How to hide a tv
15 Ingenious Ways to Hide a TV
Your television might be your gateway to the world, but it can also be a major eyesore.
Even if yours is a sleek new model, it's still a far cry from fine art. Yet, so many homeowners continue to place it front and center in their room, on display like an original Rembrandt.
Looking for unique and practical ways to hide your TV set and its cords, cables, and other accessories? We've got you covered. Read on to discover 15 ingenious hacks that can redirect the focus of your room and redefine your interior style.
1. On an Electric LiftPhoto by CRD Design Build
You want to watch the evening news, and the kids need their Daniel Tiger. Still, you don't want to stare at a solid black box when you aren't getting your pop culture fill.
Consider installing an electric lift that can store your television when it's out of use. Place a piece of furniture in front of yours during the off-hours and when you're ready to watch, simply press a button and watch your guests' jaws drop.
We installed one of these systems in one of our conference rooms here at our Seattle offices, and it really helped make the room feel less cluttered.
2. Behind CurtainsChances are, you've already installed window treatments that complement your decor. Why not buy an extra set and install them over your television? Mount your monitor on the wall and hang the curtain rod right above it.
Then, you can close the curtains when you're not using the TV! Longer, floor-length curtains create a formal look, while shorter cafe versions are more casual.
3. In a Gallery WallPhoto by Lowe's Home Improvement
It's no secret that gallery walls are having a major design moment. From quirky wooden signs to beloved family portraits, there's no limit to the frames you can cluster on your wall.
Want to keep onlookers guessing? Incorporate your television into the collection! To establish scale and balance, hang your TV first and strategically place the rest of your items around it.
Love the function of a TV but abhor the look? You can always store yours inside of an armoire or cabinet and keep it closed when you're not watching.
This is a more traditional look that's as stately as it is sensible. Place yours as the centerpiece of your living room and enjoy both form and function.
5. Behind ArtworkPhoto by Leon Speakers
It's a common practice to hang your television above your mantle. While there's nothing wrong with this design (as long as you keep it recessed or flush-mounted), it's not exactly high-fashion.
What is? Hanging a great piece of art in that spot instead! Luckily, you can find plenty of lightweight, canvas prints that look stunning but remove in seconds. Hang one in front of your TV and simply slip it off when you're ready for movie night.
6. Behind Sliding Barn DoorsPhoto by Fraser Design
There's no denying that the modern farmhouse aesthetic is all the rage.
One of our favorite parts of this trend? Barn doors!
Adding rustic charm to almost any space, these work especially well for concealing televisions. Install a set in your living room, bedroom or kids' rooms and be on-trend in seconds.
7. Behind a Vintage Map
Another decor trend that's made a major comeback? Vintage glam.
These days, it's not uncommon to see antique or retro pieces sitting right beside ultra-modern ones. The eclectic look is both laid back and interesting, filled with conversation starters.
Take a vintage map, for instance. Find one of the world, or of a country that holds significance to your family. Then, hang it in a central place in your living room and slip your television behind it to conceal it in style.
8. Flush Against the WallPhoto by West Chin Architects & Interior Designers
If you do decide to install a television directly above your mantle, it's best to make sure it's as inconspicuous as possible.
Use a flush mount to keep it from protruding too far, or cut a recessed section out of the wall and tuck it inside.
This way, you have all of the convenience of a front-and-center TV, but it doesn't overwhelm the space or take center stage.
9. Behind Fiber Art
Textile art is more popular than ever before, and handmade, woven macrame wall coverings or other heavy cloth pieces make a great boho statement in a living room or bedroom. Their thickness makes them ideal for concealing a television.
Use a wooden rod or a large branch to hang the covering above your mantle or on a statement wall, then mount your television behind it.
10. In Antique Furniture
Do you have a piece of heirloom furniture that you're unsure how to use? Old cabinets and hutches can look great but feel impractical when they're just filled with knickknacks. It's time to put yours to good use!
Take out some interior shelves, cut a small hole in the back for cables, and make room for your television.
You can leave the cabinet doors closed when you're out of the room to keep it hidden.
Photo by Electronic Home & Marine Environments
Another unique idea is to place your TV behind a sliding panel. You can adorn the panel with framed pictures, decorative accents, or simply paint it and keep it rustic chic.
Accordion-style panels work best, as you can simply push them out of the way when it's time to press "play."
12. Integrated into a MirrorPhoto by Seura
Want your home to look as sleek and modern as possible? Invest in a custom LED TV mirror!
