Finally, someone trying to integrate the TV we all have, into the decor. Most professional decorators would completely ignore the fact that most of us have a large TV at home. And, honestly, above the fireplace is not the only place to put a TV. Thank you for this video.
I totally agree about the ubiquity of 'over the fireplace'. My main thumbs down to that spot is that *it's usually waayyyy too high for comfortable viewing.* Others have mentioned the overheating from the fireplace below, which will also be a factor sometimes. (Maybe not for those whose fireplace heat projects outwards, instead of up.) On the other hand (hands?) I think it's often put there because there's *no other logical or easy place for a second focal point* in the room. Presumably you'd want the sofa or main loveseat to face it for watching, but then anywhere other than beside the fireplace makes viewing a different direction, necessitating shoving furniture around each time you want to watch TV. Also a no-go. Therefore, a built in problem for, I'm guessing, about 90% of fireplace owners (my total %-age guess).
I have The Frame TV, love it! Looks fantastic mounted on my wall. Genuinely looks like a piece of artwork hanging. Picture quality is great too. Highly recommend.
We bought some really cool fabric in Argentina and made curtains that slide closed over the TV. Closed, it just looks like a wall hanging and it’s a nice reminder of our trip.
I have a rustic console with heavy black hardware, pictures around the TV, plants on either side, and a bookshelf next to the console. The whole system that I just described actually fits in a cutout area of the wall in our living room so it looks as if it's framed on 3 sides. So far, so good! 👍🏻
I have a 55 inch tv on a console table between two bookcases. I created a bridge shelf over the tv and attached greenery garland that subtle drapes the sides of the television. It definitely softens the black hole.
I have had the Samsung for 3 years. I dabble in painting and photography, so it’s wonderful to upload my own work! They also have a subscription for art, but that’s a big expensive, I feel. I also run HD RUclipss scenery with zen music. There’s many several hour freebies!
I completely agree with her, the huge black rectangle will be the focal point of any room and will dominate it. My TV is off 99.9% of the time. I used almost all of her tricks. One trick she didn't mention, is to use a lightweight framed art a little bigger than the TV. I hot glued a random piece of molding to the back of the picture and that acts as a bracket to cover the TV, the molding is a "U" shaped plastic thing that runs the length of the top of the TV that clips over the top. So if I ever turn the TV on, I just put the artwork behind the console table to hide it. EASY
I agree and I even painted a cabinet to blend with decor. Then I got married and didn't have a big enough cabinet. But I don't like a tool demanding so much visual attention. It needs to be subservient to me not the other way around. I also dislike the annoying buzzer on the microwave. Machines telling me what to do. Shut up!
Having a big black TV is one thing I am always mindful of in my home. Ohh that Samsung TV is soo good. I've seen it before but you made me want to buy it even more 😍 Loved all of these tips!
Love the idea and the suggestions. Last year I bought a 65" TV online without seeing it in person first. It is MASSIVE. I'm definitely on board with wall mount everything, but I might have to get a console unit more proportional in relation to this huge black square
In certain locations, you can hide it with floor to ceiling curtains. This works especially well when the TV is on the same wall as windows or sliding doors which also utilize the curtains
I liked one solution of doors that cover the tv - especially as the barn door look became popular - and with woodworking on my wall, it would blend. I haven’t done it yet ….
@@hlowrylong Yes! One could put one of those sliding barn door affairs on the TV wall (if it looks like it could fake it well enough) and then a gentle r-o-l-l-l-l and voila--TV! And, not to put a damper on your good idea, but if / when those sliding doors go out of fashion, you might have to figure out a new version.
@@be5952 I’ve heard that the barn door is out as a trend … but I’ve been thinking of a folding-type door… almost like a closet door with hinges. As long as it blends with the woodworking, it would be sufficient, and my niche has a lot of depth, so the folding action could be hidden on the sides without trouble … just many thoughts!
I choose to layer the gallery wall behind the tv. (See 3:59). It made my heart lighten up when I saw it! And since I'm starting over in a new place at age 65, your bideo has inspired direction! Many thanks! P.S. I think i can incorprate hygge design elements, also.
