28+ Genius Ways How To Decorate Around A TV

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Every fall people rearrange their living rooms for cozy season and then just plop the couch back facing a big black rectangle with nothing around it. Worst offender? Leaving the TV floating alone on a huge blank wall like it’s the star of a museum instead of a piece of furniture. That’s the most common mistake. It’s such an easy one to fix!

A television doesn’t have to look like the center of attention. With the right shelves, art or trim around it, the whole wall can feel intentional instead of like an afterthought. Who wants their living room to look like an electronics showroom? Not me!

I scrolled through hundreds of pins for this list and kept only the setups that looked doable in an actual house, not a studio with perfect lighting. Some need a weekend and a drill. Others just need a basket and a plant, lol!

Below you’ll find 28 ways people are styling their televisions right now, from bold accent walls to sneaky hidden screens behind sliding art. There’s something here whether you rent, own, or just moved the couch for the third time this year.

Under each idea I’ve added the details that actually matter, plus a link to the full tutorial where there is one. Grab a coffee and start scrolling, because your TV wall is about to get a serious glow up!

HOW TO DECORATE AROUND A TV

Floating Shelves Beside TV

Floating shelves on either side of the TV are the easiest fix for a bare wall. They break up the space and give you somewhere to stack books, candles and framed photos.

Keep the styling loose instead of matchy. A little mess on the shelf actually reads more collected than a stiff, staged one. Even a stack of paperbacks leaning sideways looks better than nothing!

Wood Accent Wall Behind TV

A wood accent wall behind the TV instantly warms up a room that felt too sharp and modern. The grain does most of the work, so you don’t need much extra decor.

Vertical planks make a low ceiling feel taller. Horizontal ones make a narrow room feel wider, which is a neat little trick, haha!

Hidden TV Behind Sliding Art

This one feels like a magic trick every time. A piece of art slides on a track and the screen disappears behind it until movie time. How cute is this?

It’s a favorite for anyone who hates staring at a black screen all day. Not that there’s anything wrong with a screen, lol, but this just looks classier!

TV Framed With Molding

Framing the TV with molding makes it look like a piece of art hanging on the wall instead of an appliance. It’s one of those upgrades that photographs beautifully.

Match the molding to your wall color for a subtle finish or go bold for contrast. Either way it stops looking like a screen bolted to drywall. A simple white frame against a navy wall is my favorite combo!

Statement Mirror Beside Television

A statement mirror hung beside the television bounces light around the room and balances the visual weight of the screen. It also gives your eye somewhere else to land besides a black rectangle.

Go for an oversized round or arched mirror so it holds its own next to the TV. Skip a small one. It’ll just disappear!

Faux Fireplace Under TV

A faux fireplace tucked under the TV gives the whole wall a focal point that isn’t just electronics. Suddenly the TV stops being the only reason to look at that wall. Who doesn’t love that?

Some versions come with a heater built in, some are purely for looks. Either way it warms up the whole vibe, literally or not.

TV Above Fireplace Mantel

Mounting the TV above a real fireplace mantel is a classic for a reason. It keeps the room from needing two separate focal points fighting for attention.

Just watch the height. Too high and everyone ends up with a sore neck by the end of the movie, lol!

Woven Baskets Under TV

Woven baskets tucked under the TV stand hide remotes, cords and all the little clutter that piles up. They also add texture to a space that can feel cold with all that black glass.

Two or three different sizes read as intentional storage instead of one giant catch-all bin. Nobody has to know what’s actually inside, haha!

Textured Wallpaper Behind TV

Textured wallpaper behind the TV adds depth without competing with the screen. Grasscloth, subtle stripes or a soft print all work beautifully here.

This is the fix for anyone who wants drama but doesn’t want to commit to paint. It also hides wall imperfections shockingly well. A grasscloth pick in warm tan is especially forgiving on textured drywall!

Sconces Flanking The Television

Sconces flanking the television add soft light without taking up any surface space. It’s a small detail that makes the whole wall look finished.

Dimmable ones are worth the extra few dollars. Movie nights hit different with the lights turned low, am I right?

Board And Batten TV Wall

A board and batten wall behind the TV brings in that farmhouse charm people can’t seem to get enough of. The vertical lines add structure without overwhelming the room.

Soft white keeps it quiet while a moody green makes the whole wall the star. Either way the TV finally has some backup!

Curtains Hiding The Television

Curtains that slide shut over the TV are such a clever idea. When they’re closed, the whole wall looks like a cozy little reading nook instead of a screen setup.

Rod pocket panels on a simple track do the trick. It’s an easy weekend fix, lol!

