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Kelsey Mulvey

The 7 Biggest TV Mistakes Designers Always See in a Living Room - And How to Set Up Your Tech Instead

Modern living room with timber ceiling, tv on wall, long low modern fireplace, with timber sofa, and vintage armchairs.

Nowadays, a television is almost as integral to your living room as an ultra-plush sofa or coffee table. After all, unless your house is large enough to have a separate home theater, your living room is where you do it all: chat with friends, read, take the occasional Zoom call, and, yes, watch your favorite shows and movies.

But just because where you think you should put your TV in most modern living room ideas is obvious doesn’t mean it's fool-proof design-wise. One false move and your television can throw off your meticulously planned decor, distract guests from thoughtful conversation, or, even worse, create an uncomfortable viewing experience.

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