Cabinet in the living room: a variety of types and recommendations for choosing
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Enough attention should be paid to the arrangement of the living room. It is important to correctly select for her not only suitable finishing materials, but also pieces of furniture. In furniture showrooms, you can find a large selection of beautiful and functional bedside tables, which are designed for placement in the hall. Today we will take a closer look at these products and learn how to choose them correctly.
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Advantages and disadvantages
A rich assortment of sideboards for the living room allows you to choose the perfect model for any interior style. Products of various modifications and configurations are presented to consumers' choice. Modern nightstands are very popular because have many positive qualities.
- Sideboards made for the living room are more beautiful, rather than the same pieces of furniture intended for the bedroom.
- This furniture makes the room more functional. Many different items can be put on the curbstone, depending on its modification. Most of the models are equipped with drawers or open shelves, on which it is possible to arrange a wide variety of things.
- The assortment of pedestals 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 pedestals for the hall. A well-chosen model can become not only a spectacular addition / completion of an existing interior, but also its bright accent that attracts the main attention.
- Pedestals made of different materials are on sale. It can be either an expensive solid wood or more affordable MDF / chipboard.
- It will be possible to find a suitable curbstone of stylish design for a hall of any size. It can be either a spacious or a small room, where every centimeter is important.
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The disadvantages of such furniture are strictly individual. It all depends on the material from which the cabinet is made, as well as the build quality.
The size of the cabinet also plays an important role. Too bulky models can visually overload the space, making it disharmonious.
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Species overview
The modern furniture market is replete with a variety of side tables for the hall. They differ from each other in shape, content, design. Such furniture options are in demand.
- Equipped with built-in bracket. Such designs make it possible to install a TV that can be turned if necessary.
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- Complemented by a chest of drawers. One of the largest, bulky variations of pedestals for the hall. They are suitable only for large premises, which will not overload, interfere with the passage.
Most often, sideboards with a chest of drawers are placed in interiors of a popular classic style. Such furniture is good because it turns out to store a large number of different things and objects.
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- Suspended modifications. Original, trendy varieties of modern bedside tables for the living room. Thanks to such a detail, the interior becomes visually lighter and more unusual. Such products do not have supports in the form of legs - they are attached to the wall, while remaining no less spacious. It is convenient to clean the floor under them.
But suspended structures cannot be called mobile - they will have to be dismantled to move to another place.
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- Corner. Some of the most popular options. Ideal for small rooms. They are used both for TV and for storing dishes. They put these curbstones in a free corner of the room, so there is enough free space, the room does not seem overloaded and cluttered.
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- Models with casters and legs. The floor model can be supplemented not only with standard feet, but also with small castors. Such structures 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 not only a TV and various decorative objects on such a structure, but also an aquarium, without fear that it will fall and break.
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- Curbstone bar. A fashionable and beautiful piece of furniture. It can have a different shape and structure, 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.
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- Curbstone showcase. In this fashionable design, the interior is made transparent, and all shelves and doors are made of glass. Such a model is interesting for placing beautiful figurines, figurines and other similar decor items in it.
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The stores sell cabinets of various types and designs. Often these models perform all the functions of a conventional wall, while taking up less space.
Choosing a material
When choosing a curbstone for a hall, it is important to pay attention to what material it is made of. The final cost of the product will depend on this parameter. Consider what modern bedside tables are made of.
The material that has no competitors is natural wood. Solid wood furniture is environmentally friendly, absolutely safe, because it contains no harmful substances that can harm human health. Wooden cabinets look expensive and solid. Such a detail can transform the interior, add notes of luxury and aristocracy to it. Wood products are durable - such furniture can be passed on from generation to generation, restored if necessary.
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It should be borne in mind that solid wood cabinets 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 must 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 tree parasites.
Sideboards made of wood often have an impressive weight, so it can be difficult to move them from place to place.
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Models from MDF will cost less. 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 made from it are durable, do not need complex care.
True, despite the good wear resistance, it is recommended to protect MDF from serious mechanical damage.
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Low-cost structures are made of laminated chipboard. Chipboard is a cheap and simple material. It is used to make furniture of discreet design. If a solid, expensive living room is being arranged in an exclusive manner, then the chipboard option will not work.
In addition, this material contains formaldehydes that are hazardous to health. The exception is products made of laminated chipboard of classes E-0 or E-1 - these are more environmentally friendly raw materials.
When buying such furniture, you need to request a quality certificate to make sure that you are purchasing a safe model.
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Also, the curbstones are made of plastic. It is an inexpensive, attractive material. Plastic cabinets are presented in a huge assortment. They are lightweight, interesting to look at, but prone to mechanical damage and fading. The plastic must be non-toxic, so you should also ask for quality certificates when purchasing it.
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Glass cabinets are very original, beautiful and elegant. Visually, they make the environment lighter, more interesting, and elegant. True, these models are often more expensive. Although they are made of durable glass, they can still be damaged if used improperly.
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Dimensions (edit)
Living room cabinets come in different sizes. Tall models (under TV - 55-65 cm) are rarely made long, otherwise they seem too bulky, like a wardrobe. The height of the furniture should be proportional.
Produced and long but narrow models. They are usually complemented by open shelves. They are often bought for small rooms.
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The average width of the pedestals for the hall is 35-45 cm, but there are also larger options with a width of 52-65 cm. On sale there are also very large versions of pedestals in the whole wall.
Such models are recommended to be taken only for spacious living rooms - they will overload a small room.
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Color palette
Drawer units come in different colors.
- Light. White, beige, cream, ivory. Ideal for small rooms. Fits into almost all styles. They look fresh and trendy.
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- Dark. Black, dark green, gray, brown. An ideal solution for spacious rooms where they do not darken or overload the space.
It is better to set against a background of a lighter finish.
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- Bright, saturated - yellow, red, purple, orange... Original pieces of furniture for matching styles.
It is better to place them against the background of a calm finish. You should not overload the interior with saturated colors.
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Design options
The bedside table for the hall can be made in different styles.
- Classic models often made from solid wood. They are of high quality, reliable, simple in appearance. Usually light, can be supplemented with a small number of carved elements.
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- Modern (minimalism, hi-tech) models usually have glossy or metallized surfaces. They are made monochromatic, with clear geometric shapes. There should be no unnecessary decorations and decorations.
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- Provence style wooden cabinets in pastel shades look perfect. They may have patina or artificial scuffs. Options with glass and forging are allowed.
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- In style modern rounded shapes prevail, but restrained, discreet design. The presence of beautiful legs, metal parts, gloss is allowed.
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How to choose?
When choosing a curbstone in the hall, one should proceed from such parameters.
- The size... Furniture should fit optimally into the interior. For a small room, a compact cabinet is suitable, for a spacious one, you can choose a larger model.
- Functionality. Decide in advance what kind of cabinet you want to choose, what exactly you need it for.
- Material. Buy only high-quality models made from safe materials. Always ask for product quality certifications.
- Design. The curbstone should ideally fit into the style and color scheme of the interior. Furniture should complement the furnishings, and not stand out from the overall ensemble.
- Manufacturer... Buy only branded models. They are more expensive, but they look more interesting, are of high quality and last longer.
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Beautiful examples
In a fashionable living room with green walls and snow-white floors, ceilings and furniture, a narrow, long and low TV stand of simple design (also in white) will look gorgeous.
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In the snow-white room, a long, long, narrow curbstone with a glossy surface looks organic. It is better to choose a dark gray or black model.
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This suspended white cabinet with blue illumination is the perfect solution for a modern living room in black and white.
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For an overview of the hanging TV stand in the living room, see the following video.