Small room tv ideas
9 ways to arrange a TV in a tiny room |
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Planning a small TV room is no easy feat, but worry not, it is certainly not impossible to create a statement scheme around your TV, even in a tiny space.
We've curated a selection of creative solutions to create a small TV room scheme that you can be proud of, whether that be alongside statement artwork, disguised within a wall storage, or blending into a dark living room background.
Small TV room ideas
For most households, the TV is an essential tool for helping us 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 box. Here, we showcase our favorite small living room TV ideas and family room TV ideas that cater beautifully to TVs in tiny rooms.
1. Opt for a variety of flexible small seating
(Image credit: Danielle Rose Design/Raquel Langworthy/Deirdre King/Hierarchy Architecture)
'Adding poufs, stools or benches will help to maximize your space in a small TV room,' says Danielle Chiprut, founder and creative principal at Danielle Rose Design . 'These pieces add extra seating for guests, but they don't make your room feel stuffy or overcrowded. When they are not needed for extra living room seating, these versatile pieces can be stored away under a console or used as an ottoman for lounging.'
2. Conceal wires in a bespoke media cabinet
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'In this living room, the TV television is float mounted on the wall, avoiding the mess of wires and cables, surrounded with cantilevered shelving which sits above custom cabinetry,' says Clara Ewart, head of design at Kitesgrove . 'The display shelving is decorated with books, artworks and other decorative objects, while the cupboards beneath provide streamlined, concealed joinery.'
3. Zone a small open plan tv room with wallpaper
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'This small TV room gets a lot of sunlight, so I was able to work with some darker colors and textures without the room feeling too dark,' says Galina Holechek, designer at Galina Renee Interior Design Studio .
'My client fell in love with this Phillip Jeffries wallpaper in the first presentation, and that laid the foundation for the whole room. A mixture of warm tones with deep rich colors, I love that this room seats around five to six people without feeling cramped. The fact that it's right off of the kitchen helps it not to feel too claustrophobic or cut off.'
4. Play with proportions and materials
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At first glance, this small TV room appears to be spacious and large, however, this long living space is actually quite narrow. 'If there’s one thing that’s going to create the illusion of more space in a long living room, it’s decluttering – it can actually make a room feel wider in seconds,' says digital editor at Homes & Gardens, Jennifer Ebert. 'This living room layout features clever low-level living room furniture that doesn't impede on the diminutive proportions of the room.'
5. Use curves to soften harsh corners
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The curvaceous furniture trend is back, and it works beautifully in a family room or bedroom TV space,' says Erin Coren and Lina Calváo, co-founders of Curated Nest Interiors .
'With the emphasis today on the home as a family space, used for entertainment, regimented rows of sectionals and clinical design can look a little stark in a small room.'
'Full-on voluptuous or subtly rounded, curves will lift the small layout and soften the overall look of your room, adding a bold design focus or a subtle touch of shaping to your décor.'
6. Use accent pieces of furniture
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'The small TV room acts as the home’s entertainment hub, an area where you can switch off at the end of the day and chat casually with family,' say Jen and Mar, co-founders of Interior Fox .
'To create a refined look that adds balance in the room, introduce an accent pieces of furniture such as an occasional chair, coffee table and a floor lamp. This set up will allow the room to feel more sociable and multifunctional should you wish to turn the TV off and use as a space to host guests.'
7. Hide or disguise your TV
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'This TV room optimizes space with the creation of a bespoke cabinet that accommodates a cozy gas fireplace, tons of cookbooks for the neighboring kitchen, a secret door to the pantry and a sliding panel to hide the TV when not in use,' says Mindy O’Connor, principal of Melinda Kelson O’Connor Architecture & Interiors .
'Two comfortable and whimsical chairs pair with the simple striped living room sofa to make a small footprint that is warm and inviting, but open to other spaces.'
