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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.

60 Living Rooms with a TV (Pictures)

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We have both a formal living room and family room. We have a television in both; a 65″ inch flat screen in our living room and a 32″ flat screen in the family room. Traditionally, formal living rooms don’t have a TV.

The TV is reserved for  a more casual room such as family room or media room. However, these days with the growth of open concept living, the living room also serves as family room and so it’s more and more common to see a TV in the living room. Moreover, another reason for the growth in popularity of putting a television in the living room is the current TV design which is flat and can be wall mounted.

This makes it much less prominent in the room and so it doesn’t detract from any formality you wish to create in the living space for company. As you’ll see below, our gallery showcasing living rooms with televisions are gorgeous room designs that are indeed living rooms in the formal sense, yet they have a television (most are wall-mounted flat screens).

Related: Types of Televisions | Types of Video Cables | Viable Cable TV Alternatives | DIY TV Stand Project Ideas | Types of TV Furniture

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This living room features a television mounted on the wooden inset fixed to the stone accent wall with a fireplace at the bottom. It is accented with an indoor plant that gives a refreshing ambiance to the area.

Sleek white living room illuminated by a black drum pendant that hung over the dark wood coffee table in between white sectionals that are filled with fluffy pillows.

An airy living room showcases a flat panel TV mounted on the shiplap accent wall above a stone fireplace that’s lined with a wooden mantel.

High ceiling living room with concrete flooring topped with a lovely blue rug and striped runner. It includes glass paneled windows and door that opens to the patio with a scenic outdoor view.

Gorgeous living room boasts a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a hanging chandelier along with black and beige wall mounted with television and fireplace.

Industrial living room illuminated by track lights fixed to the distressed white ceiling along with natural light that flows through the glass windows covered with translucent roller blind.

An open living room with a gray sectional and brown recliner along with a television mounted above the metal console table.

This living room offers a modern fireplace fitted to the brick accent wall next to the built-in white cabinets that are topped with a gray television in between glass front storages.

Beige living room with cathedral ceiling and hardwood flooring topped by a shaggy rug. It includes wooden coffee and side tables along with brown leather sofas facing the television fitted to the white wainscoted wall.

The classy living room features a leather ottoman that sits on an area rug surrounded with beige sectionals. It includes a television mounted above the fireplace that’s accented with a white sculpture.

Fresh living room with a gray sectional and leather lounge chair paired with a dark wood coffee table over a white shaggy rug illuminated by a round pendant that hung from the wood plank ceiling.

Yellow living room decorated with ornate wall arts highlighting the television in the middle. It has a leather wingback chair and curved sectional surrounding the wooden coffee table on a beige textured rug.

This living room showcases a white fireplace that’s topped with vintage candles and flat panel television. It includes a wooden center table paired with beige sectional along with floral and leather armchairs.

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A fancy round chandelier that hung from the coffered ceiling illuminates this living room offering a television and stone fireplace in between white storage cabinet and built-in shelving.

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Deluxe living room with meteor shower tray ceiling and ornate walls mounted with a television. It is filled with stylish coffee table and elegant sofa with matching stools.

Designed by: Hacin + Associates

Multi-colored ottomans sit on an irregular rug in this living room with a gray lounge chair and built-in seating topped with sectional cushions and fluffy pillows.

Designed by: Blue Forest

Craftsman living room offers wood plank flooring that complements with the accent wall mounted with a flat panel TV along with cathedral ceiling lined with dark wood beams.

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Airy living room with coffered ceiling and wood framed glass windows covered with wicker roman shades and white sheer curtains. It includes a blue sofa paired with wooden coffee table and armchairs.

Designed by: Andrew Howard Interior Design

A tufted sofa faces the chevron fireplace and television in this living room with a wooden bookshelf accompanied by mismatched chairs and round table.

Photo by: Brady Architectural Photography

Cozy living room decorated with lovely wall arts that are mounted on the paneled walls with television and modern fireplace. It has light hardwood flooring and panoramic window overlooking a spectacular mountain view.

