Tips from a female engineer on how to decorate a TV at home

Homeowners are interested in allocating a place for the TV in the living room, allowing them to watch the screen comfortably, especially if family members spend a lot of time watching sports games, movies, or programs. Within the framework of minimalist home decor, it is necessary to design the wall that holds the TV in a way that harmonizes with the room that houses the screen. However, this doesn’t mean that minimalist TV décor has to be boring.

Minimalist TV Decor Points

Minimalist TV Decor Points

Usually, in the living room, a wall is designed to hang the TV screen on. However, there’s nothing wrong with having a dedicated TV wall/space in the bedroom as well, or in the kitchen. Depending on the lifestyle of the homeowner, she may need to hang the TV screen in less traditional places, using a swivel stand to easily adjust the angle depending on where she is sitting. There are several points to consider when designing a TV wall, according to architect Loujain Al Fares:

• The location of the wall, so that the TV screen is visible from all seats, proportionate to the eye level of the viewers, and far from the light source, so that the latter does not cause an annoying reflection, with good ventilation to avoid overheating of the electronic device. In general, the position of the screen should not interfere with the movement of the occupants.
• Harmony between the decor of the wall that holds the TV screen, and the general decor in the room, in terms of materials and colors; if the room adopts a modern or classic design, you can choose a simple TV wall decor that matches the distribution of furniture, and the style of decoration. In general, the seating should be comfortable, because the sessions in front of the TV are prolonged, while choosing colors for the upholstery fabrics that are proportional to the space as a whole. “The room, with all its contents and elements, should achieve warmth and tranquility for its users, without any visual distraction or inconvenience,” she says.
• Save the wires belonging to the TV, but don’t make them visible.
• Appropriate lighting around the TV screen; a soft backlight is appropriate to soften the contrast between the screen and the surrounding darkness, helping to minimize eye strain.
• Move the TV screen away from the seats about 1.5 times to 2.5 times, depending on the diagonal of the screen.

TV wall decor ideas

TV wall decor ideas

“Even if your TV decor is simple, you can still incorporate several elements to make it appealing,” she explains. She says: “In terms of materials, the wall can be clad with wood panels, which exude warmth and luxury wherever they go. Glass, in turn, or mirrors are an important addition, in terms of cladding the wall and making it stand out.”

“Patterned wallpaper with elegant graphics or geometric patterns can be a great option to add character to your TV wall. You can also choose a wallpaper with a wood or marble effect to add a different dimension,” she says. She advocates combining more than one material in a TV décor design, provided the proportions and materials are balanced and harmonized, with a focus on clear details. She lists wood, glass and wallpaper as materials that together accentuate the beauty of the TV wall. “It is possible to use one neutral color for the material that covers the wall, with shapes, geometric patterns, and hidden lights,” she adds.

Regarding the colors suitable for the TV wall, the engineer explains that “their choice depends on the atmosphere that the homeowner wants to create,” adding that “earthy and neutral colors are the perfect choice for any space, and they match most colors and styles.” She doesn’t neglect to mention dark colors, saying that they are “the latest trend, and they express modernity and luxury.”

In terms of design, the engineer advises that “the wall that holds the TV screen contains several elements, including: Shelves to elevate the décor and achieve a luxurious addition,” noting that “shelves give a distinctive touch to the décor, whatever the style and colors.”

In terms of lighting, she says, “The hidden ones, designed around the wall and between the shelves, are a nice addition, while showing off the TV wall decor more beautifully.”