7 mounted TV ideas

Lara Sargent

Lara loves writing about every aspect of the home – from the latest colour trends to emerging designs. She has a lot of experience writing about home trends and interior advice for leading titles such as The Telegraph, Metro, and Homes & Gardens.

Wall mounted TV ideas

TVs have become thinner and lighter, but they still take up space – sometimes up to a whopping 98 inches! Have you thought about wall-mounted TV ideas rather than a stand?

Hanging your screen on the wall allows you to ditch the media cabinets and (quite often) ugly TV stands for good.

You’ll also stop your TV being knocked over if it’s hung up off the floor, which is a great idea if you’ve got accident-prone toddlers and young children in the house.

Instead, mounted TV ideas are sleeker and more contemporary solutions. You just need to find the perfect spot to style your TV and media wall.

Do remember though, that hanging your TV on the wall is a more permanent set-up, and you’ll be left with holes from drilling in brackets. There’s also the issue of how to hide a jumble of unsightly cables trailing down the wall, but more of that later.

Mounted TV design ideas can work around your room’s décor – whether it’s in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, even bathroom.

Get ready for movie night or binge-watch your favourite box set in serious style with 7 of the best wall mounted TV ideas.

1. Wall mounted bedroom TV ideas

There’s nothing more relaxing than snuggling up in bed with your favourite Netflix series.

Or perhaps you want to escape a busy family living room and retreat to your boudoir for a movie night.

Either way, you’ll be inspired by these wall mounted bedroom TV ideas.

• Choose a neutral or pale wall colour for a restful backdrop to your bedroom. Off white, grey and sage all work well
• Alternatively, try camouflaging your wall TV against a darker background. Inky blue, charcoal and emerald green will minimise the impact of a black, flat screen TV
• Create a gallery wall by surrounding your wall mounted TV with favourite prints and art works in varying sizes
• Utilise an existing alcove by mounting your TV inside (check you have the right size of screen to fit in though before you start drilling!)
• Make your wall mounted TV the focal point by choosing an interesting backdrop. Try a panel of metallic paint, timber slats or a textured plaster finish

Here’s our guide to mounting a TV on a plaster wall without studs.

2. Wall mounted corner TV ideas

Mounting a TV in a corner of a room is an excellent idea if you’re short on wall space.

A corner TV set up also promotes a more communal seating arrangement with angled chairs and sofas. It’s a great way to utilise an unused corner and create an open feel in your room.

Here are some key points to consider for wall-mounted corner TVs (many apply to every wall-mounted TV scenario):

Check that the weight and size of your TV is appropriate for the mount’s wall plate and arms.

Look at the mounting holes on the back of your TV and find a compatible mount; locate your wall studs too.

Select a corner TV mount. You can find designs suitable for corner and outer corner installations.

Make sure you hang your TV at the right height. Stand back and see where you’ll be viewing your TV from.

Invest in corner shelving, strong enough to hold media boxes and gaming devices. Unsightly cables can also be hidden from view with special cable tidies.

3. Wall mounted TV ideas to hide cords

TV wires and cables are an interiors bugbear, fact!

You’ve created a gorgeous interior and now the cables, cords and wires from your TV and media kit are trailing across your space. The result is clutter and chaos – not to mention a tripping hazard.

So how to disguise annoying cables for a wall mounted TV? Take a look at our guide on how to hide TV wires for handy tips and tricks.

Here are a few wall mounted TV ideas to hide cords:

• If you don’t want to cut into walls, use a self-adhesive wall cable tidy to conceal wires. These are usually made of plastic and can be cut to length and stuck to the wall below your TV
• Paint the cable tidy the same colour as the wall and watch it disappear!
• Disguise wires behind furniture it hangs above. Snake wires behind the TV and furniture using adhesive cord clips
• Create a light wood frame behind the TV that you can paint or wallpaper. Cut a hole in it for the TV mount and hide the wires behind the frame
• Hide cables behind a plasterboard in a stud wall – this is more of a permanent solution and will take more effort and money, but the result is slick and professional
• Hiding wires in brick walls is a bigger job – messy too. You’ll have to chase away the plaster and brickwork with a hammer and chisel, then add a conduit for the wires. Re-plaster and redecorate until the wall is restored. We recommend getting a professional electrician in for this
• Find out about the cost of hiring an electrician

Where space is tight, a wall mounted TV is often the perfect solution.

Hanging your TV on the wall will free up valuable floor space. A corner mounted TV is brilliant if you have a lack of available wall space.

There are other ingenious wall mounted TV ideas for a small space. Hire a professional to create a fake shelving unit or bookcase that ingeniously lifts up to reveal a screen.

Call on the expertise of a carpenter who can create a bespoke built-in unit for your TV with integrated shelving.

If you have a black, flat-screen TV, paint your surrounding wall in a dark shade to help camouflage the screen.

Don’t forget to hide away messy cables with wall cable tidies – they will make the world of difference in a small room.

5. TV media wall ideas

A media wall is the perfect solution for creating a streamlined focal point for your screen. It’s a popular interior design feature in modern homes – but looks the part in a traditional décor too.

Consider adding other technology to your media wall too, such as an entertainment system and a modern fireplace.

The TV is usually recessed neatly into the wall. All cables are chased into the wall and expertly hidden from view. The end result is neat, stylish and space-saving with no trailing wires and plugs to trip over.

If you want a TV media wall in your own home, expert assistance and good planning is essential. For example, you might need a false wall (stud wall with plasterboard) for a TV and fireplace. Check out our guide to partition wall costs.

6. Bathroom TV ideas

Our bathrooms have transformed into luxury retreats. A place to unwind and relax at the end of a busy day.

One way to help achieve a spa-like experience is to mount a waterproof TV on the bathroom wall. Watching your favourite TV series while enjoying a long hot soak in the tub is the ultimate way to chill out.

You might want to consider a TV in the bathroom as part of a full bathroom remodel. Check out our guide to bathroom renovation planning for masses of ideas and cost expectations.

You will need to invest in special waterproof equipment – TV and remote control – with the option of speakers set into the ceiling.

7. Install a wall-mounted TV in the kitchen

Kitchens are now the hub of the home. We spend a lot of time in this communal space, particularly if it’s an open plan to other areas.

Here are some stylish ways to wall mount a TV in the kitchen.

• Hide the TV behind pocket doors. Reveal and disguise your TV as required behind clever pocket doors that fold back into cavities either side of the unit
• Position your TV carefully. Do you want to watch TV while cooking? Or does it need to be in good view of comfortable seating? Plan your wall mounting position early in a kitchen remodelling project
• Think about the room layout. You don’t want your screen coming into contact with steam or water, so keep away from a hob or sink
• Choose the correct TV size. Your screen needs to be seen from all areas of the kitchen, whether you are cooking, relaxing or having a morning coffee
• Think about sound. Consider installing speakers in the ceiling or cabinets for a top-notch audio experience