It’s hard to imagine a modern kitchen without a TV. It may be old and small, but always present. Usually it is put on the refrigerator or on the window sill, but this placement does not always correspond to the style decision of the apartment and kitchen. Before installing any equipment in the kitchen, you need to think over everything to the smallest detail, consult with the designer and look for ready-made design projects in the network or in thematic magazines. Much depends on the size and shape of the kitchen room. It is recommended to plan the placement of a television panel in the kitchen before the start of repairs or during the drafting of a design project. And you should focus not only on fashion trends, but also on habits. If a person is used to always listen to news or watch movies while cooking or eating, then a large TV panel should be put in the kitchen. When there is no such habit, a small TV is suitable for the kitchen.
Selection Features
When choosing a television panel in the kitchen, many nuances are taken into account. Appliances should not interfere with the cooking process. But the screen should be clearly visible not only to those who prepare food in the working area of the kitchen, but also to those who are sitting at the dinner table. If financial opportunities allow, it is better to buy expensive equipment. In low-cost models, low-quality matrices are installed that distort the image on the screen, if you look at it from the side. Watching TV, being too close to it, is dangerous to health, therefore, when choosing a vehicle, you should immediately plan a place for a “remote” location. For small kitchens are not suitable huge television panels, which are ideal for studio kitchens, combined with living rooms or dining rooms. Choosing a TV for the kitchen, you need to plan how to install the device.
The technique must be well fixed, otherwise it can be accidentally touched and dropped.
To size
The area of the kitchen space affects the size of the purchased equipment. For kitchens up to 8 sq.m. suitable small TVs with a diagonal of up to 22 inches. Also, for small rooms, you must choose a device with a moisture-proof screen, because in such kitchens there is a risk of splashing and staining the display during cooking. For kitchens from 9 to 15 sq.m. Television panels with a diagonal of up to 32 inches will do. But the device should be located at a distance of 3 m from the person looking, so that there is no excessive strain on the eyes. In larger kitchens, you can install entire home theaters with a diagonal of 32 inches. But such kitchen facilities are most often found in private homes or are obtained after connecting the kitchen and living room in ordinary apartments. For typical housing fit TV models with a diagonal of 22 inches:
- LG 24MT58VF-PZ;
- Philips 24PHT4031;
- Samsung T24E310EX;
- Hyundai H-LED24F402BS2.
Additional functions
Modern TVs have a lot of additional features, the presence of which is a pleasant bonus for owners. Devices with wi-fi connect to the Internet directly, without using a computer as a projector. Also, Internet access from the TV provides the Smart-TV function. As part of the Smart-TV on modern "smart" TVs, there is a control system for gestures and voice, which allows you to turn on the device or switch channels without using the remote. But you can watch interesting films or programs on TV not only with the help of the Internet. Today, most models support USB, which allows you to watch videos from removable drives or record interesting programs on them. Smart technology is more expensive than conventional devices, but it is convenient to operate and can perform several functions at once. The most popular models of smart TVs include:
- Telefunken TF-LED48S39T2S;
- Sony KDL-48WD653
- Samsung UE49MU6100U;
- LG OLED55C6V.
Accommodation options
When placing the TV in the kitchen should take into account the natural light in the room. If the windows face the sunny side, the equipment is installed in the shadow part of the room closer to the entrance. Otherwise, the screen is hard to see, and the TV will overheat and quickly break. No need to install a TV near the sink or stove. Water drops or splashes of grease will start to appear on the display, which will adversely affect not only the appearance of the device, but also its lifespan. It is better to install equipment away from sources of heat and evaporation. It can be put on the shelf or attached to the wall. The placement option depends on the size of the room, as well as the type and size of the TV. Some TV panels can not be installed on the shelf, they are attached to the wall on special bolts (at least two) or functional brackets.
The device should fit harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen.
Built-in version
If you dream up well, then you can find many unusual places to accommodate built-in TVs. The television panel is sometimes placed behind an apron of glass, which is used in the finishing of the work area. In this case, the television screen will not be splattered and stained, because hidden behind a heavy glass partition. Built-in appliances can be installed on a special kitchen counter. And in the rack you can integrate not only the TV, but also a microwave, coffee maker and oven. But often the technique is hidden in the furniture. Today, televisions are often installed behind the cabinets. There are special retractable mounts on which the device is fixed. When you press a button on the remote, the TV panel leaves the top of the kitchen unit. Popular built-in TVs include:
- Avel AVS220K;
- Avis AVS220K with black frame;
- LG 32LH570U;
- Samsung UE22H5600AKX with LCD;
- LG 28LK480U;
- Samsung UE-22H5600;
- Fusion FLTV-32B100T.
Accommodation in a niche
Often TVs in the kitchen are placed in special niches. It may be part of the kitchen set opposite the dining table or a soft group. The equipment is installed in the niche of the second tier of any section of the kitchen set. If you fix the panel tightly, you can watch TV only when the doors of the cabinet are open, which is not always convenient. If there are unused shelves in the kitchen, then you can create a special niche for the TV from sheets of drywall. The size of the niche is determined by the dimensions of the device. You can paint the back wall of the niche in the color of the kitchen set or adjacent panels so that it does not catch the eye. The niche for the television panel can be placed at eye level or high above the ceiling. Its location depends on the size of the equipment and the area of the kitchen room.
