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Living room TV ideas – 10 ways to style a TV to perfection |

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Planning beautiful living room TV ideas is no easy feat, but fret not, it is certainly not impossible to create a statement scheme around your TV. 

We've curated a selection of creative solutions to create a living room TV scheme that you can be proud of, whether that be alongside statement artwork, disguised within a wall storage, as part of your TV stand ideas or blending into a dark background. 

Living room TV ideas – provide a place for entertainment without sacrificing style

For most families, a TV is an essential tool for helping adults unwind, keeping the kids entertained, and facilitating cozy movie nights. The problem is, it’s not the prettiest piece of interior decor – when switched off, it’s essentially a large black rectangle. Here, we showcase our favorite living room ideas and small living room TV ideas that cater beautifully to TVs.

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Have it built bespoke – and painted in one color

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Entering this small living room is an immersive experience with the walls, cabinetry, sofa and rug all featuring nuanced hues of teal and aquamarine. 

A bespoke chaise-style sofa makes best use of limited space, while a clever combination of hidden and open storage works beautifully around a TV, which has been built-into the space. 

‘I did a lot of research into old English reading rooms and found that many of them were decorated in just one color, which is incredibly impactful,’ says interior designer Melissa Bolivar from House of Sui Sui . 

2. Keep unsightly wires hidden behind a wall of storage

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Technology is an important factor in most living rooms, from Wi-Fi access to background music, and the trend is towards totally concealed solutions. Although many modern systems claim to be wireless, there’s no getting away from charging docks, routers and aerials, all of which require cables.  

To keep these hidden, incorporate dedicated spaces for all the media you use within your small living room storage ideas, specifying small insets in the backs of shelves and cupboards to allow cables to run behind fittings.

If you are fitting a wall of storage that incorporates a space for your TV, allow sufficient room should you decide to invest in a larger model. Try not to create too big a gap, as your TV will look awkwardly small.

3. Hang your TV on a blank wall

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If you like to keep your space as fuss-free as possible, then embrace the look of a slimline TV on a simple white living room backdrop. The TV in this space is hardly hidden, but it doesn't look unsightly, in fact, it kind of works with the monochrome scheme.

Use artwork on the adjacent wall – no matter how minimalist your scheme – to soften the look.  

4. Blend your TV into the background

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Don't let a TV spoil your living room aesthetic.  Here, the TV blends beautifully into the bespoke wood panelling of this white and brown living room without interrupting the earthy aesthetic.

‘We will often do built-in cabinetry to frame the TV, or an enclosed sideboard with shelf options,’ says interior designer Claudia Afshar . ‘This allows you to keep playthings nearby, without compromising aesthetic.’ 

5. Build bespoke cabinetry to fit around a TV

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Bespoke cabinetry is brilliant for creating small living room storage ideas that are specifically tailored to your needs. 

A TV in the middle surrounded by storage is a practical solution and can be softened with the addition of books and favorite pieces. Paint your shelving in a statement color to standout rather than hide it away.

'A fitted unit will provide 30 to 40 per cent more storage than a comparable free-standing piece, but the size of the units you choose should depend entirely on the space. Avoid anything too bulky in a small room,’ says Barbara Genda, founder, Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture .

6. Opt for a freestanding TV stand in a small living room

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Modern life requires that the living room of the home fulfil a multitude or functions – from offering somewhere to relax and dine to office space, so well-planned living room TV ideas are the key to a practical scheme. 

If space is at a premium, opt for a striking free-standing TV stand to help ensure this room meets your every need. If there’s one thing that’s going to create the illusion of more space in a small living room, it’s investing in the right, slimline furniture – it can actually make a room feel wider in seconds. 

7. Make it feel part of the current scheme

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Do you even notice the TV in this living room? It is most certainly not the first thing we see. Here, the slimline TV has been neatly fitted into a recessed area on the wall. Recessed walls also help to eliminate clutter – perfect for a minimalist living room.

8. Create a space fit for a family

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Whether young or old, every member of the household needs family living room ideas that cater to the whole household, and entertainment.

While the first reception room may be the place for more formal living room ideas aimed at hosting guests, a family room is the part of the house where movie nights reign supreme, so position a TV front and center for a true viewing pleasure. 

9. Give a TV prime position in a living room

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For a true cinematic experience, give your TV prominent placement in your open-plan living room. Incorporate a plethora or seating options for the whole family. 