'The patio doors were created to let in light and mirror the original woodwork in the house. They allow the TV room to go from occupying the back corner of a grand house to becoming a more central room from both inside and out. It's perfect for a cup of tea, watching TV or evening cocktails while meals are being prepped, both informal for the family, but elegant enough for guests.'
8. Introduce a sectional in a narrow space
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'Small doesn't mean a space can't feel designed and functional, this small TV room is the perfect Bohemian living space that can accommodate more than a few comfortably,' says Kendra Nash, principal designer of Nash Design Group . 'Natural light and comfortable, yet appropriately sized furnishings make even the smallest of spaces feel large.
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9. Create a feature out of your TV
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'Rather than hanging the TV on a white wall, we decided to create a custom millwork piece to add color and distinction to this Classic 7 pre-war apartment den,' says Matthew Miller, principal and founder of StudioLAB . 'The dark blue lacquered wall unit, which surrounds the TV and serves as a place to display accessories, delivers a sharp contrast to the otherwise neutral-colored room and creates a more modern flow of living space. The unit floats off the floor, while the grid pattern adds an interesting visual dimension for a clean, modern look.'
How do you arrange a TV in a small room?
Arranging a TV in a small room is easy than you might think. There are no set rules on where to place a TV in a small room, it all depends on your individual needs.
Working out where your larger pieces of furniture are going to be placed is a great way to start, as this will then narrow down your options.
Another thing to consider are the light levels in the room and making sure the TV isn't positioned in an space that is often overwhelmed by sunlight, making it difficult to watch.
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.
10 ways to style a TV in a tiny lounge |
(Image credit: Kathryn MacDonald / Sigmar London / Raquel Langworthy)
Planning beautiful small living room TV ideas is no easy feat, but worry not, it is certainly not impossible to create a statement scheme around your TV, even in a tiny space.
We've curated a selection of creative solutions to create a small living room TV scheme that you can be proud of, whether that be alongside statement artwork, disguised within a wall storage, or blending into a dark living room background.
Small living room TV ideas
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 box. Here, we showcase our favorite small living room ideas that cater beautifully to TVs.
1. Blend your TV into the background in an apartment
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One of the main challenges in a small living room is how to deal with the tech. Don't let a TV spoil your small living room aesthetic. Here, the TV and TV stand blends beautifully into the fireplace-cum-storage of this small apartment living room without interrupting the linear aesthetic. This bespoke option hides all the wires, gives you super storage below and shelves for keepsakes on each side of the TV
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Turn your family room into a sociable hub for the whole clan with a scheme centered around the TV.
While the first reception room may be the place for more formal living TV room ideas aimed at hosting guests, a family room is the part of the house where movie nights reign supreme, and the whole family can relax in each other’s company.
In this scheme from interior designer Melissa Bolivar, founder, House of Sui Sui , has ensured that this snug-cum-cinema room, which leads off the kitchen, is an immersive experience with the walls, cabinetry, sofa and rug all featuring nuanced hues of teal and aquamarine. Living room furniture ideas and accessories in similar but not quite matching tones create a warming spectrum of sunshine across the space.
'A bespoke chaise-style sofa makes best use of limited space; the richly-hued rug was inspired by the minimalist work of artist Ellsworth Kelly,' says Melissa.
3. Integrate a TV within a wall of storage
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Small living room ideas take on myriad of guises: family zones, entertaining spaces, multi-media hubs.
Therefore, well-planned storage ideas are transformative in allowing this hard-working room to meet every need.
‘Consider living room furniture ideas that feature both drawers and open shelving,’ says Rachel Galbraith, creative director at Ercol. ‘This versatility allows for bulkier items and unsightly TV remotes to be stowed out of sight, while eye-catching accessories can be styled on surfaces at eye level. If you love to mix up your interiors on a regular basis, free-standing designs are a perfect option and can be moved around the house.’
