Perhaps one of the sweetest moments when a person comes home after a long and tiring day, it is put on comfortable clothes, take a warm blanket, and turn on the TV. But when the television wakes up and forcibly pulls you into the cinematic, show, or news domain your eyes may sometime wander to the wall behind it. The area above the sofa, often neglected, may be used to to become an attractive feature in your living room. No matter, if you desire a contemporary or an antique look, your tv wall can elevate the overall feel of the room, even if the television is not on. Here, in this article, to help get you started we take a closer look at ten modern TV wall designs that will turn your new television into the centerpiece of your living space.
Below is a breakdown of each concept to help you get all the inspiration and practical tips that you need to mesmerize your eyes by the beauty of the TV wall just as much as the content that the walls shows.
TV Wall and Furniture: This is according to the foundation that have been laid that prioritized the construction of the capacity to narrate.
The term “TV wall” does not implying that the t.v has to be hanged on the walls of the house. Some individuals like to put their Television on an item of furniture and the two most popular for this are the media console and the TV stand because they also provide extra storage and ornamentation. This setup not only serves a practical purpose of providing the TV with it’s stand but also allows for some creativity to be put in the styling of the location. This is true when it comes to the furniture because it either complements the theme of the room if it’s in line with modern dÈcor or sets the casual tone for if the room has a shabby chic feel.
Sleek and Minimalist
In the case of the lovers of minimalism, the lounge, which houses the TV, should bear the same characteristics of minimalism and orderliness. Minimalist TV designs are deliberately neglected and do not bear excessive ornaments while leaving the main purpose of the TV as the key item of focus. In terms of design, get a TV cabinet that does not have too many curves and can be in any plain boring color such as black, white or even grey. The upper surface should be create more sleek finish, either in the shiny or glossy finish for the impression of modern cabinet or soft matt finish for more impressing cabinet look. Finally to reduce the effect of a cluttered look, any cables that could be visible should be either concealed in a best way by using the various cable management solutions available, the remotes and other accessories should also be placed in concealed cabinets or simply in trays.
Simplicity is the essence of this style; the ornament must be dosed, and not so many elements as it is shown in the example: a flower in a pot and one picture can become an ornament.
Contrary to what some may think, minimalism does not equal bland; it is learning what best to showcase when choosing to go minimal. For instance, LED incorporated TV stand can be a very nice and classy enhancement as it provides an artistic lighting on the area without being too bright. The overall lighting can be controlled and there is provision for setting a movie theater type lighting or any other type of lighting you would prefer. Also, incorporate wall fixed units above or along the same wall where the television set is placed. These shelves need not be laden with many things; a sculpture, a couple of aesthetic books at the most would suffice to personalize the place without making it look clichéd.
2. Eclectic and Bohemian Charm
Eclectic or bohemian style is rather free-spirited and full of special details. It’s a concept of combining and creating stories that entail ideas or personalities that belong to an individual. When decorating a TV cabinet in such a way, one should consider it as creating a small collection of things that are dear to him/her. Cabinet itself could be an aesthetic one; it could be a second hand or handmade with a glossy finish of wood or beautifully carved. Position many of such objects around the TV – souvenirs from the trips, antique trinkets, bright candles, and playful lamps.
If the original architecture doesn’t reflect the above characteristics then the wall behind can as well be an extension of this eccentricity. Maybe it would be better to paint it in a color associated with warmth as terracotta or mustard because they have more relation to boho style. Or a more simple design of a gallery wall with photos, paintings, or woven fabrics for the frames, make a density of colors of the wall more diverse and interesting. The concept is to achieve the picture of homelikeness in which every toy has a tale and each cushion tells a story. Mixing is important in this style, so do not exclude throws, cushions, or a rug from the list. These should help provide the aesthetic of soft furniture to the room which will make the room soft and warm.
3. Seasonal Decor
Furniture and colour changes extend changing looks for your room annually because of the changes in the moods and beauty of different seasons. It also helps to update your décor from time to time by varying a style and experimenting with something new at the same time. For example, the furnishing and decorating of a room may contain or depict elements related to seasons; such as in spring, one would incorporate fragile and light elements. Bright pinks, greens and yellows and flowers and subtle crockery too, will definitely brighten up your TV space and give it a springy feel. At the end of spring add some chic and daring accessories and things with influences of summer, like a bright colored vase with some sunflowers or a shell bowl.
