment of the calculations for the future shelf. All measurements are carefully calculated and recorded on a separate sheet of paper. Only then do they draw a diagram of the future fastening structure
Coating with stain is the easiest step. Lightly pressing the brush onto the polished surface results in an even distribution of the mixture. The stain should be applied gradually from one edge to the other.
The photo shows the assembly process, namely: screws are screwed into the boards with a screwdriver, thus fastening the side parts to the bottom of the workpiece. The tool is held strictly horizontally
Receiver shelf, what it looks like, purpose, dimensions, what loads it can withstand
The model in question is, as a rule, a classic reinforced shelf.
In most cases, such structures are made of light metal alloys.
- How to choose a wall-mounted TV bracket: important parameters when choosing, the best brands of mounts
The assortment of most stores specializing in the sale of digital equipment is replete with an abundance of such devices.
These, in turn, differ in:
- type;
- the material chosen as the basis;
- cost.
Among the variety of models, it is customary to distinguish the following main types of brackets; we indicate them in the table.
| Bracket type | Description and characteristics |
| Fixed | After installation, such types completely eliminate the rotation and tilt of the installed equipment. The price range of such products in comparison with subsequent representatives is small. |
| Oblique | These models are quite compact and allow you to set the tilt angle within 25 degrees. |
| Pan and tilt | Using the presented devices, you can fully adjust the position of the wall mounted shelf for the tuner, changing the tilt angle up to 180 degrees. |
After purchasing the equipment, the wall mounting device is selected depending on the goals pursued by the homeowner and the dimensions of the equipment.
Let's watch a video about a universal bracket for a receiver on the wall:
Comparative characteristics of the 10 most popular branded wall shelves
Popular brands of wall mounting products come not only in the form of standard, wall-mounted shelves, but also cutting-edge brackets.
- Commus Gamma - a glass shelf in three colors (transparent, bronze, gray) is the most common option for a TV. Sold with two metal holders.
- Gerbor - chipboard shelves imitating wood, withstand varying degrees of load depending on the design.
- iTech is another popular glass brand of its kind. The included bracket allows you to mount the shelf on any wall.
- BRW – wooden interior items in dark and light colors are suitable for any room design.
- KSL is a durable metal sheet that can withstand loads of up to 7 kg. In this case, you can place not only a TV on it, but also other interior items. Another advantage is its height adjustment.
- Vogels - the technical characteristics of such brackets allow them to be one of the most expensive mounts that can withstand up to 70 kg
- Brateck – brackets with different compatibility for TV diagonals that can withstand loads of up to 30 kg.
- Eagle - cold-formed steel sheet makes this fastener extremely resistant to stress. Depending on the type, they can withstand different loads.
- UniBracket – brackets for 13-20” diagonals with a maximum load of 15 kg.
- X-Digital – brackets with a load of about 15 kg.
We present to your attention a shelf of the Gerbar brand. Made from popular chipboard material, it is high quality and durable. Thanks to its material, you can combine two or more colors
A clear example of the appearance of a standard bracket from Brateck. Even from the photo you can see its strength and reliability, as well as the ability to rotate the screen to any angle
A TV shelf on the wall will help you fashionably place the main equipment in your home. Based on your desires, you can choose one of the types of wall products: an open wall shelf, a furniture wall with many additional drawers, plasterboard inventions and other options.
You can’t place shelves for your TV wherever you want; for this, there are certain nuances that should be taken into account. Such a project can be done with your own hands without much effort, following the steps and tips for making.
A simple, standard wooden shelf without any frills or pomp will look great in a high-tech and minimalist style. Attaches with durable brackets and gives a feeling of reliability
Here is a fairly popular version of a wooden shelf that perfectly copes with two functions: it holds the TV and compactly accommodates books and other electrical equipment. All items seem to be in their place
A non-bulky furniture wall with a hanging shelf is in harmony with all the attributes and the surrounding atmosphere. A visually wide beam can withstand not only the weight of electrical equipment, but also additionally other objects
A small compact shelf, made with your own hands, looks great in the bedroom without taking up space in an already small room
The bedside table consists of several identical elements. Moreover, some of which are completely open and ready to hold all the visible sights of the owners, and invisible ones - where you can hide, for example, a stack of newspapers or damaged equipment
Hanging shelf of non-standard shape. It is completely vertical and will be parallel to the TV. Fastening to such a shelf is best done using durable brackets
A niche shelf in delicate shades with an artificial fireplace fills the entire surrounding room with imaginary warmth
The screen is practically built into the furniture wall. The cozy atmosphere is complemented not only by the surrounding upholstered furniture in the living room, but also by the provided shelves framing the TV
General characteristics of wall shelves
The wall shelf for equipment is a cantilever design that allows you to save useful space in the living room. Such products are equipped with special fastenings, so they have a modern and organic appearance. As a rule, each such structure has a cable channel, which is necessary to perform several structural and aesthetic functions at once. With its help, you can not only mount shelves on the wall, but also hide all patch cables.
A wall shelf for equipment is a simple, but at the same time necessary and important element of the interior. You can’t do without shelves in everyday life; they help save useful space for other interior items. Due to the fact that the product is placed directly on the wall, it does not take up much space.
