What types of wardrobes are there with a niche for a TV, a review of models

Features of our TV cabinets

Most often, similar models are purchased for living rooms, replacing furniture walls with them and placing a niche for the TV opposite armchairs or a sofa. This furniture is also installed in bedrooms. You can buy a custom-made wardrobe by choosing a specific type of design:

1. A cabinet where the space for the TV is closed with sliding doors.
2. A wardrobe where the section with the TV remains open.

At your request, the niche can be organized strictly in the center of the cabinet or shifted to the side in a special module. Under the TV niche you can make drawers or a built-in cabinet.

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IMPORTANT : Make sure that the antenna output and socket, and possibly the Internet cable, are located directly behind the TV section.

Recommendations for placement in the bedroom

Some basic tips:

• It is believed that the most convenient height from the floor for placing a TV should be at least 1 meter.
• The optimal location point for this device can be determined by visually drawing a straight line from the center of the bed towards the wall.
• It is not advisable to hang or place the TV model in front of a window, as glare and sunlight will interfere with viewing and negatively affect the screen of this equipment.
• According to Feng Shui, it is believed that a TV in a bedroom located in an apartment or house is not appropriate, since its noise disturbs the energy of peace and interferes with restful sleep, but if you still decide to hang it in this room, then the western wall will be the ideal place .

How does the order process proceed?

1. To order an original cabinet, just call us or send a request on the website at any convenient time.
2. After processing the application and your communication with the manager, we send an experienced surveyor free of charge. He will show samples of materials and coordinate the appearance, dimensions and internal content of the cabinet in accordance with the characteristics of the room and your taste.
3. The production time for a custom TV cabinet is 10 working days. Then we deliver the finished furniture to any district of Moscow or the region and bring the cabinet into the apartment. The professional work of our craftsmen guarantees accurate installation and correct assembly of the delivered cabinet.

If necessary, you can always order other pieces of furniture from Kupesalon, which will create a complete set with a wardrobe in your apartment. We are happy to make chests of drawers, bedside tables, beds, etc. for you. We deliver throughout Moscow and the Moscow region.

Niche design options

When creatively designing this recess, it should not only have a stylish and original appearance, but also not conflict with the overall decor.

From plasterboard

A niche made of gypsum plasterboard has a truly attractive and fashionable appearance and allows you to give the space some volume. In addition, gypsum board does not require large expenditures, is quite easy to use and is durable, which ensures safety for the TV device.

With the help of elastic plasterboard, you can implement all kinds of design solutions and construct various decorative niches that give the interior a special uniqueness.

From laminate

Eco-friendliness and natural motifs are the latest trends in room decoration.

Thanks to a laminate that imitates the natural color of wood, it is possible to achieve a more intricate and interesting design for the recess with a plasma TV.

From stone

Decorative stonework is a natural object with an inimitable texture that becomes a wonderful addition to any design.

This finish allows you to add a certain rigor and reliability to the interior.

Made of wood

A wooden niche is a universal decorative find, which, due to its beauty and environmental friendliness, gives the atmosphere unobtrusive expressiveness.

Brick

Such stylish interior decoration allows you to create interesting accents in the room and, depending on its original or painted appearance, give the atmosphere brutality or relaxed naturalness.

Wallpaper

By decorating a niche with the same wallpaper that covers the entire room, you can harmoniously combine the TV area with the entire interior and make it an integral part of the overall design.

TV cabinet - types of models and selection rules

The technological revolution in television design has made it the third largest element of home furnishings. A traditional cabinet is no longer always enough. There was a need for special furniture. An excellent option would be a cabinet with space for a TV.

Advantages of plasterboard niches

Plasterboard structures have long been firmly rooted in modern interiors. They are good for zoning and rational use of space, add individuality to the chosen style, and allow you to experiment with shapes.

A TV in a niche is at the same time impressive, neat, convenient and functional.

It has several significant advantages compared to classic cabinets! Unlike furniture, it does not take up space because it is built into the wall. You can make a plasterboard niche yourself, and it will cost less than custom-made cabinet structures.

The TV is recessed into the plasterboard structure, which means it won’t just hang in the middle of the wall and protrude forward. It’s easy to hide all the wires, built-in lighting and other communications inside the box.

The niche is more compact than hanging shelves and does not take up space on the aisle.

Shape, style, size, configuration, number and location of compartments, design - you can choose all this yourself. It is also easy to sew additional sound insulation into the drywall, and a working TV will not disturb neighbors or household members in another room.

