Televisions are now bigger than they’ve ever been. Jumbo TV screens have totally changed how we enjoy our home entertainment. No longer does home viewing lag behind the cinema experience. Now, we can bring the cinema right into the living room, to enjoy it from the comfort of the family sofa!
The only problem is that the larger a TV is, the more space it will take up. Even when you’re not using your TV, it will still be there in your living room, drawing the eyes of guests. If you’re trying to create a uniform look in your living room, then the idea of an ever-present TV display might be a little annoying.
But how do you hide a TV? And is it even possible to hide TVs when they reach such incredible sizes? We’ve put together the ultimate guide to find out!
Our Reliant tech experts have looked through some of the best methods, so your TV can hide in plain sight!
How Do You Hide A TV?
A TV Cabinet
Using a TV cabinet is the ultimate way to display a TV. A good TV cabinet can be used to not only store your TV but also to keep all of your many plug-ins and external devices nearby. There are also several TV cabinet models with closeable doors, allowing you to hide your TV when it’s not in use.
We would recommend going for a TV cabinet with sliding doors, as they don’t take up any vital space when opened. Swinging doors, on the other hand, are designed to swing out from the front of the unit. This means they run the risk of creating an annoying obstruction!
There are all kinds of closing TV cabinet models to choose from! These allow you to hide your TV behind closed doors when out of use. They’re also perfect for storing all kinds of things!
Closing TV cabinets are a great option, as they can create a uniform sense of space, and they’re great for storage. TV cabinets often include numerous shelves and drawers, where you can keep all of your goodies! They’re perfect for building the ultimate entertainment centre.
TV Lift Cabinets
On the more extreme end of the spectrum are TV lift cabinets. Essentially, these nifty cabinets allow you to totally store your TV away between uses, so it’s out of sight and out of mind.
Whenever your TV isn’t being used, all you need to do is lower it into the cabinet, using the built-in mounting frame, and close the cabinet. When you’re ready to use it again, simply lift the lid, and slowly lift the TV from the cabinet. There are even a few automatic lift cabinets that use electricity to safely lift and stow the TV as needed!
TV lift cabinets can be used to totally hide your TV from sight. But, they often come at quite a premium!
Ambient Mode
Though it may be twisting the definition of “Hidden” just slightly, ambient mode can be used to help your TV blend into the decor of your space.
Ambient mode is a function that can be found on numerous Samsung TV models and is used to display images and pieces of art. Whenever you’re not using your TV to watch video content, you can use ambient mode to display some of your favourite works of art. This makes the unused TV look like a painting!
You can also create an ambient look on non-Samsung TVs, through the use of external plugins like Apple TV. Which can be used to display your favourite family photos!
If you want your TV to truly look like a piece of art, it’s worth targeting some specialised models. For instance, the Samsung Frame TV is designed with a thick bezel that looks like the frame around a piece of art!
You can even use framed art and posters to make your TV look like another piece of art in a larger organised display! Simply arrange the frames around your TV, and it will blend right in even when out of use!
Curtains
If you’re not quite ready to buy a brand new specially-designed cabinet for your TV, then you can always use some basic curtains to hide it! Curtains are available in all kinds of styles and designs. This means you can easily mix and match to find curtains that perfectly suit your design aesthetic.
Curtains are also simple and easy to install. This means you won’t have to spend hours trying to wrestle them into place. They can also be easily changed and swapped as you see fit. So you can change the design whenever you feel like it!
Change The Focal Point
If all else fails, we would recommend that you focus on shifting the focal point of your room. When your TV is the focal point, it can often leave the space feeling a little bit empty when out of use.
The TV is often the focal point of a good living room. As such, if you want it to be hidden away when out of use, it’s a great idea to shift the focus away from the screen.
Through careful placement of art or other design elements, you can shift the focal point of your living room. This ensures the TV doesn’t become a distraction when it’s not in use. You can even shift the focus so it looks like the TV isn’t there!
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Hide A TV?
There are a few ways to hide a TV when it’s not in use. One of the best ways is to cover it up between uses. This keeps the TV from becoming a distraction. If you can’t afford to hide your TV, you can instead make it blend in. Using the TV to display art and photographs whenever guests are visiting can blend the TV in naturally!
