Built-in TV for the kitchen (41 photos): DIY video instructions for choosing, photo and price

You will hardly surprise anyone with a TV in the kitchen; rather, on the contrary, its absence in the kitchen can surprise someone. This household appliance, which never belonged to the kitchen, nevertheless fits into the interior of the kitchen.

And we are no longer talking about ordinary TVs, which were safely mounted on refrigerators, countertops, or at worst on special wall mounts, we are talking about built-in models.

And he is not afraid of fat and steam.

How will we choose

There are options, take your pick.

There are several general rules that are still worth observing and the point here is not even about law-abidingness, but about safety and health issues (see also article Where to hang your TV in the kitchen: 10 tips). It's no secret that nothing stifles vision like a television screen and a computer monitor.

Therefore, since childhood, we were not in vain told to move away. The recommended distance from the viewer's eyes to the screen should be at least 2 meters. And here's your first tip.

Advice! When choosing a TV for the kitchen, pay attention to the previous information, namely the permissible distance from the screen to the eyes.

For small Khrushchev kitchens, it is recommended to take small TVs with a screen diagonal of up to 20 inches, for large kitchens, of course, you can also install large plasma panels, just keep in mind that the indicated distance is also recommended increase.

In total, there are few selection criteria, here they are:

• Appearance. No matter how we try to load you with information of a technical nature, the external attractiveness of the subject plays an important role in the choice;
• Dimensions - with this, everything is already clear;
• Moisture protection. You are perfectly aware of whatever you are doing, and the kitchen is an object with high humidity. Moisture has never been a friend of contacts and connectors, so in this case it is still more of a necessity than a whim;
• Ease of care. This is just as important. The fact is that the kitchen is a room with aggressive processes: steam, boiling fats, alkalis, acids - all this can get on the TV, and the screen with drips causes at least bewilderment;
• Mounting method and location. There are various mounting methods, and even ready-made solutions. This includes a TV built into the kitchen set, and built-in TVs for kitchens in refrigerators, and so on. Like in the photo. Naturally, the price of these household appliances will be higher than usual;

The screen in the wall cabinet is not exotic.

• No distortion. This criterion is very often overlooked. The thing is that manufacturers, in order to sell old models, mount them in some kind of kitchen item, which does not increase its price by much. This certainly attracts the buyer, but it is useful to remember that the first models produce picture distortions when changing the viewing angle. This is especially noticeable when viewed from an angle.

Small kitchen solutions

Small kitchen is a small screen.

For the legacy of the "Soviet regime", the selection criteria are clear, the built-in TV in the kitchen should be small:

• Namely, no more than 20 inches. Models up to 15 inches have proven themselves well;
• The developers of these TVs have slightly changed the usual look of the screen, stretching it in width. It turned out to be a kind of mini plasma, the body, in color and design, can also be made in several modifications (see also article Choosing a small TV for the kitchen);
• Considering that the appliances in a small kitchen, like no other, will be affected various components of the cooking process, these devices must have a moisture-resistant screen and fat. And such models exist;
• Information broadcasters for Khrushchev and Brezhnev can be: built-in TVs for the kitchen, as well as variations somewhat reminiscent of laptops. In the first case, a small plasma panel is attached to the front of the wall cabinet. In the second case, the base of the TV is attached from below to a wall cabinet, and the plasma panel is installed at an angle to the working surface for better perception of the picture;
• It is the TV built into the kitchen that can suffer from the ailment described earlier. This is the distortion of the image when looking at the screen from an angle. Therefore, in this case it is better to pay extra and take a worthwhile product.

Note! The instructions for the user must contain data on the care of the TV. Declared sprays or special microfiber wipes may not always be available. Check with your consultants how they can be replaced.

Large kitchen - great opportunities

A large kitchen does not accept restrictions.

Yes, lucky those who have large kitchens. There are immediately advantages here that allow you to turn from the soul and more furniture, and it has more functionality, and the TV must be put on more.

When installing this household appliance, completely different parameters must be taken into account, namely:

• The screen can be quite large, since the kitchen will be divided into zones, and it is still expensive to install several TVs;
• The dimensions of the kitchen allow you to place the TV far enough from the stove, which means that moisture and grease resistance of the screen and the case is desirable, but not required;
• There is a choice between LED or LCD models. Let's take a look at both options. LCD TV is the optimal solution for the average family. They will be cheaper than their competitors, and the existing minus picture distortion when changing the angle of view can be easily compensated by installing a bracket with a movable platform.

Moreover, these designs are sold in large quantities in specialized stores, and the installation of such a product is very simple with your own hands. The LED analog is devoid of the disadvantages that we have just mentioned. In addition, it is thinner, more economical, and sharper. Its picture, of course, beats LCD.

The only drawback is the high price. But good things cost good money.

General remarks after

Hood with screen.

Whatever kitchen you have, there is a standard set of recommendations for choosing TVs, especially built-in ones (see also article How to choose the right TV for the kitchen).

Here they are:

1. When installing the screen in the front of the cabinet, there is a risk of damage to the screen by the handle of the adjacent cabinet when opening together. In order to prevent such collisions, it is recommended to install products on facades that open separately from the general pattern, for example, from bottom to top;
2. A TV in the refrigerator door or kitchen hood is not uncommon these days, but there is one thing. When buying, pay attention to the technical characteristics, or even better, look at it in operation, and do not forget to clarify the warranty, as well as the post-warranty;
3. There is one trick that shop assistants do not disdain. They show one product, and you are offered a similar one in the package. Consent to such a replacement is called buying a pig in a poke. It is better to refuse such a purchase, or ask the seller to show this TV at work. The difference in work can disappoint you.

Finally

Take care of your hand, Senya.

The famous Professor Bulgakov did not advise his colleague to read the Soviet press before eating. This he simply did not know at the time of television.

Having slightly changed the verbal design of thought, I would like to remind you that not all programs are equally useful, and safety and ergonomics have not yet been canceled. Therefore, with the TV, as with alcoholic drinks - in moderation. Here is a video of the same opinion.

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