While you'll spend a little more on this piece up-front, it will quickly become one of the most practical pieces in your home. A piece of art that's simultaneously cool yet classic, this is a great way to help your television pull double duty.
13. Behind Oversized ArtPhoto by eoinlyons.
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In addition to gallery walls, another art trend that's sweeping the design world is oversized art. Think gigantic botanical prints and floor-to-ceiling cityscapes.
Not only are these installations eye-catching and dramatic, but they offer plenty of space for you to conceal a television behind them. Install your artwork on a slider and move it to the side when you have company over.
14. Behind an Antique Screen
If you look hard enough, you can often find antique Asian-inspired screens at secondhand stores and antique malls. These look great mounted above a mantle and give you a great spot to hide your TV.
The intricate designs add a gorgeous touch of flair to your living room, but they fold back easily when you need them to.
15. Just Clean It Up
If none of the above ideas works for you, and you have to hang your TV on the wall in plain view, at least pay some attention to cable control.
The best approach is to call an electrician to wire in a special box on your wall, with power and cable outlets. Shop for a TV that accepts a wall-mount and is designed to connect flush to your wall with all cords concealed. If this just isn't practical, or if you're mounting your TV on a brick surface, like a fireplace surround, use cord concealers that
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20 Clever Hidden TV Ideas
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Now you see it, now you don't!
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Nicole Franzen
There's good and bad news, so let's start with the latter to end on a high note: A prominently featured television is an obvious and inevitable eyesore in any room. It's sad, but it's true, and as design editors, it's our social responsibility to spread that gospel. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose between good design and binge-watching sessions. You can have both, no matter how small your space is, as long as you disguise it strategically. Ready for the good news now? Some of our favorite designers let us in on how they hide TVs, and once you see these creative solutions, you’ll be ditching that media console for good. Keep reading for 20 hidden television ideas, from clever panel designs to custom cabinet doors, and high-tech mechanisms.
Jonathan Bishop
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Create a Floating Credenza
Everick Brown designed a statement wall encased in custom steel with walnut insets to create a "floating credenza" that hides the television.
A console table behind the sofa helps separate the two living room zones.
Nicole Franzen
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Disguise It as Abstract Art
Designed to look like abstract artwork, Kristine Fine hid the television behind modern paneling above the fireplace. It suits in with the neutral tones nicely and maintains the refined and grown-up atmosphere while also ensuring that it's family-friendly.
Nathan Schroder
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Match the Samsung Frame to Your Color Scheme
This living room sitting area revolves around the corner fireplace, so to ensure that the television didn't take up too much valuable visual space, designer Denise McGaha invested in a Samsung Frame disguised as a photograph that complements the blue and grey color scheme.
TRIA GIOVAN
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Hide It Behind Cabinet Doors
This outdoor living room designed by Amanda Lindroth is the perfect place to entertain and unwind. Look closely at the pagoda-shaped cabinet above the fireplace and you'll notice that it opens to reveal a TV.
It was based on a design from St. Michael's Mount castle in England.
PAIGE RUMORE
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Hang It in the Kitchen
What do you do in a busy kitchen where the children love TV and the mom doesn't but she does want to keep an eye on said kids? Enter the Samsung Frame, once again doing God's work in family homes with competing interests and preferences.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Put It In a Painting
A bi-fold panel painting by Stuart Coleman Budd conceals a television, but the goal was to be transparent. “Bronze hinges honestly express that it’s a movable screen—that this is true kinetic art,” says architect Ken Pursley of Pursley Dixon Architecture.
Dana Meilijson
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Install a Hidden Pop Up Function
This formal living room designed by Mark Cunningham doubles as a more relaxed and casual hangout room. To ensure that it could do both well, Cunningham built a television into the back wall shelf that pops up when the occupants want to unwind with a good movie.
Courtesy of Veneer Designs
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Surround It With a Gallery Wall
Don’t hide it, just make it one with your wall. This gallery wall of various sized framed prints blends in with the Samsung Frame TV that has a wood frame and a rotating display of art images. “None of my clients' guests realize its a TV when they first walk into the room,” says Natalie Myer of Veneer Designs.
Nicole Franzen
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Customize Paneled Cabinets
Custom paneling over a fireplace elevates the television area in this bedroom lounge zone. Flush with the fireplace facade and further disguised by a custom mirror, the television definitely will not be ruining the chic decor scheme here.
