How To Stylishly Hide Your TV
You see, I hate seeing a TV. Especially when it’s positioned as a focal point in the room. Call me crazy or give me an agreeable high-five…the big black box has got to go!
When we bought our home, there was only one designated spot for the screen - mounted above the fireplace. We live in a small mid century home and the last thing I wanted to see was a TV upon entering, let alone above the roaring fire.
After brainstorming several ideas (including framed artwork) I felt that a hanging tapestry might just be the best option for ease…we do watch the darn thing after all and whatever the covering would be needs to be light and convenient to pull off and put back on.
Here’s a little before to give you an idea what we started with. I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again - the power of paint is amazing! Just lightning this mantel with a softer hue and adding a rustic ledge gave it a renewed lease on life!
So what do you think!? Do you dislike seeing a screen enough to give this easy DIY a go? If you’re game…here’s the how-to!
MATERIALS:
4×6-foot flat-weave rug, depending on TV width
2 sturdy brass hooks and wall-mounting hardware
1 wooden dowel, at least one inch in diameter
HOW TO:
Cut the wood dowel so it overlaps eight to 10 inches on each side of your television screen. Shown here is a 67-inch dowel to cover a 48-inch monitor.
Attach the brass hooks or hanging hardware approximately six inches away and two to three inches above your television monitor.
Fold the flat-weave rug over the wooden dowel and hang for a super-easy and lightweight wall hanging that hides your television in style.