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The white living room features beige sectionals along with a black recliner and wooden coffee table facing the fireplace and television.

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Neutral living room accented with a striped lounge chair that sits next to the fireplace and television. It has a glass top coffee table and beige sofa over the hardwood flooring.

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An all wood living room with an L-shaped sectional and television mounted above the wooden desk paired with a round stool.

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Spacious living room boasts vaulted ceiling fitted with recessed lighting along with concrete tiled flooring topped by a gray rug. It has a stone fireplace and television that sits on the wooden stand.

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An open living room with tan sectionals and round back chairs facing the television above the modern fireplace.

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White wingback chairs sit in front of the stone fireplace that’s lined with a wooden mantel below the television in this living room with vaulted ceiling and wood plank flooring.

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Black living room with comfy seating and a round coffee table that sits on a diamond pattern rug. It has wood beam ceiling and full height glazing overlooking the outdoor view.

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This living room features matching sofas facing each other with a rectangular coffee table in between. It includes a wooden console table and a television mounted above the fireplace.

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Tan velvet pillows lay on the U-shaped sofa facing the television and fireplace with brown cuddle chairs on the sides.

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The white living room illuminated by an oversized spherical chandelier that hung from the vaulted ceiling. It has concrete flooring and glass paneled windows overlooking the outdoor greenery.

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An expansive living room with full height glazing and wood plank flooring topped by a woven rug. It has gray built-in shelving and cabinets with television and fireplace in the middle.

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Minimalist living room designed with white framed wall arts and paneled mirrors mounted on the light gray wall.

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A flat panel TV is fitted to the built-in shelving in this living room decorated with wall art that’s mounted on the beadboard wall. It includes a beige sofa and round coffee table along with black comfy chairs and a green lounge chair over the shaggy rug.

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The symmetrical living room showcases a pair of matching sofas and black leather chairs facing the glass top coffee table and television that hung above the modern fireplace.

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This living room boasts a dark wood built-in shelving that extends as seat nooks accented with multi-colored pillows. It has a perforated coffee table paired with wooden chairs and white sectional sofa.

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Large living room with a wooden center table surrounded with floral and striped sofas along with wicker chairs that sit in front of the fireplace topped with blue decors and television.

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Dark velvet pillows lay on the beige sofas in this living room with a french door that opens to the lush green yard. It has a black leather ottoman and wooden coffee table facing the fireplace and television.

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The sophisticated living room offers a wooden coffee table paired with zebra stools and an L-shaped sectional that’s filled with fluffy pillows and a white throw blanket.

By Chris Snook

Modern living room furnished with a leather sofa, copper armchair, and a low coffee table. It is illuminated by a matching floor light and table lamp that sits on the sleek TV stand.

By Adrienne Chinn Design

The fabulous living room showcases a television fitted in the middle of wooden storage that hung above the modern fireplace. It includes a marble coffee table and white sectional accented with purple pillows.

By The Couture Rooms

A drum pendant light illuminates this living room along with black table lamps that sit on the wooden end tables. It is decorated with gallery frames mounted above the gray sofa.

By Stiff and Trevillion

White living room with a gray sofa that faces the built-in tv stand with open shelving. It is accented with lovely portraits and potted plants.

By DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation

Natural light streams through the framed glass windows in this living room with facing gray sectionals and a glass top coffee table in the middle. It includes a chevron fireplace and television with sliding cover fixed to the white wall.

By David Churchill – Architectural Photographer

The warm living room offers television in between inset wall niches filled with white vases. It includes a red sofa set and a white lounge chair that sit on an area rug.

By TVLiftCabinet, Inc

Yellow living room with a white fireplace and flat panel TV in between beige round back chairs. It is illuminated by a vintage chandelier that hung from the arched ceiling.