How to choose the right niche size for a TV

In order not to make a mistake when choosing a cabinet with a niche for a TV, equipment should be purchased before furniture. This way you will know what to design the cabinet for.

Expert opinion

Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna

7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect

After all, it’s one thing if it’s just a plasma panel with a remote control and completely different if you bought a cinema with speakers and amplifiers. Carefully measure the screen in all parameters, including diagonal.

The niche should not be too tight and exactly match the dimensions of the screen. Leave space for adequate cooling and air circulation. Any equipment heats up to varying degrees when operating. Save yourself the risk of fire and the expense of expensive repairs.

The niche itself may include:

• A special low table or narrow floor cabinet;
• Sectional hanging or built-in shelves for small items or speakers.

The TV can be placed directly on the cabinet if it has a stand. Make sure you have an outlet nearby in advance.

There should also be free access for wires. If it is a panel, then it is mounted on the wall.

If your TV has wires coming out straight to the back, then do not hang it close to the wall. Cables are sensitive to kinks, which shorten their service life.

For installation you will need a drill and several movable brackets:

• Petalaceae. The walls should be strong and the TV should be light enough. Not suitable for models whose diagonal exceeds 40 cm;
• Lamellar. Dimensional, suitable for working with drywall. They are more difficult to hide, but this is an ideal option for large and heavy equipment.

Some models of expensive mounts will allow you to slide the screen out of a niche or adjust its angle and rotation.

Do not hang plasma in deep niches or on drywall. This will have a bad effect on the performance of the equipment. But LCD screens can be placed as desired. Distance from batteries is a general requirement.

What to consider when choosing

When choosing a wardrobe for a TV, it is recommended to adhere to the following principles.

• Installation location. The design should form a harmonious ensemble with other furnishings in the living room or bedroom.
• Dimensions. The dimensions of the area for placing furniture are designed to ensure the normal functioning of the sliding system.
• Niche parameters. There should be a gap between the furniture and equipment for normal air circulation, which will ensure natural cooling of the television receiver. It is advisable to purchase a TV before purchasing a cabinet, or at least decide on its size.
• Access to power supply. It is necessary to ensure that there is a sufficient number of sockets and an antenna cable.
• Direction of light flows. Avoid direct sunlight on the TV screen.
• Proximity to sources of thermal radiation. The minimum permissible distance is 1 m.
• Environmental Safety. It is important to make sure that materials that do not pose a health hazard were used in the manufacture of the cabinet. This must be confirmed by an appropriate certificate.

Installation of sliding facades of sliding wardrobes

Sliding coupe systems will allow you to highlight the advantages of your favorite equipment in the most original way. Its feature is the presence of movable rollers moving on special rails. The system is very economical in terms of space taken up with a high level of decorativeness. There are differences in the principle of the device:

• Upper stop. This includes all hinged and part of the suspension systems. It’s better to abandon them, since now you can choose more reliable and modern versions. They are very unreliable, often fall and cause deformation of the doors;
• Bottom stop. A complete option that allows for rich, heavy decor. Fixing the roller inside the guide prevents the doors from popping out. Although, accuracy is still required. The doors are edged with a rigid profile along the entire contour;
• Camplanar. There is no roller system. It was replaced by movable brackets. Now the door needs to be slightly pulled forward and then moved to the side. When closed, all the doors are in a perfectly even row. Expensive pleasure. Looks luxurious in any interior. The system is not suitable for built-in options.

The main material for manufacturing is chipboards such as MDF or laminated chipboard. This allows you to reduce the cost without compromising the functionality and appearance of the cabinet.

Additional polishing, sanding and varnishing will make the material highly decorative. After all, not everyone can afford natural wood.

The price tags for such furniture are off the charts.

Not the last place is given to the external decoration of the facade. There is plenty to choose from:

• Mirrors. Will fit well into any style. In addition to the classic ones, you can choose colored, patterned, tinted ones, and even depict a mosaic panel from mirror fragments of different shapes;
• Glass. Another wide range of decoration technologies. Sandblasting technique for applying ornaments. Matting, adding color by painting from the inside out, etching until transparency is lost or vice versa, lightening to absolute transmittance and light reflectivity;
• Wood. It can be fired and varnished solid wood. It will help create a feeling of fundamentality and high cost. Or you can choose carving or openwork perforation. Such techniques visually lighten furniture with large dimensions. Requires special care and dry climate;
• Veneer coating. Not as expensive as a solid array, but also expensive. The facade is lined with thin sheets of natural wood with a selection of patterns. Also picky about humidity levels;
• Plastic. A budget option. At the same time, the facade does not have to be made of it. This can be a polymer coating on wood boards. It is durable and has a long service life;
• PVC film. Pasting will not take much time. A very budget-friendly way that allows you to create an original appearance. True, the service life leaves much to be desired. This largely depends on the quality of the film. In any case, it is easily removed without leaving any traces. You can combine several colors or textures.

