Where to hang a kitchen tv

In any family, a kitchen is a place where a lot of time is spent, especially by a person who has taken on the responsibility for cooking. In order not to be bored from the routine work of cooking, you can recall the possibilities of technical progress. Often, the owners of the apartment have a question about the location of this device: the premises for cooking in most apartments are quite small. Consider what benefits can bring a TV in the kitchen, as well as various options for its placement.

The validity of the TV in the kitchen

Such a technique can help for the following purposes:

• join the working rhythm after listening to the morning news:
• tune in a positive way, listening and watching music videos;
• watch new movies (what is not enough time during the week);
• improve culinary skills with relevant master classes;
• learn foreign languages ​​or learn other skills.

Of course, the presence of a TV in the kitchen depends on the number of living in the apartment households, from their habits and area of ​​the apartment. If the purchase is a decided matter, it remains only to think about how to properly place the device within such a space.

Here it is better to take into account such recommendations:

• dimensions of equipment depend on the size of the room;
• TV should not interfere with cooking and eating;
• The device must be firmly fixed.

Exact dimensions

It is better to try to correlate the size of the area of ​​the room and the future diagonal of the kitchen "broadcaster" - this is important, first of all, for the comfort of the eyes. Everything that happens on the screen should be viewed from a distance of at least two meters, and if the size is only 15-20 inches, then you can shorten the distance to 1.5 m. Since modern kitchen premises cannot “boast” with an excess of space, the future dimensions of the telepribor should be summed up under this criterion. When choosing, the general rules apply diagonal selection depending on the distance watching tv.

1. For standard kitchens on 9 square meters, a screen no larger than 20 inches is suitable.
2. If the dimensions of the area reach 15 square meters, then the size rises to 25 inches.
3. Spacious kitchens can be with a 36-inch TV: a device of this size is quite interesting "fit" into the interior.

You can choose a TV in the kitchen, based on the following formula: to get the size of the television diagonal, you should multiply the length of the room by 6.

What TV to choose for the kitchen

Choosing a TV in the kitchen has its own characteristics. The best TVs for such a room are considered LCD options. They surprisingly combine affordable cost and high quality. LED TVs too expensive for such places, and the plasma format in almost all cases is large. There are other important points.

1. TV in the kitchen does not need too "cool" functionality. If wi-fi can still be useful for finding useful useful online programs, then 3D capabilities are completely irrelevant.
2. The model should have moisture protection - A good bonus for such premises.
3. It is best to opt for technology from well-known manufacturers, for example, Sony or Samsung. The temptation to buy a model cheaper from an unfamiliar brand can lead to the fact that the acquisition will quickly fail.
4. Convenient availability built-in digital tuner - it will save from the wires in the kitchen.
5. Well, if there is a USB port, this will allow you to watch the video you like from the media.

How to hang the TV

The location of this device in the kitchen should be such that the image from it is clearly visible from any point in the kitchen. It is important that while the screen does not shine. Consequently, when choosing a device, you should pay attention so that it has a good viewing angle (and this already depends on the matrix of the model).

The room in which we are going to hang the technique is rather specific due to its compactness. The best solution would be to hang the TV on the wall or embed it in the furniture. There are some important nuances.

1. An important requirement is the location of the TV - it must hang at a comfortable eye heightbut at the same time away from the sink and stove.
2. You can install appliances in a special niche (this is especially suitable for kitchens,where the plasterboard is used in the finish).
   

3. A single stylish space can be created by mounting the technique in the headset and placing it in the same row with the microwave, hood or other kitchen units. In this (as in the previous) case, the device can be hidden in a closet and the doors of the latter can be opened only when it is really necessary.
4. If you mean to stand on your feet a lot, it is better to place the screen at the highest altitude - it is better to do it right under the ceiling.
5. In the case of using this room as a place for friendly parties, it is best to place the device. at eye level seeing people. You can put a very small device on the table.
6. If you have kitchen studioThe question of where to place the TV is usually solved this way: in this case it is best to choose large diagonal version and identify it on the wall in the living area. You may need a separate screen, which will be located in the working area - then it should be much smaller.

It is important not only how to place the TV - it must necessarily correspond to the general interior design style. If the technique is taken ultramodern, then it is perfect for a minimalist style or modern.

For a room made in the classics, this option is not suitable - it is worth thinking about decorating the device with the help of additional elements. Frames, baguettes, leather or wooden materials will do.

Installation Tips

When you have already chosen which TV will stand in the kitchen, and the variants of its placement will be approved, you can proceed to direct installation. It should be entrusted to a person with physical strength, because you have to make a lifting technique. If the tv mounted on the bracketthen you can do it yourself.How to hang the TV on the wall? The steps in this case will be as follows:

• the device is attached to the removable part of the bracket;
• the main part of the bracket is applied to the wall to mark the places where the holes are drilled;
• drill holes and attach the main part with screws;
• The removable part is attached to the main unit with a TV attached to it - its position is fixed with special bolts.

Right bracket selection helps you to perfectly adjust the height and angle of the TV.

So, TV for the kitchen can not be called the acquisition of basic necessities - after all, while eating, it is better to try not to be distracted by extraneous factors (especially for children). However, you can always figure out how to use it for the benefit of yourself and others - it will only be necessary to correctly place such equipment.