Even our multifamily clients opt to leave the TVs entirely out of model units and use art instead.
Ifabandoning your TVin the name of art sounds impossible, we get it.
Known in the design world as that ‘ugly black box,’ TVs just arent very photogenic.
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They really are considered an eyesore.
Designers either crop or hide TV in photographs because they distract from the overall design of the room.
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When disguising any TV, functionality is key, she says.
Don’t do such a good job hiding your TV that it becomes cumbersome just to watch it.
This works especially well if black is a present hue in your space.
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Imagine your TVsurrounded by framed art pieceswith black frames, she says.
This also works well even if black isnt your favorite color.
Elevate your TV from gadget to gallery-worthy by framing it with artful molding, she says.
Design:Well by Design/ Photo: Caroline Sharpnack
This technique not only adds elegance, but blurs the line between technology and art.
Along with incorporating more seamlessly into gallery walls, Flynn says there are more furniture options for smaller televisions.
Be sure that the TV has some other interesting items around it to balance it out.
Design:Element Design Network/ Photo: by Erin Konrath
One great option is a TV with a reflective screen.
Flynn agrees, saying she only uses Samsungs Frame TV for a similar reason.
When not in use, the screen reverts to a piece of art.
It’s like a grand reveal on the design runway.
I think sometimes people try too hard to hide something that is obviously there, Flynn says.
If you have a TV, sometimes it is okay to just have a TV.
