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Frame your TV
CONSIDER turning your TV set into framed art. For example, some producers provide custom television frames that run the gamut from ornate gold to contemporary white wood.
There are also custom framing options on the market compatible with various TV brands, so research on your unique needs to ensure a high-quality result and fit.
Invest in “designer” TV set
Samsung’s The Frame is a popular television option for design enthusiasts. With a matte display and customisable bezels, the TV set looks like a real piece of art. Its art mode allows you to display art and personal photos on a digital carousel display. The TV itself can even flip between landscape and portrait orientations. The unit comes with a detachable stand, giving you the freedom to move it to any room in the house.
Build a sliding mechanism
If you are do-it-yourself-savvy, instal sliding doors on your storage unit to conceal your TV set or hire a carpenter to take the lead.
Based on your space’s architectural elements, size and shape, a carpenter can design a bespoke solution for you. Whether you want cabinets to surround your TV set or mesh doors to accommodate a sound system, be sure to consult on all design possibilities in the planning stage.
Choose a floating entertainment centre
If investing in a new TV set is not an option, try changing the background of your old gadget, instead. A floating entertainment centre can do the trick, freeing up horizontal real estate and creating a sleek aesthetic. Some floating media centres even come fully equipped with storage to conceal all your digital gizmos.
Incorporate TV set into a gallery wall
Use your TV set to anchor a cluster of artwork, sculptures or framed photos. This will make an event out of a blank space and form a unifying backdrop for your TV set.
You can also disguise your TV set by installing floating shelves and featuring it within a grouping.
Top your shelves with collectibles, vases or leaning art. If you are a minimalist or someone who prefers a clean backdrop for your TV set, this may not be the best design approach for you.
Hide TV set in wall-mount cabinets
For a tidier approach, try a wall-mounted TV cabinet. With hundreds of iterations on the market (you can even do some on your own), these storage staples make for a nifty TV set-hiding solution. With hardwood construction and glass panels, the TV cabinet allows you to display your own printed art or sheets of fine-art paper.
Balance TV set with built-ins
Built-in bookshelves will never date your space. In addition, these storage and display units take up less square footage than traditional furniture. They can be squeezed into even the most oddly shaped nook. If budget allows, partner with a carpenter to design a wall of built-in bookshelves for your TV set. Complete the TV centre with a custom cover and beautiful millwork.
Make it part of your accent wall
Accent walls are also a tried-and-true design method that blend a TV set right in, create a focal point and dress up a bare wall. To create your own accent wall, either dip it in a bold hue or instal custom panelling (or both). Panelling is a creative option worth exploring. The options are almost limitless — horizontal stripes, double-raised, perfect grids and more.
By using this design solution, your accent wall will take centre stage (versus your TV set becoming your only focal point).
Buy a media centre with doors
An easy, unfussy way of concealing a set is to simply buy a TV cabinet, such as a two-piece unit. Perfect for a living room, family room, bedroom, study or den, such a versatile piece comes with two storage drawers, bi-fold doors and cord management cutouts.
You can opt for a media centre with sliding barn doors, which allow you to both showcase decor and hide your TV set when not in use.
Explore unconventional options
If you are feeling a bit adventurous, try exploring an out-of-the-box solution, whether a TV mirror, TV lift cabinets or even a motorised TV cover. For times when you would rather just forego your TV set altogether, try portable TV tablets or a rollable screen with a projector setup.
Rollable screens can be a great alternative to a traditional TV set. They allow you to leave your wall as is and roll down the screen only when you are viewing content.
While some of these options may require professional installation, others are simple plug-in-and-play setups. — bhg.com
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