In the fall, one adds warmer and cozier objects to the list of recommendations. Inclusive of dark oranges, red shades, and browns. A small pumpkin or a bowl of pine cones can also be cute items to have around the house. As for winter and the New year, it is possible to use all the bright winter attributes – probably it is possible to put a small elegant Christmas tree on the TV pedestal or hang a garland from pine branches and festooned with fairy lights. Moving from the holidays to winter, switch to a more minimalist yet glamour feel with white and silver as the substituted holiday colors, fake fur blankets and pillows, and antlers as the hint of shanty chic. Such a status not only makes the living space interesting but also takes it in tandem with the ongoing cycles of the nature.
4. Hotel Chic
Trying to bring the atmosphere of a small expensive hotel into one’s house is always a great pleasure. The theme is the show of a unique hotel where the major aspect that is most considered is comfort and elegance which is referred to as ‘hotel chic.’ Welcome with a premium televisual apparatus encasement that is luxurious and contains an inspired feature, for instance, a marble counter or gold plated. Beyond the television, wallpaper with simple, but embossed designs should be considered, merely because it creates an extensive feel to the room without going over the top. Mass market connotations can be reduced by using dark colors such as deep blue, emerald green or rich burgundy colors on the fabrics.
Accessorize with items that spoke even louder, chintz and all the signs of luxury that could be poured into a product. It is also possible to add comfortable pillows and soft blankets and place beautiful candles with sophisticated candlesticks to turn the place into a comfortable corner. Arrange several pretty coffee table books: select a couple of beautiful glossy thickens on fashion and travel themes, and place a couple of beautiful vases or a metal sculpture. Attention should also be paid to lighting; warm sources of light, such as a beautiful floor lamp or sconces on the wall will do. The objective is to literally create a luxurious atmosphere, which in itself is so inviting, can be used to relax after a working week.
5. Bold Accent Walls
If you wish for your TVs wall space to be the most eye-catching feature of the living area, then perhaps the time has come to really go out on a limb regarding color schemes or prints. The wallpaper can be selected to be striking – right from the center, thereby: pulling the onlooker’s focus and holding the key to designing the mood of the entire room. Select the design which is most appropriate and suitable to you—it can be bright geometric, flora or metal texture. Wallpapers also do not necessarily have to cover the entire wall: You may decide to have behind the television set a special zone with a different looking wallpaper where the television set will be framed and also emphasized.
However, if you do not fancy the wallpaper idea, you can use paint of a brighter color. A rather deep shade, such as navy, dark grey, or even dark green will serve as an excellent backdrop that will make the space with the TV noticeable. However, to make it look less harsh, one can introduce items or furniture of a lighter color into the room. One of the many ingenious tips is about placing of the TV wherein instead of having it hang directly on the wall, a frame is painted either in the same color as the wall or in a different color. This “frame” can be constructed as simple as a solid line or more complex with an expanded design that goes up to the ceiling or onto the neighbor walls.
The important thing here is co-ordinate the look of the TV wall to the rest of the room.
6. Industrial and Modern
If you want to make your TV wall design more modern and aggressive the use of industrial accents would be appropriate. This style involves the use of all sorts of crude standards for example brickwork, concrete work and metals. Alternatively, where you might not have the exposure of a brick wall in your home, simply using wallpaper that looks like a brick wall, or installing fake brick walls could help. Another nice choice is a concrete look wall that gives the modern aesthetics of a more professional look feel. Instead of going with the traditional white or light colored furniture, these materials bring a powerful message, and layering to the room.
For the industrial look, you should consider getting a TV cabinet of simple design and possibly having metal incorporated in its design. Try to make interior as minimal as possible, but combine some items, for example, the old fashion classic clock, metal curly lamp or industrial-like shelves. It should be very sober with dominance of gray, black and white shades, however wooden accents or soft textiles will add necessary warm undertone. Industrial design is a delicate blend of assuring the core values of the specialties and making them refined at the same time. This style is one that can give an elegant appearance to a television, ideal for the modern city lifestyle.
