How to choose the right TV for the kitchen

When developing a kitchen interior design, many housewives begin to consider household appliances in in terms of whether it fits in its appearance (mainly in color) to all other elements design. And when it comes to the question of choosing a white TV for the kitchen or a black one, the problem is not a choice or combination, but practicality.

It is clear that the kitchen is a room that belongs to the "aggressive" category. This is in the sense that food is prepared here, which means that temperature and humidity changes, saturated oil and fatty vapors are a constant matter. All this will negatively affect the surface of the television apparatus, even if a good hood is installed above the hob.

White TV for Kitchen - Standard Installation

Therefore, many tend to choose a neutral panel color in order to spend less time cleaning it. Many designers generally take it easy.

They try to install the TV in the kitchen away from the hob, thereby solving the problem of contamination. Plus, you still need to take not the appearance of the device as the basis for choosing, but its dimensions and technical characteristics.

TV dimensions

A huge assortment of modern TV models allows you to use them in different rooms and in different conditions. But when choosing a TV in the kitchen, you must first take into account its overall dimensions. This is a very important point that some ordinary people do not always take into account.

For some reason, many of our compatriots think that the larger the television screen, the more prestigious (in their opinion) the apparatus, and, accordingly, the position of its owner in society.

• At first, in small spaces like a kitchen, a large kitchen TV will look ridiculous.
• Secondly, it is better to take such an indicator as the viewing angle as the basis for viewing convenience. It's good if you are sitting on the couch and sipping hot coffee, while calmly watching TV. And what about the hostess, who, like a squirrel in a wheel, revolves all the time in a sink-stove-refrigerator triangle. How should she watch?

Convenient location

Attention! The direction of the crystals of the matrix of the television screen is located in such a way that the distortion of the picture in the lateral movement is greater than in the longitudinal one. This is why the vertical viewing angle is always smaller than the horizontal one.

Therefore, it is very important when buying TVs for the kitchen, first of all, to determine the place of its installation. And so that this place was convenient for viewing precisely the hostess, who is most and most of all in the kitchen.

• Thirdly, the choice of size is influenced by the brand of the device. World-renowned brand manufacturers have practically no problems with the viewing angle. But other brands may have such problems. By the way, almost all manufacturers truthfully indicate all the technical characteristics. And if they do not meet your requirements, this does not mean that, in general, such TVs for the kitchen are of poor quality (they are simply designed for use in other conditions).
• Fourth, no matter what screen size you choose (19 "or 22"), an important component is the ease of installation and use. For example, if the device will be installed close to the wall, then the convenience of installing the connectors must be taken into account. Pay attention to Samsung TVs for the kitchen, their back panel is made in the form of steps, so the connections are made from the bottom.

Advice! If the TV in the kitchen is installed close to the wall, then it is necessary to leave a gap of ten centimeters between the rear panel and the wall surface. This is necessary for ventilation of the device, because almost all models have ventilation slots on the rear panel.

DVD set

And one more point to which you need to pay attention. Kitchen TVs are often installed with DVDs (photo above).

Therefore, it is necessary to consider the method of installation and fastening taking into account this device. In this regard, it will be more important to take into account the connection method than the location of the two devices relative to each other.

Read also the article “TV in the kitchen: room design and cooking comfort”.

How to hang the TV correctly - installation methods

Very often, the owner of the house himself, so to speak with his own hands, carries out the installation of a suspended structure under a television set. First, it is actually not difficult. Secondly, the kit always comes with a passport, instructions and a warranty card.

Swivel bracket mounting

Not all manufacturers offer such a device in the kit. But today, getting a swivel stand is not a problem. By the way, this device can be selected both in size and color, combining with the color of the TV and furniture.

Mounting the TV on a swing arm

Today on the market you can buy universal brackets and special (higher price). Both design options allow you to change the angle of rotation quite seriously. If we consider them in terms of safety, then these are very reliable stands.

They can be attached both to the walls and to the ceiling. For fasteners, metal dowels are usually used. But if the device is small with low weight, then you can use ordinary screws and plastic dowels.

Wall bracket installation

This is a non-rotating structure that is rigidly attached to the wall with self-tapping screws or dowels. To install the TV itself, you must attach it to the bracket and fix it with special screws.

Mounting the TV on a wall bracket

This installation method is most often used if the television set will be installed in the dining area with a precise definition of the location of all elements. By the way, a kitchen with a sofa and a TV is just such a fixture of the device.

Installation on a stand

Usually, the stand is included, and today this is the most common and budgetary option for installing TVs in the kitchen. True, for this you will have to allocate a little space for its location, thereby squeezing out other household appliances.

But if the kitchen space is large enough, then this option takes place. In small spaces, it is best to use a swing arm.

Installation on a dedicated rack

A TV stand is a kind of design that allows you to place on it not only a television set, but also other related devices and accessories. For example, a DVD player, a set of discs, magazines, and more.

It's convenient, but such a rack will take up a lot of space. Therefore, you should not use it in small kitchens.

TV on a stand

In addition, you will have to call a specialist to install and fix it. Some species have an inconvenient shape and rather large dimensions, therefore, only a master who will competently approach the installation work can guarantee the safety of its operation.

Read also the article “Where to hang the TV in the kitchen: 10 tips”.

TV care

As mentioned above, the kitchen is an aggressive place, therefore there is a need to protect the television set from moisture, high temperatures and the ingress of liquids and contaminants. The further it is from the working area, the better.

But anything happens in this life, so you need to make sure that in the assortment of household detergents you always have at hand special cleaning agents for caring for the screen and panel.

Small Samsung TV in the kitchen

Of course, there is no need to clean every day, but try to do it at least once a week. This should become an ongoing process, like cleaning a hob or mopping a floor.

Read also the article "How to choose a TV in the kitchen: cook and relax."

Conclusion on the topic

So, there will be a TV in the kitchen. And no matter what color it will be, it is more important, as mentioned above, to correctly approach its choice regarding the size of the room.

Choose the right one, which means that it will create a kind of comfort in the kitchen and, moreover, it will clearly fit into the interior. For you, we have posted a video on the site in which you can see how this device is located in the kitchen.