My solution was to create a u shape with two sofas and an oversized chair. These create a focal point on the fireplace. The big tv is on the wall behind the chair (there’s a walk space between them). When it’s just my husband and I we have a sofa each with good sight line to the tv (chair has low back) but when we have guests the seating layout creates a conversation pit. This worked with great effect when we had visitors for a week including kids recently and because the focus was off the tv it wasn’t until their last night did the kids ask to turn it on. We had great conversations, played heaps of board games and chess and the kids mostly went off to bed without dramas
When I moved into my New house, last November. The Previous Owner Gave Me His Son’s TV ‘ it’s Mounted”. I Love It!! It’s A Magnavox 32” Smart TV. It’s In My Bedroom’
I have a smaller (32") screen in a mid-century modern living room. I built a mid-century-ish walnut-stained plywood console (with legs) to house it. Although the screen is always visible, turning it into a piece of walnut furniture that evokes the feeling of a modern-but-period TV created perfect harmony with the decor. And because modern TVs are so much thinner, the console is only 12" deep but has enough room for the cord. I'm not a carpenter and have only very basic tools, so I had Home Depot cut all the major pieces. Worked out well and the total cost was under $100. Something to think about for those who like some of the old-style rooms, have a small living room, and don't like even relatively small black rectangles.
I really like your idea. I miss the console TVs. They were actually pieces of furniture! You didn't have to crane your neck to watch it the way most people do nowadays. We have ours sitting on a low console, but I really like your idea. I may just run this idea by my husband. He's the carpenter! Thanks!
@@charliecat654 OMG, if your husband is a carpenter, it should be a breeze for him! By the way, I bought four angled wooden peg legs from Amazon, sanded them and stained them. I made a few mistakes, though. I should have used thicker wood/plywood for the base. The TV isn't very heavy, but I think the base is sagging a little in middle. Also, some of my angles are not really quite 90 degrees. But I'm sure your husband would do a great job! A lot of people who come into my living room look at the walls and ask, "Where is your TV." I say, "Right there!" and then point to the cosole, LOL. If your husband is handy, I bet he'd do a better job than I did, but mine ain't too bad!
I would've never thought plants off-set a TV that well! Mine's kind of stuck in a corner, so it's hard to find anything that works, but I'll have to try that. Thanks!
Dear Ms. Posh, Brilliant. Well done. You really do put out the best product. I"m in planning stage for a new house. Your videos inevitably end up in my Decor Playlist. Thank you for your high quality work. You're a pleasure to watch. You are making things easier for me and my decorator. (Whoever she may be.)
Love the idea of keeping the console or wall surrounding the tv black so it blends in vs stands out! Both my consoles are white so rethinking that. Suggestion: Could you do a video about Timeless/Classic style vs. trendy decor?
As an interior designer, I personally feel it is the greatest sin to ruin your fireplace by mounting a TV above it, so when the Samsung frame came out it changed the game. There’s also one way mirror TVs by fiam Italia that are stunning
@@kapambwekapambwe4131 it isn’t an eyesore to most people and ultimately what matters most is my clients happiness so I keep my mouth shut, I couldn’t help myself here, I must’ve been fired up. However I do recommend hanging tvs at an ergonomic viewing height no matter what! You can get neck strain from placing a tv too high!
Lovely ideas, thank you. Love the Samsung frame idea. Cannot believe anyone wants to get their ladder out and rehang their tapestry every time they watch tv!!
That idea just needs the addition of cords to make the tapestry into a pull up / roll up blind, like in a window. Then you'd just have to carefully roll it out of the way when watching.
Great! Thank you. I just bought a 55” tv and that big black thing is really an eye sore when not in use ( most of the time bec im not a tv lover, my hubby does but not always around due to his work) i love you tapestry thing ❤️
I use a projector! Great for renters and small spaces. And no need for a tv stand or console. The only caveat is that you either need to purchase a projector screen or have white walls and hang your art higher leaving a blank space.
Mine is on a mid tone stones wall (there is a black stove neer by too) with a tube hiding the cables behind and a rustic chelted storage made of old wood from a barn and metallic frame from a construction desk top. It is perfect. Texture is doing all the work without steeling the show when the TV is on
Another suggestion... if you have white walls invest in a good projector. Most these days have some portability and when off gives your room some negative space.
I was thinking of this idea too. If you have enough blank wall in the room that's at the right viewing angle, and it doesn't seem like that section needs any pictures on it, do a projector TV!
