12 Stylish Ways to Decorate Around Your TV

Designing a living room that feels cozy and inviting but still looks elevated and stylish is no easy feat — especially when you factor in your TV. You spend all this time and money creating a living room you adore, then you have to figure out where to to keep your beloved (but not so attractive) television. Sure, there are ones on the market now that look more like art than the big black rectangles of old, but they're pricey to say the least. If you're not ready to make that kind of investment, check out these genius ways to hide your TV in plain sight.

Mounting a TV directly above your fireplace or setting it on top of the mantel may be a popular choice, but going that direction can end up detracting from the beauty of the fireplace itself. Consider styling your TV on a console or cabinet set off to the side and use your mantel to display some beloved art and accessories instead.

A floor-to-ceiling bookshelf offers up endless opportunities when it comes to decor. You can fill the shelves with books, family photos, art, tchotchkes and everything in between. Centering your TV in a built-in like this makes it feel like a part of the room and not just some electronic you don't know how to style.

TVs make surprisingly great additions to gallery walls — even if you aren't able to spring for the pricey options that display artwork when you're not bingeing your favorite show. Pair the artistic display with a simple console table to keep the arrangement from feeling too over-the-top.

Bold wallpaper serves as an ideal backdrop for televisions you want to conceal. Beautiful prints like this one immediately grab your attention and keep the TV from feeling like the focal point of the room.

Entertainment centers aren't typically considered stylish, but there are some aesthetically pleasing options out there that can make your TV setup feel like a focal point instead of an eyesore. Case in point: The mix of open and closed storage in this midcentury-inspired space is surprisingly sleek.

Moody paint has become increasingly popular, thanks to the growing interest in dark academia style, but just because it's trendy doesn't mean it isn't practical. Placing a TV against a dark backdrop is one of the most effective ways to help it blend in with the background. Consider paint colors like black, charcoal gray, deep emerald green and navy to achieve a similar look.

This built-in entertainment center may be filled with statement decor, but the plants up top are the real showstoppers. Fresh greenery breathes a little life into the space and keeps your eye from focusing on the oversized TV.

While flat screen TVs may be a thoroughly modern innovation, they can still be paired with retro treasures. Surrounding a smart TV with midcentury modern furniture, kitschy decor and handmade pieces is a playful way to bring vintage and contemporary styles together without making the electronics a focal point.

Centering your TV in the middle of floating shelves gives you the chance to change up the room's design anytime you want. You can display your favorite books, records, magazines, etc. and move things around as you please. Consider creating seasonal displays for your favorite holidays or curating items around any theme that speaks to you.

You don't have to actually paint anything to make it seem like your TV is disappearing into the background. This living room proves you can fake an accent wall with the right piece of furniture. In this room, the black TV seamlessly blends in with the shelving unit's black backdrop, giving the other decor room to shine.

If you're not ready to commit to a full gallery wall — or you're in the less-is-more camp when it comes to decorating — you can still add a bit of style to your entertainment setup by arranging artwork on either side of the television. Simply pick a few favorite pieces to display next to your TV and bring in a plant to complete the look.