Page 22 - Real Estate Now Jan-Feb 2022

How to Stylishly Hide Your Television

Nicole Wray courtesy realtor.ca
hile design trends come and go, there’s one item we can be sure won’t be making an appearance in our
living rooms again: the tube TV. While the big and bulky televisions of our childhoods have been replaced
Wwith more minimal options, that flatscreen TV can still be an eyesore in your home. That’s why we’re sharing
six creative ways to stylishly hide your TV.

Hide it behind a map or picture
Would you guess there’s a flatscreen hiding behind that stylish map and
console setup? To achieve this look, Karen Rollman sourced a pull down
map (try searching for pull down art) to transform her TV room into a
stylish living space. The result is clean, stylish and functional.

If your TV is above a fireplace mantle, another option is to lean a mirror,
framed picture (or both) on the wall in front of your TV for a layered look
that hides your TV. The fireplace mantle is a focal point in your room, and its
visual esthetic is lessened by having the television front and centre; hiding
it behind a stylish mirror or piece of art is a great way to improve the look
of your space.

Splurge on the ultimate flatscreen

While this option isn’t cheap, it’s worth considering if a new flat screen is in the budget. Doubling as a TV and a piece
of art, televisions like Samsung’s The Frame and LG’s OLED models can display digital artwork when not being used
for watching news or Netflix. Similar to a framed picture, these television models mount completely flat against the
wall, hiding eyesores like brackets and other hardware. Depending on size, the cost ranges from about $1,400 to
$4,000.

Make your TV part of a gallery wall

Instead of drawing attention away from your TV, this option embraces your flatscreen as part of the main focal point
in a room. To build a gallery wall around your TV, The Crafted Life recommends using tape to outline your TV and
console before moving it out of the way. Next, lay out your artwork on the floor (use a piece of paper, cardboard
or tape outline to represent the TV) and play around
with how different colours and frame sizes fit together.
When you’re happy with the layout, use tape to outline
where each picture will go on the wall before hanging
your pieces.

Paint the TV wall a darker colour
Clean and neutral walls are in style, but hanging
a big, black TV in the centre of your white wall is
sure to be an eyesore. To help draw attention away
from your TV, consider painting an accent wall in a
darker colour that won’t contrast as much with your
television. Without the need for any hardware or
holes in the wall, this is a budget-friendly option for
renters looking for a quick fix.

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