Hidden TV Ideas for your Smart Home

If you have spent a fortune on your interior designer to create a beautiful contemporary looking interior design for your home, having a TV in the middle of that design can often ruin the look. But you cannot just chuck the TV away for good, can you? So how do you ensure the TV stays without ruining the decor? You can solve this problem by simply hiding the TV when not in use. You can bring the TV out from a hidden location whenever you need it using a remote. In this post, we will talk about why and how you can disguise your TV.

As discussed before, one of the main reasons why people wish to hide their TV is to ensure the TV does not ruin the decoration of their property. The recent trend suggests people are not watching as much TV as they used to because of mobile devices, social media etc. Which means the TV is no longer the centrepiece of a home. So, there is no point sacrificing the interior design for these almost obsolete pieces of device. Another important reason for keeping TV out of the sight is to allow your children to move freely without you having to worry about them getting tangled up with wires. The third reason is to save the expensive TV itself from damage. The TV kept in a hidden cabinet will be much safer from dust, accidental scratches etc. The final, also the most important reason some people wish to get a hidden TV system is because it is fashionable. Everyone has a smart TV these days. There is nothing fashionable about a large screen smart TV anymore. However, the TV that mechanically moves up and down when you click a button? Now, that is smart and fashionable. A hidden TV system is certainly not a common gadget in people home. So, it is not a surprise that tech enthusiasts want to own this fantastic smart home feature.

Ok, you have all your reasons for hiding your TV. Now, how do you do that? We have prepared some ideas which you can use for your hidden TV system.

In a smart home, we expect to find smart use of every object. What purpose your mirror has other than giving you a reflection of your own image? Well, it turns out you can now replace your old mirrors with Mirror TV. These smart devices look like normal mirrors, but you can then press a button and turn on the TV kept hidden in the mirror. This hidden TV system is also suitable for bathrooms as they are waterproof. Now you can enjoy watching your favourite tv show even when you are taking bath. Another place you can install a mirror TV is in a Lift. If you run a multi-storied business centre, you can install a TV in the mirror of a lift. Having a TV in the mirror of a lift will give your visitors a positive impression of your business centre.

Here are some pictures of different mirror TV installations taken from Aquavision which is a leading manufacturer of mirror TV.

How about disguising your TV as a beautiful painting? So, when the TV is not needed, it stays on the wall like a painting. Hiding TV like a painting is a fantastic way to maintain your interior design. Samsung has a Qled TV which boasts a feature called “The Frame”. Its Art mode settings allow you to make your TV appear like a painting frame. This beautiful TV has been featured in multiple art conventions. The painting looks very real, so if you like arts, this is the perfect solution for you.

Another awesome hidden TV idea is using a TV cabinet with a sliding panel. You will need to design the cabinet in a colour that blends nicely with your interior design. If you have a smart home system, then you can use a motorised control to operate the sliding door. Or you can manually open the door as well. This is a widely used method of the hidden TV system.

If you like to watch TV before going to sleep, this kind of TV system is made for you. To build a hidden TV cabinet for end of bed, installers build custom TV cabinet that matches the bed and a motorised TV lift to lift up the TV. So, the TV stays hidden within the TV cabinet kept at the end of your bed. And when you are in the mood of watching some late-night shows, all you need to do is press the button of your remote and the TV comes up. This is an elegant way to hide your TV inside the furniture.

You can disguise your Television in your ceiling and bring the TV down using a lift. This looks smart and futuristic. You should go for this type of system only if your property can support with necessary cabling and additional space in the ceiling area. You need to plan this very carefully. Hire an experienced AV company for this type of hidden TV system.

Let us now talk about our favourite way of hiding the TV, under the bed TV lift system. For this system to work the bed must have space underneath it. The TV stays hidden under the bed with all its frames and motor. Then when you wish to watch TV it pops up elegantly. Under bed TV lift is a unique mechanism that can create a different dimension to the decoration of the room.

AVITHA is a smart home automation company based in London, UK. We have worked in many motorised TV installation projects in London and surrounding areas. We closely work with joineries, builders and interior designers to prepare bespoke systems.