‘You need different kinds of seating,’ says interior designer Linda Eyles . ‘Sofas and lounge chairs – swivels are great – are obvious choices, but it is also good to have a couple of smaller, more upright chairs if possible. Not everyone wants to sink into a low, deep sofa. ’ 

10. Turn your TV into a piece of art

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'The best way to camouflage your TV is to invest in a framed version that acts as a piece of art whilst not in use,' says Jen & Mar, the duo behind Interior Fox . 

'It can be used as one large piece of art that discretely sits within the scheme, or can be integrated into a gallery wall. Best of all they come the slimline design comes with a choice of frames from black, white or wood, meaning your TV will never again be an eyesore.'

Where is the best place to put a TV in the living room?

A family room or living room is the ideal place to put a TV, as opposed to a bedroom. 

Think outside the box, and consider ways you can disguise a TV. Built-in cabinetry that allows you to hide away the TV behind sliding doors is one option, or you can get creative by investing in a unit that doubles as a TV – and a space to display digital art and photography. Remember, the best TV in living rooms, are the ones that suit your individual needs, so don't be swayed by any one else.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

50 Ideas To Decorate The Wall You Hang Your TV On

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Entertainment walls have become an important living room feature, and now provide stiff competition for the traditional feature fireplace. TV lovers want their box in pride of place to achieve the optimum viewing angle, so increasingly the lounge fireplace is being bumped to a side wall or corner adornment. This interior reshuffle leaves space to imagine a new living room feature wall with the TV at its centre. It also presents extra requirements for storage of receiver and recorder equipment, plus movie media, consoles and games. So how do we achieve a modern vista beautiful enough to take the place of a mantelpiece, and on what do we now display our treasured items?

This wall and base unit combo is mounted against a wood panel backdrop, which visually holds the entire arrangement together. The TV is mounted to one end of the long console, with the opposite side being used as the ideal place to display a few favourite art prints lit by designer lamps.

The wood panel behind this TV runs up against a tall bookcase of matching wood tone.

Due to the slimline storage space requirements of a media console unit, layouts can get creative. This offset alignment gives the illusion of sliding volumes, pulling away to leave display nooks.

This backlit television makes a feature of its woodgrain mount even when the screen is not in use. A block arrangement of media units to the side creates a place to display decorative and treasured items. Notice how the theme of the wall matches that of the living room chandelier.

In this living room, not just the television but the TV wall panel itself is backlit. The feature provides a lovely cosy glow, in lieu of a traditional flame fireplace. The low shelf at the base of the installment is reminiscent of a hearth too.

Wall mounted units are a popular choice for a TV wall. Uninterrupted floor space looks clear and tidy; the room looks more spacious and is also easier to clean. The LED lighting strip that runs beneath the upper unit in this particular arrangement adds to the look of weightlessness, as well as illuminating display items beneath.

This entertainment wall is made up of a floor standing base unit and a unique wall shelf that displays motivational posters on its surface and a small selection of books within a neat return.

If it’s a luxe look you’re after then how about mounting your TV onto marble effect panels. A side positioned modern fireplace on a low level wall mounted unit adds to the high-end finish, the transparent fireplace screen ensuring visual emphasis remains on the marble. Off topic, but those gorgeous nesting coffee tables help as well!

Running a backing panel vertically, all the way from floor to ceiling, creates the impression of a chimney breast when there is none.

Using two contrasting materials over your wall and storage volumes brings added interest.

Cat lovers can use the entertainment wall as an opportunity to incorporate cat ladders and feline hideaways. This cleverly constructed wall disguises a cat ladder as a set of casually offset shelves and a cabinet display nook. There is also a cat flap leading into a compartment within an adjacent cupboard.

No wall on which to hang your TV? No problem. Consider installing a half height room divide to hold your TV set. The home pictured here topped off the room divider with some internal windows to allow natural light to flow between two spaces.

You almost don’t notice the TV in this home beyond the plant stands. Dark window frames balance out the black TV set, and backlit display nooks draw the eye away.

A centrally constructed storage unit provides ideal placement for the television in this home.

How’s this for a modern take on wainscoting? Asymmetric geometric panels make a technological pattern over this TV feature wall, with one frame picked out in fluorescent orange.

The geometric pattern over this yellow accent living room has been marked out with tape then painted in. The TV is almost invisible against one solid black section.

A sectioned of exposed brickwork has been painted to contrast behind the TV in this blue living room.