When I upgraded from a 26-inch flatscreen monitor to a 43-inch plasma flatscreen, I had to also resolve TWO issues: 1. I rent, so wall mounting was not really an option. 2. I live in earthquake country (West Coast, specifically Seattle), so my expensive flatscreen needed to be secured; a stand was absolutely NOT good enough. I researched and found a low TV console with an extendable mounting arm (flattened pole, actually), providing me with both screen stability/security AND an adjustable viewing height. And the 'arm' is set up to hide wiring as well: BONUS! But WAIT ! There's MORE! It's a dark wood tone console reminiscent of a low coffee table, but set on ironwork. It's heavy as hell so in an earthquake it's not going anywhere! Plus it has 3 linear drawers, under which is a shelf. So not only can I secure the TV and organize my media supplies in one spot, but it has that matching dark tone you recommended to minimize the starkness of a black tv panel. I'm reporting this so others know to do the research when you have a unique problem; you never know what's out there until you look. I had just this week started thinking I need to do something with the lack of decor and the intensity of my flatscreen backed by a buildergrade-beige wall. I was just considering making it a gallery wall and playing with layout options in my mind. I live in a studio apartment. My futon bed/couch faces a 16ft-wide wall with a bookcase at the righthand corner, a dining area at the lefthand corner, and the TV console in between. I was thinking a gallery wall would help define the space. I considered aligning the bottom edge of different-sized framed art pieces running horizontally about 5-6 inches above the top edge of the flatscreen, maybe 2 more same-size frames (one on each side) to balance and fill the space (aligning the tops of the frames to the top of the flatscreen and aligning the outside edge of the bottom frames with the outside edge of the outside-placed upper row of art). So I thank you for providing and affirming options!
I just couldn't agree to getting a samsung frame because it looks nice when you're not watching it. For a tv, the primary focus should be, well, on the quality of the tv.
Thank you for this video. I’ve just ordered an 85 inch 2022 frame as was thinking about the best way to integrate it as it is a big jump from the 49 2019 frame we have.
The TV screen itself is a form of art and should not be hidden or ashamed of. It's not called smart TV for nothing.😉 I have a 55'' tv screen on a two level rotating black glossy table/bookshelf. TV is on the higher level. On the lower level I have placed a large black and white painting depicting a kissing young couple at the Gare de nord in Paris. Two dark gray office boxes with lids and brown leather handles have been placed under the TV for storage. The wall behind is carpeted with a warm gray wallpaper. In the lower bookshelf I have room for some art books and a printer. On top I have placed a crystal vase with branches with leaves from the forest.
A TV will never be eyesore to me. I love watching TV so I just can’t see it. I don’t want anything next to it as it’s a distraction when I am watching especially a ugly clutter gallery wall
Cabinets with doors used to be much more popular and easy to find. But when TVs became bigger and more rectangular, I guess 20 years ago, they didn't make cabinets to fit the rectangles. But I don't know why not - it was such a simple way to hide a TV. Instead they went for a console with an exposed TV.
Cabinets were a wonderful thing---and also for storage. That interior designers never thought to adapt them to the new TV technology is a huge oversight. It's a perfect example of interior design ideas not always getting better, but just changing for the worse.
I have a 65 inch television in a small living room and I've hated it for 2 years. It dominated my living room. I was searching for a TV cover I could paint to camouflage the TV when it suddenly occurred to me I could use a tapestry instead. Now instead of seeing this huge black hole against my wall, all I see is a beautiful, serene, modern landscape that goes perfectly with my color scheme. I couldn't be happier.
Totally agree with Martin Abernathy! I have been looking for a long time for such a video or a instruction from a designer on what to do with the “ normal” stuff such as Tv, so thank you very much! Could you also tell what to do with the stereo system/ loudspeakers, what is the best way to integrate it in the interior?
Just remember, everything that's fashionable today will be outdated tomorrow. Decorate to your style and preference. A lot of these ' must do and must have ' are up to you.
A great solution to the whole problem is a laser tv. Ultra short throw laser projector. It gives a maximum size of anywhere between 80 to 150 inches. When the tv is off there just a blank wall. You buy a retractable screen if you want but mine looks amazing on a wall that I painted white. If the wall has some imperfections you will see it, so you'd wanna fix any holes or dents, but honestly we love it and it can be used as a regular TV
Great tips, I did mine on the cheap. TV is not on the walls you first see going into the room, the seating is. TV is on an arm, very close to the council, so wires are not a problem. On the council, is a big light vase or vessel to move to floor when not on. Also did the gallery thing with black frames, and have the big oriental style with a fair amount of black in it. These tips DO work.
@Posh Pennies Great content, as usual. Could you please make a video with tips on how to decorate a home office, particularly for someone working on a computer all day (software engineer), particularly with tips on how to look professional on video conferencing. Thanks!
@@Christoff6025 I've seen that video. Interestingly, I can't seem to find it anymore on her site or YT channel. From what I remember, that video was more about tips on how to make a home office comfortable and relaxing, not so much about how to design for aesthetics, etc.
@@Christoff6025 I would not be surprised if it turns out that Vivien is the perfectionist type that takes videos down so she can redo them with improvements :) I can totally relate...
