How to include your television in a feature wall design

A feature wall is one wall in a room which stands out from the others. There are many different ways to differentiate one wall, whether it is colour, cladding, material, or decoration. The purpose of a feature wall is to create a focal point for the design of the room that defines the aesthetic of the area. Feature walls can be installed in any area of the house, though they are most popular in living rooms and bedrooms.

A TV feature wall is a feature wall which incorporates the television into the design. This is a design trick which is growing more popular as both technology and interior design trends advance. Televisions are usually accompanied with tangled masses of wires as well as speakers and other technology. Organising a feature wall around the function of a tv is the ideal way to neaten this area as you can plan for inbuilt storage that will hide the cables and other tech.

Televisions are also difficult to style. This is because most televisions have a very similar look – a standard black rectangle of plastic and glass. Televisions, especially large ones, appear very modern. This can make them difficult to blend into certain décor styles (particularly ones that aspire for an old-fashioned or simple look such as rustic, French country and vintage styles).

A feature wall gives you the opportunity to create an environment that will tie your TV into the rest of the space. This can be achieved a number of ways, but there are a few that will work for just about any interior design scheme. Another reason people choose the TV wall to make a feature wall is because usually it is where people spend the most time looking – when people settle in to watch TV, they will also be looking at the feature wall.

Televisions are a feature of almost every modern Singaporean household. As such, television feature walls are becoming even more popular and with increasing variations in style. Some of the most popular choices include internal cladding, such as tile, brick or timber feature walls. Another common trend in TV feature walls is the installation of mounted furniture – a wall mounted TV, floating shelves and mounted cabinets cuts down on the bulk of furniture taking up floorspace and helps the TV area to meld into the rest of the room’s design.

A TV accent wall is an achievable project to DIY, especially if you are after something simple. Installing wall-tile, internal timber cladding, wallpaper or even just painting the area should be easily achievable for the average DIY-er. If you want something a little more complicated – such as a mounted TV with cabinetry – you may want to consult professionals. Unless you have experience or a solid understanding of the installation process and concerns of mounting a TV / heavy furniture, it is a good idea to play it safe. For some simple tv feature wall ideas, see the list below to get inspired.

TV feature wall design ideas: Inspiration for a TV feature wall Singapore

5. Fluted panel

Fluted panel is a great choice for a tv feature wall because it is visually interesting without being distracting. Fluted paneling works particularly well in small living rooms as it creates vertical vector lines which make the room feel taller. Fluted paneling comes in many different materials.

The most common form of fluting for feature walls is timber like the one pictured above. This is because timber comes in many different colours and you can often paint it to resemble the colour scheme of the rest of your décor. However, fluting is also a method of glass production which could be a unique way to make your feature wall stand out from the others.

4. Marble laminate

Marble laminate is a way to add a touch of class into a room without being subjected to the high prices of premium natural stone. High quality marble laminate will look almost indistinguishable from the real thing. It is the perfect mix between sophisticated and natural to cinch the contemporary look of your television with the rest of your décor.

A similar option is using wallpaper rather than painting your feature wall to make it stand out even more. Wallpaper is a simple, low-damage option for walls that will keep them looking beautiful for years. See here for information on installing wallpaper in HDB flats.

3. Storage focus with display cabinet

Installing a feature wall with storage is a very clever idea to both minimize clutter in your home and displaying décor items in a convenient location. Things like plants, books, baskets and even cutlery are perfect trinkets to accent your home décor. A storage wall will also make the TV seem more like it belongs as the whole wall is designed around it.

2. Cladding

Cladding is one of the most effective ways to separate a feature wall from the rest of the room. It adds texture, visual intrigue and often layers. Popular cladding choices include timber, whether it is fluted or installed horizontally, and tile.

Subway tile in particular is a clean and modern choice for tv feature walls that works well when contrasted against different textures.

1. Ready made tv console

Perhaps the most crucial part of designing a TV feature wall is choosing the TV unit. This piece is pivotal to creating the aesthetic of the wall and needs to blend well with the theme. Thankfully, tv units are available in abundance from just about every store.

Whether your design is rustic, Scandinavian, or anything in between, there is bound to be a tv console out there that is perfect for you. For a more detailed overview of the different types and styles of tv consoles – as well as which interior design styles they work best with – see here.

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