Nowadays, when decorating a new house, most families simplify the living room TV wall, choose a favorite latex paint color, and then match it with a set of TV cabinets to finalize the design of the living room TV wall.

So how many families, when choosing a TV cabinet, are struggling with the question of whether to make the TV cabinet suspended or floor-standing? In fact, this question is really worth everyone's consideration. There must be a reason why suspended TV cabinets and floor-standing TV cabinets exist.

In this issue of home knowledge sharing, let’s talk about “ TV cabinets ”. If you are decorating your new house and are considering a simple design of latex paint + TV cabinet for the TV background wall in the living room , but you are not sure which type of TV cabinet to choose, you might as well read this article before making the TV cabinet. It may be of great help to you.

1. Common types of TV cabinets and their advantages and disadvantages

⑴Suspended TV cabinet

The so-called suspended TV cabinet here means that our TV cabinet is installed in the air. To put it more clearly, it is actually a wall-mounted TV cabinet. After the wall-mounted installation, there is a certain gap between the bottom plate of our TV cabinet and the ground, which is very beneficial for our cleaning and can create a very good experience effect. However, if the suspended TV cabinet is not installed properly, there will be the following problems, so everyone must pay attention.

① It provides a certain test for our use. That is to say, if we install a suspended TV cabinet at home, we must be particularly careful when using the TV cabinet later.

Because the suspended TV cabinet is completely suspended on the wall by the support at the back, it is best to avoid placing particularly heavy objects on the TV cabinet. For example, many friends may want to sit directly on the TV cabinet when they are tired, then the TV cabinet may collapse. Therefore, the suspended TV cabinet has certain requirements for our daily living habits.

② The suspended TV cabinet has certain restrictions on the TV we choose to buy. For most families, it is not allowed to place the TV directly on the suspended TV cabinet. Especially now that the size of TV is getting bigger and bigger, such as a TV over 70 inches, if it is placed on the suspended TV cabinet, it will have a relatively large impact on the suspended TV cabinet.

Over time, the suspended TV cabinet may slowly separate from the wall and tilt, so the installation plan for the TV that matches the suspended TV cabinet is generally wall-mounted. Everyone must consider this carefully to avoid buying the wrong TV.

③The replacement of the suspended TV cabinet is very troublesome. Many of our users installed a suspended TV cabinet during the decoration. The suspended TV cabinet is installed on the wall. However, after a period of time, the user may feel that they have had enough of the suspended TV cabinet and want to replace it. At this time, there is almost no way to replace it, because if we want to replace the TV cabinet, we need to remove the suspended TV cabinet, and part of the wall behind the TV cabinet is damaged. Because we need to install expansion bolts and install brackets, we have to repair the wall at this time. If it is a traditional floor-standing TV cabinet, we can directly buy a new one and replace it, but the suspended TV cabinet is more complicated.

④ It is difficult to repair a suspended TV cabinet after it is damaged. The suspended TV cabinet can also be said to be an integral assembled cabinet, which is hung on the wall after assembly. However, if you use it in our living room, if you are not careful, it may cause damage to the suspended TV cabinet. For example, if you accidentally put a heavy object, then everyone will find that it is very troublesome to repair it. The TV cabinet almost has to be completely dismantled and reassembled. Moreover, the probability of damage to the suspended TV cabinet is still very high. This is also a problem that we must consider before choosing a suspended TV cabinet.

Although the above mentioned are all about the defects of suspended TV cabinets, they also have advantages, such as saving space, minimalist style, easy to clean, and not taking up ground space .

If you choose a suspended TV cabinet, you must confirm the material of the wall. It can only be made of concrete. Red bricks, lightweight bricks and light steel keel walls are not suitable. If the TV cabinet is too thick, it will appear bulky. It is recommended to be 20-26cm. If space allows, make it as long as possible for better appearance. The height is generally 15-20cm from the ground. Sockets must be reserved in advance and positioned inside the cabinet. The cabinet door is best made into a flip-down style to facilitate the use of the socket. Use a built-in fixing bracket for installation. External ones will greatly affect the appearance.

