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Tastefully Incorporating Televisions (11 comments)
Don't make the television the focal point of the room. Arrange furniture for good conversation and lounging.
by Niche Interiors 
Consider your television when designing built-ins. This design looks intentional and seamless.
by Buttrick Wong Architects
Low sideboards or media stands are the next best thing to custom solutions. Hide all the cords and components out of sight.
by James Woolum Design Inc.
Nicely done! The black cabinetry disguises the television and looks chic.
by Jacobs Design, Inc.
Fancy! The flat screen is mounted to a sliding panel that rotates around for viewing.
by James Wagman Architect, LLC
Kitchy but fun. At least they have a sense of humor about mounting the TV above their vintage fireplace.
Ironic vintage frame
Another tasteful design. My only gripe: There are no open areas for components. This makes it much easier to use a remote.
by James Wagman Architect, LLC
Perfect -- hidden away when not in use, and at a good angle when you need it.
by Mahoney Architects and Interiors
comments
chriskauf says:
I have concealed our tv in out traditional style family room , above the fireplace , this has proven to be a great set up , it takes no floor space , little ones can' t touch and we can hide it away with the addition of the custom shutters I built .
Chris
Chris
michelnow says:
I have always been a big fan of keeping the TV behind closed doors when not in use. I was able to use plantation shutters to conceal our TV over the fireplace. Not only did it hide the TV, but I love the architectural interest it added!
becky says:
Last night on "My Life on the D-List," Levi Johnston had this HILARIOUS hideous HUGE TV with a fake fireplace on the bottom. I don't even know how to describe it. Anyway, these are a whole lot more tasteful than that!
pamslittlejack says:
I like the ones that aren't part of the focal point in the room, such as the one encased in black over the fireplace or the one that slides into the wall. The one Michelnow posted behind the plantation shutters is good too. The best option, if available, is to just have a media (or family) room and leave the living room to socializing.
llucy says:
The problem with the arrangement in the first photo, is having to crane your neck to the side the entire time you actually watch tv. Looks good, impractical if you enjoy watching movies.
andrea_of_ffft says:
Really, the best way is to get rid of it altogether.
eyeseepretty says:
I put my flat screen on top of a dining room buffet and hid the components inside. Wallpapering the wall behind the TV in a graphic pattern makes the whole wall the focus, not just the TV.
ashindler says:
Older, historic homes with a fireplace as the focal point in a small living room creates a huge challenge if you have a large flat screen tv. An above-the fireplace mount position can actually be too high for comfortable viewing if the room isn't deep enough. Where the windows are will also impact where glare will be, so solutions must be very clever. Maybe a projector and a roll-up screen is the best solution.
deodand says:
In addition to the challenges ashindler notes, there is a rumour that having your TV above a working (hot) fireplace will shorten the TV's life. This may be a concern if you have a pricey TV.
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