Like optical illusions? Check out how this red paintwork has been applied to appear as a 3D box behind the TV, and the way pale grey sections of paint across the ceiling and floor create a nook with the adjoining bookcase.

TVs in the kitchen don’t have to be plonked at the end of a countertop either. This one nestles nicely where a run of wall cupboards have been brought up short. The bright yellow ones above pull the kitchen and the television area together.

Looking for a bold decor idea for your living room wall? Wood finish accent walls don’t have to be flat. This amazing wooden wall has been designed to mimic shattered glass, with each section of wood cut into a shard. The wooden ‘shards’ were then mounted not quite flush, so that each piece would reflect the light at a slightly different angle to achieve the desired effect.

Wood slat walls are another great way to give added texture to a woodtone wall. This one also incorporates sections of ‘living wall’, with plants situated right between the slats.

Grey toned wood has been spliced into a tile-like design here. The same wood tone is used for the door of a base console and a side unit that displays decorative crockery and wine glasses.

A concrete wall makes a dramatic partnership with wood tone.

Fans of the Tron movie should appreciate this blue lit technologically inspired feature wall. With colour changing LED lighting this setup could take on many looks. You can get wireless smartphone controlled led lights here.

The undulating line of these media units presents a place to put books and a dramatic display of decorative vases.

This book lover’s living room sacrifices a book nook for the TV.

Even though the television takes the centre spot in this living room, the books still take all the spotlight.

A painting is exhibited at one side of this nook to balance out the TV.

Lime green bookshelves stand out against exposed brickwork over this TV wall. The television is set on a concrete shelf, with wooden logs stowed beneath.

Coffee tables and side tables have been matched with the tone of this TV wall panelling.

This TV has been mounted to a towering chimney breast where large wooden slabs overlap one another, appearing like a huge work of art.

A reflective black backdrop camouflages glossy TV screen. The colourful stripe rug and scatter cushions on the sofa also work to draw the eye away from the powered down set and into the room.

How about this giant propellor to distract the eye from a blank TV set! This brick wall living room has some amazing features but the glossy TV setup with integrated speaker surround looks pretty awesome too.

A distressed chest with metal borders and rivets works well in an industrial style living room.

This offset TV console is balanced out by the presence of a bright modern accent chair.

If your home is short on storage, an entertainment wall can be an opportune place to incorporate extra units for possessions other than media consoles and accessories.

Wall clocks have long held court over mantelpieces, and they look just as good on an entertainment wall.

The black frame around this TV panel makes it look like part of the art gallery. If you like this look then check out these living rooms with large wall art.

Units create a chunky frame around this wall mounted television and speaker unit. Display shelves have been set inside the frame for extra visual effect.

This box shelf provides a place to sit a flat screen TV on its stand, along with a few more decorative items.

Split level console units present the opportunity to display large artwork or ornaments without the length of the surface appearing overly cluttered, and without large items or speaker units obstructing the television screen.

Sometimes modern fireplaces are still situated centrally, beneath a television set, but be sure to mount your TV high enough so that it doesn’t incur heat damage.

There’s no denying how effective a contemporary letterbox fireplace looks beneath a flat screen TV, but always check the manufacturers guidelines.

These unique planters make zen addition to this unique shelving unit, with one of them suspended right through the top surface.

Alignment and simplicity reigns in this white living room.

This highly futuristic living room has the TV mounted on a transparent dividing wall.

Blue lighting gives a crisp edge to this black and white storage wall that gives pause for a TV.

A minimalist unit is given a new lease of life with a menagerie of decorative candles and scattered tea light holders between the soundsticks.

When creating a TV feature wall, it’s worth investing in beautiful speakers.

These neat speakers take pride of place on a glass shelf over the TV.


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A TV set in a modern interior is not just its constituent element, but a compositional center around which other pieces of furniture line up. Since most of the attention is riveted to this place, it is necessary to design it visually attractive and harmonious in relation to the rest of the details. Today we will talk about the most interesting wall design ideas with a TV, as well as how you can hide it. nine0005

How to choose and install a TV screen

There are not so many options for installing equipment: put it on a TV stand or any prepared plane, and also hang it on the wall. The second method allows you to save space and more smoothly fit the TV into the living room. But it is more difficult to implement - several practical points must be taken into account.