By Clifton Interiors Ltd

The sleek living room features an L-shaped sectional on an orange rug facing the black panel that’s mounted with floating shelves and television.

By Honky

A pair of gray chairs lighted by black table lamps sit in front of the modern fireplace and television in this living room showcasing tufted sofas and dark wood coffee table.

By Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Gorgeous living room accented with blue armchairs that faces the glass top coffee table and sofa. It includes a television that hung above the fireplace with stone surround tiles.

By lisa schmitz interior design

This living room boasts a wood paneled wall fitted with open shelving and television. It has an L-shaped sectional and glass top coffee table that sits on a gray rug.

By ABC Real Estate Costa Rica

Charming living room decorated with a pair of lovely wall arts mounted above the TV stand. It has marble flooring and a stylish tray ceiling with a hanging vintage fan.

Living room TV data chart

We analyzed 154,000 living rooms for TV data and discovered that 44% do not have a TV which means 56% do have a TV. Here’s the breakdown:

How big should your living room TV be?

I love big TV’s and when wall mounted, they’re out of the way so go big… 65″ plus. Why not, right? It may seem gargantuan at first, but trust me, you’ll love it in short order.

When our 65″ TV arrived, my wife and I thought it was ridiculously big; too big for the room. However, within a week we now wonder how we ever watched the 32″ TV.

Wall-mounted vs. TV stand

We have our TV’s on stands and frankly, it’s not an idea. It takes up space is really noticeable. My wife and I would definitely prefer our living room TV be wall-mounted but we haven’t gotten around to it.

I strongly recommend mounting it on a wall unless you have a built-in cabinet system.

More than a TV

Today’s smart televisions are not only televisions, but they’re music centers and you can even surf the web on them. They can be your entertainment hub. We often play music channels on it which pumps the sound through the connected Bose speaker system (sounds awesome).

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🔥 Design of a living room with a TV (171 photos) - see the best ideas for your apartment from a design studio in Moscow!

Placement of the TV in the living room . The large flat screen looks stylish and does not overload the design of the living room, and the TV will fit perfectly into the interior of any apartment.

Location . Remember, as a child, your parents scolded you for watching cartoons too close? Fortunately, modern models are designed in such a way that you can even place a TV in the living room close to the sofa. The main thing is to look at the whole picture at once. It doesn’t matter if your room has a sofa, an ottoman or comfortable armchairs: the TV in the living room design will logically fit against the wall opposite the resting place. nine0005

Cabinet or bracket? Hang your TV in the living room on a wall bracket if you want more lightness, or put it on a cabinet - there is no universal rule here. What is really worth taking care of is the wires. Even the most stylish interior design is easily ruined by dangling and protruding cables. A pre-provided cable channel will help to cope with this problem. He will hide all the flaws, and the wires will not disturb the harmony of the interior of the living room with a TV. nine0005

Height from floor . The specific TV height may vary depending on the height of your sofa or personal preference. At the same time, there is a universal rule: for comfortable viewing, the distance from the floor to the center of the screen should correspond to the level of the eyes of a seated person and be 100-120 cm.

Diagonal size . Choose a technique depending on the budget and the size of the room. But if in your design the TV will be the defining element on the living room wall, then its diagonal should be at least 50". Otherwise, the feeling of an empty, bare wall will remain.

Movie projector as an alternative to . The projector will be a great alternative to the TV in the design of the living room, if the walls of your room are white or light beige without visible relief. In other cases, you can not do without a special screen. Budget options will have to be manually deployed every time you want to watch a movie. More expensive screens work from the control panel. The projector itself is mounted against the opposite wall and can be removable or permanent. Finally, when choosing this alternative, you will have to take care of the curtains. If you are going to arrange movie shows not only at night, you cannot do without thick blackout curtains. Without them, the picture on the screen will be dull and faded. Be sure to hide the wires from the projector in the cable channels! nine0005

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Living room design with TV

Looking for Living room design with TV? I tried and picked up for you not just a selection of ideas from the Internet, but the best works of interior designers from our studio!

