Plasterboard niches for TV: interior design examples
In recent years, many are trying to hide the technique, mainly television, in the wall area. For this, drywall is most often used, which has conquered the construction market.
By creating a drywall niche, you can get an attractive and fashionable appearance, as well as give the room a volume. This is especially true in rooms made in one color: monochrome. Arrangement of the room with the help of GKL does not require large expenses and efforts This material is not only easy to work with, it is also quite strong, which can provide safety for the equipment. Often drywall is used to create partitions and additional walls in the room.
Plasterboard niche under the TV will give your home comfort, as well as become a "highlight" in the interior.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before you decide to create a niche of plasterboard for TV, you need to consider all the pros and cons of this decision.
There are such advantages of these products:
- ease of manufacture;
- it is possible to hide wires that spoil the overall picture of the interior;
- TV is safe: no one can accidentally hurt it or perform any action that will adversely affect its work;
- the design helps to hide the irregularities of the walls;
- savings: you will not need to spend additional funds on TV cabinets and drawers or shelves;
- You can create designs of various shapes and sizes. It all depends on individual preferences.
Disadvantages:
- if over time it is decided to replace the TV with a larger one, then the niche may not be suitable, and you will have to redo it.
- in case of rearrangement of furniture, the niche will remain in its place. Disassembly will be required in this situation.
Not a lot of disadvantages. Re-erection of such a structure, if necessary, does not take much time and effort. First of all it is necessary to rely on personal preferences and opportunities.
Species
Niches can be completely different. The modern interior is sometimes characterized by incredible design solutions.
You need to avoid two-dimensional, plane when you decorate the rooms. Even a thin LCD TV attached to the wall will not add room to the room. Often there is a feeling of discomfort due to the unsafe location of the equipment. In such a case, special niches are used.
Additionally, the shelves are made of drywall, serving as a place to store disks, books, magazines and other things. Shelves can be closed and open. The second option is more decorative.
Elements are also made with light. Built-in lights are installed separately on each shelf or around the perimeter of the structure. Thus, it serves not only as a decorative element, but also as an additional illumination, which is used as a lamp or a night lamp.
Such a portal can be decorated with a chest of drawers on which the frame stands. Also there can fit a wall for TV.
Sometimes this design is angular, equipped with a storage area.
Forms and sizes
There are several forms of niches for a plasterboard TV.They are oval, horizontal and vertical. Below we consider each in more detail.
- Rectangular. Often this type is called horizontal. It is quite a popular design option used in the interior. This is due to the fact that you can additionally accommodate several shelves for storing and organizing space. Such an option is also popular because a niche of this shape is perfect for both a small room and a large one. A rectangular niche is simple to perform and does not require special knowledge and skills. It can easily be built independently.
- Vertical. Most often, this design takes place from floor to ceiling. The TV set is installed in the center, and the rest of the space is occupied by numerous shelves and drawers. This option is not the most popular, because it can only be used in large rooms.
- Oval niche. It is an original solution. Only suitable for large rooms. The TV is placed in the center of the circle, which gives the room a stylish and modern look.
Regardless of what shape and size of the niche under the TV, it is not necessary to highlight its dark color.It is best to use light shades. So in the room there will be no sensation of a hole in the wall. You can choose a shade of two or three tones darker than the walls. So the room will look bigger.
The size of the niche may be different. It all depends on its purpose, as well as the dimensions of the TV. The main thing in size is depth. It, as a rule, should be on 100 mm more than the sizes of the TV in each party. This is due to the fact that it will be easier to install, and visually it will look better.
Before you start making the product with your own hands, you need to make all the necessary drawings and cut out the details, the figures from the gypsum board. In the hall you can make a niche in the style of hi-tech, and in the kitchen - in the classic.
How to make?
It is necessary to approach the design creatively and in every possible way to think over what you want as a result to see indoors. As a rule, the main possibility that offers a niche for TV - hiding wires. But there are ways to design a stylish design, which will give a highlight and style of the room.
- Vertical niche. Mainly used for the visual effect of high ceiling. The rest of the space is shelves, which can be located along the entire wall. The TV in this case is in the middle.
