How To Decorate Around A TV (25 Beautiful Ideas To Copy Now)
There is nothing worse than walking into a living room and seeing a large, blank TV screen. And while technology is a major part of our lives, it is not the prettiest thing to look at. So, the question is, how can you decorate around a TV?
If your TV is the focal point of your living room, you need to do something to make it look pretty. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make your TV look great in your home.
Here are some of the best ways to decorate around a TV and make it look like it belongs.
1. Use a wall unit with matching hutch or bookcases.
If you have a lot of space to work with, a wall unit is a great way to create a focal point around your TV. This will help the TV blend in with the rest of the room and not stand out as much.
In this family room, I designed a custom wall unit with a hutch above the TV. The hutch is a great place to display decor and add some visual interest. I also used the bookcases on either side of the TV to create a symmetrical look.
2. Place a console table underneath.
If you don’t love the look of a massive media console, consider using a narrow console table instead. It will give you the surface space you need for your TV components, but it will look a little more stylish.
In this living room, a console table is used to hold the cable box, DVD player, and remotes. The table is styled with a few decorative accessories and a large piece of art is hung above the TV to help it blend in with the other decor.
3. Cover the wall behind the TV with a large piece of art.
If you’re a fan of the gallery wall look, but want to keep things simple, consider hanging a large piece of art behind your TV. This is a great way to add visual interest to the space while also disguising the TV when it’s not in use.
You can go with a landscape painting, an abstract print, or even a large-scale photograph. The possibilities are endless! I love how the large-scale art in this space creates a focal point and sets the tone for the entire room.
4. Add a large
I love the way this living room is set up. The large photo ledge allows for a rotating display of family photos and other items. It’s a great way to add personality to your space without having to make any new holes in your walls.
The large photo ledge is a great way to fill up the space around your TV without having to add a bunch of different items. It’s a great way to make a statement without making your space feel too cluttered.
patterned area rug to define the space.
Most living rooms have the television as the focal point of the space, but this room is a great example of how to define the living area separately from the TV area even when they share the same space.
The TV is mounted on the wall to the right and a large area rug helps to define the living area. The rug has a beautiful pattern that adds so much visual interest to the room. I love how the rug is placed on a diagonal—it’s a great way to add a modern touch to a traditional space.
5. Use a wall-mounted shelf for extra storage.
If you don’t have a console table, you can still create a similar look by using a wall-mounted shelf to display decor. These shelves are perfect for creating a focal point around your TV and can be used to store DVDs, books, and other media items.
I love how the shelf in this space is styled with a mix of decor and plants. The rustic wood tones add warmth and texture to the room, and the greenery helps to soften the look of the TV.
6. Place a plant off to one side.
You don’t need a media console or a TV stand to make your television look at home in your living room. Instead, consider placing a small console table behind the sofa, and then position the TV on top of it. This will give you a place to decorate around the TV and will help fill up the empty wall space.
In this living room designed by The Leslie Style, a large plant is positioned off to one side of the TV. This helps to break up the wall space and adds a pop of color to the room.
7. Use a large
If you have a larger TV, you’ll need larger decor to balance it out.
In this family room, a large, colorful abstract painting fills the wall above the TV. The painting is hung slightly off-center to the TV, which helps to balance the TV and the decor.
The rest of the decor on the shelves is kept simple, with a pair of plants, a few books, and some decorative objects.
decorative wall feature.
We love the idea of creating a decorative wall feature that combines your TV with other wall decor. To recreate this look, start by hanging your TV and then add sconces on either side.
Next, hang a large piece of art above your TV to create a focal point, and then fill in the surrounding space with smaller pieces of art.
We love how the gallery wall is balanced and symmetrical, with two larger pieces of art on the outside and a row of three smaller pieces in the middle.
Pro Tip: To create a symmetrical gallery wall, start by hanging the largest pieces of art first and then fill in the space around it.
8. Add a pop of color to the wall.
If you’re not a fan of gallery walls, you can still add some visual interest to the space around your TV by painting the wall a different color. In this space, a soft gray wall helps to anchor the TV and the art hung above it.
I also love the way that the white frames on the art pop against the gray wall. If you’d like to add a pop of color to your TV wall, consider painting the wall a bold color like navy or emerald green.
Conclusion
What did you think? Which of these living room TV wall decor ideas was your favorite? For me, I really liked the idea of adding a shelf above the TV and adding some beautiful and functional decor. I hope you were able to find some inspiration for your own home.