4. Consider color combinations in a small space
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A carefully considered color clashing combination can create a small living room TV scheme that truly sings with joy. This is a space for both socialising and retreat, so you want shades that both enliven and comfort you. ‘Pink and green is one of my favorite color combination in rooms – they play really well off each other and it’s a great way to cheer up a room,’ says Lucy Barlow, founder, Barlow & Barlow.
A TV surrounded by storage is a practical solution and can be softened with the addition of books and favorite pieces. Paint your living room shelving in a statement color to standout rather than hide it away.
5. Choose the right furnishings
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Getting the furniture right within your small living room TV ideas is one of the biggest challenges when thinking about how to design a living room.
'This needs to be a practical space for watching TV and creating good conversation,' says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo. 'What you choose needs to contribute to the personality and harmony of the space. Inevitably, I find people often graduate to the smaller rooms of a house as they are more intimate and cozier, whereas big rooms can make you feel small and uncomfortable. Be bold with your little living room and use large-scale furniture sparingly to give the illusion that the TV room is grander than it actually is.
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6. Minimize the presence of your TV
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Tone down the presence of a TV by choosing a dark paint color for the surrounding joinery. In this scheme by Neptune, the inky black shelves have the dual effect of allowing the colors of the book spines to stand out while helping to minimize the presence of the screen.
'Where possible, conceal a TV so it isn't the focal point, 'says Sophie Coller, managing director, Kitesgrove. 'Failing that, set it within joinery surrounded by bookshelves to subtly integrate it.'
7. Create a scheme around the TV
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'The best way to camouflage your TV is to blend create a color scheme around the 'black box',' says Jen & Mar, the duo behind Interior Fox . 'Disguising your TV within a black and white space is a great way to ensure that your receiver never becomes an eyesore.'
While monochrome decorating can be tricky to get right, a considered approach will be rewarded by a simple but impactful scheme, especially in a small living room TV scheme.
But tone and texture are important – remember that the most successful monochrome interiors combine movement and depth with tactile pieces to create an interesting narrative, as beautifully demonstrated in this space by Ginny Macdonald Design .
8. Center your TV in a small living room
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Symmetry in interior design is a trick used to create smart-looking rooms – and it's perfect for your small living room TV ideas. Symmetry is a technique used by interior designers to create a space that looks incredibly tidy and smart – and therefore calming and relaxing. Using a TV as a visual anchor is a good place to start.
‘We definitely like symmetry in our design work and feature it quite a bit. Symmetry creates a sense of balance and order and is calming to the mind, no matter your requirements of the space. You see lots of examples of symmetry in nature and it is an important principle generally in design,’ says Sophie Burke from Sophie Burke Design .
Your living room seating ideas are just as important in a symmetrical space. Incorporate a plethora or seating options for the whole family.
9. Let your TV shine as part of the wall décor
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Looking for living room art ideas for accent walls to give your small living room TV focus? If you are considering mounting a TV to the wall in a living room, one way to really make it sing out is by painting the wall behind it in a shade that's a total contrast to the color of the TV or surrounding walls.
Painting or wallpapering your walls – around your living room TV – is an easy way to transform a small room and when you inevitably get bored with your chosen color in years to come, it is an easy refresh job.
10. Redirect the eye
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Narrow lines play optical illusions. Here the textured media wall by Sigmar London , has the effect of distracting from the fact the TV stands proud of the wall and can also be extended on an arm.
'Stripes bring order and structure to a space and have the ability to redirect the eye,' says Roselind Wilson, founder of Roselind Wilson Design.
David Collinge, managing director, Ian Makin agrees: 'A good stripe isn't only about the color that work together, it's also about the negative space between them that creates a quality pattern.'
How do you fit a TV in a small living room?
With the many of us spending more and more time at home, I can see why you’d want to keep hold of your TV. But I can also see why you want to disguise it – as screens have gotten ever larger they have become big black vacuums, sucking life from the space like they do from the eyes of every teenager I know. There is a way to hide them, however (the TV sets, not the teenagers).
