A TV stand is a significant element of the interior. As part of the overall design of the room, it carries an important functional load. Therefore, her choice should be approached with particular responsibility.
Functional purpose of racks
The familiar and popular analogue TVs for a long time have given way to plasma and liquid crystal televisions. Such options, without a 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. TV rack selection should be given special attention. This important piece of furniture should not only harmonize with the general concept of the room, but also perfectly cope with its main task.
The TV stand is designed primarily to install 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 that not only integrate 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 familiar stand.
Pros of TV stands
Designs designed to fix and install the TV have several advantages, such as:
- ease of installation;
- the ability to move anywhere in the room;
- wide range;
- height adjustment;
- the ability to rotate the screen at any angle;
- you can hide the wires;
- there is a place to install additional equipment;
- durability;
- high esthetic properties.
It should be borne in mind that there are no universal designs that have all of these properties. Therefore, when choosing one of the many types of racks, you must understand which of the given requirements it must satisfy.
Types of TV stands at the installation site
The TV stand can be made in two versions, depending on the installation location:
Wall racks are convenient in that 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. Floor options also benefit from the fact that with their help the TV can be rotated at the right angle.
Types of racks by design
- Mounted stand 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 ease of use of such stands is obvious: if necessary, you can rotate the TV at any angle. In addition, such an element will be a great addition to the interior.
- Floor stand for TV with roller castors. This design is convenient in that, if necessary, it can be easily moved to anywhere in the room. However, it should be noted that in such designs there is no turning mechanism, and the TV is rotated only with the help of roller wheels together 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.
- Table stand for TV. 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 with a design idea. Here comes to the aid of a table stand under the TV. It is a convenient, small structure made of metal, wood, tempered glass or a combination of materials.
Materials used
Manufacturers today offer a wide variety of design options for installing an LCD or plasma TV. TV stand can be made:
- from metal;
- from wood;
- in combined versions with glass, from which the shelves are mainly made.
Often, the holders themselves are made of durable aluminum tubes, while shelves designed for installing 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 you plan to install this element of furniture.
Types of designer TV stands
- Corner TV stand. Ideal for small rooms. It is compact, mounted in a corner and does not take up much space.
- Glass TV stand. As a rule, such designs are not made entirely of glass, but contain individual glass parts, such as shelves. The main supporting elements are made of wood or metal. At production of shelves strong tempered glass is used.
- Rack for TV 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. It does not take up much space and harmoniously fits into any interior.
What to look for when choosing a rack
When choosing a TV stand, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
- how the stand will fit in with your technique;
- Does it fit into the general concept of the room?
- whether it is safe enough for use (if you choose the option with glass, you should pay attention that it is necessarily tempered);
- Is it possible to hide wires in the selected rack?
- Is the stand suitable specifically for your TV model (a very important nuance - in some cases, carelessness can lead to the fact that you simply can’t install the equipment).
Installing racks for TV
The process of installing the stand under the TV largely depends on which option you prefer. The TV stand is very easy to mount. The metal "foot" is installed on the floor, and the monitor is fixed on special mounts. In variants with shelves, additional elements must first be fixed.
A desk stand is also very easy to install. The most difficult thing here is to fix the TV monitor to a special cross-shaped latch. But with the wall holder you have to tinker. Brackets for installing this design must be mounted at a certain width, in case of an error, it will be impossible to fix the TV.