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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our French Inspired Home
We actually have a tv that is housed in an upper cabinet. It's then on a sliding base so it can be pulled out for viewing or slid back into the cabinet so the doors can be closed to conceal. Not a fan of TV's that take up countertop space.
Liz@thelvibe
I love the "glam" kitchen! My style is changing from minimal and modern to glam and gaudy! Who knew?!
Liz
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Debby Steele
I am LOVING kitchen #1. Wouldn't mind having a t.v. in the kitchen around the holidays when many hours are spent in there baking. I would watch Christmas movies. xo
Dawn | enterloop
I love TVs in the kitchen but I like them on the smaller side like the ones in the second and third photograph. I agree that it's about balance. (Mine keeps me company as well!)