⑵ Floor-standing TV cabinet

advantage:

It is stable and practical, and has more storage space than suspended ones. It is the best choice for traditional home decoration.

shortcoming:

① Occupies ground space

②Dust accumulation is not easy to clean

③If it is a TV cabinet with corners, it will be easy to move, but a TV cabinet without corners does not require frequent cleaning.

Pay special attention to the fact that if you choose a floor-standing TV cabinet and place the TV directly on it, you need to consider heat dissipation. Generally speaking, the size of the TV cabinet is one-fourth longer than the size of the TV, and the height should be 30-45cm. If there are children at home, try to choose a floor-standing TV cabinet with rounded corners.

2. What are the differences between a suspended TV cabinet and a floor-standing TV cabinet?

① Different requirements for wall load-bearing

For suspended TV cabinets, expansion screws must be used during installation, so it must be a load-bearing wall (concrete wall). For floor-standing TV cabinets, the requirements in this regard are not so strict, as long as it does not exceed the total length of the TV background wall, it can be placed.

②Different installation aspects

The installation of a suspended TV cabinet requires the assistance of expansion bolts, mounting brackets and other rigid accessories to ensure that the TV cabinet is suspended on the wall and is not likely to fall off.

As for floor-standing TV cabinets, there is no need to install accessories to assist. Just choose a cabinet that matches your decoration style and place it directly against the TV wall.

③Different levels of beauty

The suspended TV cabinet has a high appearance value, and the bottom is hollowed out after installation. Especially for those who like cleanliness at home, they often use mops or sweeping robots to clean the floor to keep it clean and tidy.

The floor-standing TV cabinet is different from the suspended TV cabinet. It directly occupies the floor area of ​​the living room, but some corners are easy to hide dirt, so once it is dirty, it will directly affect the overall aesthetic effect and living comfort. Therefore, if users pursue appearance, it is recommended to consider a suspended style TV cabinet.

3. How to prevent the suspended TV cabinet from tipping over?

①Confirm that the wall where the suspended TV cabinet is located is a load-bearing wall

The load-bearing wall is one of the factors that can ensure the stability of the suspended cabinet. If you plan to install a suspended TV cabinet on a lightweight brick wall, you can use solid bricks partially, and then use extended expansion screws and a tripod to fix it, which can also achieve a stable effect.

② It is not recommended to build a wall less than 3 meters long.

Nowadays, TV sizes are getting bigger and bigger. A 75-inch TV is about 1.7 meters. If the TV cabinet is shorter than 3 meters, it will affect the appearance. If the wall is more than 3 meters long, choose a larger TV. The longer the cabinet is, the better it will look.

③Learn some equipment before buying a TV

For example, there must be enough sockets for optical fiber, network cable, light strip, etc. Otherwise, if you use a power strip later, the wires will be messy and not look good. The most important thing is to pre-bury a 50-tube to perfectly hide the TV cable and make the visual effect more advanced!

④Cabinet size

The cabinet is 300mm-350mm deep, 200mm high and 200mm high from the ground. No matter how long the cabinet is, it can be designed according to this size. The grids with sockets and routers can be made into flaps, and the others can be made into drawers, which makes it more convenient to use.

⑤Add light strip

Use soft light tiles or polished tiles and add light strips for better results. Choose a 3000K color temperature for the light strips and shine the light at a 45° angle toward the wall to prevent dizziness and maximize the atmosphere.

⑥ Make hidden handles

You can hang the handle 1cm below the drawer, bevel the handle at 45° or install a rebounder, but never make an exposed handle!

This is the end of the home knowledge sharing for this issue. If you are renovating your new house recently, you might as well read this article in advance. It may bring you unexpected benefits.