This space already had framed sides with enough room to create a recessed niche. If this isn't the case in your home, Miner says you can build out more wall space to accommodate a niche. Make sure to frame the space so it's a little bigger than your electronic equipment. Add a shelf, cut a hole so that the wires can feed through to the TV, hang With a few notable exceptions (like the TV stove!) the big idea was that they’d go in the living room, Dr. Spigel says, and so they came in different styles, even looking like furniture, to mesh with the design of the time (and to appease the anxiety that marketers thought women had about machines in the house!) she says. But don’t think We essentially laid out the wall with blue tape to confirm that the TV was in the right location.”. Other special features. The fireplace is clad in rustic silver quartzite. Open shelves help balance the area. White tongue-and-groove paneling in a chevron pattern covers the right wall in the dining area. Designer tip. Generally speaking, 4 feet off the ground is a good rule. In terms of how far back seating should be, the larger the TV, the further away the furniture should be placed. To determine the appropriate distance, multiply the diagonal width of the TV by three. Be sure to take your furniture's profile into account as well. 10. Invest in a purpose-built, standalone home office. (Image credit: The Dormy House) This all-in-one option by The Dormy House is the very quickest way to create a hidden desk. Doors closed, it looks like a smart piece of furniture – and you can have it painted and choose door furniture to suit your scheme. Jan 31, 2022 - Explore connie j's board "Hidden tv's", followed by 312 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about hidden tv, home, house design. Ultimately, I determined that I would run the cords sideways to the built-ins. I would hide tv cords behind small shelves that looked like a mantel and moulding at the same time. One of the reasons I gravitated to our home to begin with was all of the beautiful moulding in the living room. I wanted to continue that look to make the space seamless. 2. Concealing the Router with Furniture. Your living room furniture can serve as a clever disguise for your WiFi router. Utilize furniture items such as a side table, cabinet, or entertainment center to conceal the router. 1. You Can Hide It Inside the Cabinet. A simple way to conceal your subwoofer in your living room is to place it in the cabinets. A cabinet with a vacant chamber or bench can be the best place to keep the subwoofer. If the space required is a bit small, you can design a chamber to house your sub and keep it out of view. Share. 9 Min Read. One key to being able to hide your livingroom office in plain sight is by using furniture that can either collapse or fold away. You’ll want to have furniture that doesn’t stick out and flows with the theme of your living room. Another key is storing away any office-related items, so it’s out of view. vaCq7PD.