Watching TV should be as comfortable as possible. The installation location is ideally determined by the eye level of the beholder, and any deviation from the desired position can cause inconvenience. To determine this point, you need to focus on the height of the sofa and adjust the location of objects. nine0005

When installing appliances, consider the direction of artificial and natural light. Direct rays will create glare on the screen, thereby interfering with viewing. It is also best not to hang the TV on the same side as a radiator or other heating devices.

It is important to determine if the wall can withstand the intended load. True, the weight of modern models can only become critical for drywall partitions. It is optimal to mount the bracket on a concrete or brick base. In addition, it is necessary to determine the amount of additional equipment in order to worry about the hidden placement of cables. nine0005

After deciding the practical points, you can start designing the wall design. A black screen on a plain background without additional items will only look appropriate in a minimalist interior. In other cases, it is recommended to organize the space in accordance with the requirements of the design project.

Wall trim and decor

Partition with appliances can be distinguished as the center of the room by cladding it in a different way. Often, contrasting colors are selected for this, not being afraid to overload the room with bright patches - they will be balanced by the rest of the walls. nine0005

As an alternative, you can decorate the cover with paintings, as well as geometric patterns, smoothly outlining the TV screen around the perimeter. This method will fit well into modern style or pop art.

In addition to colors, the use of other finishing materials will help to create accents. For example, facing with decorative plaster, stone, cork surface, brickwork looks natural in modern interiors. Or traditional wallpaper with an ornament characteristic of the classics. nine0005

When using artistic expression, it is important to maintain a balance, as too bright details can distract attention while watching TV. The picture from the screen on a dark background is well perceived, especially in the evening. Light surfaces with an interesting texture will help maintain a sense of spaciousness even in a small living room.

The TV wall is an area where decorative elements can be concentrated. Wall photographs, collections of paintings, small panels or other aesthetic objects lined up around the center - the TV screen - look harmonious. nine0005

Panels and partitions

It is not always possible to arrange a suitable background for equipment that would visually highlight the area. To solve the problem, you can purchase ready-made panels or make them yourself.

They come in a variety of materials to choose from, from wood with a beautiful deep grain to a partition covered in leather or fabric. The latter options will bring a little comfort to the interior, but they are more difficult to care for due to the dirt-absorbing texture. nine0005

These panels can cover the entire wall or be placed locally, according to the parameters of the TV screen. At the same time, they are suitable for mounting shelves, thereby creating additional storage space. For example, a set of neutral shades looks beautiful against a wood background.

Plasterboard construction

Drywall products are often used in design because of the universal properties of the material, which is resistant to the negative effects of the environment, but most importantly - has good plasticity. With it, you can create not only frame structures, but also decorative elements of various shapes. nine0005

It is not recommended to hang a TV screen on a plasterboard partition, but it is possible to decorate the area around it with columns or stucco, especially if we are talking about an interior in a classic style.

Within the framework of modern trends, a monolithic plasterboard product with a niche for appliances or small shelves with decor and lamps will perfectly fit in. It must be remembered that contemporary tends to geometric shapes, which you need to focus on when choosing a structure.

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Today, furniture with built-in appliances or one that requires a niche for its installation is in fashion. This solution makes it possible to rationally organize the useful area, storage places and visually hide the plasma.

The selected area can completely match the size of the screen or leave additional space for mounting backlight with decor.

You can create a niche with the plasterboard structures mentioned above, wooden frames or mirror tiles. They will create an unusual effect in the living room, doubling it. nine0005

TV in living room with fireplace

Once upon a time, in the pre-electric era, families gathered around the fireplace to warm up and watch the measured dance of the flames. The TV today plays a similar function, and the presence of these two objects at the same time causes an imbalance in the room.

There are two ways to solve the problem. Firstly, divide the living room into two zones - for entertainment at the TV screen and relaxation by the fire, preferably in different parts. At the same time, the fireplace can be real when it comes to a private house. It is recommended to fit the technique into the furniture, diverting attention from its modern look. nine0005

Secondly, you can buy an electric fireplace instead of an authentic copy, and place a plasma above it. Such devices have a modern design, thanks to which they will perfectly fit into any interior. True, they do not convey the charm of a real fire, but they will help diversify the living room.

Please note that the distance between two objects must be at least one meter. This is the disadvantage of the solution, since the screen is above eye level, which affects the convenience while viewing. You can purchase compact models or adjust the height of the sofa. nine0005

TV and cabinet

Despite the variety of hanging models, you should not discard the traditional version with a TV set on a furniture plane. It has its own advantages: for example, the level of seating, mobility and the absence of the need for installation.

