While most of us would prefer not to have a television that dominates our living space or bedroom, small TVs seem to be a thing of the past, so it’s no wonder interior designers are finding ever more inventive ways to disguise and distract from them. And, while the advent of flat screens led to televisions taking pride of place on our walls — mounted above mantelpieces, or becoming the focal feature of a room — we’re now witnessing a move towards subtler, less intrusive ways to display them.
‘I personally do not love a TV over a mantel,’ affirms Kristin Fine of 1818 Collective. ‘I tend to find a way to make them disappear or I set them off to the side. I think generally people are hoping to reduce the impact of a television when the room is not a dedicated cinema.’ Kenna Stout, principal of Brio Interior Design agrees. ‘In general, we are seeing fewer televisions mounted above fireplaces. Our clients are also coming to us with an increased awareness of the fact that it's typically not the most ideal viewing height.’
