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Introduction
With recent architectural trends tilting towards wider and more spacious homes, finding a wall to mount your TV can be a tad bit difficult. In fact, there has been a preference in the real estate market for open-plan homes, condos and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Making finding a wall worth mounting your TV even harder to find.
Popular architectural trend predictions such as RMJM, have predicted a rise in preference for “outside/inside” homes and multifunctional spaces after the disruption from the covid-19 pandemic. Unlike before when people simply wanted a place to call their own, they are demanding more from their living space. Ergo, the preference for more space wherein there is room for functionality. This has seen a ditching of walls with a tilt towards full-length windows for more light and warmer tones.
Now we see open floor spaces having the living rooms, dining areas and kitchens combined in one space; an increasingly preferred option in real estate. For many, this means more space for more design ideas for their living areas but for the select TV-loving few, this poses a challenge. Why? That’s because there are fewer walls and/or places to mount and install a TV.
Reasons why there might not be a wall to mount your TV
The use of wall mounts for TVs has been a popular option for many homeowners. So much so that there are now improved and innovative designs for these mounts and how they function. But what happens when this is not an option?
There are many reasons why this may be so.
Asides from the design of the home, creative constraints for one; where you may have the floor plan of the living area set up before realising there isn’t that much room for your Flat Screen TV.
There’s also the situation of an oddly shaped living room where there just leaves no room or wall to mount your TV. Certain open floor plans have unique designs where walls may have been removed in favour of the design outcome. You would typically find pillars in place of walls. This is especially true for studio apartments where the only walls you will find are the main walls that surround the apartment. Understandably, setting up a TV may be secluding the rest of the apartment.
Plus, many renters may not be allowed to drill holes into the walls of their rented apartments. Due to prior tenants or a desire to avoid “damage” to their walls, realtors may insist that they do not want any new holes drilled into their walls. While some may provide pre-installed wall brackets for your TV, it may not be in the position you want it or it may not be strong enough to handle the weight of your flatscreen. These are part of the things that make renting an apartment less pleasing and consequently more constraining for TV lovers.
Ways to mount TVs without walls
Ceiling TV mounts
Sounds incredulous? Well, it is possible. With a couple of solid bolts and the right kind of mount, you could skip right past the hassle of finding the perfect space on the floor for your Flat Screen TV to stay. Especially a great option when you have a lot of motion going on for your floors and prefer better cable management or just want to retain that open floor feel.
Remember your visit to the hospital? Or the gym? did you ever wonder how the TVs hung so high? Well, that is because most of them were hung on heavy-duty ceiling mounts! All you just need is the TV brace/bracket, the specialised TV mount and a professional to help you securely install this properly.
Motorized Tv Cabinet
TV cabinets are a great alternative to mounting TVs on a wall. They are stylish yet practical, giving your space an extra design element where needed. Add to the fact that it is motorised, you get to bring up the TV only when you need it and keep it when it is no longer in use. It allows for multiple functionalities of that space, all with a push of a button!
Asides from that, it makes for a fancy show for the guests and can be moved (the TV Cabinet) out of the way easily if the need arises. For spacious, multipurpose rooms, it is highly recommended for its adaptability and moveability. Plus, it is a great option for cable management!
Movable TV Stands
Especially great for condos, high-rise apartments and similar residencies, mobile TV stands are a great option to consider. This is because apartments with unique views and beautiful visibility may be hampered by a permanently installed TV. That is why you would want to opt for a more adaptable option like a TV stand. Easily installed and even easier to store away.
Having a TV stand that is movable also reduces the chance of the TV being secluded to a single part of the room. Add to the fact that they are adjustable by height, angle of depression plus location; and you have yourself the best alternative to mounting your TV on a wall.
Over the fireplace
Why bother with looking for a mantle piece or some ornaments when you can just install your TV there? Yup! It is so easy that you could have missed it. You can have the perfect design piece with a nice TV stand and the right size. You get the best of both worlds where you can enjoy your fireplace and an entertaining mantlepiece. We should note that if the fireplace is poorly built, it may prove a poor location for your TV. According to an article from bobvila.com, gas fireplaces can generate up to 35,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs) of heat per hour; a poor storage condition for any device. Our advice is that you seek professional expertise when selecting any of these options.
On a regular TV console
Apartments with open floor setups have one issue, demarcating; and that is where these cabinets come through. Because of the intentionality behind the design, these open spaces have next to no walls to serve as TV wall mounts or demarcations (should the need arise). With a beautifully designed cabinet, you can manage your TV cables better while giving your floor plan a little bit of partitioning without losing space.
Also, a great way to demarcate parts of the living room from the rest of the house. These cabinets can be designed in such a way as to complement the decor while retaining its functionality.
Conclusion
Needless to say, we have scoured the internet and our knowledge base to bring you the best alternative to TV wall mounting.
No matter how large your TV or uniquely spaced your home is, there is an option for everyone. With the right knowledge and preferably a professional as your support, you can have yourself the best of both worlds; your space and your TV, just the way you want it.