The centrepiece of most living rooms nowadays tends to be the television. You’ll find without thinking, that all your furniture is directed at your screen for the best viewing pleasure. This also becomes a huge factor when deciding how to redecorate your home.
If you’ve already had your living room set up a certain way for a long time it can be tricky to think outside of the box especially if you want to upgrade and elevate your surroundings by adding a TV feature wall or door knockers.
There are plenty of TV feature wall ideas when it comes to reconfiguring your layout and maximising your vertical wall space. Whether you enlist a professional to construct a built-in shelving unit that will disguise your television alongside carefully selected artwork, or dive into researching which is the best 43-inch TV that you can mount snugly on the feature wall.
How do you build a TV feature wall?
If you decide to recess your TV inside a built-in feature wall, then you will need to consult with a professional for a custom fitted shelving unit.
If you’re on a budget, check out second-hand TV stands and shelving units that you can do a spot of DIY on and slot your TV into its pride of place. Or opt for a minimal vibe and mount your TV directly to the wall, then place shelves and a gallery of artwork around it to create your own media wall.
If you’re stuck for ideas, seek inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram where others proudly show off their own TV feature wall designs for all size spaces.
What are some TV feature wall ideas?
If you have the budget for a bespoke feature wall, then you can also make room for features like a fireplace, nooks for wood storage, bookshelves and lighting for a homely cottage feel.
Think about adding depth to your living space with a textured wall in either wood or suede behind your TV, or a bold pattern to act as a frame your unit. Adding clever lighting is another option to make your TV pop, think LED strips mounted behind your TV or smart lighting that changes colour depending on what’s been shown on screen like brand Nanoleaf
If you really want to disguise your TV and are lacking in wall space, put it to good use and get a custom mirror TV unit placed over it. A cheaper option is a simple fitted roller blind over your television, this way you can pull the blind down and hide it away behind something colourful.
How to hide TV wires on a feature wall?
A feature wall will help you tuck unsightly TV wires away so no one can play spot the cable when they come round for movie night. Plastic connectors can group your wires neatly and be tucked behind your unit, or cable trunkung fixed to the wall.
If you have decided against a built-in recessed unit that would easily hide wires, it’s always worth consulting an electrician if you still have some budget to play with, as a handyman might be able to move any plugs behind your TV wall mount and no visible wires hang down.
