How to Decorate a Wall Behind a TV Stand: 5 TV Wall Ideas

How you choose to decorate your TV wall will likely depend on your own personal tastes, the given space, and your specific TV installation.

Interior design can be an eclectic art form, and especially in your own home, you have the freedom to explore decorating ideas that reflect your style and personality. While some designers might conceal a TV in a minimalist family room design, others might frame a wall-mounted TV as the focal point of a large wall.

Plan your TV wall decorations with these basic interior design tips in mind:

• Balance form and function. Consider how often you watch TV and find a decorating strategy that will not impede your normal usage. For example, you might enjoy the appearance of a refurbished antique armoire, but it could become annoying if you have to open and close doors every time you want to watch TV. Weigh the pros and cons of your favorite TV wall ideas and choose furniture or decorations that will enhance your TV-watching experience.
• Coordinate shapes and space. Designers and bloggers often highlight the aesthetic benefits of contemporary trends; however, you must account for spatial and structural limitations in your home, which might not accommodate specific design elements. For instance, a large TV stand might work well in an open floor plan but could dominate a small space, making the living room feel cramped or claustrophobic.
• Focus on color. You can drastically alter the appearance of your TV wall by changing paint colors. Choose a dark wall paint color to camouflage a TV or highlight the technology with a lighter background. Some manufacturers have recently developed dynamic LED light strips that can change color along with the colors on the screen. Place these lights behind your TV frame and link them to your device for a dramatic and immersive viewing experience.

Consider using one of these TV wall décor ideas in your room makeover:

1. 1. Build a DIY mid-century modern TV stand. Retro in style, a 1950s television stand can give your living room a mid-century–modern update. Upcycle worn, antique furniture with mid-century modern elements or build your TV stand.
2. 2. Conceal your flat-screen TV. If you want your TV to be in view only during your use of it, try hiding your screen, remotes, and other media devices in a TV cabinet or armoire. If you cannot find a piece of furniture large enough to hold your TV, use a curtain or room divider to ensure your screen does not become an eyesore.
3. 3. Design a gallery wall. Blend your modern TV's thin, black box shape with picture frames and wall art to create an art gallery. Some TV models can display your own images so you can create a customizable piece of art. Choose picture frames that match the color of the TV frame if you want each element to appear as though it’s part of a complete set.
4. 4. Place your TV above a fireplace. Highlight your TV and favorite decorations over a mantel or shelf above your fireplace. This establishes your entertainment area as a focal point in your home. Further emphasize this space with an accent wall or shiplap wall panels to create interesting lines and to provide a visual contrast to the fireplace below.
5. 5. Surround your TV with built-in bookshelves. A built-in bookcase or floating shelf will elicit a craftsman aesthetic can display your literature collection while also nicely framing your TV stand. Some people find appeal in the juxtaposition of books and modern technology.

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