A well designed TV wall can make all the difference to your movie nights (nothing beats a widescreen cinematic experience) and serve practical living needs. However, once turned off, wall-mounted TVs can sometimes look like an eyesore, especially if unsightly wires or cables are on show which ruin the aesthetics.
Luckily, there are some clever and stylish TV wall ideas to conceal or blend your TV seamlessly into your home décor scheme. For example, in this TV wall unit (pictured above from Cult Furniture) the TV on the right hand side seamlessly fits in without becoming the focal point – it’s the curated shelves which are the big feature in the living room, aided by the spotlights.
When we talk about TV wall ideas, an obvious choice is a media wall, which instead of a TV stand enables homeowners to mount their flatscreen television onto the wall to display other media, which could include speakers, gaming consoles, record players etc. Typically nowadays, a media wall is fitted above a pre-existing fireplace or with a new inset fireplace. Seek professional advice on installation, stud walls and electrics. Generally, media walls provide good storage too. It’s perfect for small living rooms, it helps to streamline and organise an area, and it’s an ideal way to maximise on vertical wall space.
‘Recessing a television within built-in cabinetry always makes for a more considered look,’ suggests Natalie Murray-Hurst, Interior Designer at Murray Hurst interiors. ‘Incorporating your TV within a unit allows the technology to blend into the room scheme, so that the TV is not the central focus of the room. If, however, you prefer the simplicity of a TV mounted onto a plain wall, ensure cables are chased into the wall.’
However, you might just want to focus on mounting your TV in front of a feature wall – wallpaper, wall mural or clever paint effect – that will add interest to your room in a cohesive way. It’s a more cost effective option too. In this case, invest in cable trunking and cable tidy boxes to hide unsightly wires.
Regardless of what TV wall idea you decide on, key considerations include the location, light or sun exposure, and if you have sufficient wall space on either side.
‘When it comes to installing TVs in projects, we are definitely installing more and using some inventive ways to conceal them,’ says Emma Deterding, Founder and Creative Director at Kelling Designs. ‘Gone are the old days when everyone wanted to hide their TVs as they were big, ugly brutes. Now, in the right place, with the right care and with so many modern, designer-led options available, they can look quite smart.’
From savvy built-in solutions to stylish backdrops, here are 10 TV wall ideas to transform your rooms.
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