A television is a necessary fixture in many living rooms.
TV Over Fireplace
ATV mountedover the fireplace is a classic living room setup.
Here, the wires run through the wall behind the TV, so no electrical components are visible.
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Large TV Ideas
A large TV naturally stands out as the focal point of this room.
Mounting the set on a wall frees up floor space elsewhere and creates a more simplified look.
Built-In Shelving Surround
A TV surrounded by built-in shelving serves as an eye-catching media center.
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Cabinets, drawers, and shelves can be used to house cables, remotes, and other electronic components.
TV Furniture Ideas
Use furniture toframe a wall-mounted televisionand make the set’s placement appear more purposeful.
A yellow-accentedcredenza provides stylish storageto stash electronic components.
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Todownplay the TV’s appearancewhen it’s not on, considerpainting the wallbehind it a dark color.
TV Gallery Wall
Incorporate a small televisioninto a gallery wallto effectively disguise its presence.
The TV is smaller than the largest piece of wall art, so it fits nicely within the display.
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Here, wall sconces flank the screen for a balanced look.
TV Placement Ideas
Don’t be afraid to make the television a minor player in the room.
Thisfamily roomis used for more than just watching TV, so the set is tucked away to the side.
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Choose at least one or two large-scale pieces that will balance the TV’s size.
This corner TV placement allows the fireplace to take center stage while the screen is still clearly visible.
Use the cabinets and shelving to camouflage components.
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Consideradding a new coat of paintand some custom holes to snake out the wires.
Hidden TV Design
If you only watch television on special occasions, consider hidden TV storage.
A concealed panel inside this window seat opens and a TV pulls out.
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