Where's the TV???

The Great "Wall!!"


If you have a house with an "Open Great Room," meaning 20' - 24' ceilings. . . it's always a problem deciding what to put on the "wall." The "wall" being where the TV is; the "wall" that doesn't have doorways on it, etc. Some put large TV armoires on that wall, or large TVs. But then there is the open space between the TV or TV armoire and the tttaaaalllll ceiling. It's hard to fill that space and have it look pleasing.

So, here's an idea for you all. We had our builder design a built-in TV armoire on the "wall." We were then able to add some architectural detail on both side of the armoire with a built in area to accommodate glass shelving and additional cubbies above them. We added recessed lighting on dimmers to these areas too. The pictures above are of our "wall." One picture is how it looks closed and the other (sorry, it's a bit blurry) when we have the doors open and are watching TV. The stereo sytems is stored in the area beneath the TV and we have DVD's, CD's VHS and photos stored in all the cupboards surrounding the TV. We are very, very happy with the finished results.

I'll show you a few more little architectural gems added to our home in the next few postings.

Blessings. . . until next time,