Flat Panel Screens: Camouflaging Your TV

For many families, television has become the focal point of activity in the living room or home theater room. This means it tends to assume a large part of the room and is what much of the furniture and lighting is built around. However, it seems unnatural that all together when the TV is off.
There are a number of ways to hide a flat screen TV when not being used by incorporating the feature into the overall design of the home theater room. Some use a static image to display a piece of artwork or favorite photo. Others use elaborate mounting unites and screens to cover the television when not in use. A design professional theater system can incorporate any idea you have to make the room beautiful both when in use and when not.
Here are some display options available for homeowners to consider how they want their flat screen TV that hides when not in use. Screensaver shows
Since many LCD TVs are simple displays like those used by computer users, which can be configured to display art and photos when not in use. Using a screensaver however requires to be on television so it is not recommended for long periods of time. It is better for use during games. Customized Art Covers
Custom Template Options art are increasingly common. A specialized piece of art on canvas can be made to be placed on the screen when the owners are not using TV. This is an inexpensive solution that requires no new wiring or custom installation.
Many homeowners decide to hang their flat screen TVs above the fireplace. For a traditional flare, a wooden frame can be installed around it, turning the TV into a mantelpiece. Professional installers can also design an automated system that slides on a screen covered the flat screen. Moving Displays
Pop-up and turn down shows the maximum comfort for home theater owners. At the touch of a button, the screen can be raised in a discrete piece of furniture or down from the ceiling. This technique is especially useful with flat panel TVs that need to be installed at the foot of the bed, television can be placed in an engine lifting device that can move to the television while watching TV before bed and down before lights out. Other considerations
Most home theaters consist of not only television. Mounted televisions become more difficult to integrate into an entertainment system, because all the necessary connections to be executed through the walls. Wireless technology for these applications is improving but still not foolproof.
Custom home theater installers can offer advice on how to organize the DVD players and receivers to match the fine point of hidden flat screen television.
Choose the correct option to hide a LCD TV in the design of a room can be difficult. The size and shape of the walls or the way they are constructed may limit the installation options. Place the television in the right place for viewing, and then start considering installation options.
~ Ben Anton, 2008