The place of the sofa

in the design of a living room with a TV

Thinking over the design of a living room with a TV, make it a schematic sketch . This will save you from unexpected inconsistencies and help you assess the situation from the outside. Display the layout, the location of windows, doors and future furniture on the diagram, keeping the scale. nine0005

Draw an imaginary line from the window to the door . This is a place where drafts walk, which means that putting a sofa here is not safe for health.

Sofa arrangement in the living room . Determine the main function of your sofa. Are you going to watch TV in the living room every evening? Maybe guests will often spend the night on the sofa? Depending on the role, its place in the interior may change. Take a look at some layout ideas:

1. An ideal arrangement that maximizes the function of the furniture: sofa in the living room opposite the TV or diagonally from the door. Encourages you to sit down and rest. nine0052

2. A good solution for those whose guests like to stay until the morning is a sofa near the door. It is hidden behind a wall, the door overlooks the TV. With such an arrangement in the living room of your kopeck piece or treshka, a feeling of comfort is preserved.

3. If the sofa is a corner sofa, the best place for it is at the far end of the room from the entrance. Thus visually it fits into the natural boundaries of the room, does not overload the interior of the living room with a TV, and you maintain a sense of spaciousness. nine0052

Correct opening of the living room door

In or out?

Living room door opening . You can “hide” the door with the help of the right color: if the color of the door and the walls match, then the exit will become part of a single living room space with a TV and will not attract attention. Choose a model without platbands, they will not create extra relief at the edges and will help you complete the main task.

When installing the door, make sure that it opens easily and does not interfere with free access to and from the living room. If the door intersects with the furniture when you open it and there is no way to avoid this, consider alternative options. Today, models of sliding compartment doors and folding doors-"books" are presented on the market. They are especially good when you have to save usable space. nine0005

See what the designers have to offer:

1. Not the worst design option. When opening the door, you can hit the cabinet doors, but the savings in the space of the apartment are obvious: the door opens inward, and not into the corridor, where there is not too much space anyway.

2. Unfortunate choice: swinging open, the door blocks the free space. It is better to change direction or choose one of the alternatives described above.

3. Another bad design option, but now the door “eats up” space not in the living room itself, but in the corridor. If the renovation or layout does not allow for a change of direction, it may be better to install an accordion folding door or sliding doors. nine0052

4. Good location. The door opens without interfering with entry and exit, does not take up much space both in the corridor and in the living room.

Living room furniture

Living room furniture . On the one hand, the armchair matches the style of the restrained classic design of the living room. On the other hand, a bright blue color creates the necessary accent, and the interior no longer seems boring.

