Although having a nice TV in the lounge is a ‘focal point’ and convenient for watching Netflix and the latest drama series, it can be a real pain to design the space around it. This is particularly the case for big televisions, as they act as the entertainment item of the home, where all eyes look to. The best option, without a doubt, is to save space and to fix your television up on a wall.
However, locating the correct place to fix the television or getting permission from your landlord —if you’re a tenant—can be challenging.
It’s a common mistake to fix the TV monitor too high up, causing neck pains when you or your family looks up at the screen for too long. An easy guide is to mount your television about 15 to 20 centimeters above the console or whatever furniture you have there.
Unfortunately, there is no similar rule for designing the area around your television, regardless of whether you rest it on a sideboard or not. On the whole, televisions suit neutral-colored walls; be it grey, white, or beige. If you want your television to blend in with the background, pick either black, other muted colours, or a multi-coloured art wall (not for those who want a neutral, classic feel!) and always think about if you can incorporate any luxury homeware to sit alongside the TV area. Even if this is simply just premium looking coasters for coffee mugs, pen trays or picture frames.
Whether you’re looking at buying new televisions, or just looking at some ideas on how you can design the wall space surrounding your television, read on…
1. Make a Picture Gallery or Use Shelving
This design trick makes your television area more serene and put together, while making the set up more attractive even with the screen off. Take this chance to display some of your best family photos, or memoriable photos like those of your wedding day, graduation or baby birth.
Another way to really let your TV sit nicely as the centre focal point is to surround with matching shelves on each side, as per the image below.
2. You Can’t Go Wrong with Black-and-White
Speaking of displaying photography, think about showcasing your black-and-white pictures. The best part? You don’t have to worry about getting the arrangement wrong because anything is right as long as you like the way it looks. Just select the design and frame then follow your heart. You can place them in a checkered-like formation or all over the place; anything goes!
3. Furniture Speaks Louder Than Words
If your television console or other furniture has a complex design, go light on the surrounding area to draw the eyes down. Mounting your television in your bedroom frees up table space for other items you may have; a crucial tip if your room is small. If you do struggle for space and the room looks cluttered, look at tall drawers or shelfing units which hide items away with doors. You can get aesthetically pleasing space-saving ones in flat pack form, from somewhere like this Cabinet Maker Canberra for example.
4. Neutrals Can Do A Lot
Opting for a conventional backdrop goes well with the neutral details in your room. Over-styling the room could steal attention away from the back wall. Alternatively, should you have a flat-screen television, you can achieve a similar outcome by using a wallpaper design or pictures of your loved ones to decorate the background.
5. Let Your Accessories Do The Talking
When we think about home accessories, it doesn’t have to be technical items like electrics, speakers or devices around the home. Accessories are those items which improve the visual look of your home, and can contribute towards the theme.
Country chic, scandi style, minimalism and Victorian style are all different house themes which depend which your home naturally lends itself too. With each one of these, try to keep the dressing of the rooms ‘fuss free’, using only accessories that have that wow factor. Flowers is a good example, as they also allow you to use a vase which reflects the theme of your home, too. For a minimal, stylish lounge with a large TV area, think about filling a cream ceramic vase with fresh pastel blooms. You can find so much flower and bouquet inspiration online.
Having your black television against a white wall can be interesting with some add-ons in the space. Don’t be afraid to utilize table surfaces underneath the television as well, of course, only if it fits and doesn’t block the screen.
6. Mix Patterns You Like
It is possible to integrate your individuality and uniqueness with technology. You can do so by having your television complement a brightly colored, contemporary photography display wall. If you don’t want your television to stand out, go ahead and build some platforms with plants. As long as you would normally have these items as wall decoration, it will work.
7. Unleash Your Inner Minimalist
Minimalism is still a big thing. If you’re into it, try having a plain wall behind the television while adding some decorative items that complement the color theme in your space. Don’t worry, it will not make the space look cluttered. You can also try adding some light features on either side of your television but do remember to turn them off when your television is on to protect your eyes.
8. Tables That Are Needless, Be Gone!
Adding shelvings on either side of your television while leaving space in the middle for the television itself is a wise move to give yourself more space. This removes the need for a media cabinet without eliminating the feeling of having furniture there. If you can’t have special shelving made for your space, an economical hack is to place two bookshelves on each side of your television.
9. Design Underneath Your Television
Should your custom shelves double as a seat, take the chance to make that area interesting with greeneries and other small decor pieces. These hints of plantation will make your indoor space a beautiful one where you can relax and watch your favorite shows.
10. Introduce Soothing Features
Why limit yourself when you can do anything from a gallery wall to a ladder piece for your throw blankets. Let the television be the main attraction while balancing its prominence with design items that take the edge off and let you unwind.
11. Do-It-Yourself
If you have all the materials, you can always take matters into your own hands and make your wall decoration. All you need for a photography display are some pictures, frames, paint, and a way to hang them up on the wall.
12. Create A Relaxing and Clean Vibe
Having too many accessories and display items will overwhelm your space. Get rid of those extra decor items around your television for a cleaner and calmer feel. This works wonders for those who have their television against a short length of a wall, like a protruded hearth area.
13. Tackle That Mess of Cords
A brilliant way to keep those annoying cables out of sight is to get a cabinet below your television. You need only make a few holes for the wires to turn it into a sideboard that can keep other items while making your setup look neat.
14. A Bit of Creativity Never Hurt Anyone
You don’t have to mount your television above a fireplace just because most people make that design choice. Think outside the box! You can place your television beside the fireplace and focus on decorating the wall around the television. Why? That way you have more space to showcase your artwork and decorative skills, which might not have been possible if your television was placed above the fireplace. But it is, after all, your choice.
15. Reduce the Clutter
Sometimes it’s impossible to hang the television above the fireplace because there might be no space for a couch across the room. In this instance, the design around the television should be kept plain and simple to not overwhelm the room.
Final Thoughts
The television setup is one of the few places in the house where people often underestimate the importance of styling. This can be a daunting task for those new to designing their homes. That being said, we hope that the above tips can inspire you to jazz up your television setup.
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