The kitchen is the heart of any home, regardless of whether you live in an apartment or in a private house. Having a TV in the kitchen will help you not miss your favorite programs while cooking and eating; it can also become your assistant and inspire you to prepare different dishes from the culinary programs you watch. Of course, a TV can be installed in the kitchen at the very end of the renovation, but it is best to include a kitchen TV in the design of the room during the design process. This way, you will have the opportunity to determine the optimal location of the TV in the kitchen, and subsequently it will fit harmoniously into the kitchen set.
Today we will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about TVs in the kitchen:
1. Is it possible to put a TV in the kitchen? 2. What size TV should I choose for the kitchen? 3. Where to place the TV in the kitchen and is it possible to install the TV above the hood or stove? 4. What is a kitchen touchpad on Android system? 5. Placing a TV in the kitchen: photo.
The most important rule when choosing a place for a TV in the kitchen is the visibility of the TV from the points where you cook and eat. In addition, it should not interfere with your activities in the kitchen. Another important factor is the appearance of the TV itself, as well as its combination with the kitchen interior.
Is it possible to put a TV in the kitchen?
This question is asked by many, especially if the kitchen space is quite small, which is often found in old Soviet-built multi-storey buildings and modern studio apartments, where the size of kitchens may not exceed 6 m2. Of course, placing a TV in the kitchen of such an apartment is quite problematic, because you need to make sure that the TV does not take up unnecessary space, that moisture and grease do not get on the screen, as well as heat from the hob or oven. But even in such a situation there is always a way out, and more than one:
1. You can place a small kitchen TV on the dining table or on the wall above it using a VESA mount. The AVEL company offers 2 options for truly compact TVs - a model with a 9-inch screen AVS090CM and a portable TV model with a 14-inch screen AVS133CM. You can not only watch such TVs in the kitchen, but also take them with you outdoors, to the country house or to the yard to watch your favorite TV channel in the fresh air. Thanks to the built-in digital tuner and battery, you can take out the TV only when necessary, and put it away on the shelf the rest of the time. Such a TV will not take up much space in the kitchen and, most importantly, will not interfere at all even when placed on the table.
2. The second option for placing a TV in the kitchen is to integrate a compact TV with a screen diagonal of up to 24 inches directly into the kitchen unit. The compact built-in TV models AVS220W and AVS240WS are best suited for this. These models were designed specifically for small spaces and can be easily installed in place of the fronts of standard 600 mm wide kitchen cabinets. Behind the TV, just like behind a regular cabinet door, you can store absolutely any thing, be it dishes or food, that is, such a TV does not require any additional space at all.
Types of TVs
Liquid crystal
Modern models are characterized by low power consumption, you can find cheaper options than among other types, but at the same time, the depth and brightness of the picture will no longer be the same as, for example, in plasma models.
LCD TV fits perfectly into the kitchen interior
Plasma
Plasma models are distinguished by high resolution, vibrant colors, image depth and brightness. All this allows you to watch movies even when the sun is shining very brightly through the window. However, the minimum size for this option is 37 dm. Definitely not suitable for a small kitchen.
Plasma TV looks great in a large kitchen
Built-in models
It is the built-in models that are not afraid of high temperatures, steam and moisture, which is why they are so often purchased for the kitchen. Please ensure that both the speaker system and the body of the equipment are protected.
Built-in TV suitable for any size kitchen
What size TV should I choose for the kitchen?
When choosing the size of a TV for the kitchen, you should be guided by the following rule: the diagonal size of the TV (in centimeters), multiplied by three, should be equal to the distance to the TV from the viewer. Of course, this rule is not mandatory, because modern LCD TVs are quite safe for the eyes. But if you are going to watch kitchen TV for a long time, then it is better to adhere to this rule. Some examples:
- if you place the TV in the kitchen at a distance of 1.5 meters from the viewing point, then the diagonal of the screen should be no more than 20 inches (2.54 cm * 20 inches * 3 = 152.4 cm);
- If you place the TV in the kitchen at a distance of 3 meters from the intended viewing location, then the diagonal of the screen should not exceed 40 inches.
Dimensions
Ophthalmologists pay great attention to this factor, noting a trend of decreased vision in young people.
An important rule: the further the screen is located from the viewer, the larger the diagonal size is permissible. If a 7-inch diagonal is suitable, choose only that.