Courtesy of CeCe Barfield Thompson
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Go for an Antique Look
Designer CeCe Barfield Thompson hid a TV behind a retractable antique mirror for max glam. “In an oak-paneled Manhattan library, I designed an antique mirror to hide the wall-mounted television,” Thompson says.
“The mirror's lower panels retract like a garage door to reveal an entertainment system behind. This mechanism allowed us to create a room that was incredibly functional, without sacrificing an ounce of beauty!”
Heidi Caillier
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Rethink Cabinet Doors
Here's another example of custom cabinetry that hides a large television. A sliding door flush with the wood accent wall makes this media room designed by Heidi Caillier extra discrete and pretty—that custom upholstery, drapery, and grasscloth are too good not to get lost in the entertainment system shuffle.
Courtesy of Nina Farmer
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Go Glam
Designer Nina Farmer took the most elegant approach possible—hiding her TV in a custom mirrored cabinet atop the mantel. “The living room needed a concealed TV due to the formality of the architecture,” she says. “Hand blown mirror was used on the doors so that the enclosure fit with the original 1850’s marble mantel. It has concealed hinges and no pull, so when it’s closed, you would never know what’s behind it.
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Courtesy of Eche Martinez
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Distract Your Eye
If you can’t outright conceal your screen, the key is to avoid the “black hole effect” when it’s off. “I always try to blend them into the architecture of the house,” says designer, Eche Martinez. “We recently completed a project in Belvedere, CA where the home owners were hesitant about installing a TV in their living room. To solve this, we decided that the best way to divert attention from the TV when it was not in use was to have an oversized, freestanding piece of art right next to it. Clients loved it, and above all, the piece looks great in the room."
Victoria Pearson
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Get a Picture TV
This LG OLED TV is a game-changer. When you’re done watching, switch it to Gallery Mode for gorgeous photos accompanied by mood-enhancing music. “The LG OLED TV is as advanced as they come. It’s extremely thin, and has the ability to look like a piece of art instead of a black hole,” says designer Sherry Hart.
Courtesy of Pappas Miron
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Use a Texture-Rich Panel
A sliding panel is a sleek, clean-lined way to keep your TV out of eyesight. “We opted for a more mobile approach and arrived at the idea for a sliding panel,” says New York design firm Pappas Miron. “During daily life as the family is together, the Venetian plastered and steel trimmed panel can rest in front of the adjacent bookshelf. As the hour strikes to host a cocktail party, the clients can easily slide the panel to cover the TV and reveal the bookcase and bar area.”
Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
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Put It Behind Barn Doors
If you love anything and everything farmhouse, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to try barn cabinet doors. “The house had this great nook with barn doors that we knew would be the perfect place to hide the TV. It’s so nice when you don’t have to look at it—and this was a super cool way to hide it that’s different than a classic TV stand.” says Amber Lewis, founder of Amber Interiors Design Studio.
Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
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Put it Inside a Cabinet
Designer Brady Tolbert mounted his bedroom TV inside a cabinet, then reinstalled the doors to allow them to open accordion-style. “Your grandma's old hutch just might be the perfect house for your TV,” he says. “I used this vintage hutch and took out the shelves to make room for my TV to pull in and out on a mount. When I want to use it, I just open up the doors and pull it out, and when I am done, I can close it off so that it hides itself away.”
Courtesy of Tina Ramchandani
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Put it In Plain Sight
“We decided to treat the triple-height wall where the TV was located with a faux concrete finish.,” says designer Tina Ramchandani. “Because of it's height and treatment, the wall became a feature and takes your eye away from the large, embedded TV.”
Courtesy of Graci Interiors
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Use a Pop-Up Mechanism
No wall space? No problem. Designer Chad Graci of Graci Interiors constructed a custom, free-standing cabinet with a pop-up mechanism at the foot of the bed.
When in use, “the TV swivels 180 degrees,” Graci says. “The clients can either sit in bed and watch TV, or lounge in the seating group on the opposite side of the room. All of this can be achieved by remote control.”
TK
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Think Outside The Box
We never would have considered a tripod, but this creative hack brings so much character to a room. “We wanted to have a TV in this luxury bedroom suite without hanging it on the wall. Working with Leon custom speakers, they restored and modified this antique surveyor’s Tripod, then built a custom swivel box in bronze and upholstered it in white ostrich leather,” says designer J. Randall Tarasuk of Pavarini Design.
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15 cool ways from ReRooms
How to hide the TV along with the wires or, on the contrary, harmoniously fit it into the interior of the room, read the new selection from ReRooms.