  • Armchair. The design studio often proposes to make the armchair the main accent of the living room interior. Play with colors and styles. For example, a baroque armchair in a minimalist living room will definitely attract attention. Don't like radical solutions? Choose an armchair in the same style, but in a contrasting shade, for your two-room apartment. The dimensions and model should meet your ideas about comfort. You can climb into a wide easy chair with your legs covered with a blanket. In the recliner model with a reclining back, it is convenient not only to relax, but also to take a nap. A more strict design with a high back and armrests is suitable if you do not plan to sit in a chair watching TV in the living room for a long time. nine0100
  • TV stand. In the past, a living room and TV always meant a cabinet. Now wide massive TV cabinets have sunk into oblivion along with bulging TVs, tape recorders and cassettes that take up a lot of space. A light narrow shelf or a combined pedestal-shelving unit is the right solution for a modern kopeck piece.
  • Coffee table. Original design coffee table will not only create coziness and decorate the living room. It can also easily become an art object, one has only to find a suitable option. Connoisseurs of space saving will like a transforming table. It easily turns into a high and wide table for receiving guests. nine0100
  • Side tables. Solution for the interior of a small living room with TV - side table. It takes up less space than usual, easily moves from sofa to chair and at the same time successfully copes with its function. A couple of books, a cup of coffee or a candy bowl will fit on it.
  • Rack. A useful find, no matter what interior design you choose. The rack is your personal exhibition. Books, small useful things, souvenirs, figurines, just cute little things: fill it with what makes you feel good. At the same time, it is important to observe the measure and not litter the shelves. If the layout of the room requires zoning, the rack will perfectly cope with this task. Unlike thick screens and additional walls, it allows light to pass through and does not weigh down the space. nine0100
  • Additional storage cabinet. In a wide room there is enough space not only for organizing recreation. Place the sofa closer to the center of the living room with a TV, and use the freed up space for a wardrobe. In Moscow, apartments are often rented out with construction flaws. Turn them to your advantage: niches and walls can also be used to store things.
  • Fireplace. This, of course, is about electric fireplaces. Modern models can perform many functions at once. First, the fireplace is beautiful. Secondly, in the cold season, it replaces the heaters. Thirdly, some models can also work as humidifiers, which is especially important in winter, when the batteries dry out the air. If you decide that you need a fireplace, you will have to choose from three main styles: antique, classic and modern. The size of the fireplace also matters, it depends on the size of the room and the height of the ceilings. Designer's advice will help you choose the right option and not spoil the overall style of the living room. nine0100

Kitchen + living room

If you have a tiny kitchen and a small living room, try combining them. So you get a spacious and bright kitchen-living room. This option is not suitable for everyone, but recently it has become more and more fans.

Kitchen-living room design . When placing accents in the interior of a modern kitchen-living room, do not be modest, choose several color shades at once.

As a result of combining the rooms, we will get a space with two windows, which means there will be more light and air here. There will also be a dining area. To choose the right dining table for her, count on a person of at least 70 cm. When there is not enough space for a full-fledged table, options with a folding transforming table or a bar counter will come to the rescue. By the way, the latter can visually separate the kitchen and living areas. nine0005

Ideas for a kitchen-living room

Bedroom + living room

The option of combining a living room with a bedroom is less common. This solution is not for everyone. Still, in the bedroom you want privacy, and the living room is a room where guests often visit. It is better to take a closer look at this redevelopment option for young owners of small apartments. Families with twos and threes should avoid this option. Do you want to zone the space without losing lighting and functionality? Use a rack. It will not only divide the room, but also help to place books and souvenirs. nine0005

Bedroom design with living room . See how you can successfully combine the bedroom and living room in a single room. The rack is used for zoning the room.

Living room + office

Unless you are a happy owner of a spacious three-room apartment, then most likely you will not be able to allocate a separate room for an office. Most often, the desktop is placed in the living room or bedroom. When choosing a table and its location, be guided by how often it will be needed for work. Remember that a desktop computer requires a more spacious workplace than a laptop (an average of 60-70 cm deep), and also take care of sockets and cable channels in advance, during repairs. nine0005

Living-study design . An example of a project with a bright accent on a chair. A small work table and shelves match the color of the wall and do not draw attention to themselves.

Take a look at some of the living room desk options.

1. If you don't often use your desk for work, it's best to make it invisible through color schemes or zoning. For example, you can choose a countertop in the color of the walls, hide the workplace behind a screen or disguise it with a rack. nine0052

2. If a freelancer needs a large table for a desktop computer, an extended window sill is ideal. The tabletop in the width of the room visually pushes the walls apart. This excellent solution will adjust the proportions of the living room in the form of an elongated rectangle.

3. For creative people and schoolchildren, a desktop built into a wardrobe is suitable. The hinged door doubles as a table top. Firstly, it is a way to quickly hide the creative mess from prying eyes while maintaining the illusion of cleanliness. Secondly, it is also space saving. nine0052

Work table in the interior

Air conditioner

in the living room with TV

How to position the air conditioner so that it fits well into the interior of the living room? First of all, it is important to place it correctly. Do not hang the air conditioner over a sofa or armchair where people often sit. Just moving it to the far end of the room will not work either: you will have to ditch the wall from the window to the attachment point, and this is quite expensive.