On the shelf
Installing a TV on the shelf is the most traditional way of placing it on the kitchen. If the device is small, then it is quite possible to put it on a small shelf next to the kitchen set or above the dining group, if the homeowners prefer to watch TV only during cooking. Moreover, this may not be a regiment in the direct sense; any hinged locker can fulfill its role. Such an open shelf allows you to turn the TV in different directions, which is very convenient during its operation. As for the size of the shelf or cabinet, it must correspond to the dimensions of the television panel, so that everything looks harmonious. To do this, you can choose the device according to the size of the open shelf, or when ordering a kitchen set, ask the craftsmen to make a shelf according to the dimensions of an already purchased TV.
Corner placement
Often the TV in the kitchen is located in the corner of the headset on the bracket. This placement is suitable for small devices. Also this technical device can be placed above the sofa corner on a special shelf. The soft sofa can be installed with a turn-up to the window for a better view. For corner placement, it’s worth choosing not LCD models, but television panels with LED displays, so that the screen can be clearly viewed from different points in the kitchen. If there is a sink in the corner of the kitchen set, then it is undesirable to install an ordinary TV above it. It is worth buying a model in a secure case with IP65. Such TVs are mounted even in bathrooms, they are characterized by absolute moisture resistance. But you should not place TVs above electric or gas stoves, they can quickly become useless.
On swivel bracket
TV in the kitchen can be placed on a special swivel bracket. The size of the bracket depends on the size of the equipment, but there are universal adjustable models that are suitable for different-sized devices. They are more expensive than regular brackets, but they are suitable for different TV models. There are 4 main types of pivoting brackets: ceiling, tilt and tilt. Inclined fasteners allow a vertical angle of 20 degrees. The tilting structures allow you to rotate or tilt the bracket 180 degrees. Ceiling brackets allow you to rotate or tilt the structure by 360 degrees. Also modern rotary structures allow not only to turn the TV, but also to push it forward. In addition, today sold "smart" brackets that can change the position of the TV using the remote control or even through wi-fi.
Hidden way of placement
Focusing on the TV in the kitchen makes no sense, so it can be hidden in the closet. In the back of the cabinet should be holes for cords, so as not to pull the wires through the headset. You can also hide the TV behind sliding or pivoting panels. The last placement option looks very elegant, but requires a lot of space, since the panel with the TV must turn around in a niche 180 degrees. If you can install a mirror or a picture in the design project in the kitchen, you can hide a small TV panel behind them. The cabinet or table with an opening tabletop, on which the TV is mounted, looks impressive. If the kitchen area allows, you can hide the TV using a functional console. This option is particularly suitable for kitchen rooms in styles:
- high tech;
- Art Deco;
- constructivism;
- pop Art;
- minimalism;
- kitsch.
Folding tvs
Stylish and unusual look in modern kitchens folding televisions. They can be installed on the wall or under the kitchen cupboard. Of course, especially thin models are used for these purposes, which when folded take up very little space. The technique is immune to moisture and heat, which ensures long-term operation. Folding TVs are functional and easily integrated into the "Smart Home" system. They can be turned on using w-fi or Smart-TV through voice or gesture control systems. If you install a GSM alarm system in an apartment or house, you can even turn on the equipment remotely. Flip-down TVs are ideal for small kitchens and are suitable for those who are used to listening to TV shows while cooking, rather than watching them. Due to the functional features of these devices can not be large.
Determine the height of the installation
Clear requirements and rules about the height of the TV does not exist. If family members are comfortable, it is placed even under the ceiling. But in small kitchens it is most convenient to place the equipment at eye level, which will allow you to watch TV programs or movies for a long time in a comfortable position, rather than lift your head high up. For small rooms optimal placement of television panels at a height of 1.2-1.5 meters from the floor. The minimum height of the TV from the floor should not be less than 1 meter. If the owners are accustomed to watch the program while cooking, then install the TV should be higher. In large kitchen areas it is allowed to place television panels directly under the ceiling. If this causes a darkening of the image, then the TV should be installed on a movable bracket.
Wall decoration tips with TV
The television panel in the kitchen can be placed in ready-made furniture modules or in one of the headset cabinets. Then there is no need to make this wall specially. If the TV is on an open shelf, then you can put on it stylistically appropriate figurines or pictures. Plasterboard niches can be painted to match the color of the walls or kitchen unit, decorate with unusual drawings or built-in lighting. Also, the TV can be installed on bright eye-catching panels. They are made of wood, plastic, metal, marble and other materials. Panels look elegant and stylish, but not suitable for small kitchens. If the TV is mounted directly on the wall, then next to it is recommended to hang pictures or photos of family members. This design option is available even with a minimum budget and fits into any design project.
Conclusion
The design of the kitchen with a TV does not have any difficulties, if from the very beginning to focus on the functionality of the room and integrate this device into the “Smart Home” system. The TV panel should not interfere with the cooking process. The size of the TV depends on the area of the kitchen. A huge screen in a small kitchen can only cause headaches and pain in the eyes, it will be just uncomfortable to watch. When installing in the kitchen, many owners hide television panels due to various style decisions. If the design project allows, then the technique is not hidden. Sometimes television equipment is emphasized with special panels, lighting in a niche or bright stylish pictures. As for the mount, for the installation of TVs you need to choose the swivel and inclined brackets.
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