Day: June 6, 2012

Having a TV in the kitchen is a common practice in the American family. It can be either beneficial or not beneficial, depending on how is used. Many people have a TV aversion. Sort of like the TV will slowly morph into their brains, brain wash them, and wake up the next day as an even worse person. I can understand the sentiment, however as everything else in life moderation is the is the key. A TV in the kitchen can be helpful for the mornings when everyone is multitasking while getting ready to rush out the door. Let’s not forget that balance is a very important discipline in life. I currently don’t have a TV in our kitchen but, I’m guilty of turning on the one in our living room and keeping it on while making in the kitchen, hello CNN in the background. It keeps me company while well informed! However in the mornings when we find time to sit down and have a decent breakfast, the TV will be off for quality family time. Another benefit is the feeling of familiarity a TV provides to any room.  Below, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen.

TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog

Keep it highly above the Fridge.  By keeping it high enough and not a at eye level, it becomes more of a sound device and will keep you from visual distraction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog

Keep it next to your morning coffee station.  Having a small TV next to where you prepare your coffee every morning is deal to catch up with the news briefly.

TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog
Hang it on the wall.  In a modern kitchen with bare walls and no upper cabinets close by,  the use of a pivoted arm to hang the TV is a clean option.  Especially if it’s in front of a breakfast area.
TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog

Customize a space for it and treat the TV as if it were an appliance.  By camouflaging the TV into a custom wood wall it practically disappears.

 

 

TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog
Keep it tucked way in a corner.  By keeping it in a corner is not only out of the way but it can also be enjoyed from many different angles in the kitchen.
TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog

Hang it from the upper cabinets.  Now this way takes it to the next lever because it doesn’t occupy any space of your counter.  I love the red in this kitchen where the TV is attached to the upper cabinets.

TV in the kitchen, 7 Stylish Ways To Incorporate A TV In Your Kitchen via belle vivir interior design blog
Hide it inside a cabinet or shelf.  This is probably the easiest way to incorporate a TV in your kitchen.  By having doors on the cabinet will allow to close it off whenever you like.

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