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Thinking of how to design your own TV console? Every home's layout and living space might be different, but one thing that remains constant in any and every home - the television console.
Many people base their indoor activities around the TV, such as lounging, gaming, hosting guests and even having dinner. Therefore, this living room centre piece should come with the right TV console - one that can frame your TV set, keep messy electrical cables and ugly AV equipment out of sight, and display your decorative accessories.
Think about the overall look of your home before deciding on the type of TV console. A place with a vintage theme may require loose pieces to replicate the classic vibe of that period, while a contemporary-style home can carry off an edgy feature wall. Assess your storage needs. Choose a console that can help with the other storage requirements of your home, too. If you are customising your TV console, consider the lighting. Tell your interior designer which elements you would like to highlight (or hide). The right kind of lighting will enhance your feature wall, TV and the other items on display.
Here are some interesting TV console design ideas for you to find inspiration in.
Plywood shelves complement the low-legged solid wood furniture in the living area. Interior design by Lekker Design
1. Built in TV cabinet
A huge TV screen can be too "in-your-face", if what you want is a cosy, art-filled space. Create a feature wall that the TV screen will blend into. Start by using darker wall hues — grey or wood tones go well with black TV screens.
If you have assessed your storage requirements and know the functionality and style you want, consider a customised built-in TV console cabinet. This is especially so if your space has an irregular layout or awkward pillars or beams.
An interior designer will be able to advise you on what you can do with the space and the exact kind of setup you need. A built-in TV cabinet would effectively keep cables from view, and you can opt to even conceal your TV and AV equipment using a feature wall that slides open and shut.
Veneer-clad cabinets organise clutter in the living area. Missoni Home throw from Miles & Theodore.
As exemplified in this living room by interior design firm D'perception Ritz, pictured above, incorporate the TV screen into a wall of stylish bookshelves with a console below to hold set-top boxes, remote controls, DVDs and other electronic gadgets.
White brick adds subtle texture and channels old farmhouses, while the sleek abstract “fireplace” TV console draws attention to the high ceiling.
The storage space for the entertainment system in the living room is clad in walnut veneer with a rich grain that highlights the home's opulent resort theme. Interior design by Mong Design Studio.
If your living area is small, be reminded that experts recommend that the size of TV screens should be a third of the distance from your spot on the sofa for strain-free viewing.
Built in wooden TV console conceals the television and all of its wiring.
2. Concealed TV Console
Like what this interior designer has done, you can turn your TV console into a decorative feature and hide all the ugly wiring behind a wood feature. We especially love the wooden grilles that can slide to close.
This interior designer created a concealed wooden TV console with sliding doors that gives enough storage space and neatly hides it all away. Interior design by Distinct Identity.
This interior designer created a concealed wooden TV console with sliding doors that gives enough storage space and neatly hides it all away. Interior design by Distinct Identity.
As a TV console and storage unit, the divider between the living area and master bedroom has cabinets, drawers and shelves to keep stuff neatly stowed away. Interior design by Box.ID Studio.
As a TV console and storage unit, the divider between the living area and master bedroom has cabinets, drawers and shelves to keep stuff neatly stowed away. Interior design by Box.ID Studio.
Recessed TV console in a bathroom set before a bathtub.
3. Bathroom TV Console
Your television in your bathroom? That's only for rich people! And only rich people can afford a tub and bathroom that big! True. But what is appealing about this television is that it rotates!
The television can be turned outwards to face the living room and turned inwards to face your HDB flat toilet. Imagine watching television while doing a number two on the loo. The ledge around the television also gives you space to put things you might need. We like. Interior design by Spacedge Designs.
4. Floating TV Console
This homeowner decided to go for an old switcheroo and decided to place his television on his study room's glass wall rather than the usual living room wall. The "floating" television console definitely gives brings a sleek new look to the home!
5. Industrial TV Console
Red brick wall with black shelves for the TV console? You've got the industrial look down! Add some industrial-look furniture to your space and you're done!
The homeowners enhanced the living room’s industrial theme with a coffee table and TV console from Journey East.
6. TV Bench
As its name suggest, a bench TV console is an elongated media cabinet that resembles a bench. Homeowners who love the minimalist look will appreciate this classic shape for its clean lines and slender profile.
The fine balance of dark and light hues makes up a space that's sharp but not harsh. (Total Renovation costs: $150,000) Interior design by Habit LLP
The fine balance of dark and light hues makes up a space that's sharp but not harsh. (Total Renovation costs: $150,000) Interior design by Habit LLP
While bench TV consoles can fit into any space-starved living room, they lose out on storage capability and are unable to conceal or store bulky equipment. Unlike built-in consoles, bench TV consoles are easier to shift should you want to move them into another room or new home in the future.