TV on the wall in the interior (accommodation options)

In a modern interior, TV is not only one of the ways of evening leisure. Over the past couple of decades, his role has radically changed. Now this is not just a mandatory element of the interior, but one of the main components of design. In some homes, the TV and does occupy a dominant position. For example, in a room with a home theater. Here, the selection and placement of furniture, interior decoration is performed in such a way as to ensure the highest quality sound and picture on the screen.

TV on the wall: basic rules for placement

Add space to the room, freeing it from the TV stand or bulky racks. Of course, hanging a TV on a wall is not as simple as a picture or mirror. First of all, you need to decide on the place and place it correctly. The main criteria:

installation height. Ideal when the center of the TV will be located clearly opposite the eye level of the viewer. Therefore, it is also important to consider the height of the sofa and armchairs;

wall material. The weight of the TV is not easy, and an ordinary drywall wall simply can not withstand 30 kg. Therefore, it is best to mount the bracket on a brick or concrete wall. Even at the planning stage, you need to determine the place for the TV on the wall, which is then further strengthened (with mortgages, thick plywood), and in the case of drywall, special dowels must be used.

zazoR. There should be a small gap (at least 10 cm) on all sides of the TV. This is necessary for ventilation and cooling of the TV.

heating. Try to avoid heat. The TV must not be in direct sunlight or near heating appliances.

Before deciding where the TV will be located, it is immediately necessary to determine what other equipment will be connected (speakers, game console, Internet, cable TV, DVD player). Here you will need to install the required number of outlets, as well as to consider the hidden placement of cables.

Design options for the wall under the TV in the living room

Harmonious placement of the TV on the wall in the living room can be achieved using the following methods:

• TV screen integrated in furniture. Developers of modular furniture most often provide a place for a TV. A popular placement option is when a central place is allocated for the TV monitor, in the middle of the rectangle, which is formed by high side cabinets, a lower cabinet and an upper shelf. The version with furniture of dark shades looks especially noble - then the TV seems to merge with the furniture, due to this the space becomes more integral, monolithic;

• TV on the wall panel of wood, plastic, fabric or leather;

• TV set against the background of decorative finish with textured brick or artificial (or natural) stone;

• if the living room is made in light shades, in such a room the modern plasma will look like a big black spot. You can mitigate the imbalance with the help of the accent wall on which the TV is fixed. To this end, contrasting colors are used in comparison with the main light tones of the interior. If the living room is designed in a single gamut, the wall is highlighted in color three shades darker than the main one;

• TV looks elegantly surrounded by paintings or photographs in thin frames. The main thing here is to choose the right size of the pictures - the largest should not be more than half the TV screen. A chest of drawers or a large cabinet will harmoniously balance the space under the TV. In addition to paintings and photos, you can use bas-reliefs or laconic suspended sculptures;

• inside a beautiful frame made of wood, polyurethane or polystyrene, which can occupy as much of the wall as the TV itself.At the same time, wallpaper can be left in the main gamut of the living room, or you can use a contrast option that differs in texture or shade.

• the perfect solution is to combine the plasma panel area with the hinged shelves in several rows. On the shelves you can put photos, souvenirs and other decorative objects, but do not overdo it, otherwise the look will be distracted involuntarily during viewing. Also, the TV looks harmoniously among the bookshelves symmetrically placed around it;

• The TV screen is located in a niche made of drywall. The size and shape of the niche will depend on the overall design. This design can be a whole composition, which successfully replaces standard shelving and cabinets. All other niches will be well illuminated, decorated with mirrors or wood, closed with glass doors;

TV over the fireplace: to be or not to be?

In the distant past, the fireplace was the main dominant of the hall, the living room. This is a kind of prototype of the TV, because you can endlessly watch the playing flame in a rectangular hole. In modern interiors, the TV and fireplace are malicious antagonists who defend the main role in the room, attracting attention to themselves. The best way out of the situation is zoning the living room with the help of upholstered furniture, spreading the TV and fireplace on opposite sides.

The inconsistent option is to place the TV above the fireplace. In this case, the monitor will be above eye level, which is not very comfortable for viewing. Therefore, a decision must be made in advance, at the planning stage.

TV in a classic interior: how to combine incompatible?

Carved furniture of rare and expensive tree species, stucco molding, velvet drapes, grandiose chandeliers, lace, stucco molding - among all this luxury of a classic style, the black rectangular silhouette of the TV appears as an obvious dissonance. But this is not a reason to abandon modern plasma. You can veil it with a tapestry or a movable screen or simply hide it behind the doors of the wall cabinet. And this is far from the only way. Leaving the TV in sight, placing it in a massive wooden frame or surrounded by elegant moldings is another solution for a classic interior.

Options for placing a TV in the kitchen

TV in the children's room

So, there may be plenty of options for placing a TV on the wall. The main thing is to choose the one that, taking into account all the above factors, will harmoniously fit into a specific interior.