- Horizontal niche.It is used in any room regardless of its size. Visually, this form expands the room. Especially if you combine it with low furniture.
- Plasterboard construction. Reminds an additional wall with massive shelves and space for TV. As a rule, the shelves are open and used for decoration. For example, various statuettes, flowers, photographs and other trifles are installed that will simply please the eye.
- Using backlight. This method is quite original and allows you to create a romantic atmosphere in the evening. This solution can be used as additional lighting. It should be noted that the backlight will be beneficial and beautifully emphasize the items on the shelves. It is important to understand that the light should be directed to the wall or floor, but in no case to the room. Thus, he will not become blind, but will smoothly “crawl” around the room. As an unusual design solutions can be used neon colored threads. So the room will change at night. But if you need a more comfortable shade, choose a warm white, which is considered familiar to the eye.Thanks to the yellowish undertone, a relaxed and homely atmosphere is created, which is indispensable after a hard working day when a person wants to rest. If you need an imitation of daylight, then for these purposes use a white lamp with a cold subtone. In this case, the colors of objects are not distorted, but the eyes do not rest completely.
- Often build niches that are similar to wardrobe. The TV in this case is behind the sliding door.
Under the TV can also be installed decorative fireplace, not performing any function other than decorative. You can also install an electric fireplace, but you should take care of safety.
For decoration are often used finishing materials that are selected depending on preferences. As a rule, the niche is covered with plaster, wallpaper for walls or paint. Decorative brick, stone, glass or wood can be used.
- Wallpaper. Are the cheapest option finishes. Often for a niche use the same wallpaper that pasted the room. In this case, the TV is completely merged with the rest of the interior and masked.
- Paint. Before its use, putty is required. Thus, the desired texture is given to the drywall. In this case, the coloring of a niche has a rather decorative function.
- A rock. As a rule, only artificial is used. It is quite simple to use and easy. The main wall is fastened with a stone, on which the TV is mounted. Such a decision adds even more space.
Dark details create depth and a bolder look. But it is advisable not to overdo it with similar shades. Otherwise it may spoil the overall impression of the room. The main thing is the combination of elements with each other. Each element in the interior should be combined with each other. Only in this case will create a stylish room.
You should know that the niche will become an integral part of the interior. Therefore, its design should be approached seriously and creatively. It is important to understand that in the center of everything will be a TV. That is why you should avoid too bright and colorful details. Otherwise, the image on the TV screen will merge with the main wall.
If the TV niche is installed in the bedroom, then you should choose warm, gentle and light colors for decoration. So it will not feel busy space.For the bedroom, as a rule, a small room is allocated. That is why you should make a niche of medium or even small size. In this case, a pair of shelves will suffice as additional storage space.
The symmetrical shape of the TV niche shelves will be perfectly combined with the classic interior. This design option is ideal for the bedroom.
The asymmetrical shape of the shelves is perfect for the modern style in the interior. But this applies only to those cases where all the elements in the room are designed in the same style. This option is suitable for combined large rooms. It is most in demand in studio apartments, where there is enough free space for the implementation of bold design solutions.
It is not necessary to make additional shelves for storing things or decorating a room. It all depends on the individual preferences of the owners of the house. Thus, the design will be a kind of box, in the middle of which a TV will be installed.
Below you can leave a place under a small coffee table, which will complement the overall picture.
Niche drywall under the TV is mainly made for the living room.
Gone are the days when the TV just hung on the wall.As a rule, this option is more suitable for public places, such as sports bars, where football matches are broadcast. Home interior involves the creation of a cozy atmosphere.
Thanks to the design of a drywall niche, a person can not only decorate the room, but also save on repairs. After all, the material has a low price and good quality, which will no longer worry about equipment.
Stylish examples in the interior
Below are good ideas for using niches from the GCL in the interior.
- In the photo - a rectangular niche of plasterboard with additional shelves for storage. An artificial stone was used as a decorative element.
- A niche for a drywall TV with one shelf. As a decoration panel is used on the ceiling, which is equipped with built-in lights.
- Vertical niche with two additional shelves that are used for TV and fireplace. This option is a stylish solution for the living room.
How to make a niche for TV from drywall, see the next video.