Firstly, start by identifying a different focal point. It could be a fireplace, an amazing view or even an empty wall where you can hang your favorite piece of artwork and arrange your seating around it. Then, in a different corner, you can either commission a purpose-built cupboard in which to hide the TV, recess it into a bookshelf the same size as the screen, or place it against a dark backdrop so that it blends with the decor.
Can you have a big TV in a small room?
There is nothing to say that you shouldn't place a big TV in a small room. People often assume they should buy small-scale furniture, furnishings and technology for small rooms, but that actually makes a space feel smaller. Don’t be afraid to fill the room.
'Homeowners are looking for dynamic small living room TV ideas that will allow them the time to unwind at the end of a busy day but also one that will really benefit from the additional family time we have all been afforded in recent months, in which case you will want a large TV for the whole family to enjoy,' says Simon Tcherniak, senior furniture designer at Neville Johnson.'
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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.
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Hang on the wall
A convenient and very practical solution is to hang the TV on the wall. Firstly, it saves space in the room, and secondly, there will be no need to buy a special TV cabinet and think about where to put it. nine0005
Also, hanging the plasma on the wall is a great option for a family with small children, so the child can't reach it and will look at the screen at the right distance.
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Place it in a corner
If you have a small room and a small TV, you can place it in the corner.
Put, for example, on a convenient low cabinet, high cabinet or chest of drawers.
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Built into furniture
Pay attention to modern furniture systems that make it possible to “hide” appliances in convenient racks, shelves and niches.
Alternatively, the TV can be placed in a shelving unit or an open sideboard.
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Hide between pictures
To keep your TV from being eye-catching and not the main decoration of the interior, “surround” it with paintings, posters, photographs and other wall decor. nine0005
This way you will have your own piece of art, the so-called "black square", which sometimes shows pictures.
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TV in the living room: five common mistakes
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Mistake #1: TV in the spotlight not worth it. Especially when it comes to black minimalist XXL models in a classic living room. nine0005
The television does not have to be the main focus of the room.
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Instead of building your interior around your TV, start with furniture, accessories and details. Let them be the main ones, and the TV will take its modest place in it. Yes, in the modern world one cannot do without it, but it is far from the only important object in the living room, but only one of its components.
Mistake #2: The TV is not the right size for the room
Have you bought a trendy, ultra-modern model, but it does not fit your living room at all and looks out of place next to other interior items? Unfortunately, this often happens.
The right furniture, accessories and decor will help fit the TV into the space and make it an organic part of the interior.
Tip:
Always start with your room's baseline when choosing a TV. If the living room is spacious and the sofa is far from the screen, the TV should be large. If the room is small and the screen is close to the "seats", choose smaller models. A huge "black square" in a small space looks alien and spoils the whole impression of the interior. nine0005
Mistake #3: The TV is hanging too high
One common mistake is to install or hang the TV too high. In this case, it is inconvenient to watch it, and you will always feel discomfort.
Do not set the TV too high. The screen should be at eye level.
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Wherever your television is placed or hung, always place it at eye level. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable to use it. Therefore, before installing it, sit or lie down on the sofa and look straight ahead (without lifting your head or lowering your head): this is where the screen should be.
Remember, the right place for equipment is the key to your comfort. nine0005
Mistake #4: An Ugly TV Stand
Standard modern AV furniture doesn't suit every style. Sometimes it can ruin the whole look of your living room.
Choose a beautiful piece of furniture that can double as a TV stand.
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The TV does not have to rest on a standard TV stand. It's time to abandon the old stereotypes! For this purpose, almost any furniture is suitable. A chest of drawers, a console, a bookshelf or a side table - all this can easily serve as a stand for your equipment! And you can make special holes for cables yourself or simply do not move the furniture close to the wall so that there is room for wires behind. nine0005
Mistake #3: The TV is not integrated into the interior
The desire to combine furniture, appliances and accessories into a single whole is a good way to achieve a harmonious interior. But a TV is a living picture, and inscribing an image is usually more difficult than just a static object.
