Here are 15 TV wall design ideas ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive, and I will also give you some tips on choosing the right TV size based on the distance between your seats and the TV. We will also talk about the common mistakes in TV wall design so you can avoid them in your own projects. Plus, you’ll find links in the description below to some of the products that you can use for your TV wall unit. We spent weeks designing and rendering these TV units, so if you like this video, please subscribe. Let’s get started!
TV Wall DESIGN IDEAS from CHEAP to EXPENSIVE
Suggested Height and Viewing Distance for Your TV
Before I present the TV wall designs, let’s first discuss the suggested height and distance of your TV from the seating area. Here’s the basic rule for a 4K TV: the suggested viewing distance is 1.5 to 3 times the screen size. So if you have a 50-inch TV (which is approximately 127 cm), the ideal viewing distance would range from 75 inches to 150 inches (or about 1.9 meters to 3.8 inches). When you’re figuring out the best height to place your TV, think about the angle you’ll be watching from and how high your eyes are when you’re seated.
A good rule of thumb is to align either the centre or the lower third of your TV screen with your eye level while you’re sitting down. For most living rooms, this usually means setting the centre of your TV about 42 in (roughly 107 cm) off the floor. But remember, this height might need some tweaking depending on how your seats are arranged and how big your TV is. This ensures you get the best viewing experience without straining your eyes or missing out on the details.
Tips for Managing Cables and Consistency in Design
When designing your TV wall unit, regardless of your budget, remember that it’s crucial to manage your cables neatly. This will help ensure that your TV wall unit doesn’t look cheap. Conceal all visible cables using cable raceways, paintable wire covers, or PVC pipes for a clean and uncluttered look. Also, ensure that the design of your TV wall unit complements the overall design of your living room. It would look odd if your living room had a modern interior design style, but your TV wall was industrial.
This creates a mismatch. Instead, aim for consistency in your design choices. The TV wall acts as the focal point of your living room, meaning it’s where people usually look first and gather around. This makes how you design it really important, as it influences the whole look and feel of the room. It also makes the room look better because a well-designed TV wall can match and add to your living room’s decoration and style.
Budget TV Wall Design Ideas
Let’s start with a budget of $100 to $200 for a TV wall. If you prefer your living room to be simple or, let’s say, Zen, Japandi, or minimalist, you could use this style of TV wall. It’s just solid wood, the wall is painted, and there are minimal decorations. You can also buy a TV console like this one on Amazon for $100.
Mid-Range TV Wall Design Ideas
If you have a higher budget and want a modern style for your room, this Media Console could work for $500. If you want a custom design, this TV wall design could be suitable, especially if your living room or bedroom space is small. It fits very well. The style is modern, minimalist, and asymmetrical but still balanced. On one side there’s a mirror, and on the other, there’s a slat design. Then the colour palette is neutral. You can also add a few decorations and some greenery to enhance it even more. This design will cost between $750 to $1,000, depending on the type of materials you use.
Here’s another simple modern design, but this one is for a larger living room with more wall space. It is not symmetrical, but it is balanced. One side features darker grey and plants, while the other side has an open section on the TV console that is painted brown with a slat design. This design is enhanced by the shadow lines. The design could range from $800 to $1,200.
Premium TV Wall Designs
This TV wall design is suitable if the wall you’re planning to decorate is smaller and you want the TV wall to be the focal point of your room. In this design, we’ll use a protruding accent wall with recessed lighting and a darker tone wood design that contrasts with a lighter grey painted background. The TV console design is minimalist with clean lines. The design is also improved by the shadow lines, which make the ceiling appear higher. This design will cost between $1,000 to $1,800, depending on the type of materials you use.
Here’s another neutral and modern TV wall design featuring concealed lighting and a mirror to reflect light, making the space seem larger. It adds visual appeal to the wall paired with an entertainment cabinet that has a very sleek profile. This design will cost between $1,250 to $1,700 for a small- to medium-sized living room.
This simple yet very appealing design employs a protruding accent wall with concealed lighting. It includes solid wood and a TV console with a minimalist design. It’s perfect for modern, minimalist, Zen, or Japandi interior design styles. This design will cost between $1,500 to $2,000.
Here’s another design that is minimalist but has open shelves and uses neutral colors. You can add cove lights at the top to really emphasize the space. The price ranges from $1,500 to $2,250, depending on the materials and decorations you choose.
This one is priced from $2,000 to $2,500. It has a very clean feel with a combination of neutral colours and black. The decorations are kept simple.
High-End TV Wall Design Ideas
The following designs can be considered high-end, and the price will greatly depend on the quality of the materials you choose. For instance, this design could use a solid granite slab combined with wood or a PVC slat design. It includes a protruding accent with concealed lighting. The style is minimalist, emphasizing the design. The price may range from $2,500 to $3,500.
This design is suitable for a larger living room. It has a balanced design on both sides of the shelves and uses LED lights to enhance the look. The price for this can reach $3,000 to $4,000, but it really depends on your location and the materials used.
This design fits a Scandinavian-style living room. It uses wood and open shelving with lots of lights from the ceiling to the bottom of the TV console. However, if you choose this TV wall design, ensure that the furniture matches so it doesn’t go to waste. Such a beautiful design can range from $3,000 to $4,000.
Next is this TV wall design, suitable for an industrial-style living room. It uses metal, warm-tone LED strip lights and a colour palette ranging from grey to darker grey. Add some dΓ©cor that matches the industrial style and some plants, and your TV wall will be complete. With dΓ©cor included, this design can cost between $2,000 and $3,000.
The next design is perfect for you if you prefer a cosy style. It suits Scandinavian, Zen, Japandi, and modern interior styles. In this design, wood or wood-like materials are predominant, complemented by warm white concealed lights. This beautiful design can cost an estimated amount of $3,000 to $5,000.
For the last design, if you want a solid wood background for your TV, just add a shadow line to enhance the design and make your ceiling appear higher. The TV console should be grey to complement the wood colour, and it will look even better with some plants. The price for this design will range from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on the wood you choose.