Air conditioner indoor unit is difficult to fit into the interior. A white air conditioner hanging on a white wall attracts the least attention.

Most often, the design project involves one of the following options for the location of the air conditioner:

1. Air conditioning above the front door. Excellent location, although it requires gating for communications.

2. Indoor unit close to the window. Unlike the first option, you will have to grind less, which means that this option is more economical. The disadvantage is that the cooled air blows on the chair. nine0052

3. The air conditioner is located in the most active area of ​​the room. With this design of a living room with a TV, cold air hits people directly.

Rosettes

in the design of the living room

When you calculate the number and location of sockets, the interior design should already be thought out. At least the position of furniture, appliances and stationary lamps (floor lamps and table lamps). The average number of sockets for a living room with a TV is about 15. Decide where the TV set-top box, game console, sound system will be located. It is convenient to hide sockets behind the TV screen or TV stand. If the design project implies the presence of a fireplace, 2-3 sockets can also be placed behind it. Don't forget the Christmas tree. In the intended place of its installation, there should be enough sockets for electric garlands. nine0005

Lighting

in the living room

Light decides! It is from its brightness and shade that our feeling of the room changes: it is cozy, spacious or dark and inhospitable. Consider several options for lighting a living room with a TV for different situations: a relaxing evening, receiving guests, watching a movie.

Living room lighting . The loft style in the interior of this living room is set by a brick wall, and several lamps of various types support it. nine0005

Luminaires . When choosing lamps, consider the style of the interior. In the design of a living room with a TV, it is fashionable to combine lighting fixtures of different sizes and functionality, united by one style. In the living room, it is best to install three types of lighting (spot, local and intimate), which at the click of a button will turn a bright, bright room for meeting friends into a cozy corner for relaxation.

Top light . The main type of lighting, the so-called overhead light, is represented by spotlights (they are also called work lights) and a chandelier. A spectacular chandelier can perform not only its main function, but also be an important part of the design, set the accent of your living room interior with a TV. nine0005

Table lamps, floor lamps and sconces - this is the so-called spotlight . However, it should be noted that sconces rarely fit into modern design. Try replacing them with a pair of stylish lamps.

Intimate light . Subdued light elements not only illuminate the room, but create an atmosphere of romance and comfort. If guests stay overnight, then interior garlands with their warm, even light can serve as night lights.

Candles . The most interesting thing in interior design look large plain candles. However, they can be of different diameters and heights. White color and matte finish is the perfect combo for most living rooms. nine0005

Zoning . The combined rooms are divided into zones not only by shelving and screens. Light often comes to the aid of designers. In the kitchen-living room, be sure to hang a few lamps above the table. This rule works for both the bar counter and the classic dining table. For the working kitchen area, also choose working lighting. Use standard lighting techniques in the living area: a combination of overhead light with local lighting in the form of floor lamps and lamps.

Contemporary living room

The modern design style of the living room with TV is universal, combining minimalism and versatility. It is suitable for both large and small spaces.

Contemporary living room design . The clarity of lines and the presence of strict patterns are the hallmarks of modern style.

Style . Modern style is easy to recognize by its characteristic colors. It is almost always represented by monochrome shades (black, gray, white) combined with bright accents. If you do without them, then the interior of the living room with a TV will become faceless and boring. In addition to color accents, designers use large bright posters and paintings in the same style. Decor should not be much. As already mentioned, modern style is characterized by minimalism. Furniture should meet two parameters: convenience and simplicity. nine0005

Lots of modern living rooms

Neoclassical style in the living room

When turning to an interior designer, many people ask to design a room in neoclassical style. This is a kind of modern take on the classic design of the apartment. It is distinguished by a large number of decorative elements. Examples include moldings on walls and ceilings, carved lamps, a “carriage tie” on upholstered furniture. The colors in the neoclassical style are pastel, soft.

