Hiding all the eye-sores is a good idea. A TV is considered a must for a living room and can be often seen in other rooms – a bedroom, a kitchen, a dining room and so on. Sometimes it breaks the harmony of the space where it is, and hiding it is the only option. So, how to hide a TV with style to keep your room look organic still?
Doors/ Panels
The most popular idea for a wall-mounted TV is having doors or panels that hide it. These panels can be attached to the railing above or can be sliding panels, for example, and bi-fold panels are a popular idea, too. The main point here is how you style these panels or doors to make them cohesive for your interior. Consider your style and color scheme and choose a way to go: barn sliding doors for a rustic interior, an artwork, which is universal for any interior, sleek metal or plywood panels for modern spaces, mirror doors for a glam room or a whole gallery wall of small art or posters. Look around and decide what idea fits your room the best and use it. One more idea here is hiding a TV on the most seen place – including it into your gallery wall. Build up a gallery wall including your TV and fireplace and adding various art to it, so that they look as indispensable part of it. If you can, splurge on a TV that can show art, and that will be an ultimate solution.
An elegant modern living room with graphite grey walls, built-in bookshelves, a fireplace clad with black marble and a TV hidden behind panels.
These richly textured wooden doors add instant sophistication and completely disguise the TV behind them. Elegant and unexpected. (@supertinysidetables).
An elegant and refined black and grey living room with a huge lit up shelving unit on the wall and a TV hidden with sliding black panels.
A box with a TV inside and a gorgeous artwork on the outside is a cool idea for every room, especially for a bedroom.
Rustic charm with a clever twist—sliding barn doors keep your outdoor TV safe and stylish when not in use. (@thebarndoorstore).
Large modern white living room with white washed floorboards, purple sofa, windows with shutters, plasma TV screen hidden by a canvas screen, wooden coffee table. Sim used H&G 09/2004 p45.
A bookcase with a sliding panel that can hide your TV easily and with style is a cool idea for a modern space.
A modern fireplace with potted greenery and a TV over it that can be hidden with a bi-fold botanical panels is a cool and fresh idea.
A cozy sitting nook with a real fireplace with a metal screen and a TV hidden behind an artwork that can be folded to watch TV.
A dark-stained storage unit with baskets and a TV hidden behind mirror framed doors not to break the harmony of the space.
A vintage map that doubles as a TV cover? Genius! This one’s for the travel lovers who want their screens to vanish in style. (@zmaps.adventures).
A farmhouse living room with vintage furniture, a reclaimed wooden vanity, a TV hidden behind a vintage poster gallery wall.
A faux fireplace, a TV hidden with artworks that can be moved to watch the TV is a very cool idea.
A fireplace and an artwork over it that hides a TV - open the doors and you will get your TV.
A modern farmhouse living room in white, with white sofas and black leather chairs, a fireplace and a TV behind white barn doors.
A modern living room with white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a TV hidden behind doors with blinds and modern furniture.
A modern neutral living room with a TV over the fireplace hidden with a sliding panel that is a cool and lovely solution.
A neutral farmhouse living room with neutral sitting furniture, a TV on the wall hidden behind white barn doors and a metal and wood storage unit.
A refined modern living room done in neutrals, with a fireplace and an antique mantel, neutral sitting furniture, a TV hidden with two artworks.
A stylish farmhouse space with a reclaimed wood storage unit, greenery, artwork and a large world map that hides the TV easily and effortlessly.
Tropical leaves add a nice touch to any interior.
A TV hidden under a white screen that imitates the wall is a clever and rather popular idea - just slide the screen and watch TV.
A TV hidden with bi-fold art panels that form a gallery wall is a lovely idea for any space.
A TV over the fireplace hidden with a lovely gallery wall of vintage botanical posters is a lovely idea for a space with a vintage feel.
Sleek and sculptural—this TV cover looks more like wall art than a media unit. Perfect for a modern space where your tech should stay low-key. (@fraaimakerij).
Furniture
Hiding a TV in a furniture piece can be trickier but it’s more eye-catchy and more creative. Choose a large buffet, secretary desk or some other storage unit that will become a centerpiece in the space and will hide your TV at the same time. You may also add sliding doors to it or use usual ones or even cover the TV with a screen to raise it when you want to watch something. Another idea is going for a lift cabinet that will raise your TV when you need it and hide it when not – this can be much more difficult to install and to find a proper piece but the result is worth it! Take a look at more ideas we’ve gathered and find yours!
A vintage neutral living room with a fireplace clad with brick and a TV over it hidden behind antique mirror panels is a cool idea.
A beautiful and refined vintage dark-stained storage unit with sliding doors that hides a TV and makes a statement with its look.
A modern neutral living room with brown leather furniture and a pretty black and white gallery wall that comprises a TV and a fireplace.
A refined vintage secretary style desk with a TV and books is a lovely idea to hide your TV with much elegance.
Tucked neatly into a wall of slatted panels, this setup makes your TV just another part of the furniture—literally. Clean, calm, and clever. (@soh_interiors).
A TV hidden under a shelving unit that can slide and let you watch TV - this is a stylish and cool idea.
A TV lift cabinet will let you lift your TV when needed and hide it whenever you want without applying any effort at all.
A TV unit with a storage cabinet and a woven shade that can easily hide your TV is a creative modern idea.
A vintage rich-stained storage cabinet that holds a TV and can hide it anytime with cane bi-fold doors is a lovely idea for a modern room.
Other Ideas That Actually Work
Okay, so after testing out the usual suspects—like sliding doors and built-ins—I wanted to get a little more creative. You know, ideas that don’t scream “Hey look, I’m trying to hide a TV!” but instead blend in effortlessly or even add something cool to the space. That’s where a few wildcard tricks came in—and yes, I’ve tried them (some worked better than others).
First up: mirror TVs. These things are genius if you’ve got the budget. When it’s off, it just looks like a sleek mirror—perfect above a fireplace or in a bedroom. I saw one at a friend’s house and honestly thought it was just a decorative mirror until she turned it on and bam—Netflix. They’re pricey though, so I only recommend it if you’re going full-on glam or modern luxury.
Now, if you’re not trying to drop that kind of cash, fabric covers and tapestries are a really affordable and renter-friendly option. I used a large woven wall hanging once to cover the TV in a boho-style guest room, and it totally worked. I just nailed two hooks above the screen and let it drape. Honestly, it looked intentional, like part of the design. Bonus: you can change it out by season or mood.
And then there’s multi-purpose decor. My brother, who’s weirdly handy, made this rotating panel that had books on one side and a TV on the other. It was overkill for my skills, but it inspired me to try hiding my screen behind a hinged canvas. Just added a little pull handle to swing it open. Worked like a charm.
Hidden mounts are also a sneaky favorite. I once installed a pull-down TV mount that let the screen sit behind a floating shelf when not in use. Took me a few YouTube videos to figure out the install, but totally worth it. No one ever realized there was a TV behind the shelf until I pulled it out.
So yeah, these aren’t your usual tricks, but they’re the kind of modern TV hiding ideas that feel fresh—and a little bit fun too. Try one out and see if your TV can finally stop being the awkward guest in the room.