Picture Ledge Above Television

A picture ledge above the TV holds art, plants and photos without a single nail hole per item. Swap the pieces out whenever the mood strikes.

This is the low-commitment version of a gallery wall. Rearranging takes two minutes flat. Even a Sunday afternoon fidget turns into a whole new look!

Artwork Disguising The Screen

Artwork that disguises the screen entirely takes the TV wall from tech corner to gallery wall. Some art frames even use special screens that show a rotating collection of paintings until you turn the TV on.

It’s pricier than the DIY versions, but the effect is seamless. Not in my book is that a dealbreaker though!

Media Console With Baskets

A media console with woven baskets built into the base is the easiest way to hide the mess without buying extra storage pieces. Everything from remotes to gaming controllers has a home.

Look for one with open shelving up top for decor and closed storage below for the chaos. Trust me, that chaos multiplies fast!

Stone Accent Wall TV

Peel and stick stone panels have made this look so much more approachable than real stone ever was. No mortar, no mess, no calling a contractor!

This one works especially well in a room with a fireplace already nearby, tying the whole look together. It reads expensive even when it wasn’t, lol!

TV Stand With Storage Baskets

A TV stand with built-in storage baskets keeps cords and clutter completely out of sight. It’s a simple swap that makes the whole setup look ten times more put together.

Choose baskets in a neutral tone so they blend with whatever else is on the shelf. A light oatmeal weave goes with almost anything!

Layered Rugs Under Media Unit

Layering a smaller rug under the media unit and a larger one under the seating area grounds the whole room. It also keeps the TV zone from feeling like an afterthought tacked onto the seating.

Jute under a patterned rug is a popular combo. It adds texture underfoot too, same!

Greenery Vines Above TV

Draping faux greenery vines above the TV softens all those hard edges and adds a bit of life to the wall. It’s such a small addition that makes a huge difference. How great is that?

Pin the vines loosely so they drape instead of lying flat. A little asymmetry looks way more natural!

Symmetrical Shelving TV Display

Symmetrical shelving around the TV gives the whole wall a calm, balanced feeling. Matching brackets, matching decor spacing, everything lined up just so.

This is the look for anyone who likes things a little more orderly than the loose, collected shelf style. No shame in that, honestly!

Rattan Details Around Television

Rattan details scattered around the television, think a woven mirror frame or a rattan lamp base, bring in warmth without adding much bulk. It’s an easy way to soften a media wall full of hard surfaces.

One lonely rattan piece just looks like an afterthought next to a screen. A few scattered together actually pull the wall together, haha!

Black Frame TV Wall

A black frame television that blends into the wall like a piece of framed art has become wildly popular. Honestly, it’s easy to see why. When it’s off, most people don’t even clock it as a screen. Isn’t that wild?

Pair it with a gallery wall around it so it truly disappears into the mix.

Farmhouse Style TV Wall

A farmhouse style TV wall usually means shiplap, warm wood tones and a mantel-style shelf underneath. It’s cozy without trying too hard.

Galvanized metal accents add just enough edge so it doesn’t tip into twee. A little contrast keeps farmhouse from turning into a theme park, lol!

Family Photos Around TV

Family photos arranged around the TV turn a media wall into something a lot more personal. Mixing frame sizes and finishes keeps it from looking too matchy.

Leave a little breathing room around the screen so it doesn’t feel boxed in by frames. A two inch gap on either side usually does it!

Woven Wall Hangings Beside TV

A woven wall hanging beside the TV adds texture and softness in one simple move. It works especially well on the side that feels a little empty once the shelving is done.

Macrame hangings in warm neutrals are having a real moment right now. This is a great excuse to try one, am I right?

TV Nook With Curtains

Building a nook for the TV with curtains on either side gives the whole setup a custom, built-in look without the built-in price tag. Close the curtains and the screen just vanishes!

This works especially well in an alcove or a spot with natural wall recesses to work with.

Vintage Cabinet Hiding TV

A vintage cabinet repurposed to hide the TV is such a charming option if you love antique furniture. Open the doors for movie night, close them the rest of the time and nobody would guess what’s inside. Who wouldn’t want that?

Look for one at a thrift store or estate sale with enough depth for ventilation. Not every old cabinet has the clearance for it, so measure first!

Color Block Wall Behind TV

Last but definitely not least, a color block wall behind the TV gives the whole room a bold, modern focal point. A simple painted rectangle or arch shape behind the screen does wonders.

Pick a color that pairs with the rest of the room instead of clashing. This is the fix for anyone bored of plain white walls and ready for a little drama, same!