There are many ways to elegantly integrate a TV into your home, for example with a photo mosaic. Photo: bjurfors.se

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How to camouflage your television

24.1.2020

Translation: machine translated

Televisions may not be pretty, but as we all know, they have many other qualities. There are a number of ways in which you can show them off in style.

Technology undoubtedly improves my daily life, but it doesn't make it any prettier for all that. Regardless of the current design of televisions, I still find them just as unsightly. That's why I didn't own one until recently.

And I know I'm not alone: from interior design magazines to furniture manufacturers' catalogues to Instagram profiles, design enthusiasts avoid showing TVs in their photos, which are meant to be inspiring and pretty. In fact, I wouldn't find it hard to believe that stylists sometimes remove televisions during photo shoots. Knowing how to integrate a TV set tastefully into an interior is therefore one of the most important disciplines in interior design. Some decorators are so gifted that I even found a few examples that I thought were relevant. They provide solutions for a successful and elegant interior.

Camouflaging your television

Mounting a TV on a wall saves space and offers new decorating perspectives. Add artwork all around to create a wall of images. As a result, your TV appears to be just another rectangular frame. This is particularly the case if you own a model such as the 'Frame' from Samsung on which, Luca, a fellowThe impression of harmony is reinforced by the fact that the black elements of the image stand out and some of the frames are black. Alternatively, you can also install shelves above, below or next to your TV set and fill them generously with plants and books. This way, the eye is drawn to the other objects.

On a wall decorated with frames, the television attracts much less attention.
Source: lovelylife.se

The chameleon effect: a dark wall tint has a calming effect. — On a wall decorated with frames, the television attracts much less attention.
Source: lovelylife.se

Often, the TV simply looks unattractive to us because it's placed in front of a white wall and therefore attracts a lot of attention because of the high contrast. Choose a wall colour in the same tones or belonging to the same colour family. A shade of grey provides a smoother transition. Another way to achieve this is to cover the wall behind the TV with materials such as wood or fabrics.

Instead of wall mounting or using a low cabinet, it's also possible to turn your TV into a sculpture. There are various types of TV stands that look a little less like gadgets and offer a decorative effect thanks to wooden elements.

Would you rather not see the TV set at all? In that case, you can opt for a curtain rail to be installed above the TV to hide it completely behind a sober or patterned hanging. This way you can display a planisphere or photos that you can unroll when you're not using your TV. Depending on its size, you can also hide your TV in a desk or cupboard. In this case, however, you'll need to make sure that the cabinet has cable outlets or, if not, cut them out yourself. A bespoke sliding door made by a joiner and mounted on the wall can also perfect the camouflage effect.

Picture frames

Moebe Frame

15 x 21 cm

Curtains

House Doctor Plain

150 x 300 cm

Desks

CHF1007.95

Temahome Focus

110 x 109 cm

Picture frames

Moebe Frame

15 x 21 cm

Curtains

House Doctor Plain

150 x 300 cm

Desks

CHF1007.95

Temahome Focus

110 x 109 cm

Hiding cables

Tidy up: cable boxes help you tidy up.
Source: Konstantin Slawinski

Tying cables together gives your eyes a rest. — Tidy up: cable boxes help you tidy up.
Source: Konstantin Slawinski

Who says television set says cables. Since they're unavoidable, you can at least hide them behind the screen if you're wall-mounting. Specially designed TV cabinets are also a good solution. They have cleverly designed openings and plenty of space. To avoid buying an extra cabinet, you can opt for attractive cable boxes. They can easily accommodate large power supplies and power strips. Some charging stations are suitable for both floor and wall mounting. Depending on where your television is located, you can cleverly hide the cables behind skirting boards. In this case, you'll need to allow extra space between the skirting board and the wall.

Cable boxes

CHF28.40

Bosign Hideaway Cable Box Medium

Cable trunking

CHF16.90 CHF66.27/1m

Relaxdays Bamboo

Cable hole, 25.50 cm

Cable boxes

Konstantin Slawinski Charge Box Cable Box

Cable boxes

CHF28.40

Bosign Hideaway Cable Box Medium

Cable trunking

CHF16.90 CHF66.27/1m

Relaxdays Bamboo

Cable hole, 25.50 cm

Cable boxes

Konstantin Slawinski Charge Box Cable Box

Cable clips and ties can come in very handy when untangling cables. They allow you to neatly route cables from point A to point B and then wrap them with cable sheaths in the same colour as the wall or floor. The unusual wall hooks are also very practical. If they are large enough, cables can be wound around them.

Cable holders

Cable Candy mixed beans

Cable ties

−23%

CHF16.70 was CHF21.70 CHF2.09/1pcs.

BlueLounge Pixi Small

Plastic cable ties, 120 mm, 8 pcs.

Coat racks + Coat hooks

Serax Mirror Pin

Cable holders

Cable Candy mixed beans

−23%

Cable ties

CHF16.70 was CHF21.70 CHF2.09/1pcs.

BlueLounge Pixi Small

Plastic cable ties, 120 mm, 8 pcs.

Coat racks + Coat hooks

Serax Mirror Pin

Fine-tuning the design

Can't do anything to conceal a power strip? In that case, choose a really flashy one that you'll be happy to admire. You can find all sorts of models these days, from the most minimalist shapes to animal figurines.

Socket strips

Max Hauri MaxTex

5 x, Type 13, 2 m

Socket strips

Punkt. ES 01 Multiple socket outlet

Cable trunking

Normann Copenhagen Woofy

48 cm

Socket strips

Max Hauri MaxTex

5 x, Type 13, 2 m

Socket strips

Punkt. ES 01 Multiple socket outlet

Cable trunking

Normann Copenhagen Woofy

48 cm

Do you have any other tips or pretty examples? Feel free to share them with the community in the comments section.

Header image: There are many ways to elegantly integrate a TV into your home, for example with a photo mosaic. Photo: bjurfors.se

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Pia Seidel

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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