Rethinking the TV cabinet
The thin depths of flat-panel TVs have sent furniture designers eagerly back to the drawing board to come up with new entertainment furniture that no longer has to accommodate a deep tube TV. BDI’s Alcove, available in cherry or walnut, provides a curved backdrop for a flat panel TV for designers who can’t mount a TV to the wall. The cabinet’s built-in mounting bracket holds a TV and supports screens up to 200 pounds. The deceptively deep, black cabinet packs integrated ventilation to keep components operating at peak levels, while the smoked glass doors enabled an infrared beam from a remote control to pass through without exposing the electronics inside. Dual hidden towers behind the wood wall store DVDs and CDs out of sight, and hidden casters allow users to move the entire set-up for easy access to rear-panel connections. BDI USA, Chantilly, Va. www.bdiusa.com
Clean profile
Owning a TV thin enough to mount to the wall is the first step toward intelligent tech design. Maintaining a clean look and low profile completes the picture. Chief Manufacturing makes the claim that its FAC501 flat-panel TV mount converts an on-wall swing arm mount solution from low profile to no-profile, making the screen appear to float on the wall. Designed for 20’’ to 26’’ flat-panel TVs, the FAC501’s swing arm mount is completely hidden in the wall. An electrical box is included to simplify installation whether as a new construction or retrofit project. Integrated spacers eliminate the need for shims. The kits come in black and can be painted. A trim is supplied to provide a finished look. Chief Manufacturing, Savage, Minn. www.chiefmfg.com
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