ᐅ Which IKEA PLATSA units are suitable for use as TV furniture?
Created on: 31 Dec 2021 13:27
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JONOJONHello everyone,
I am planning my new living room setup using the IKEA Platsa system and am considering which modules are best suited as TV furniture. It is important for me to have enough storage space for media devices, a stable surface for TVs up to around 65 inches, and a fairly high degree of flexibility in the arrangement (for example, combining open and closed elements).
Who has experience using Platsa as TV furniture?
Which combinations and modules have you used, and how did you solve the design and functional aspects?
Are there recommendations for modules that work particularly well for cable management, since I want to connect many devices?
I look forward to your tips and insights regarding the load-bearing capacity and practical aspects of the system.
I am planning my new living room setup using the IKEA Platsa system and am considering which modules are best suited as TV furniture. It is important for me to have enough storage space for media devices, a stable surface for TVs up to around 65 inches, and a fairly high degree of flexibility in the arrangement (for example, combining open and closed elements).
Who has experience using Platsa as TV furniture?
Which combinations and modules have you used, and how did you solve the design and functional aspects?
Are there recommendations for modules that work particularly well for cable management, since I want to connect many devices?
I look forward to your tips and insights regarding the load-bearing capacity and practical aspects of the system.
Hello JONOJON,
you have a very specific question, which is good because the PLATSA system offers an incredible range of options, and not all of them are equally suitable for TV furniture.
From my own experience, the wider base units with a width of 120 cm (47 inches) work particularly well, for example the combination of 120x40 cm (47x16 inches) base units with doors and drawers. These provide good stability and sufficient storage space. Units with flap doors are practical if you want to hide devices without sacrificing ventilation or remote control access.
For cable management, the rear cutouts in the units are helpful, as power strips and cables can be neatly hidden there. However, it is important to allow enough space between the furniture and the wall.
If you plan to use TVs up to 65 inches, you should pay attention to the maximum load capacity – the PLATSA tops usually support up to 50 kg (110 lbs), which is generally sufficient. You might consider adding extra supports under the surfaces or extending them on brackets.
Open shelving combined with closed compartments is practical for visibly placing receivers and consoles while avoiding cable clutter.
I’d be happy to share the exact modules I use if you’re interested.
you have a very specific question, which is good because the PLATSA system offers an incredible range of options, and not all of them are equally suitable for TV furniture.
From my own experience, the wider base units with a width of 120 cm (47 inches) work particularly well, for example the combination of 120x40 cm (47x16 inches) base units with doors and drawers. These provide good stability and sufficient storage space. Units with flap doors are practical if you want to hide devices without sacrificing ventilation or remote control access.
For cable management, the rear cutouts in the units are helpful, as power strips and cables can be neatly hidden there. However, it is important to allow enough space between the furniture and the wall.
If you plan to use TVs up to 65 inches, you should pay attention to the maximum load capacity – the PLATSA tops usually support up to 50 kg (110 lbs), which is generally sufficient. You might consider adding extra supports under the surfaces or extending them on brackets.
Open shelving combined with closed compartments is practical for visibly placing receivers and consoles while avoiding cable clutter.
I’d be happy to share the exact modules I use if you’re interested.
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vincent4631 Dec 2021 15:18gilen schrieb:
The rear cutouts of the units are helpful for cable management; you can easily hide power strips and cables there.That’s an important point! I find cable management with PLATSA a bit tricky sometimes because the units need to be placed quite close to the wall; otherwise, they feel unstable.
At first, it was stressful for me to lay everything out neatly, and I was worried that placing the units too close together might affect the ventilation of the devices. Anyone wanting to stay flexible here should definitely consider this during planning and maybe even use cable ducts.
I agree with gilen’s tip—I implemented it too, and it made a significant improvement.
The advantage of this system is that you can really try many different configurations, which helped me a lot until I was satisfied with the arrangement.
JONOJON schrieb:
What combinations and modules have you used, and how did you solve the design and functionality?I built a long TV cabinet using several 120 cm (47 inches) wide PLATSA modules. The bottom has doors for consoles, and the top features shelves for decoration. All in white for a clean, calm look.
The removable back panels are very practical because I can run cables directly through them. Important: keep a distance of at least 5 cm (2 inches) from the wall.
As a supplement: If you want to place the TV directly on PLATSA, I recommend choosing a base unit with a width of 120 cm (47 inches) and a depth of 40 cm (16 inches), as this offers the optimal surface area and stability.
The load capacity is typically around 50 kg (110 lbs), which is sufficient for most televisions. However, if you have a particularly heavy model, I advise using additional supports or a tabletop for stabilization.
I also recommend making generous use of open compartments for better air circulation around the devices. This prevents overheating and makes it easier to operate the devices via remote control sensors.
Integrated cable management openings are provided at the back of PLATSA, so make sure to select modules with the appropriate cutouts.
The load capacity is typically around 50 kg (110 lbs), which is sufficient for most televisions. However, if you have a particularly heavy model, I advise using additional supports or a tabletop for stabilization.
I also recommend making generous use of open compartments for better air circulation around the devices. This prevents overheating and makes it easier to operate the devices via remote control sensors.
Integrated cable management openings are provided at the back of PLATSA, so make sure to select modules with the appropriate cutouts.
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