Here's your wall stripped down.

Where are you planning to place the TV?

Here's an option for the wall.

Here is how other walls have been addressed.

The mantle in this could be made lower so the tv is a bit lower. I like the idea of the glass door cabinets to give it a simple clean look, but shelves would be nice too

Wow - this is amazing!

Not sure how to answer a direct question as I haven't used Houzz in years..... but the TV will be a Frame TV - smaller than the one currently there. We really don't turn it on very often so it will have art on display most of the time.

I think the closed cabinetry will work best.

What are other options for the closed built-ins besides glass? What about shuttered panels or woven/rattan inserts?

You could use a woven material or reeded glass instead of the clear glass which would help in having to keeping the shelves so tidy. The glass is nice though as you can have them lighted and it’s a nice effect at night. I have mine on a timer and enjoy seeing it lit up.

You can do other glasses that are more or less opaque than others, so you can adjust how see through the door would be.

@Design Interior South the photo is very similar to what I have, thank you! I thought about mirrors - looked on Ballard - and for sure that would be the easiest solution! This pic is of Ballard mirrors I had in the primary bathroom - one over each sink. Simple shape, but detailed.

at our old house. Something like these?

Those would certainly work as long as they are large enough. Whatever mirrors you put there need to be a good scale for the area. I'm guessing your side walls are 9' before the angle starts which would bring your ceiling height to 10' or more. So my guesstimate is you would need something large. if those are not large enought there are plenty out there that are.

@Emily now I'm thinking of metal mesh design. Maybe with linen backing?

@Design Interior South @Emily now I'm looking into mesh panels. The space is currently very plain. I'm thinking the mesh panels might be lovely.

The reeded glass was suggested, and I do love the soft light coming from inside, but I don't want anything "cold" there - and I guess that is probably why I'm not loving the mirror option.

Anyone have an opinion on the mesh panel and also what about lining it with linen?

So appreciating these ideas! Thank you :)

I think that would be a really beautiful choice. Depending on what type of metal mesh you use and how much you can see thru it, will determine if it’s worth lining it with linen or grass cloth is a nice material for that too.

Congrats on the new home! ✨ likely just a me thing but the built ins done well will be $$$ — so unless i had a cabinetry/finish carpenter in the house for other projects that need to be done, i’d wait as this is something that could be done later

in the meantime I’d do fabulous mirrors and a pair of gorgeous lamps to bounce the light around (hopefully there is convenient electrical)

Wire meash is beautiful. Just know Beauty comes with a price , of course. It is quite the investment. Depending on selection and I am guessing for your project you would want a satin gold or brass mesh you are looking at $200-300 per square foot. Armac Martin being even higher. An Armac Martin mesh like this with rosette details and backing to make it opaque can run significantly more. Then add the cost of the finish carpentry and suddenly you are looking at an $8-10K project.

I do not know you investment budget for this but i think these are all things that should be considered beforehand. There is nothing worse than the disappointment that comes with having your dreams shattered.

Another option to wire mesh, is Laser cut metal or wood panels that come in many designs/patterns. Also pricey.

@Design Interior South SERIOUSLY?? ok....may need to re-think!

@la_la Girl great idea! Easy that's for sure!

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