Neoclassical living room . Pillows of different sizes are a type of decor that is appropriate in both modern and classic living rooms.

Style . In the neoclassical style, as in the classical one, the correct symmetrical lines and decorative elements are combined. Moreover, there can be many accessories: these are ceiling and wall moldings, draperies, stucco, carved elements in furniture. Windows, as a rule, darken heavy curtains and drapes.

Neoclassical living rooms

Other living room styles

Scandinavian style

Fusion

Loft

Colors

Beige in the design of the living room with TV

Bright living rooms with loud accent colors, original design projects using different shades and a dark leading color are by no means uncommon in the design of an apartment. There is no rule that a living room with a TV must be bright, although for a number of reasons, light colors prevail in modern designs. In this article, we will focus on such options as the most common. nine0005

Beige visually expands the space . Today apartments are mostly small. If this is your situation, follow the designer's advice: beige can fix the problem.

Compatibility . The compatibility of beige with almost any other color makes it universal. It gives you freedom in choosing furniture and decorative elements: no matter what shade you use in the interior of the apartment, beige will be combined with each of them.

Create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort . Beige shades do not irritate the eyes, you do not get tired of them. This design is not boring, but you can dilute it with bright decorative elements.

Beige in the living room . In a classic interior, warm shades of beige are more common. Interior designers in a modern style prefer colder tones.

Selection of beige living rooms

Gray color in the interior of the living room

Gray color in the living room . Looking for a neutral color for a modern living room? Choose grey! nine0005

The thoughtless use of colors in the design of a living room with a TV can be a serious mistake. Deep dark tones absorb light. They can make an already small room quite small and gloomy. Medical sterility will bring an abundance of white. Choosing a harmonious neutral color, it is better to dwell on gray. It goes well with many bright and delicate shades, does not irritate or tire the eyes.

Gray living room selection

Other colors

Living room design

White color in the living room

Blue in the living room

Dark Living Room Design

Finishing materials

How to avoid embarrassing mistakes and not let the cat down the drain painstaking work on the design of the room? Should I choose artificial or natural materials? Bright colors or classic? What is more important, practicality or beauty? Everything you need to know about modern finishing materials is in the article at the link below. nine0005

10 decorating tips

Decor

We've already looked at some of the decorating aspects of the living room with TV: lighting and details of individual styles. The right decor will enliven your interior and turn any room into a cozy room where you want to spend more time. To learn how to place additional accents, add zest to the interior and at the same time not overload it with unnecessary details, read the link below.

10 living room decor tips

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A living room with a large TV is an ideal place for gathering large companies in the evenings

Modern technologies, seemingly striding towards people, sometimes drive us into certain limits, and make hostages of certain circumstances. Equipping the rooms in our house in such a way that it is cozy, beautiful and correct, we stumble upon a number of obstacles that must be overcome at the very beginning of the journey. For if you withstand all the requirements, and do everything as it should be, the result of the work done will stun you with its perfection. The same applies to the living room that you plan to equip. nine0005

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  • 1 Living room with sofa and TV: ideal for a cozy room TV panel
  • 5 Why it is not recommended to place the TV near the window in the living room

Living room with a sofa and TV: an ideal option for a cozy room

As we have developed, the living room is a room in which the whole family gathers in order to relax together , chat and watch TV. If the family is large, then, accordingly, there should be a lot of space in the living room. nine0005

Living room with sofa and TV - standard living room of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Due to the growth of well-being and the priority of the individuality of the individual, today there is a tendency to deviate from this stereotype. Every member of the family fights for the right to have their own TV in their room.