Can be used as a wall support in spacious rooms or a small TV cabinet in small spaces. However, if there is no need for additional storage spaces, you can opt for a minimalistic version, since discreet subject content is relevant in modern design. nine0005

Electronics can be placed on any free space of suitable size, even a wall shelf. Here it is necessary to build on the principles of comfort and ease of use.

Illumination options

You can decorate the TV wall with the help of lighting. Despite the fact that direct lighting creates glare on the screen, local sources do not affect the quality of the picture, on the contrary, they help to design the area as aesthetically as possible.

The type of illumination depends on the base for its installation. Basically, these are cabinets or plasterboard structures - they are created due to the LED strip or spotlights fixed under the pedestal. nine0005

Lighting is used not only to highlight the TV, but also other objects located in this area.

How to hide the TV

This paragraph contradicts all the previous ones, in which the emphasis is on drawing attention to the wall with a TV screen. But there are situations when the equipment needs to be hidden from prying eyes and opened only at the time of use. There are several convenient options for solving the problem:

1. Sliding panels. A simple, even design, behind the facade of which a TV is hidden. To access it, just pull out the crossbar. Often combined with a furniture set. nine0005

2. Panels with swivel mechanism. A more elegant option that requires more space to turn the partition with the TV 180 degrees.

3. Mirrors. These can be doors or sliding panels with a mirror finish. A great way to hide the device and visually increase the area due to the reflection effect.

4. Painting. The screen can be placed in a frame, thereby disguising it as an object of contemporary art. Or block a niche with a TV canvas, opening if necessary. nine0005

Each of these solutions requires special skills to install, but the neat and beautiful result is well worth the effort.

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Warm wood or cold metal? Familiar wallpaper or newfangled 3D panels? Status stone or flirty mirror tiles? We talk about practical and stylish solutions for decorating the wall behind TV

TVs are getting thinner and lighter - and no longer require bulky cabinets under them. If you decide to hang your TV on the wall, the question about the design of this wall probably immediately arose.

We have prepared for you 13 practical and stylish ideas that will help you focus on the TV in the interior or, on the contrary, visually “dissolve” it in the environment.

1. Storage systems

If the apartment is clearly lacking storage systems, they can be placed on the sides of the TV or around it. A compromise option for those who do not like bulky cabinets and cabinets are several small hanging and / or floor storage modules. nine0005

The combination of a neat console or cabinet and a few open shelves will also not visually make the interior too heavy.

2. 3D panels

An excellent modern solution for cases when you want to highlight the wall behind the TV with a three-dimensional texture. Please note: modern manufacturers offer 3D panels in different colors: you can choose a contrasting shade or match the color of the walls.

3. Wood

Lovers of natural textures and natural materials can decorate the wall or part of the wall behind the TV with wood. At the same time, you can choose both natural wood and more budget options - for example, laminate. nine0005

An interesting solution would be to use wooden slats for finishing the wall.

4. Mirrors

For rooms that need a visual increase and additional natural light, mirrors or mirror tiles on the wall behind (or on the sides of) the TV may be a good solution.

Minus: reflection in mirrors can distract from what is happening on the screen.

5. Stone

Natural or artificial stone, brick, and gypsum tiles stylized as stone or brick are a great way to discreetly focus on the wall behind the TV and add texture to the interior. nine0005

An additional plus: the stone makes the atmosphere more status. Minus: natural material is often quite heavy.

6. Leather paneling

Leather or faux leather wall panels are another option that can add a stylish texture to the interior and make the atmosphere look more “expensive”.

7. Metal

Not the most common solution for wall decoration behind TV, which has a number of advantages: reflective surface, resistance to mechanical damage, ease of maintenance. Minus - far from every style of interior, the use of such material will be appropriate. nine0005

8. Nothing extra

Lovers of minimalism can leave the wall behind the TV empty. Or, as an option, place only one picture or poster on it.

9. Wallpaper

Wallpaper is a familiar, uncomplicated and often quite budget option for decorating an accent wall.

In order not to be distracted from what is happening on the screen, it is best to choose not too bright wallpaper without colorful patterns.

10. Wall mural

Wall mural, undeservedly forgotten by designers for a long time as a "relic of the past" and recently returned to fashion, can be an excellent design option and visual highlight in the interior of the wall behind the TV.

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