Wall in the living room without a TV niche: pros and cons, choice and placement

For many years, the TV was considered one of the main elements of the living room. However, time does not stand still. Television is gradually being pushed into the background. Many modern people prefer to spend time at a laptop or tablet. Therefore, a logical question arises, how to equip a room without unnecessary equipment? A wall for a living room without a TV niche is a great solution.

Contrary to stereotypes, a living room without a TV will not seem empty. Other elements can play the role of the main accent in the interior. A fireplace or false fireplace will add comfort. A huge wall mirror will visually expand the space. The area for board games will add dynamism to the room. The hall can be decorated with paintings, framed photos, wallpaper, stained-glass windows. Even beautiful furniture in itself will attract the eyes and ennoble the room. However, not only people who have given up TV in favor of the Internet can look for furniture that does not imply the installation of this technology.

There may be other reasons as well.

• If the owners decide to maintain the interior in a strict classical style, modern technology may simply not fit into the situation. In this case, the TV is hidden behind a screen or fake cabinet.
• The device can be very large. Large-sized plasma simply cannot be squeezed into the space allocated by manufacturers for equipment in traditional walls.
• Sometimes the sofa cannot be placed against the wall. In this case, the technique is located in a different place.
• The TV can be located in another room due to personal preference (for example, in the bedroom).

In each of the listed cases, the purchase of a wall with a niche for a TV is impractical. If there is already a wall, you can get out of the position using the opening in an unexpected way. You can put vases with flowers, lamps, beautiful large decor in it. Or you can equip a niche with a fluffy rug and decorative pillows, creating a seating area in it. If the furniture has not been purchased yet, it is better to immediately pay attention to models without a special place for a TV zone.

Let's consider what options are offered by modern manufacturers, as well as what are the advantages of such solutions over traditional ones.

The advantages of a wall without a niche for a TV area are obvious.

• The functionality and spaciousness of such furniture is much higher, because every centimeter is used with maximum benefit, and there are no empty spaces.
• Such a wall allows you to move away from stereotypes and equip the space in a more original way.

There is only one minus. With the same size, cabinet furniture without a dedicated TV space will cost more than a similar wall with a niche. The fact is that shelves and drawers will take the place of the TV zone, which will increase the amount of materials used in the work.

Conventional cabinet models without a niche for a TV area are rare. However, they do exist. It could be traditional large construction, mini-wall slide or corner option. Large-sized walls that do not provide for the installation of a TV are usually made in a classic style. Manufacturers understand the importance of styling space, so they produce massive structures typical of the classics, without unnecessary elements.

The slide is a compact option. It is ideal for small rooms. Most often these are modern models, but there are also furniture with classic features. Usually these are structures consisting of open shelves, a pair of glazed or blank cabinets. Sometimes furniture has a low pedestal, on which, if desired, you can put equipment. However, this is an unconventional niche. There is free space above the curbstone, so you can safely put decor items of any size on it... You can hang pictures, clocks, photographs on the wall. There will be no feeling of a missing TV.

The corner structure occupies 2 adjacent walls. This option allows you to save space in the room. The lack of a niche for a TV area is a plus here. You can make the most of the corner for storing various things, and hang the TV on the wall in another place, for example, in the center of the hall.

Modern furniture with a built-in computer desk is a very practical option. If you spend a lot of time at the computer, combining cabinets, shelves and a workplace will make rational use of the room space.

Modular walls are very popular today. In the classic version, these can be separate cabinets-cases or showcases with a spacious cabinet or chest of drawers. Usually, tall elements are placed on the sides of the lower ones, creating a symmetrical composition. All components are made in a single design, but at the same time they are separate elements and can be placed in the room in any way at the request of the user. Often they put a TV on the curbstone. However, it can also be used as a decorative stand.

Minimalistic walls have a laconic design. As a rule, these are open shelves and rectangular or square blocks of 1, 2 or 3 colors. They can be placed on the floor and hung on the wall in any order. This allows you to create interiors with a unique bright personality.

The classic austere wall, made in a noble brown shade, helps to recreate the atmosphere of yesteryear. Solid leather armchairs, a carpet, a floor lamp with a fabric shade - all this is combined into a single harmonious atmosphere. There is no place for modern technology.

The empty space in the center of the furniture composition is beautifully filled with a vase of flowers, books and a painting. Lightness and grace are the other side of the classics in interior design. Here, the lack of a TV zone is also imperceptible.

Practical minimalism is the choice of modern business people... Shelves for books, a couple of compartments for linen and a computer desk - that's all you need for a comfortable pastime. At the same time, the interior remains airy and harmonious.

Symmetry is also sometimes used in modern space. Here, the centerpiece is a large chest of drawers and a hinged open shelf.

And here is an option in which you can change your decision at any time. If you want, you can place the equipment on modules standing on the floor, or hang it on the wall in a free space. As long as there is no need for a TV zone, any objects can occupy the space.

How to choose a living room, see below.