TV is one of the obligatory elements of the living room or bedroom in many apartments, but not all owners are satisfied with how it looks in the rooms. In most cases, it only looms as a dark spot on the wall and does not fit into the overall situation. However, it is not at all necessary to remove appliances from the house in order to fix this. nine0003
How to hide the TV
1. Pull-out panels
One of the most common design decisions is to hide the wall-mounted TV behind pull-out or lifting panels that move with the buttons on the remote control. A big plus: the appearance of the panel can be chosen in accordance with the style of the interior of your living room or bedroom. And if you build a TV into a niche, the panels will seem like a natural extension of the wall.
2. Paintings
As a more traditional element of decor, you can use paintings that slide out to the sides or rise. The mechanism of the device is simple, and therefore it is quite possible to install it at home on your own.
As a rule, you can also choose images in such paintings or use your own photographs, which will add touchingness and comfort to the atmosphere of the room. nine0003
3. Pull-out panel with TV
You can also hide the TV with the help of a pull-out panel, which has various functions and can be pulled out of niches in the wall, lowered from the ceiling or even pulled out of a chest of drawers or a wide pedestal. The point is small: choose the most suitable mechanism for your design and fix the TV in a special frame.
4. Mirror
The original and most discreet way is to embed the TV in the mirror. In the off state, such a “device” will not attract attention and will continue to perform its aesthetic and decorative function, so it will be quite difficult for outsiders to notice the TV. This option is best suited for a bedroom, bathroom or any room decorated in a classic style. nine0003
5. Functional furniture
And, of course, the traditional and time-tested method: hide the TV in a closet, sideboard or any other object with a sliding panel or opaque door leaves.
Now, in the era of minimalism, many furniture manufacturers offer various options for inconspicuous storage, and electronic appliances are no exception. Almost anything is now suitable as a place for a TV, from a coffee table with a sliding panel to bookcases with a swivel mechanism. nine0003
How to hide the wires from the TV
It is not enough just to remove the TV from your eyes - the ubiquitous wires that spoil the comfort in the room are a much bigger problem for the interior. But, fortunately, you can get rid of them in various reliable ways, while not violating the design.
6. Table top
If the TV is placed on a table or pedestal, the wires from it can be hidden under the table top, secured with special holders or, in extreme cases, with adhesive tape, which is available in every home. nine0003
7. Skirting board
Hiding the wires on the floor is somewhat easier as they can be hidden under the skirting board.
Many manufacturers produce finishes with special holes in which you can remove interfering cords and cables and attach them to the wall along with the baseboard.
8. Wire pattern
You can hide the cords and cables from the TV in a visible place without covering them with anything. Try using wires to put an unusual pattern or pattern on the wall - such decoration will add originality to the interior. nine0003
9. Special panels
Wires located on the wall can be hidden behind special panels similar to the same skirting board. The panels can be finished to match the wall itself, so that they are as eye-catching as possible, or painted in the most suitable color for the interior.
10. Niches in the walls
Still, the best solution to hide the wires from the wall-mounted TV will be special niches. You can put all the cords in them, and then close it with a panel or cover it with plaster and cover with paint or wallpaper.
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How to harmoniously fit the TV into the interior
Contrary to popular belief, the TV does not always negate all the efforts of the designer. Any technique can be organically integrated into the interior of the room, if you do not focus all your attention on it, but use tricks that will make the same TV part of the overall composition. In order to accurately bring the designer's ideas to life, you can use the service of architectural supervision - then any little thing will not go unnoticed. nine0003
11. TV in a niche
Niches help balance wall-mounted items with furnishings throughout the room and even hide them from certain angles. In addition, niches can also be used as shelves.
12. TV among paintings
TV can easily get lost among framed pictures, so try decorating the wall set aside for it with drawings, photographs and other decorations that match the design of the room. In this case, the focus will shift from the TV to the interior itself.
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13. TV among mirrors
Mirrors not only enlarge the space, but also take all the attention due to reflections and shine. A turned off TV against their background can simply be lost.
14. TV in a rack
One of the most successful and most functional solutions for a living room is to place a TV in a rack niche with numerous shelves. This will help organize the storage system and also use items for decoration.
15. Dark wall finish
It is not so much the TVs themselves that break the harmony in the interior, but their dark screens that stand out against a bright or light background. And therefore, to hide the technique, you can finish the area or even the whole wall in black. In this case, the TV will not stand out, and the room will have an interesting accent.
