The Big Television: How to Hide and Still Make Him Happy

Every year there is a new type of television that comes into the marketplace that is advertised as being bigger and better. Your husband drools over it at his favorite electronic store like a baby that is receiving his first set of teeth. It is inevitable that one year he will come home with a massive television that he wants to place over the fireplace and completely “refocus” the focal point in the family room. It is great that the television companies came up with the idea of placing televisions on the wall, which gives the illusion of a neater and more stream-lined appearance, but there are more ways to stream-line or hide the television.

There are plenty of ways to place a television in your living space without it completely taking over the space. Here are three ways to ensure you both are happy with your “big” television.

Mirrored Televisions

Finally, a television that can help you put your make-up on! With so much technology being created today, televisions can be disguised as a mirror. Mirrors are common pieces that are placed above fireplaces or used as a creative piece of art. Why not use a mirror to disguise your television and how does it work? A special optical mirror kit is used between the mirror and the television. When the television is off, you will see a framed mirror, but when the television is turned on, your favorite show “magically appears!”

Special Artwork

There are a variety of companies that create mechanisms for your TV screen to be elegantly covered by a beautiful piece of art. Most of these companies have over 200 options from you to choose from or your favorite piece of art or photography. The best way to use this method is to recess the television into the wall or over the fireplace. With the click of a remote, the piece of artwork slides away and displays the television and all its grandeur.

Furniture

This option requires the perfect piece of furniture, such as an armoire or dresser. You must make sure that you measure the television before you purchase a large armoire. There are also furniture retailers, such as Ethan Allen that have TV lifts installed into a dresser or beautiful television stand. These options are very designer friendly and will include your stylish flair!

Whichever option you choose for your television, whether it is admiring your favorite family portrait that serves as a cover-up or watching your favorite sports team make the winning score on a Sunday afternoon, you will create a space that reflects compromise and happiness.