Photos of interiors in various styles

Using TV in bedrooms in popular style directions.

Modern

The TV area can be decorated with expensive furniture with inlay, or the wall can be decorated with elegant drawings, frescoes or stucco. The television device must have a well-thought-out arrangement and harmoniously combine with all elements of the Art Nouveau style.

Classical

For this area, which has an expensive and sophisticated ambience, it is especially difficult to choose modern TV panels. In order not to disturb the overall style of the room, you can decorate the screen with baguettes and thereby turn it into a picture or hide the TV in a special cabinet; such a design will look especially harmonious and attractive. It is advisable to place the TV model symmetrically and in the middle of the room; this will add even more balance and aesthetic appeal to the environment.

Provence

A television screen framed in a wooden frame, a plasma TV placed in a niche, or simply a model with a body that matches the color scheme of the entire interior will be the most appropriate decor for the Provençal style and will not violate the integrity of the design.

The photo shows a TV in a white casing in the interior of a bedroom made in Provence style.

Modern

Plasma thin panel is the key point of designing a modern style trend. TVs placed in a niche, on the wall, on the ceiling or in any other open space would be equally appropriate here.

Loft

This style does not involve any disguise of this device; on the contrary, the TV zone can be highlighted, for example, with neon lighting. TV models with an adjustable bracket, which can be fixed in any convenient place, are also perfect.

Minimalism

A light and laconic plasma panel will allow you to create a clear composition and advantageously emphasize the lines and geometric shapes of the minimalist style.

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.

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.

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.

Delivery in Moscow and the Moscow region

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Useful tips

• If the room is designed in a classic style, symmetrical shelves and recesses will look best. This will help the whole composition look more static.
• Asymmetry will be appropriate in minimalism and hi-tech. Here you can hang the TV not in the center of the wall. This option is more often used in rooms divided into zones.
• It is important to decide before starting work whether the TV will stand on a stand or hang on the wall. The size of the niche will depend on this.
• Play with color - if light colors predominate in the room, then the niche should be several tones darker, and vice versa.

If you have a lot of time and a desire to make your niche original and unique, then a mosaic pattern will be the ideal solution.

Such work may take more than one week, but the result will definitely exceed all expectations.

• Less complex, but no less beautiful decorative elements will be flowering shrubs around the perimeter.
• When drawing up a drawing and work plan, for convenience, you can divide the wall equally with a pencil, outlining the contours of the future niche in advance.

There are several types of drywall. For any niche, first of all you need to choose a moisture-resistant option. You should choose the desired thickness based on the shape and dimensions of the niche, as well as the weight of the items for decorating the shelves.

• Some of the wiring can be laid under the baseboard. Modern plastic models just assume such use.
• It is often more convenient to completely assemble the frame first, and then attach it to the wall.
• If the niche goes all the way to the floor, then there probably won’t be enough wall slats for mounting. All parts of the structure should also be secured from below.

• If the finishing includes wallpapering, it would be advisable to treat the entire niche with a primer for better adhesion.
• It is better not to use a wall with a window to build a niche, as this can disrupt the lighting in the room.
• Even at the planning stage, it is necessary to take into account the location of all sockets, and also think about which of them will be used and where the electrical wires will run.

When calculating the dimensions of a niche, remember that over time you may purchase another plasma of a larger size.

But even if the new technology does not fit into the existing “framework,” this will only be another reason to start a small construction project again and show imagination and ingenuity in a new style.

Don't be afraid to use wood for finishing. This will take more time than just painting or putty, but will add warmth and coziness to the overall picture.

If you use pieces of glass or mirror to decorate a niche, you must follow all safety precautions. It is best to use a thick fabric bag (or better yet, several) and a hammer for crushing.

Make sure that small fragments do not spread across the floor after finishing work. It is better not to allow pets into the room during finishing work.