This Week's Ideabook On Houzz: TVs in the Bedroom - Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down?But tell me, what about you? Thumbs up or thumbs down?
This beautifully designed master bedroom by Candice Olson features a TV housed in custom made cabinetry. If I recall correctly, from watching the episode on this bedroom, doors pull out to hide the TV. This is the perfect design solution to conceal a TV's presence when not in use.
I just had to smile when I came across this bedroom. In a nearly all white bedroom, such a tiny white TV fits right in and nearly disappears. The structure around the unit puzzled me until I studied the image closer. Ah ha! I do believe the box around the TV, with its off-centered top, lowers into the cabinetry to conceal the unit! Very clever...
I'm drawn to the contrasts in this design. A carved sleigh bed faces a sleek TV, which is hung on a wall of rough wooden planks. This juxtaposition of new and old is continued with exposed brick and a modern barn door. It seems only natural a TV would be part of this mix.
To read the entire Houzz Ideabook, click here. And now I'm off to find some warm sweaters for Fall...yes, I've finally accepted its arrival.
37 comments:
We don't have a TV in our bedroom, but would like to. I used to be opposed to it - living with "guys" who watch an awful lot of the Science channel (boo), I would love to curl up in bed and watch HGTV.
Off to read Houzz, cheers.
-Rene
I struggle with this too. Our solution is to watch tv in our bedroom on a laptop. I bought one recently that's meant to be especially good for this. So we can snuggle up in bed rather than having to peer across the room. Oh, the romance! ;-)
In our living room, I have the tv on a bookcase. I think flat-screen tvs can actually look quite nice but this stops it being the focal point of the room, which is what I object to.
Love the pictures you've included.
This is a MUST for me. Anyone that has been sick knows the healing powers of watching "Pretty in Pink" (or any 80's movies) in bed.
These days that the screen can be so thin you can pretty much hide it if need be.
I can't fall asleep without the TV on. Thank goodness for sleep timers.
You already know where I stand on this issue :)
I used to be adamantly against it, but in recent years, I find I really enjoy getting cozy in bed and watching a movie or a show or two. I think the problem is it's so easy to get sucked into tv watching, and the tv just stays on for hours, and if that's the case it can definitely overtake the vibe of the room. Design wise though, and lifestyle wise, I think it can be done well and not interfere.
Timely...just this wee our TV in the bedroom broke...It was small and housed in an old mirrored armoire. But it was almost too small. So hubby came home with a huge flat screen he mounted on the wall directly across from the bed...when I wasn't home. LOVE the big size (no more squinting) but hate the look...I need to do something to the wall...but don't know what!
I have a TV in my bedroom. It is contained in an amoire and is hidden away when not in use. I love to cuddle up to Mr. Wonderful in the cold months to watch a movie or a show for some alone time ;o)
I have a TV in my bedroom. It is contained in an amoire and is hidden away when not in use. I love to cuddle up to Mr. Wonderful in the cold months to watch a movie or a show for some alone time ;o)
Our tv in the bedroom is housed in a beautiful armoire. Even though I don't watch tv much, I love having one in our master. In the winter, our room is so cozy and warm & we all love watching movies in there. It is like our second family room.
It is also nice to have a tv in our bedroom when I am not feeling well.
A tv is a must in our bedroom. My little one loves to hop in bed with us in the morning and catch up on a little Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I wouldn't change that for the world!!
TV is a reality...so I am OK with having one in the bedroom. I like them on a wall or in a cabinet. Not so much sitting on top of a cabinet.
I'm with Mary...I can't fall asleep without the TV on. Thank goodness for sleep timers.
Hi Janell, thanks for sharing these great photos! I ♥ Houzz! I vote YES for TV in the bedroom. I've heard it's not good for your "relations", but I think that depends on what you're watching...
XO,
Candace
The hubs and I had a TV in our bedroom for years. I hated it, he loved it. Finally after 12 years I convinced him its better to have it in the family room only!
xo
amanda
* J~ As someone who admits to having 8 wall-mounteds in our home, I must confess only two or three really get "USED"...
