... which involves so many questions : put it on a tabletop surface, in a cabinet, hang it on the wall? Make it a focal point, decorate "around" it, hang it above the fireplace?
We've seen all of these approaches done in the past, some more successfully than others, but one idea we haven't seen as much of is the placement of a flat screen tv on or in front of a patterned wallpaper wall. We think these three photos illustrate a good solution to the flat screen decor dilemma - the use of such a bold pattern makes a much "bigger" design statement than the flat screen, rendering it less intrusive to the overall room design and especially on the dark wallpaper, the big black "box" is somewhat camouflaged by the pattern and color.
What do you think? An elegant solution or just too much for the tv area?
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Comments (13)
I like it, but wonder if the heat from the TV isn't a problem for the wallpaper, either in terms of fading or peeling. When you move, will the next tenant will be left with an unsightly mess in the middle of the wall?
We have ours on black on black wallpaper and I was surprised at just how nifty it looks. Really makes the screen pop out when it's on.
We're not big into electronic gadgetry, but we once had a closet in our living room, and it was just the coolest thing ever. We dubbed it the "TV closet" [of course] and, if we were architects, we would recommend it for all of our residential projects. The above photos look great, but I think nothing compares to being able to tuck that crap away when you're not actually using it. I find it all so gross and tacky, no matter how shiny and new it may be.
I find the best solution is to have one of those picture frame which hides the TV. The dark pattern wall paper does detract the focus from the TV but less so with the lighter wall paper. I guess it worked better than solid wall.
I absolutely love the wallpaper on the last pic!!
I don't think wallpaper behind the TVs makes these rooms look any better or worse. Flat-screen TVs are ugly. In some ways I think the days of the big old-style TVs and stereos hidden in huge armoires were better. At least then you could look at furniture rather than electronics.
Sigh. Once again AT posts about things I can't afford: Flat Screens and Wallpaper.
I don't like ANYTHING really on the same vicinity of the TV view that is distracting. It takes away from the viewing expierence. Sure it may look better when the TV is off but I think it would be distracting viewing-wise...
Did anyone else notice in the second photo there are framed pictures on either side of the TV of the "THX" and "dts" logos? Someone is quite proud of their setup.
I may have to take it back though...That last image looks awesome!
we just bought a new LED Tv its practically as thin as a picture frame making easy to mount. No need to try and hide, besides the newer plasmas and LED's are very sharp looking the buttons are touch screen and the bases are made of glass no need to camouflage or distract from it they are nice looking TV's to look at on or off, why hide a tv in a tv room.
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The last room! I die.
Where can I buy the wallpaper in the first photo? I love it :D