Great inspiration! 1. Do you have to buy Samsung tv to get their frame (assume so) 2. Can a tv be mounted over existing fireplace (wondering how a professional would run wires safely) 3. If possible to Mount over existing fireplace, where does one put their satellite box and/or Apple TV device? Thank you
Of course there's the Overkill Mode of tv concealment favored by woodworkers: hide it behind the paneling! My stepdad favors streamline modern fancy veneer work and he uses piano hinges for an invisible finish. My dad does more traditional painted paneling so he can hide just about anything 😂
My parents hide their TV in an adjoining room. Whenever they want to see something, they just open the door, swing it around the doorframe on its arm-mount and go on looking. It is a sliding door, so that way they can even "close" it almost completely while watching. Plus: they could decide to watch in either room (though they have not done that, ever). They did this because there wasnt even enough room to hang a TV between the chimney and the aforementioned door, it would always have obstructed the Passage in some way. I must say that it is an older, smaller flatscreen. More like a PC screen(somewhere between 25 and 35 inches) nowadays. That makes it easier to hang or mount it on something.
5:39 those are rollable tv. The tv panel rolls into the cabinet and yes, we have come to the days where screen panels are flexible to be roll and flip. But i think my personal fav would be to framed it like a picture frame and put a drawing on roller to hide when not in use. I saw this idea from Jasmine Roth
Great vid! You must have covered every angle/option! I own a TV but it's not for watching... I'm not connected to receive a signal... I use it to watch DVD's! So it's fixed to a mobile stand tucked in the corner behind a large chair with a large piece of fabric thrown over it which is the same colour as the walls and curtains. You'd hardly know it was there!
I’m surprised you didn’t include projectors as an option. Samsung recently released a really good one (though very expensive) but there a huge range in prices and quality out there
I have a very big free standing television with a big window behind which is a few metres from woods, so not too much light. On each side I have curtains, long of course, and we can close them either behind or in front of the television. The TV itself is on an antique coffre, (can't remember in English), with an antique damask throw. None of this was planned yet it seems to work.
Finally, someone trying to integrate the TV we all have, into the decor. Most professional decorators would completely ignore the fact that most of us have a large TV at home. And, honestly, above the fireplace is not the only place to put a TV. Thank you for this video.
I totally agree about the ubiquity of 'over the fireplace'. My main thumbs down to that spot is that *it's usually waayyyy too high for comfortable viewing.* Others have mentioned the overheating from the fireplace below, which will also be a factor sometimes. (Maybe not for those whose fireplace heat projects outwards, instead of up.)
On the other hand (hands?) I think it's often put there because there's *no other logical or easy place for a second focal point* in the room.
Presumably you'd want the sofa or main loveseat to face it for watching, but then anywhere other than beside the fireplace makes viewing a different direction, necessitating shoving furniture around each time you want to watch TV.
Also a no-go.
Therefore, a built in problem for, I'm guessing, about 90% of fireplace owners (my total %-age guess).
A painting above the fireplace would look far better, imo.
I have The Frame TV, love it! Looks fantastic mounted on my wall. Genuinely looks like a piece of artwork hanging. Picture quality is great too. Highly recommend.
me too, I love it!!
Downside is to appreciate the art you have to have the tv switched on at all times. Waste of energy?
@@sashsash6679 It‘s on low power mode, like the Apple Watch and most phones nowadays, so almost no higher use of energy (compared to standby mode)
This was the best video to date that I have watched on this subject.
"Everything is fine!"
As a renter without a wallmounted tv, the plants is my best solution. Thanks!
Thank you for this video! It always bothered me how most interior design photos show living rooms without a TV.
We just got the frame tv to put over a fire place and LOVE 💕 it!
We bought some really cool fabric in Argentina and made curtains that slide closed over the TV. Closed, it just looks like a wall hanging and it’s a nice reminder of our trip.
I have a 65" tv and plan to go 77" next time. it IS part of the decor
I watched this clip ... only for the pleasure to see & hear you ... because I have laid off of TV ... for a few good months. And it feels soo good. 🥳
I have a rustic console with heavy black hardware, pictures around the TV, plants on either side, and a bookshelf next to the console. The whole system that I just described actually fits in a cutout area of the wall in our living room so it looks as if it's framed on 3 sides. So far, so good! 👍🏻
I never realised how much of an eye sore it could be but yeah that makes a lot of sense now that I think about it
Thank you for the tips!!! :)
I have a 55 inch tv on a console table between two bookcases. I created a bridge shelf over the tv and attached greenery garland that subtle drapes the sides of the television. It definitely softens the black hole.
yes it's amazing how plants can soften technology! your setup sounds great 👍🏽
I like the idea of turning idle tv into Art display. That’s why I created a channel so I can cast vintage arts on my tv. I really enjoy it so far.