My husband does a fair amount of travelling in his work tho, and since I lovvve our bedroom (recently redid it), that's where the dog n' I go pretty early in the evening when he's gone. "Belle" loves it, and I do too~~~ and when hubby is home, it's the three of us there, snuggling n' catching up on the day while watching just a few minutes of news before it's "lights out"... I LOVE that time~ I really DO!!!!!
Warmest,
Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
I don't think there's anything wrong with having a TV in the bedroom from a design standpoint--they can totally work. Hubsey and I only have 1 TV (it's in the living room) because we think it helps us spend more time together. This way, we compromise AND hang out. It's a win-win.
I've always thought this was very simple. If you watch television, than have one. If you don't, don't!
Kelly
I've always thought this was very simple. If you watch television, than have one. If you don't, don't!
Kelly
Thumbs up for me. We only have TVs in our bedroom and office, none in our living or family rooms.
Thumbs WAYYYYY down. In my world, I want to be able to escape all the electronic crap that litters my house. It's nice to get away with the hubs and do...other things. ;-)
Thumbs WAYYYYY down. In my world, I want to be able to escape all the electronic crap that litters my house. It's nice to get away with the hubs and do...other things. ;-)
Thumbs up... watching Its A Wonderful Life all winter is cozy indeed.
In our previous home, we had only one t.v. in the living room and several, um, conversations about what to watch. Now, we have a tv in the "sitting room" part of the bedroom and no one complains when I watch Real Housewives.
Thumbs up, Janell. :-) I totally agree with your statement about it being a luxury in a bedroom and a place to watch on cold-winter nights. I've missed your blog lately, but am here again, now. :-) :-)
I used to be thumbs down but with just one TV and only one decent computer (the other one works but isn't fast enough) the three of us are fighting for the TV and computer. If I had one in my room I could watch it when I don't feel good, which unfortunately is often. Now I have to sneak it in the middle of the night when everyone else is sleeping. I want my HGTV time. Thank God for DRVs lol. If I'm not on the computer or watching TV I'm reading. Well that is if I'm not cooking or cleaning but who wants to talk about that? Katharine
I wish we had a tv in the bedroom, but the hubs says no. :(
I say yes! I like them mounted on the wall or concealed into cabinetry. I do like how Mrs. Limestone framed hers and how Emily plans to do a gallery wall around hers.
Oh, I meant to ask if you saw the post today on SITS? It talked about 5 ways to shine at blogger conferences!
I kind of like having ours (hidden in an armoire). We don't use it that often but, as you said, an occasional luxury when you want it on those cold winter nights!
For me, I say no TVs in the bedroom. Just for me though! 1)Our living room sofa is a whole 10 steps from our bed, so it's really no biggie to curl up on the couch to watch a show. 2)I don't think we would EVER leave our bedroom on weekends if there was a TV in front of our bed! 3)It would also cost us more to put DVR on it, etc. If I did put a TV in the bedroom though, I'd make sure to integrate it into the design somehow, like framing a flat screen or inserting it into some cabinetry. :o) It can still look classy.
In a perfect world I would not need a TV in my bedroom but in my world it is a necessity. TV's in design don't bother me at all, it is a way of life for most.
Definitely a 2 thumbs up on TVs in the bedroom - great for cuddling to watch a movie or to wind down watching Letterman before bed.
I do have a Tv in my room. Sometime's it's a good thing and other times, I think do I really need it? The answer is...I DO. LOL
I can't sleep without the tv on, mind you I time it to go off after I fall asleep! Without this noise I will lie there awake for hours. It's a sickness I am sure, lol!
One of my most favorite things to do once the kids go to bed is to curl up on my bed with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea and watch TV. Is it bedtime yet? :)
Thumbs up for me. I love the TV in the bedroom. It's my time to transition between being up and running and laying down to sleep.
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