DIY TV stand

Despite the fact that technological progress does not stand still and video equipment is becoming lighter and more compact, such an interior item as a TV stand does not lose its relevance.

After all, even if you decide to hang your TV on the wall, you need to think about a place for TV set-top boxes, remote controls, disks, etc. In addition, such a bedside table can serve as a coffee table and a bookshelf.

But with all the diversity of the modern market, it can be very difficult to find exactly the model that will meet your ideas about functionality and design. In addition, it will have an adequate price.

We will tell you how to make a TV stand with your own hands in this article.

Preparing for work

Before you begin the process of making a cabinet, you need to prepare well. You have to select the material from which it will be made and calculate the required quantity. And also decide on the design of the future product, prepare the necessary tools, consumables and accessories.

Let's look at these stages in more detail.

Material selection

When choosing a material for making a bedside table, you should focus on the optimal price-quality ratio.You should also take care of the functionality and appearance of the future product.

Frame

• The most popular today is the chipboard sheet, which is pressed chips. This material is practical, inexpensive, and comes in a variety of colors.
• MDF is also wood chips that are treated with glue. The material is more durable and resistant to moisture.
• You can also use special plywood for furniture. However, finding high-quality plywood suitable for these purposes can be difficult. Moreover, its cost is higher than that of other materials.
• A TV stand can also be made directly from wood. For this purpose, pine or oak boards are often used. However, in this case, you need to have some carpentry skills and tools.

Accessories

You should also be responsible when choosing accessories.

Depending on what material you choose, use screws, self-tapping screws or regular nails.

Important! If your cabinet model includes drawers, do not forget to purchase special rails for them, as well as handles.

Selecting a model and drawing up a drawing

When choosing a specific model of your future TV stand, focus on the interior and the size of the room in which it will stand. Also consider your own strengths and capabilities. It is better to choose a laconic model of a simple shape, not overloaded with unnecessary details.

Before starting work, you should make a drawing of the future cabinet with a calculation of the dimensions of each individual part.

You can also use ready-made drawings from the Internet.

Preparing tools

For comfortable work you will need:

• electric drill with various drills;
• hacksaw;
• sandpaper;
• screws or furniture ties;
• roulette;
• pencil.

The list can be expanded depending on which model of cabinet you have chosen.

How to make a TV stand

To ensure high-quality work results, the following sequence of actions must be followed.

Preparation of bedside table parts

According to the drawing prepared in advance, it is necessary to make patterns for all the parts of the bedside table.

Important! Be careful when calculating sizes to avoid mistakes and waste of materials.

Next, cut out the parts and sand the edges with sandpaper. If necessary, cover the raw edge of the edge with special tape.

Assembly

First, attach the side backs to the tabletop, and the bottom shelf to them. If the design includes a middle shelf, attach it to the side backs. Lastly, the back wall and doors are attached.

Once the cabinet is assembled, all that remains is to attach the legs.

Design and decor

This stage, as a rule, consists of painting the finished cabinet, covering the surface with varnish or stain, as well as attaching decorative parts.

Useful tips

• When choosing materials for a future cabinet, consider the weight of the TV and other equipment that will be located on it. The finished product must easily support the specified weight, be strong and stable.
• Drill holes for self-tapping screws before cutting the parts, since when drilling small parts there is a high possibility of splitting the material.
• If there will be additional equipment for the TV on the bedside table (set-top boxes, players, speakers, etc.), think about how to connect them to the TV so that the wires do not hang down and spoil the appearance.
• If you are going to varnish the surface of the nightstand, do it in 2-3 layers to preserve the quality of the wood.
• For your future cabinet, try to choose environmentally friendly materials whose surface is easy to clean.