Dilemma

I always find that there is one item of furniture which is not officially recognised as 'furniture' but nevertheless always seems to take centre stage in our lives
and usually when we move house the one question always asked is  'where shall we put the TV?'


Although a great invention, and we couldn't imagine life without it

a TV is...how can I put this nicely .... ugly unsightly and it spoils any well thought out room decor unless you have a dedicated TV room,  where naturally it takes pride of place!


Apart from hiding it in a cold uninviting room  at the end of the house,  or perish the thought, getting rid of it entirely

What are the options?

 pop up TV stands

The distressed  picture frame look

The all in one wall unit

This is by far my favourite way to hide a TV

image from ACottageintotteridge




but what if your space is restricted and you don't have the option of an armoire or having a custom built TV cabinet like the one above...


One great way is to take a good look at your lounge and at the least prominent space, and if possible, move your TV in this space.
  
Don't place your TV over a beautiful fireplace mantel.
Make your mantel the focus point by adding a beautiful mirror or a painting, and place your TV in a less prominent spot, lower down and on a TV stand, or on a less prominent wall.


Another way to ensure your TV blends into the background is to paint or wallpaper the wall in the same colour as your TV, so if you have a black flatscreen TV, have it wall mounted on a charcoal or black wall.

Image from the book Decorate



When the television is not in use, it fades discreetly into the wall space.



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Has the rain finally stopped?

I suppose we'll find out soon enough!

Have a lovely week!


Sharon
xxx