Thank you for making a video on this. It irritates me when designers, especially ones ON TV, just completely ignore it.
Yes same 😅 TVs are a thing, we don't all live in magazines 🤣
I dont even have a TV, but great video. Those are a lot of tips I would never think of or even know existed if I didn't watch this
I've been eyeing a Samsung Frame for a while... it does look nice!
me too, been eyeing it for years!! 👀 i think i might finally pull the trigger this year though!!
@@PoshPennies Let's go!
I have had the Samsung for 3 years. I dabble in painting and photography, so it’s wonderful to upload my own work! They also have a subscription for art, but that’s a big expensive, I feel. I also run HD RUclipss scenery with zen music. There’s many several hour freebies!
I completely agree with her, the huge black rectangle will be the focal point of any room and will dominate it. My TV is off 99.9% of the time. I used almost all of her tricks. One trick she didn't mention, is to use a lightweight framed art a little bigger than the TV. I hot glued a random piece of molding to the back of the picture and that acts as a bracket to cover the TV, the molding is a "U" shaped plastic thing that runs the length of the top of the TV that clips over the top. So if I ever turn the TV on, I just put the artwork behind the console table to hide it. EASY
For those of you who watch TV *_so_* seldom, that sounds like a great idea. And my hat's off to you for actually 'living' your life in real time!
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Oh wow, that's a brilliant idea!! Thank you so much, Rockshot!!!
The tapestry is so cute
you are such a great advisor with a funny personality!
This is one of the best videos on decorating I've seen and I've lost count. Chalk up another raving fan.
Yes! Thank you for all these suggestions!
My TV is in a cabinet because I refuse to pay homage to the TV god when it's not in use! It MUST disappear!
i love that solution! :)
I agree and I even painted a cabinet to blend with decor.
Then I got married and didn't have a big enough cabinet.
But I don't like a tool demanding so much visual attention. It needs to be subservient to me not the other way around. I also dislike the annoying buzzer on the microwave. Machines telling me what to do. Shut up!
My solution was getting a 43 inch television.
Having a big black TV is one thing I am always mindful of in my home. Ohh that Samsung TV is soo good. I've seen it before but you made me want to buy it even more 😍 Loved all of these tips!
I have the latest Frame TV model and everyday I enjoy it. I incorporated it in my Gallery Wall
Love the idea and the suggestions. Last year I bought a 65" TV online without seeing it in person first. It is MASSIVE. I'm definitely on board with wall mount everything, but I might have to get a console unit more proportional in relation to this huge black square
In certain locations, you can hide it with floor to ceiling curtains. This works especially well when the TV is on the same wall as windows or sliding doors which also utilize the curtains
I love that idea!
I liked one solution of doors that cover the tv - especially as the barn door look became popular - and with woodworking on my wall, it would blend. I haven’t done it yet ….
@@hlowrylong Yes! One could put one of those sliding barn door affairs on the TV wall (if it looks like it could fake it well enough) and then a gentle r-o-l-l-l-l and voila--TV!
And, not to put a damper on your good idea, but if / when those sliding doors go out of fashion, you might have to figure out a new version.
@@be5952 I’ve heard that the barn door is out as a trend … but I’ve been thinking of a folding-type door… almost like a closet door with hinges. As long as it blends with the woodworking, it would be sufficient, and my niche has a lot of depth, so the folding action could be hidden on the sides without trouble … just many thoughts!
I choose to layer the gallery wall behind the tv. (See 3:59). It made my heart lighten up when I saw it! And since I'm starting over in a new place at age 65, your bideo has inspired direction! Many thanks! P.S. I think i can incorprate hygge design elements, also.
My solution was to create a u shape with two sofas and an oversized chair. These create a focal point on the fireplace. The big tv is on the wall behind the chair (there’s a walk space between them). When it’s just my husband and I we have a sofa each with good sight line to the tv (chair has low back) but when we have guests the seating layout creates a conversation pit. This worked with great effect when we had visitors for a week including kids recently and because the focus was off the tv it wasn’t until their last night did the kids ask to turn it on. We had great conversations, played heaps of board games and chess and the kids mostly went off to bed without dramas
When I moved into my New house, last November. The Previous Owner Gave Me His Son’s TV ‘ it’s Mounted”.
I Love It!! It’s A Magnavox 32” Smart TV. It’s In My Bedroom’
Love the tapestry idea
Love the Samsung frame TV. Especially the latest mat screen version.
I took a 6 month break from TV. It's now month 147. Best decision I ever made. There's always RUclips!
Especially RUclips on a large TV.
I have a smaller (32") screen in a mid-century modern living room. I built a mid-century-ish walnut-stained plywood console (with legs) to house it. Although the screen is always visible, turning it into a piece of walnut furniture that evokes the feeling of a modern-but-period TV created perfect harmony with the decor. And because modern TVs are so much thinner, the console is only 12" deep but has enough room for the cord. I'm not a carpenter and have only very basic tools, so I had Home Depot cut all the major pieces. Worked out well and the total cost was under $100. Something to think about for those who like some of the old-style rooms, have a small living room, and don't like even relatively small black rectangles.
I really like your idea. I miss the console TVs. They were actually pieces of furniture! You didn't have to crane your neck to watch it the way most people do nowadays. We have ours sitting on a low console, but I really like your idea. I may just run this idea by my husband. He's the carpenter! Thanks!
@@charliecat654 OMG, if your husband is a carpenter, it should be a breeze for him! By the way, I bought four angled wooden peg legs from Amazon, sanded them and stained them.
I made a few mistakes, though. I should have used thicker wood/plywood for the base. The TV isn't very heavy, but I think the base is sagging a little in middle. Also, some of my angles are not really quite 90 degrees. But I'm sure your husband would do a great job!
A lot of people who come into my living room look at the walls and ask, "Where is your TV." I say, "Right there!" and then point to the cosole, LOL. If your husband is handy, I bet he'd do a better job than I did, but mine ain't too bad!
Frame TV. Mind. Blown. 😍🤯🤯
I would've never thought plants off-set a TV that well! Mine's kind of stuck in a corner, so it's hard to find anything that works, but I'll have to try that. Thanks!
Dear Ms. Posh, Brilliant. Well done. You really do put out the best product. I"m in planning stage for a new house. Your videos inevitably end up in my Decor Playlist. Thank you for your high quality work. You're a pleasure to watch. You are making things easier for me and my decorator. (Whoever she may be.)
Awesome tips! Thank you!
Love the idea of keeping the console or wall surrounding the tv black so it blends in vs stands out! Both my consoles are white so rethinking that.
Suggestion: Could you do a video about Timeless/Classic style vs. trendy decor?
As an interior designer, I personally feel it is the greatest sin to ruin your fireplace by mounting a TV above it, so when the Samsung frame came out it changed the game. There’s also one way mirror TVs by fiam Italia that are stunning
i thought was like a standard, didnt knoe it could be an eye sore for some people
@@kapambwekapambwe4131 it isn’t an eyesore to most people and ultimately what matters most is my clients happiness so I keep my mouth shut, I couldn’t help myself here, I must’ve been fired up. However I do recommend hanging tvs at an ergonomic viewing height no matter what! You can get neck strain from placing a tv too high!
Nice I was on the right lines, thank goodness my Christmas 6ft tree gave me the inspiration as its next to my huge TV lol
I liked the tapestry idea 😅
😂 that last one, we used to do that in the 90’s I built to many of them as a child.
Wow, what a great video, thank you.
Lovely ideas, thank you. Love the Samsung frame idea. Cannot believe anyone wants to get their ladder out and rehang their tapestry every time they watch tv!!
That idea just needs the addition of cords to make the tapestry into a pull up / roll up blind, like in a window. Then you'd just have to carefully roll it out of the way when watching.
I really like the first decor idea
Applying this advice for an ugly window unit, thankyou
Thanks. Superb ideas 💐
Your ideas are great. Thanks a lot❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great! Thank you. I just bought a 55” tv and that big black thing is really an eye sore when not in use ( most of the time bec im not a tv lover, my hubby does but not always around due to his work) i love you tapestry thing ❤️
I love, love, love my frame TV!
FIRST!!!! Wow....those TVs really do look like a painting!
yes they're amazing right!!
My hidden tv is awesome! It’s 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg meets James Bond. A custom cabinet maker made it for me for $10,000.
Terrific ideas! Thank you
I use a projector! Great for renters and small spaces. And no need for a tv stand or console. The only caveat is that you either need to purchase a projector screen or have white walls and hang your art higher leaving a blank space.
I’m getting the Samsung frame tv with an ornate gold frame once we move to our new house, can’t wait!
Mine is on a mid tone stones wall (there is a black stove neer by too) with a tube hiding the cables behind and a rustic chelted storage made of old wood from a barn and metallic frame from a construction desk top. It is perfect. Texture is doing all the work without steeling the show when the TV is on
Great ideas, thank u!
Going to purchase The Frame, excellent idea
WONDEFUL ideas!!! thank you :)
I haven’t had a tv for 12 years now.
Don’t miss it . 🫶🏽
Another suggestion... if you have white walls invest in a good projector. Most these days have some portability and when off gives your room some negative space.
I was thinking of this idea too. If you have enough blank wall in the room that's at the right viewing angle, and it doesn't seem like that section needs any pictures on it, do a projector TV!
When I upgraded from a 26-inch flatscreen monitor to a 43-inch plasma flatscreen, I had to also resolve TWO issues:
1. I rent, so wall mounting was not really an option.
2. I live in earthquake country (West Coast, specifically Seattle), so my expensive flatscreen needed to be secured; a stand was absolutely NOT good enough.
I researched and found a low TV console with an extendable mounting arm (flattened pole, actually), providing me with both screen stability/security AND an adjustable viewing height. And the 'arm' is set up to hide wiring as well: BONUS!
But WAIT ! There's MORE!
It's a dark wood tone console reminiscent of a low coffee table, but set on ironwork. It's heavy as hell so in an earthquake it's not going anywhere! Plus it has 3 linear drawers, under which is a shelf. So not only can I secure the TV and organize my media supplies in one spot, but it has that matching dark tone you recommended to minimize the starkness of a black tv panel.
I'm reporting this so others know to do the research when you have a unique problem; you never know what's out there until you look.
I had just this week started thinking I need to do something with the lack of decor and the intensity of my flatscreen backed by a buildergrade-beige wall. I was just considering making it a gallery wall and playing with layout options in my mind.
I live in a studio apartment. My futon bed/couch faces a 16ft-wide wall with a bookcase at the righthand corner, a dining area at the lefthand corner, and the TV console in between. I was thinking a gallery wall would help define the space. I considered aligning the bottom edge of different-sized framed art pieces running horizontally about 5-6 inches above the top edge of the flatscreen, maybe 2 more same-size frames (one on each side) to balance and fill the space (aligning the tops of the frames to the top of the flatscreen and aligning the outside edge of the bottom frames with the outside edge of the outside-placed upper row of art).
So I thank you for providing and affirming options!
Your seriously cool❣️ Thx u so much for sharing this
I just couldn't agree to getting a samsung frame because it looks nice when you're not watching it. For a tv, the primary focus should be, well, on the quality of the tv.
Thank you for this video. I’ve just ordered an 85 inch 2022 frame as was thinking about the best way to integrate it as it is a big jump from the 49 2019 frame we have.
We 💘 our Samsung frame TV. We have it preset to velvet Elvis in rest mode.
The TV screen itself is a form of art and should not be hidden or ashamed of. It's not called smart TV for nothing.😉
I have a 55'' tv screen on a two level rotating black glossy table/bookshelf. TV is on the higher level. On the lower level I have placed a large black and white painting depicting a kissing young couple at the Gare de nord in Paris.
Two dark gray office boxes with lids and brown leather handles have been placed under the TV for storage.
The wall behind is carpeted with a warm gray wallpaper.
In the lower bookshelf I have room for some art books and a printer. On top I have placed a crystal vase with branches with leaves from the forest.
A TV will never be eyesore to me. I love watching TV so I just can’t see it. I don’t want anything next to it as it’s a distraction when I am watching especially a ugly clutter gallery wall
Great video but now I'm really digging the frame tv.
Cabinets with doors used to be much more popular and easy to find. But when TVs became bigger and more rectangular, I guess 20 years ago, they didn't make cabinets to fit the rectangles. But I don't know why not - it was such a simple way to hide a TV. Instead they went for a console with an exposed TV.
Cabinets were a wonderful thing---and also for storage. That interior designers never thought to adapt them to the new TV technology is a huge oversight.
It's a perfect example of interior design ideas not always getting better, but just changing for the worse.
I have a 65 inch television in a small living room and I've hated it for 2 years. It dominated my living room. I was searching for a TV cover I could paint to camouflage the TV when it suddenly occurred to me I could use a tapestry instead. Now instead of seeing this huge black hole against my wall, all I see is a beautiful, serene, modern landscape that goes perfectly with my color scheme. I couldn't be happier.
Totally agree with Martin Abernathy! I have been looking for a long time for such a video or a instruction from a designer on what to do with the “ normal” stuff such as Tv, so thank you very much! Could you also tell what to do with the stereo system/ loudspeakers, what is the best way to integrate it in the interior?
Just remember, everything that's fashionable today will be outdated tomorrow.
Decorate to your style and preference. A lot of these ' must do and must have ' are up to you.
I place a canvas over the tv when I am not watching it x
A great solution to the whole problem is a laser tv. Ultra short throw laser projector. It gives a maximum size of anywhere between 80 to 150 inches. When the tv is off there just a blank wall. You buy a retractable screen if you want but mine looks amazing on a wall that I painted white. If the wall has some imperfections you will see it, so you'd wanna fix any holes or dents, but honestly we love it and it can be used as a regular TV
A top of the line tv, like Sony, should be showcased rather than hide. That is probably right up there with your expensive furniture.
I like your videos so much.
People who just cannot stand a black rectangle in the living room can also explore Ultra Short Throw Projectors. They have become quite good nowadays.
or perhaps they can turn the tv on :)
Great tips, I did mine on the cheap. TV is not on the walls you first see going into the room, the seating is. TV is on an arm, very close to the council, so wires are not a problem. On the council, is a big light vase or vessel to move to floor when not on. Also did the gallery thing with black frames, and have the big oriental style with a fair amount of black in it. These tips DO work.
It's called a console, not "council".
Love my Frame!!!
@Posh Pennies Great content, as usual. Could you please make a video with tips on how to decorate a home office, particularly for someone working on a computer all day (software engineer), particularly with tips on how to look professional on video conferencing. Thanks!
I believe she did a video about how to decorate a home office a while back. Check it out
@@Christoff6025 I've seen that video. Interestingly, I can't seem to find it anymore on her site or YT channel. From what I remember, that video was more about tips on how to make a home office comfortable and relaxing, not so much about how to design for aesthetics, etc.
@@noli-timere-crede-tantum you know....you are right! I can't find it either. I wonder why
@@Christoff6025 I would not be surprised if it turns out that Vivien is the perfectionist type that takes videos down so she can redo them with improvements :) I can totally relate...
Great inspiration!
1. Do you have to buy Samsung tv to get their frame (assume so)
2. Can a tv be mounted over existing fireplace (wondering how a professional would run wires safely)
3. If possible to Mount over existing fireplace, where does one put their satellite box and/or Apple TV device?
Thank you
Of course there's the Overkill Mode of tv concealment favored by woodworkers: hide it behind the paneling! My stepdad favors streamline modern fancy veneer work and he uses piano hinges for an invisible finish. My dad does more traditional painted paneling so he can hide just about anything 😂
My parents hide their TV in an adjoining room. Whenever they want to see something, they just open the door, swing it around the doorframe on its arm-mount and go on looking. It is a sliding door, so that way they can even "close" it almost completely while watching. Plus: they could decide to watch in either room (though they have not done that, ever). They did this because there wasnt even enough room to hang a TV between the chimney and the aforementioned door, it would always have obstructed the Passage in some way. I must say that it is an older, smaller flatscreen. More like a PC screen(somewhere between 25 and 35 inches) nowadays. That makes it easier to hang or mount it on something.
5:39 those are rollable tv. The tv panel rolls into the cabinet and yes, we have come to the days where screen panels are flexible to be roll and flip.
But i think my personal fav would be to framed it like a picture frame and put a drawing on roller to hide when not in use. I saw this idea from Jasmine Roth
Mine is hidden in a cabinet. Not too big of a screen but not that small. Love closing the doors AND the cords are out of view too. 📺
Great vid! You must have covered every angle/option! I own a TV but it's not for watching... I'm not connected to receive a signal... I use it to watch DVD's! So it's fixed to a mobile stand tucked in the corner behind a large chair with a large piece of fabric thrown over it which is the same colour as the walls and curtains. You'd hardly know it was there!
We installed samsung frames into a $50 million superyacht and dislayed custom artworks on them -they're that good.
Frame tv is tge best option
You had me at Barry McGee
I am sitting here staring at my TV while it's off and just wondered about ideas on how to make it look better when it's off 😂
I want a frame tv!!!
Great video
I’m surprised you didn’t include projectors as an option. Samsung recently released a really good one (though very expensive) but there a huge range in prices and quality out there
Yeah I felt it was a bit off topic! I do love projectors although I've never owned one that's blown me away, I think I need to spend more 😅
Please tell me where you got that large black console. It's gorgeous!
I love love your vids . Please make one for xmas 2021 🙏🏻♥️
I have a very big free standing television with a big window behind which is a few metres from woods, so not too much light. On each side I have curtains, long of course, and we can close them either behind or in front of the television. The TV itself is on an antique coffre, (can't remember in English), with an antique damask throw. None of this was planned yet it seems to work.
Dec.10/22
Excellent ideas❗️
Theater curtains for hiding the tv could be tasteful too