The arrangement of the living room should be given enough attention. It is important to correctly select for her not only suitable finishing materials, but also furniture. In the furniture stores you can find a large selection of beautiful and functional cabinets, which are designed for placement in the hall. Today we take a closer look at these products and find out how to choose them correctly.
Advantages and disadvantages
A wide range of cabinets for the living room allows you to choose the perfect model for the interior of any style. At the choice of consumers are presented products of various modifications and configurations. Modern nightstands are very popular because have many positive qualities.
- The cabinets made for the living room are more beautiful, rather than the same pieces of furniture intended for a bedroom.
- This furniture makes the room more functional. You can put many different objects on the pedestal depending on its modification. Most models are equipped with drawers or open shelves, on which it is possible to arrange a large number of various things.
- The assortment of stands is huge. Each buyer can find on sale an option that meets the highest requirements and any wishes.
- Modern manufacturers produce very beautiful and stylish variations of the cabinets for the hall. A well-chosen model can become not only a spectacular addition / completion to the existing interior, but also its bright accent, attracting the main attention.
- Cabinets made of different materials are on sale. It can be either an expensive array of wood, or more affordable MDF / chipboard.
- It will be possible to choose a suitable stand of stylish design for a hall of any size. It can be either a spacious or a small room, where every centimeter is important.
The disadvantages of such furniture are strictly individual. It all depends on the material from which the cabinet is made, as well as the quality of the assembly.
Not the least role is played by the dimensions of the pedestal. Too bulky models can visually overload the space, making it disharmonious.
Species overview
The modern furniture market is replete with a variety of cabinets for the hall. They differ from each other in form, content, design. Such furniture options are in demand.
- Equipped with an integrated bracket. Such designs make it possible to install a TV that can be rotated if necessary.
- Complemented by a chest of drawers. One of the largest, bulky variations of the cabinets for the hall. They are suitable only for large areas that will not overload, interfere with the passage.
Most often, chests of drawers with a chest of drawers are placed in the interiors of a popular classic style. Such furniture is good in that it turns out to store a large number of different things and objects.
- Suspended modifications. Original, trendy varieties of modern nightstands for the living room. Thanks to such a detail, the interior becomes visually lighter, more unusual. Such products do not have legs in the form of legs - they are attached to the wall, while remaining no less roomy. It’s convenient to clean the floor under them.
But mobile suspended structures can not be called - to move to another place they will have to be dismantled.
- Corner Some of the most popular options. Ideal for small rooms. They are used both under TV and for storing dishes. They put these cabinets in the free corner of the room, so there is enough free space, the room does not seem overloaded and cluttered.
- Models on wheels and legs. The floor model can be supplemented not only with standard legs, but also with small wheels. Similar designs can be easily moved from place to place. If we are talking about a pedestal with legs, then it can be safely called the most reliable and stable. It is permissible to put on such a design not only a TV and various decorative objects, but also an aquarium, not being afraid that it will fall down and break.
- Curbstone bar. Fashionable and beautiful piece of furniture. It can have a different shape and structure, it is multifunctional, as it is equipped with a large number of additional compartments.
These products look solid and fashionable, with their help you can give the interior a special chic and shine.
- Curbstone showcase. In this fashionable design, the interior is made transparent, and all the shelves and doors are made of glass. Such a model is interesting for placing beautiful figurines, figurines and other similar decor items in it.
The shops sell cabinets of various types and designs. Often these models perform all the functions of a regular wall, while taking up less space.
Choose material
When choosing a cabinet for a hall, it is important to pay attention to what material it is made of. The total cost of the product will depend on this parameter. Consider what modern models of night tables are made of.
Material that has no competitors is natural wood. Solid wood furniture is environmentally friendly, absolutely safe, because it does not contain harmful substances that can cause damage to human health. Wooden cabinets look expensive and solid. Such a detail can transform the interior, make it a touch of luxury, aristocracy. Wood products are durable - such furniture can be passed from generation to generation, restored if necessary.
Please note that the cabinets made of solid wood are expensive. This is especially true for models made from rare, elite species (for example, beech or oak). Such products require competent care - the tree should be periodically coated with antiseptic solutions so that it does not dry out, does not suffer from high humidity and does not become a target for wood parasites.