Choose the appropriate diagonal for easy viewing
It is recommended to calculate the permissible diagonal using the following formula: take the distance from yourself to the screen and divide by 4. It is important to consider that people will be watching TV from different parts of the kitchen, so it is better to calculate several numbers from different places.
The choice of height is also important; the top of the equipment should be at eye level . If the main viewer is a housewife preparing food while standing, the screen needs to be placed higher. If it turns on only during lunches and dinners, when the whole family is sitting at the table - below.
Height is also very important when choosing
Important. If you doubt whether the model you choose is safe for your eyes, it is better to buy a few inches smaller and hang it a little further away.
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Where to place the TV in the kitchen and is it possible to install the TV above the hood or stove?
When designing a kitchen space, designers favor grouping kitchen appliances in one area or part of the kitchen unit in order to free up space in the rest of the kitchen, creating a more functional area. Installing the TV together with the rest of the equipment will help harmoniously fit it into the overall design. AVEL offers several solutions that will suit the most demanding customers. Built-in kitchen TVs have the width of standard kitchen cabinets, and the front front panel is made of tempered glass in three colors (black, white, mirror) to perfectly match any built-in appliances.
Do you want to install a TV above the hood? This is possible, because AVEL TVs are designed for such solutions and are not afraid of heat, vibration, moisture or greasy drops. The front panel of the TV can be washed with any non-abrasive means, the glass reliably protects the matrix. The standard width for 22" and 24" TVs is 60 cm, which corresponds to the most common hood size. The width of the AVS320K / AVS320KS TV is 90 cm, which is also the standard for built-in hoods and cabinets above them.
If you want to install a TV above the stove, then this issue should be taken care of even before renovating the kitchen, since not every device can cope with such a non-standard solution. Just like installing a TV behind the kitchen sink, this option requires a custom TV.
In this case, a regular TV will not only heat up, but its plastic parts may melt from the heat. The best solution would be to integrate the TV into the kitchen apron, for example, the AVS240SM model. However, it is worth remembering that the TV installed above the stove will have to be washed very often, since even the most powerful hood will not protect it from drops of fat, which will inevitably fall on the tempered glass that protects the matrix.
In our opinion, the most successful options for placing a TV in the kitchen are:
- placement of the TV in a “column” or in a single block with other built-in kitchen appliances (oven, microwave, coffee maker);
- installing a TV in upper cabinets in any convenient place, even above the hood.
Installing a TV in the kitchen in this way will not only allow family and guests to watch TV while standing or gathered in different areas of the room, but will also make your home more modern and aesthetically pleasing. Previously, this option was only available when making a special custom-made TV, but now everyone can afford a built-in TV.
The most important:
Regardless of how and where you are going to place the TV in the kitchen, you should also think about how to connect all the necessary interfaces - from power and antenna cable to various set-top boxes or a satellite receiver. That is why it is so important to think through all the details before ordering a kitchen set and before renovating the entire kitchen space.
How NOT to place a bio-fireplace indoors.
We decided to show you a photo where bio-fireplaces were installed with errors so that you would never repeat them.
– this project was custom-made, the client was warned that the built-in bio-fireplace was located too close to the TV, but he took the risk.
- this photo is a clear example of what should never be done! There are no heat sinks or a shelf that would protect the TV from the warm air currents of the flame.
- at first glance, the fireplace and TV are at a sufficient distance from each other, but this is a mistaken opinion. Since the right side of the bio-fireplace is located just a few centimeters from the TV.
– another incorrect location of the wall-mounted bio-fireplace – the required distance was not maintained.
What is a kitchen touchpad on Android system?
A unique new product on the world market is a 22-inch Android touch panel built into kitchen furniture on the Android operating system with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions, as well as a built-in camera. This touch panel uses a protective front surface made of tempered glass, which is easy to clean with special detergents (non-abrasive) and is not afraid of greasy stains.
This model is designed specifically for lovers of smart technology. With its help, you will always stay up to date with the latest news, exchange rates and traffic conditions thanks to widgets displayed on the screen. The touch panel for the kitchen will also help you control all smart home systems without using your phone. You can quickly turn on a smart kettle or robot vacuum cleaner, as well as any other gadgets controlled via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Thanks to the built-in camera and microphone, you can communicate with loved ones, friends or colleagues without stopping cooking or eating. In addition, any applications available on the Google Play Market will now be in your kitchen.
Today, this is the only model of a large tablet computer that is built into standard kitchen cabinets using lifting mechanisms and does not take up extra space. A touch panel for the kitchen is a real breakthrough in built-in appliances!
