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Jan 12, 2024 · Adding even subtle texture to the wall behind a TV will help it to feel more integrated with its surroundings. Brophy Interiors chose a neutral vertical pattern that helps to counteract the horizontal shapes of the fireplace, flat screen, and soundbar, while the textured black-and-white finish integrates the black and white tones of the room.
- Above The Fireplace
Few things are cozier than watching television next to a...
- Above The Fireplace
- Common TV Wall Mistakes
- Ditch The dated “Entertainment Center”
- Stop Using This Stand!
- TV Is Wider Than The Wall
- TV Is Hung Too High
- TV Console Is Too Small
- Surrounding Artwork Is Not Well Planned
- Getting The “Sofa to TV” Distance Wrong
- Assuming You Shouldn’T Hang Over The Fireplace
- Using Crazy Wall Mounts
Today we’ll be discussing some mistakes that many homeowners make when trying to integrate a television into their design scheme. The most common TV wall mistakes people make are usually related in some way to scale, distance or proportion. We’re going to look at all that and more!
The goal here is to blend your TV into the decor. For example, integrating your TV into a gorgeous built-in is great! There’s nothing wrong with drawing attention to a media center if it’s a really beautiful piece of design. But big, bulky entertainment centers are usually not beautiful pieces of design; they are meant to be practical, but often ju...
I think we’ve all seen this old chestnut enough to safely say: it’s time for us to never see this TV stand, or any derivative of it, ever again. It’s possibly one of the saddest looking TV stands I’ve ever seen. Sure, you can put it in a boardroom or something, but it has no place in anyone’s living room.
There is nothing more visually jarring than a TV jutting out from the sides of a wall. So, let’s say you move into your new home and there is only one logical spot to place the TV in the living room. And that spot happens to be a piece of wall (or section of your fireplace) that is only 40″ wide. This means that your 50″ TV is *not* going to look g...
Ahh, another classic. The general rule of thumb for TV height is that the center of your screen should be positioned at eye level or just below. You don’t want to be craning your neck upward to be watching TV for extended periods of time. That being said, if you have a very, very big room, you *can* afford to hang the TV higher up, because your sea...
Anyone can see that the image above is pretty silly. 😂 But is it always that obvious when your TV is too big for your console or TV stand? Nope! Otherwise it wouldn’t be such a common mistake. I recommend getting a console that is at least a few inches wider than the width of your TV (on both sides!). It’s important to remember that TVs are measur...
If you’re thinking of hanging a gallery wall around your TV, it’s a great idea! Just make sure you plan out how it’s going to look before taking to the hammer and nails. It’s easy to imagine something in your head, but when you go to execute, it doesn’t exactly turn out the way you’d imagined it. Happens to us all! If you’re going to place artwork ...
There is a lot of debate over what the “correct” distance should be between TV and the sofa. There are some guidelines certainly that one can follow, but it really boils down to personal preference. To read some of the different opinions on the matter, you can check out these articles, which present very reasonable, sound arguments. 1. PC MAG – How...
Over the past decade and a half or so, fear has been created around hanging a TV over the fireplace. This used to be true with plasma TVs, but plasma technology isn’t really used anymore. Generally, you can very safely hang your TV over the fireplace. The only thing you need to make sure of is that the temperature of the area below the TV stays und...
Ok I’ll admit that full motion and extendable tv arms can be super handy, but they are also super ugly. 🤣 Having your giant TV hanging midair is not a great look. Ideally, your television’s wall mount is as invisible as possible. But if you must resort to using one of those TV arms, at least try to use the least visually invasive one you can find....
- Living Room with Built-in Cabinets and Angled Book Case. This living room has a custom cabinet as a designated area for the television, blending it with shelves and compartments for books, decor items, and personal collections.
- Fireplace with Barn Door-Style TV Concealers. Here’s a fireplace that’s a terrific fusion of rustic charm and modern functionality. I’m in love with how the barn door-style concealers discreetly house and hide the TV when it is not in use, offering the flexibility to switch between the fireplace’s serene ambiance and modern entertainment seamlessly.
- Modern Living Room with Floating Shelves. Here’s a great idea to frame out your TV – put up shelves beside it and display your favorite decor items! The floating shelves offer a minimalist yet practical storage and display solution, allowing for curated decor arrangements without overwhelming the space.
- Minimalist Living Room with a Sleek Media Cabinet. This minimalist living room encapsulates a sleek and sophisticated design ethos, featuring strategically placed shelves within a sleek media cabinet that harmoniously blends with the room’s minimalist feel.
Apr 11, 2024 · To ease the design friction, it’s important to get intentional about how your TV is integrated into your gathering space. The designer-approved TV wall ideas we’re showcasing here can help you do exactly that.
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May 17, 2024 · Incorporating a wainscoting wall behind your TV can lend a refined, elegant feel to your space. The architectural detail of the paneling adds depth and interest to the wall. You can paint it in a contrasting color to the upper portion of the wall to emphasize its features and make your TV stand out. 5.
Oct 6, 2023 · Having a big black box on your wall directly in front of a sofa doesn’t exactly scream warm and cozy. Having a television in your living room is now more commonplace than ever, but that doesn’t mean it has to be an eyesore. With the right TV wall ideas, you can incorporate a TV in your design instead.
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Feb 6, 2024 · In a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, add a large mirror panel behind the TV on a solid wall to create the illusion of wrap-around windows that will take the focus off the TV when it's not in use.
