Hide the TV with IKEA - creative DIY solutions with shelves, sideboards and TV lift

Many people are specifically looking for solutions relating to the topic of "hiding IKEA televisions". The reason is obvious: IKEA furniture is modular, affordable, available worldwide and can be and, with a little craftsmanship, can be perfectly adapted for individual living solutions. Whether Sideboard, shelf or cabinet - with the right ideas, the TV can be elegantly integrated or completely concealed or completely concealed.

In this article, we show you how to hide the TV with IKEA shelves and cabinets either classically concealed or in combination with a TV lift in a modern and can be realized in a modern and comfortable way. Special focus is placed on the Flatlift ECO series, which is ideal for DIY projects with IKEA furniture.

Important note: The IKEA brand is not associated with Flatlift. IKEA furniture is used here solely as an inspiration and DIY example to show what can be achieved with commercially available furniture and Flatlift TV lift systems.

Basic idea: Hide the TV with IKEA furniture

There are basically two tried and tested ways to hide a TV with IKEA furniture:

• Option 1: The TV is integrated directly into an IKEA piece of furniture (e.g. behind doors, flaps or panels).
• Variant 2: The TV is mounted on the wall with a TV lift, and the IKEA furniture is placed in front of it.

Both variants can be realized with a manageable amount of manual work and are ideal for all those for anyone looking for an individual solution without customization.

Analysis: Suitable IKEA sideboards & shelving systems

Not every piece of IKEA furniture is equally suitable for hiding a TV or combining it with a TV lift. Modular systems with clear cabinet dimensions and sufficient depth have proven particularly sufficient depth.

1. IKEA BESTÅ sideboard

The IKEA BESTÅ system is one of the most popular furniture for TV and media solutions. It offers:

• Modular widths and heights
• Closed fronts, flaps or doors
• Sufficient depth for technology
• Good combinability with wall mounting

BESTÅ is ideal for either hiding the TV directly in the furniture or placing the sideboard in front of a wall-mounted TV lift. With the second option in particular, the furniture remains remains untouched while the TV behind it elegantly extends and retracts.

to the BESTA IKEA furniture

2. IKEA KALLAX shelf

The IKEA KALLAX shelf is a classic for creative DIY solutions. Its grid structure makes it ideal for:

• Integration of a television in individual compartments
• Combination with sliding elements or panels
• DIY projects with TV lift behind the shelf

As KALLAX does not have a closed back panel with a high load-bearing capacity, we recommend combining it is particularly recommended in combination with separate wall mounting or an additional support panel.

to the KALLAX IKEA shelf

3. IKEA HAVSTA or IVAR

The HAVSTA and IVAR ranges have a more stable construction and are well suited for rustic or classic living styles. Thanks to their solid look, televisions can be concealed very concealed, especially behind doors or flaps.

The same applies here: the furniture itself primarily serves as a visual shell - the actual technology should be should be solved via a stable wall or lift installation.

The ideal solution: Flatlift ECO series + IKEA furniture

The Flatlift ECO series is particularly suitable for DIY projects with IKEA furniture. The decisive advantage: the system is not attached to the furniture, but

• directly on the back wall of the furniture or
• directly on the wall in the living room.

This means that the IKEA furniture can simply be placed in front of it. If required, the television can be out of the furniture upwards or forwards - and then disappears again completely.

Advantages of the Flatlift ECO series

• Simple wall mounting
• No intervention in the statics of the IKEA furniture necessary
• Ideal for sideboards and shelves
• Can be retrofitted
• Very suitable for rental apartments

Fastening & stability - simple and secure

Fixing the Flatlift ECO systems to the wall is deliberately kept simple and can also be carried out by and can also be easily implemented by experienced DIY enthusiasts. The lift is usually fitted with:

• Anchored in the wall with dowels and screws
• then fitted with the television
• and then covered by the IKEA furniture

Important: IKEA furniture often has very thin back panels made of hardboard. If the Furniture itself serves as a support or cover, it is advisable to use an additional Support panel made of multiplex or MDF.

This carrier plate:

• increases stability
• distributes forces evenly
• protects the furniture from deformation
• enables clean screwing

Revision & maintenance - an often underestimated point

With self-built solutions, the possibility of inspection is crucial. This means that the technology should remain accessible at all times.

Recommendations:

• Assemble the rear panel of the IKEA furniture screwed instead of glued
• Provide a service opening behind the furniture
• Plan cable routes generously
• Do not completely wall in the TV lift

This keeps the solution maintenance-friendly and flexible in the long term.

Comparison table: IKEA furniture + TV lift variants

FAQ - Hiding the TV with IKEA

Can I hide a TV with IKEA furniture?

Yes, IKEA furniture is very suitable for DIY solutions. Sideboards and shelving systems in particular can be be adapted with little effort or combined with a TV lift.

Does the IKEA furniture have to be load-bearing?

No. Ideally, the wall supports the TV via a TV lift. The furniture then only serves as optical cladding.

Is the installation of a TV lift complicated?

No. Fixing it to the wall is easy and can be done by experienced DIY enthusiasts without any problems.

What do I do if the back panel of the IKEA furniture is too thin?

In this case, we recommend using an additional multiplex or MDF support panel for reinforcement Reinforcement.

Does IKEA have anything to do with Flatlift?

No. IKEA is an independent brand. The solutions described here serve solely as as inspiration on how IKEA furniture can be combined with Flatlift TV lift systems.

Conclusion: Hiding the TV with IKEA - simple, creative, flexible

With IKEA furniture and a little craftsmanship, extremely creative solutions can be realized, to elegantly hide the television. Especially the combination of IKEA sideboard + Flatlift ECO series offers a simple, stable and flexible solution, where the furniture only serves as a visual cover.

The result is a modern living solution that perfectly combines design, technology and DIY - without expensive without expensive custom-made products.