She Hated the Look of Her TV When It Was Off — More People Should Copy Her Solution

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I’m growing increasingly tired of seeing televisions at the forefront of every living space — even if I’m also guilty of it. (I think I have technology fatigue and likely need to unplug more often.) However, my wishes seem to be coming true, because more and more people are embracing having conversations over watching television, whether it’s through crafty furniture placement or just straight-up not buying that flatscreen. 

Software engineer Molly Anderson is one of those people in the latter category. Although projectors seem to have had their heyday a few years back, it turns out you can’t put a time cap on technology that frees up wall space, can be hidden instantly, and still lets you do movie marathons. While we were touring her historic Seattle home, she admitted that her best purchase was a projector (specifically, a refurbished Epson Home Cinema 3700).

“I don’t like looking at a TV when I’m not watching anything, and I had these big blank walls that felt like canvases for something more, so the projector solved both of those problems,” Molly explained during the House Tour. “I just roll up my world map and project right onto the wall.” 

As someone who loves to travel, Molly prefers to have an expansive world map displayed on the living room wall opposite the couch. She also has a bookshelf to the left and a library ladder to the right, with greenery and vines running down the side. If she had a television in the center of this wall, it would ruin the neutral, natural aesthetic.

One of the most annoying parts of a television being the focal point of a room is that, sometimes (as in my case), cords dangle from the bottom of the television screen. I have plans to get a fabric cord cover to help camouflage my dangling cords, but ideally, the cords wouldn’t be there at all. Because the projector would likely be behind your head, you might be able to discreetly disguise any cords so they’re not front and center. 

Of course, people have been cleverly disguising their televisions (like putting a frame around them or buying a Samsung Frame TV to look like a piece of artwork) for a while now. Still, I appreciate seeing people like Molly who go against the grain. She took an unexpected path but still gets to watch television freely without it being the center of attention in her living space. To see more of her gorgeous home, visit the full House Tour.