Why would anyone hide something they use frequently? Seems like a waste of energy, in my opinion. If you use the TV frequently (whether it's for watching TV, streaming video, or playing games) there's no reason it shouldn't be easily available.

Why would anyone even want to pretend they don't watch TV if they do? With the advent of streaming entertainment, many of us truly enjoy the ease with which we can watch pretty much whatever we want whenever we want. There's no shame in watching or owning or prominently displaying a TV, nor was there ever for most. Live harmoniously with your possessions. Nothing else makes sense.

I used to keep my tv in an armoire (still do keep a smaller one in the bedroom) but they are so big now they need to be hung on a wall. I have mine on a darker painted wall and it is the only thing on that wall. No distractions.

I keep mine off to the side... I'd rather highlight my art. But I also seldom watch the thing. It is in the living room (no den/family room here), just off to the side so it isn't something one's eye is immediately drawn to.

Moxiemom - I know what you mean. We recently installed a Samsung Frame in the kitchen. You can display art or your own pictures; create collages and adjust the mat color and sizes.

The reason I will never have a tv out in the open is that even when they are off, people look at them. It’s a distraction if you are having family time or entertaining company. I keep mine in an armoire, and have no need for a huge tv, but YMMV.

YMMV?

Your mileage may vary :)

My TV is neither on a wall nor hidden in an armoire. It sits on a good-sized entertainment unit in our TV room/library. The entertainment unit holds the DVD, the soundbar, the cable box, and all the instruction manuals, plus the DVDs, etc. Works for us.

As for people looking at the TV even when it's off, I distract them with my scintillating conversation ;)