There are a few things no home is complete without. One of the most obvious essentials is a TV. It's a go-to staple in any home but can be tricky to style because let's be honest they are hardly the most aesthetically pleasing piece.
So the question is, how do I stylishly hide my TV? Well, designer Drew Michael Scott (A.K.A Lone Fox) has the answer. Drew is known for his one-of-a-kind DIY videos where he takes the most mundane everyday item and transforms it into a work of art. Most recently, he took to Instagram to share his three ways of 'camouflaging' a TV into your living room.
1. Tuck a projector into a dresser
Drew's first creation is simple. The look consists of two pieces, a projector screen and a stylish dresser.
He has opted for a projector rather than a TV for this project because it can be easily rolled up and tucked away, slotting perfectly into the slide-out drawer of the cabinet. A handy DIY tip to get your projector to stay stood up is to use an adhesive hook. These adhesive hooks from Amazon will seamlessly blend into the background while supporting the projector, allowing for an at home movie experience
There are many living room furniture ideas, but you will need something sizable like a dresser or console to house a projector screen. The key to this look is sourcing the right size dresser with a drawer big enough to store a rolled up projector easily. Once you've found the ideal piece, always measure before purchase and allow extra room to ensure it's the perfect fit.
2. Camouflage the TV as a painting
Drew's second look showcases his niftiness and ability to upcycle the most mundane pieces, turning a TV into a literal work of art.
Drew unexpectedly decorates with art by fitting his TV into a frame, bringing vintage charm into the living room. He says, 'When I moved into my Spanish Revival home, I opted to mount my TV on a vintage easel instead of a traditional wall mount for two reasons: there wasn't an ideal wall for mounting it, and I wanted it to blend in as decor rather than being the focal point of my living room.'
He adds, 'Not only was it surprisingly easy to set up, (it consisted of TV mounting hardware on a board, that I secured the board to the easel), but it also gave me the flexibility to move the TV around the room, depending on where my guests and I are sitting.'
3. Hide your tech in an armoire
Drew's third and final look is a more classic take on camouflaging a TV. He hides his screen in a chic, vintage armoire that stands proudly against the wall in his living room.
Buying vintage furniture online is no easy task, particularly when you've got specific measurements in mind. However, armed with your TV's measurements, you will be able to find the right armoire to hide your tech. It's a simple yet effective method of disguising a TV, as you simply open the doors when you're ready for some evening relaxing.
We've found these three chic, yet practical armoires designed to suit any scheme while housing your TV too.
Designed to fit even the biggest screens, this wood entertainment center is practical yet sophisticated in design. If you're not tight on space, place it against a wall in your living room, snug, or lounge for the ultimate convenient set-up. It's fitted with a pair of drawers too, perfect for housing your remote or other living room essentials.
To create a space that's truly Lone Fox-inspired, why not opt for furniture handpicked by the man himself? This Adirondack armoire has shelves inside but would happily hold a small screen and store other household items you want to hide away. Or you could make like Drew and do a bit of a DIY to remove some of the shelves to allow room for a bigger screen, you could even drill holes in the back to hide the wires.
This classic, blue-painted wood armoire is fitted with shelves and drawers making it ideal for storing all sorts, TV included. While it may seem simple, it's the perfect playful piece of furniture that's classic and useful. Place at the end of a bed for endless evening movie watching.
Drew is clearly full of bright ideas. He brings meaning to everything, taking one of the hardest pieces to style and blending it seamlessly into his home.