How to hide the TV - 23 ideas with photos how to hide the TV in the interior
Not everyone likes to look at the black spot of the TV in the room, and to remove it from the eyes, extra effort is not required. You can cover it with sliding doors, hide it behind a picture or shelves. We look at examples of how to hide a TV from real projects of architects and designers. nine0003
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Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon
. The screen is installed in a box that can be rotated towards one or the other interior. nine0003
Where: Paris, France
Interior design: Olivier Chabaud Architecte
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Behind the portrait
Sliding panel with a silk-screened portrait of Churchill hung on the living room wall.
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Interior design: eoinlyons.com
Urban Design & Build Limited
3. Hide the entire cinema
This Tokyo living room hides a home theater with a 65-inch TV, floor-standing speakers, subwoofer and B&W Zeppelin Air wireless sound system behind large sliding panels.
Where: Hong Kong
Interior design: Urban Design & Build
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Gaëlle Cuisy + Karine Martin, Architectes dplg
4. Behind the bookcase
Architects Gaël Cui and Karine Martin have designed a bookcase that instantly changes the character of a living room. The screen built into one of the modules is hidden behind a sliding wooden panel with shelves. The screen is clearly visible both from the dining table and from the soft group.
Savkina Ekaterina
Where: Moscow, Russia
Interior design: Ekaterina Savkina
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Thorp Design
for upper cabinets with lifting doors. With the hidden TV design, the same principle was used: the front of the panel, converted into a mini-shelf, is raised to reveal a TV mounted on the wall. nine0003
Where: London, UK
Interior design: Thorp Design
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P.S.pierreswatch
At the bottom of the cabinet are drawers for storage. The central part is framed by protruding pilasters and hides the screen behind a decorative grille.
Where: Moscow, Russia
Interior design: Petr Kozeikin, P.
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Forsythe General Contractors, Inc.
8. Behind the large panel
A full-height sliding panel hides the TV without obstructing the side niches where compact speakers and other home theater parts can fit.
Atelier GMD
9. Behind the mirrors
In the central part of the shelving above the fireplace there is a screen framed by two vertical mirrors. When the TV is not needed, the mirror panels are moved (see the next photo). nine0003
Atelier GMD
Where: Paris, France
Interior design: Atelier GMD
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Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Interior design: Inhale l’agence
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Bureau of Alexandra Fedorova
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In black glass
In Alexandra Fedorova's project, the built-in sound system and TV are almost invisible. The side speakers are a continuation of the black glass panels that frame the screen, and the subwoofer has been painted to match the suede panels.
Where: Moscow, Russia
Interior design: Alexandra Fedorova Bureau
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Design - Valeria Maslova's studio
black glass, in which a television screen measuring two by three meters is integrated. The screen does not occupy the entire, but the maximum possible plane: when the TV is turned on, the side, top and bottom faces turn into a frame. nine0003
Location: Perm, Russia
Interior design: Design - Valeria Maslova studio
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Aurélien Vivier
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Where: Lyon, France
Interior design: Aurélien Vivier
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So Concept
14. Right in the mirror
The thinness of the new TVs allows them to be integrated into mirrors. Invisible when turned off, the TV shows a bright and vibrant picture right on the mirror surface when turned on. This technique is often used not only in living rooms, but also in bathrooms.
Where: Paris, France
Mirror design with TV: So Concept
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Ernesto Santalla PLLC
15. Hide behind a painting
Where: Washington, USA
Interior Design: Ernesto Santalla
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16. Behind the roller blind
If the large black screen does not fit into the interior, cover it with a decorative panel. Even a roller blind or blinds can act as the simplest sliding system.
Where: New York, USA
TV set design: Electronics Design Group
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Odnushka | Odnushechka
17. Panel doors
Sliding panel doors with a secret hide the TV screen in the bedroom when needed (see next photo)
Single room | Odnushechka
Location: Moscow, Russia
Interior design: Odnushechka
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Tom Stringer Design Partners
18. Instead of a curtain
, the TV panel can be mounted in a movable structure that doubles as a thick curtain: daylight does not interfere with viewing.
Where: Paris, France
Interior Design:
Tom Stringer Design Partners
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Dijeau Poage Construction
between it and the draft base usually disappears. We suggest thinking about a similar design - a drop-down TV will be convenient to watch while lying on the bed
Where: San Francisco, USA
Interior design: Dijeau Poage Construction
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Ekaterina Perminova
a panel that leaves the niche on rotary elevators - it can be deployed towards the living room or kitchen (see the next photo).
Gradusova Natalia
21. Behind the rack panels
Where : Moscow, Russia
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Denis Furmanov
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