7. Classic Elegance
For those who like simple and traditional designs, this traditional, luxurious TV wall is exactly what one would expect. An ideal solution of getting this look is by adding architectural elements such as molding as used in wainscoting. These features bring in some sophistication and can be painted the traditional and clean looking white or, a pastel or barely-there hue. Moulding can be used to surround or encase the TV, as this will make it to have a border that will enhance the general outlook of the structure on the wall.
Another typical type is the use of expensive and dark woods as the material of the TV cabinet, which can give the atmosphere of solemnity and nobility to a room. This should go hand in hand with more traditional pieces such as antique vases or picture frames, sophisticated paintings, and candle stands. The general tone of the costumes should be subdued, the main colors used being soft and dark shades. Being traditional, one has to opt for accessories that are of a high quality and included only the most pertinent pieces which hint at the classical style.
8. Playful Color Accents
Pops of color on TV wall can be so daring and literally inject a cheerful feeling into it. If you are bored with conventional options, you can paint the wall with a bright color that would be quite distinct. Thus, turquoise, coral or mustard are bright and balanced colors that can energize and emotionally charge the room. If you want to be more casual, then it is best to choose a lighter color that is pastel as this will help in giving a more relaxed atmosphere. It means for example that you can apply bands of color, where you paint one section of the wall in lets say red and the next in yellow to give it the contemporary style.
To draw even more focus to the TV area it is possible to paint a border or frame around the screen. This can be an ordinary box or may be some fancy one such as an arch or some geometrical figure. It is also possible to paint the color up to the ceiling or the neighboring walls to provide harmony in the room. If feeling very ambitious you can incorporate different texture or finish of paint, matt, gloss or metallic to bring variety. This way of applying color can make the TV wall stand out and provide the room with joy and cheerful tones.
9. Unique and Sustainable
When coming in to the need for constructing a TV wall, you may choose to use environmentally friendly material such as moss or cork. Moss is considered to be one of the best types of decoration since it gives the interior a fresh look and has a purifying effect. Moss walls need very little care, are very artistic – being a living artwork in fact, enhance the quality of air within the interior space they are in and infuse the atmosphere with a certain serenity.
Another sustainable material which can be used for walls is cork. Cork is a sustainable material which provides good acoustic performance; therefore, it is suitable for a TV zone. They provide warmth and are earth colored; thus, the responsibility is esthetically warm with soft flannel in contact with smooth television screens and fashionable furniture. The cork is left in its raw state or you can paint it to correspond to the rest of the design. Moss walls are also quite in demand because of their rough texture which enhances the beauty of the room while the cork walls again provide a touch of ecological friendliness.
10. Personal Touches and Inspiration
Last but not the least, to make your TV wall even more special or unique, you will need to add the special things or items that inspire you. This could for instance, mean exhibiting items that are related to your hobbies, passion or travel. For example, if you like music, it is possible to use old vinyl records or a poster of the desired concert for framing and hanging. For a traveler a world map or souvenirs if collected will very much suit the wall décor. The primary concept is to select such items that would create or tell at least a small part of the user’s story.
The TV wall also gives you the opportunity to display photographs of your family members or any other artwork. Gather frames of various sizes and hang them on the wall as it would create an appealing look and would not be monotonous. It’s also appropriate to add other administrativ elements like sculptures on walls, clocks or plates to diversify the texture of walls. In other words, the target should be to have a space that seems somewhat like yours, a space that seems comfortable. Thus you make the TV wall not so much a place for your television but a part of the sculpture of your house.
Thus, stylistic decorating of TV wall is a chance not only to make the heating area of living room unique but also to have individual identity. Depending on your taste, ranging from modern and simple design to country style, shabby chic or a combination of anything, including known trends or something more ecological, the possibilities of making the TV wall more or less interesting and useful are endless. When you plan well and pick items that you like, you can make your home beautiful with an added attribute of being personal. Your television wall should not be a boring area that you take little notice of when entering the room but an area that even viewing, makes you feel happy and inspired.