Wooden cabinets often have impressive weight, so moving them from place to place can be difficult.
Models from MDF will cost cheaper. Such furniture is presented in a huge assortment, it looks stylish and expensive, it can be supplemented with veneer. MDF is an environmentally friendly material that is harmless to the human body. Products from it are durable, do not need complicated care.
True, despite the good wear resistance, it is recommended to protect MDF from serious mechanical damage.
Budgetary designs are made of laminated chipboard. Chipboard is a cheap and simple material. Furniture is made of discreet design. If a solid, expensive living room is equipped in an exclusive way, then the option from chipboard will not work.
In addition, formaldehydes hazardous to health are present in this material. An exception is products from chipboard of classes E-0 or E-1 - this is a more environmentally friendly raw material.
When buying such furniture, you need to request a quality certificate to make sure that you are purchasing a safe model.
Also, the cabinets are made of plastic. This is an inexpensive, attractive material. Plastic cabinets are presented in a huge assortment. They are lightweight, interesting in appearance, but subject to mechanical damage, fading. Plastic must be non-toxic, so you must also ask for quality certificates when you purchase it.
Glass cabinets are very original, beautiful and elegant. Visually, they make the situation easier, more interesting, more elegant. True, these models often cost more. Despite the fact that their manufacture uses durable glass, it can still be damaged if used improperly.
Dimensions
Drawers for the living room come in different sizes. Tall models (under TV - 55-65 cm) are rarely made long, otherwise they seem too heavy, like a wardrobe. Furniture height should be proportional.
Are issued and long but narrow models. Usually they are complemented by open shelves. They are often bought for small rooms.
The average width of the cabinets for the hall is 35-45 cm, but there are also larger options with a width of 52-65 cm. On sale there are very large options for pedestals throughout the wall.
Such models are recommended to be taken only for spacious living rooms - they will overload a small room.
Color palette
Curbstones come in different colors.
- Bright. White, beige, cream, ivory. Ideal for small rooms. Fit into almost all styles. They look fresh and fashionable.
- The dark ones. Black, dark green, gray, brown. An ideal solution for spacious halls, where they do not darken, do not overload the space.
Better set against a lighter finish.
- Bright, saturated - yellow, red, purple, orange. Original pieces of furniture for the respective styles.
It is better to put them on the background of a calm finish. Overloading the interior with saturated colors should not be.
Design options
The bedside table for the hall can be made in different styles.
- Classic models often made from solid wood. They are high-quality, reliable, simple in appearance. Usually light, can be complemented by a small number of carved elements.
- Modern (minimalism, hi-tech) models usually have glossy or metallized surfaces. They are made plain, with clear geometric shapes. Unnecessary decorations and decorations should not be here.
- Provence style wooden stands of pastel shades look perfect. They may have patina or abrasion. Glass and forged options are allowed.
- In style modern rounded forms prevail, but restrained, discreet design. Allowed the presence of beautiful legs, metal parts, gloss.
How to choose?
When choosing a cabinet in the hall, one should proceed from such parameters.
- The size. Furniture should fit perfectly into the interior. A compact cabinet is suitable for a small room; for a spacious room, you can choose a larger model.
- Functionality. Decide in advance what type of cabinet you want to pick up, what exactly do you need it for.
- Material. Buy only quality models made from safe materials. Always request quality certificates for the product.
- Design. The curbstone should ideally fit into style and color scale of an interior. Furniture should complement the decor, and not get out of the general ensemble.
- Manufacturer. Buy only branded models. They cost more, but they look more interesting, have high quality and last longer.
Beautiful examples
In a fashionable living room with green walls and a snow-white floor, ceiling and furniture, a narrow, long and low cabinet with a simple TV design (also in white) will look great.
In the snow-white room, a suspended narrow stand of long length with a glossy surface organically looks. It is better to choose a dark gray or black model.
Hanging white cabinet with blue backlight - the perfect solution for a modern living room in black and white.
See the following video for an overview of the TV cabinet in the living room.