Choose a place for the sofa depending on the diagonal of the TV

However, one way or another, the need for warmth of communication prevails, and we come to one room where you can spend time together and comfortably with the whole family. What should it be like, a living room with a large TV and a sofa? nine0005

Living room options with large TV:

  • Large room with one function - relaxation and watching TV;
  • Small room with TV viewing function;
  • Large room with several zones, including TV viewing;
  • Small room, divided into zones, one of which provides for watching TV while sitting on the sofa;
  • Mixed living room where you can watch TV and do other activities at the same time. nine0100

Determining the functions of the living room, one must take into account the area of ​​the entire house, the number of inhabitants in it, and their individual needs.

What should be the TV in the living room: requirements for operation

The most important requirement for placing a TV in the living room is the old truth that we were taught in childhood - so that when watching TV, your eyesight does not deteriorate, the distance between the TV screen and your eyes should be at least seven diagonal distances of this TV. At present, with the advent of new technologies, reluctantly, this distance can be reduced to 4 diagonals, but no less! nine0005

When choosing a TV model, you should consider the size of the living room and the style in which it is made

TV in the living room should be a good friend, but not an enemy. Do not put yourself or other family members at risk by placing the TV closer than usual to the viewing area. Especially if there are children in the house.

As for aesthetics and other rules for using the TV, they are not so categorical as the main requirement. But they still need to be considered. nine0005

Rules for placing and using a TV in the living room:

  • Correspond to the size of the room;
  • Match the interior of the room and the whole house;
  • Place the TV slightly above your eye level when seated;
  • Should not disturb other people if the room has multiple functions;
  • The TV must not be exposed to light from a window.

And one more main rule has not been canceled - do not let small children watch TV for more than 3-4 hours a day. It can also negatively affect their visual acuity. nine0005

What is the TV zone in the living room

Since the TV zone in the living room is a relaxation area, in addition to the TV, the entire interior of the room should also contribute to relaxation. Position the furniture you will sit on while watching TV so that it is opposite the TV.

So that many people can watch TV in the living room at the same time, it is worth buying a corner sofa. If you have a large living room, then a large TV panel is more suitable for it, but if there is not much space, then it is better to purchase a smaller TV. nine0005

If you have a narrow and long living room, it is better to divide it into zones. Do not place the sofa and TV either too far or too close to each other. Stick to generally accepted requirements.

Some tips for decorating a living room with a large TV:

  • Do not clutter up the space between the sofa and the TV. A small coffee table will be enough for this space.
  • TV wall decoration should be soft and pleasing to the eye, vintage style is welcome; nine0100
  • The furniture you will sit on while watching TV is soft and comfortable;
  • Do not place the TV in the corner of a room or under stairs. It should be in the center of the TV viewing area.
  • When watching TV, the presence of soft, subdued lighting is approved. Think immediately about his equipment.

Bright ornaments or eye-catching decoration of the TV wall, as well as uncomfortable furniture, will distract from viewing, and confuse you when watching television programs. nine0005

Design styles for a living room with a TV panel

When following the rules for placing a TV in a living room, do not forget to properly design the interior of this room. For a small and a large room, completely different styles of decoration in the interior are inherent.

A flat-panel TV fits well into a minimalist or high-tech interior

A TV panel in a living room doesn't have to look like a gloomy black spot. Try to create a design in which it will harmoniously fit into your apartment. nine0005

Just as important is whether you equip the room with a TV set: hanging or table.

The decoration styles that are most suitable for the living room are:

  • Classic living room model;
  • Contemporary living room;
  • Living room with Feng Shui TV, where the TV is not recommended to be placed in the north of the living room;
  • Art Nouveau living room;
  • Retro living room;
  • Combined version. nine0100

Modern designers often use natural or fake decorative stone when decorating the TV wall. This type of design is successful and looks great.

Why it is not recommended to place the TV near the window in the living room

There are times when in a room, even a large one, there is very little space or opportunities, and there is absolutely nowhere to place a TV viewing area.

A TV by the window in the living room is not the best option for installation. And this is prevented by several reasons. nine0005

It is not recommended to place the TV near a window, as the sun's rays may fall on its screen.

Reasons why you should not place your TV near a window: