Most of us have a TV in the living room, surprisingly it can become an eye-sore if your style the space around it not very well. An inappropriate TV stand and decor will distract attention from the screen and spoil the decor of the room. So how to make the space around your TV stylish and highlight the look of the space? Here are some tips.
TV Wall As An Accent Wall
Making the TV wall an accent one is a good idea and a perfect way to get more attention there. Using dark and moody shades on this wall or very neutral ones won’t distract attention from the screen, while decor of this wall will be seen better. You can use not only paint but also brick and wallpaper or even wooden slats if you want to, just don’t make them bright.
TV Wall Decor
Gallery Walls
The most popular idea is making a gallery wall around the TV including the TV itself as an artwork. You can vary the frames, sizes and art or even go for a grid structure. To make your TV unseen, use frames that resemble its frame and display some art on the TV screen.
Pros: beautiful decor feature that is very popular, and it personalizes the space easily adding decorative value to the room. Your TV can be hidden right in plain sight.
Cons: changing the artwork will be hard or impossible as rearranging the gallery wall means you will have to take your TV into consideration. It’s a bad idea for renters as they will have to drill the wall to hang the art. This is also quite a costly idea, especially if you choose expensive art. Too bright art will distract attention from the screen.
The sophisticated vintage gallery wall is a perfect solution to hide a TV that shows a vintage artwork, too. (via homemadegraceful).
A maximalist space like this one can be finished off with a colorful gallery wall that will include a TV.
The forest green accent wall is done with a gallery wall and a TV that becomes part of the arrangement.
The grid gallery wall in black and white is a perfect solution to hide a TV in sight as it looks very cohesive here.
Pairing up the TV with a gallery wall and some plant life plus a stained TV stand is a great solution to fill in a blank wall.
The modern gallery wall includes a TV that looks quite cohesive.
The wall-mounted TV is harmoniously integrated into the gallery wall that features black frames to echo with the TV.
The black accent wall is done with a grid gallery wall around the TV, which is also accented with wall sconces.
The unique gallery wall with mirrors, artwork, posters and a cross is a bold solution with much personalization.
The bright and breeze gallery wall that consists of your personal and family pics and vacation photos is a perfect way to personalize the space.
Give more character to the space adding what you like: artwork, decorative baskets and books and plants around.
The colorful gallery wall that consists of various smaller and bigger artwork is a bold solution that will infuse the room with color.
Shelves
Making shelves around, under and over the TV is a perfect idea for a small space and if you want to display some decor. There are many options for each space and you can easily create a configuration that you need.
Pros: this is a space-saving solution perfect for small living rooms. You can display not only decor or books, you can turn your shelves into a gallery wall or an orangery around the TV, it’s a versatile idea.
Cons: will require some time and effort to install, won’t look as chic and elegant as a gallery wall (unless you place art on the shelves). Too bright decor can distract from the screen, and large and thick shelves may look heavy.
Making built-in shelves and a fireplace plus a TV is a classic solution for modern farmhouse interiors, which allows to store and display a lot without wasting space.
The long open shelves allow to store and display or create a gallery wall if needed.
The black accent wall almost hides the metal shelving units with decor and plant life, and the TV doesn't stand out too much.
The metal and wood shelf with plants and books and some artwork create a lovely combo around the TV and add decorative value to the room.
The white beadboard wall is done with matching white shelves with decor and plants and together they create a breezy combo.
The slatted backdrop features shelves for decor and plants, and a mirror over the TV reflects light and illuminates the space.
Wall-mounted shelves under the TV make up a creative and lighweight vanity that provides storage and display space.
The stained shelves are used for plant life and books, and there are small ledges on the wall next to the TV.
Use the awkward nook next to the TV to arrange some shelves with decor and art, so the wall won't look so blank.
Enliven the dark navy walls with box shelves with decor and add potted plant life in the corner.
The floating TV stand and shelves look cohesive as a single shelving system, which makes the room look more elegant.
Wooden box shelves with plant life and a matching TV stand with baskets add a rustic feel to the space. (via dailyhomesafety).
The wall shelving system gives a lot of storage space and space for decor, and a TV here looks as an integral part.
If your room is small, a shelving system with a TV incorporated will be a great solution, which will save a lot of space.
Boho Decor
Decorative baskets are a very cool idea for a boho room, they will add not only color and pattern but also texture. As for macrame and woven hangings, they are even more boho and will bring that feel to the room.
Pros: this is an inexpensive idea that highlights a certain style of the space. Mixing up various boho decor will make your space unique and you can DIY all or some of them for an even more unique look.
Cons: this type of decor isn’t for every space and sometimes it lacks elegance.
The fireplace features a mantel that is a TV stand decorated with pillar candles and the wall behind it is covered with decorative baskets.
Bright decorative baskets on the wall will easily fit a modern, Scandinavian or boho interior.
If you love all things boho, go for macrame, woven hangings, bright art and plant life to create a mood in the space.
Woven hangings with long fringe are perfect to add a slightly relaxed boho feel to the room.
Highlight the boho style of the living room adding decorative baskets, a potted succulent in a basket and a lantern.
Bring a boho touch to the room adding decorative baskets and a clock, and accenting the TV unit with a dried grass garland.
Plant Life
Plants are my personal favorite because they tend to soothe the soul and relieve stress, wherever you place them.
Pros: biophilic design is trendy, and plants will relax you while watching TV. Plants won’t distract you from the screen.
Cons: literally none!
Adding plants to any space is a good idea, and if you surround your TV with them, they will create a perfect backdrop.
Biophilic design is on top as it relieves stress, and adding shelves with potted plants and more plant life around will create an outdoor feeling indoors.
The accent wall is done with red brick and a black grid that holds black plants with greenery.
The TV is surrounded with greenery, which makes up a perfect backdrop and doesn't distract attention from the screen.
Other Ideas
You can hang your TV over the fireplace, surround it with different types of stuff: plants and shelves, boho gallery walls and so on. Choose your perfect solution and go decorate!
The TV is wall-mounted over the beautiful arched fireplace and it looks cohesive in the space.
This rustic botanical gallery wall is made with nature photos, tree slices, plant life around and it's very eye-catching.
A TV that can show art is like a picture itself and you may just hang it wherever you want.
The built-in fireplace and the TV over it are a classic combo for any living room.
The space shows off a whole combo of a shelving unit, a ledge gallery wall and decorative baskets. (via houszed).