How to Decorate the Wall Around Your TV and Make It Feel Intentional

It can be difficult to decorate the area around a TV. It is the main thing in the living room, yet it usually takes over the wall and makes the room appear either stark, or not quite done.

I’ve certainly had several nights looking at my own, thinking about how to get it to look planned, instead of simply…existing.

Luckily, a TV doesn’t need to clash with how you want your room to look. The wall it’s on can be a place for pictures, bookcases, and things that are special to you; things that make the whole room feel equal, and friendly – though without distracting from what’s on the screen.

I’m aware of how simple it is to either put too much in the area, or to leave it completely empty. I’ve done both, and neither was quite correct. The thing that works (at least for me) is combining what you need with what you enjoy, so the TV appears to be a part of the room, instead of controlling it.

In the end, decorating around a TV is not only about using up bare space. It’s about making a wall which shows who you are, and makes the room seem cozy and pleasant. Even little changes can matter a lot!

Why Decorating Around the TV Matters More Than You Think

How a TV fits into your living room can set the feel of the whole room – not simply in how it looks, but in how it feels.

A badly put-together TV wall can feel chilly, unfriendly, and messy; however, a carefully planned setup makes it a peaceful area, a place where you can have ease, beauty, and usefulness all together.

In fact, research in interior design and environmental psychol