Most of us prefer a TV-focused design when decorating our living spaces. It is not easy to deny that televisions have been the most important part of our daily life and culture for the last 50 years, and therefore it is a natural result that these devices are at the center of our lives. Moreover, the digital world, video games, internet-based TV series / cinema platforms such as Netflix, and smart televisions, these devices seem to be the focus of our theaters for many years.
So, what should we pay attention to when decorating a TV-focused living room?
- Position the light correctly If the television is a frequently used device in the home and family members are looking towards the television for hours every day, we recommend that you choose a lighting plan to protect their eyes from bright lights in the living room. It may be more beneficial for the eyes if you prefer a method where the corner where the television is located is a bit dim, while the lighting equipment stays behind the viewers and, if possible, shines light from the floor to the ceiling.
On the back of the TV, you can make a “background lighting” with only a few watts of energy that gives very poor light. This can be especially useful when you want to darken the room and experience the ambiance of the cinema, so that the room is not in total darkness.
- Give a message to the subconscious to read. We know that children are very fond of televisions. However, we have to give the message to their subconscious that books are also very valuable and important. But this is not an easy task. No matter how much we want to raise them as book-friendly, the most important furniture in the living room where the family spends all their time will be a television device. The sofa set is positioned so that it can see the TV comfortably, the tables are the chairs, the coffee tables are always planned to watch the TV comfortably… Think about how strongly this positioning gives the child the message “television is the most important concept in the world”…
Therefore, we recommend that you add bookshelves to the TV. we do. As children grow up, they will get the message that books are as important as television, without realizing it, and when you ask them to read a book, you will face much less resistance. In this regard, a TV unit or TV stand with bookcase shelves can also make your life much easier.
- Make room for digital entertainment devices If television is the focal point of the new generation of digital entertainment, then don’t forget to make room for your digital entertainment devices next to the TV. When planning your television corner, we recommend that you pre-set the necessary cable routes for devices such as game consoles, PC or tablet connections, sound system. In this way, you can have a more comfortable and clean living room appearance without having to live with a constant cable mess at home, in the living room, in front of the TV.
- Why not have a TV in the kitchen? If you have family members who live with a TV focus, it can sometimes be helpful to install a TV in the kitchen. At first glance, one may think that there is no television there, but placing a television in the kitchen can make it easier for your spouse, who does not want to miss the news or the programs he watches, to help you while you are preparing a meal in the kitchen. In this way, you can share the load of the kitchen together, as well as create more chat opportunities.
- Have an area without television. If you have a space in your living room, it may be useful to design a corner so that it does not see or focus on the television when you want to get away from the television. For example, while children watch children’s programs on TV, as parents, you can chat more comfortably with your spouse or guests in the mini sofa set located on the edge of the window, slightly away from the TV. We recommend that you decorate your living room without neglecting the possibility that sometimes it will be necessary to avoid the TV.
