Chic TV Ideas for Small Living Room Spaces. The phrase alone can make people sigh. Not ‘cause they’re bad, but ‘cause they come with a whole lotta design puzzles. Especially when there’s a TV in the mix. You want cozy, not cramped. Stylish, not squished. Somewhere in between, there’s magic. Let’s dive into the weirdly wonderful world of making tiny living rooms work with the TV Ideas for Small Living Room front and center (or maybe… not so center).
1. W all Mount That Beast
Right off the bat, get that TV off the console. Mount it. Trust me. It opens up precious floor space and somehow makes the room breathe better. You’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
2. Floaty Shelves Above or Around It
Wall shelves floatin’ around your TV? Game-changer. Stack books, plants, tiny framed art whatever tells your story. Looks cool, feels lived-in.
3. Go All In: TV Gallery Wall
Hear me out. Instead of fighting the big black rectangle, lean in. Surround your wall-mounted TV with framed photos, posters, or even funky lil’ mirrors. Suddenly the TV feels less like the boss and more like part of the gang.
4. Use a Low Profile Console (or None At All)
If you must have a console (for cable boxes, routers, or that weird vase your grandma gave you), go low. Super low. Almost touching-the-ground low. Keeps the eye line smooth and room lookin’ sleek.
5. Curtains As Soft Dividers
Got your living room smooshed into another space, like a dining area or kitchen nook? Hang a floor-to-ceiling curtain to divide it. Bonus if it’s textured or velvet-y. Softens everything. Plus, it can hide your TV when you’re tryna be fancy.
6. Make Friends with the Corners
TVs don’t have to be on the longest wall. Pop it in a corner. It’s odd, sure but oddly perfect. Makes the rest of the room more flexible for seating or funky layout choices.
7. The Built-In Look Without the $$$
Okay, not all of us can afford custom built-ins. But you can fake it. Use bookshelves or IKEA-style modular pieces to frame your TV. Paint ‘em the same color as your wall. Boom designer vibes.
8. Matchy Matchy Color Scheme
Tiny rooms love cohesion. Match the TV wall with your furniture’s color scheme. Think dark wall, black TV, black-and-wood console. It melts together and fools the eye into thinking it’s all just… smoother.
9. Hide the Wires (Seriously)
It’s 2025, and we’re still letting wires snake around like spaghetti? Nah. Run ‘em through cable covers, tuck behind walls, or use fabric sleeves. Makes even a basic setup look top tier.
10. Use a Swivel Mount
You ain’t gotta plant that TV like a tree. Get a swivel mount. So you can aim it at your couch, your kitchen, your dog’s bed if you want. Flexibility is gold in small rooms.
11. Lean Into the TV-as-Art Look
Modern TVs have fancy art modes, but even if yours doesn’t, frame it with a pretty wallpaper or dramatic paint color. When it’s off, it still looks like it belongs. Maybe even throw a real frame around it. Yes, like a painting.
12. Soft Furniture Edges
In tight spaces, furniture with sharp corners is just asking for stubbed toes. Go soft. Rounded sofas, poufs instead of coffee tables, curved TV stands. It all helps the room flow better.
13. Ditch the Coffee Table (Gasp)
Controversial? Maybe. But a footstool, a pair of nesting tables, or nothing at all can make your space feel twice as big. Especially when the TV’s already fighting for attention.
14. Zone It With a Rug
Tiny space? Still needs zones. Lay down a bold rug to say “hey, this is the TV area, and yes, it’s cozy and fabulous.” Bonus: rugs add instant depth.
15. Don’t Center It Shift It
Everyone thinks TVs gotta be centered. Nah. Sometimes putting it off-center gives you room for art, shelves, or just that weird vintage lamp you’re obsessed with.
16. Plants: Real or Fake, Big or Small
Put a tall plant beside your TV. Instant softening. It says, “Yes, there’s a screen here, but also… life.” Fake ones work too if your thumb is more deadly than green.
17. Use the TV as a Mirror
Some TVs double as mirrors when off. It’s bougie, sure, but it’s also genius in small spaces. Looks glam. Feels intentional.
18. No TV? Project It: Chic TV Ideas for Small Living Room Spaces
If your living room’s the size of a shoebox and you don’t wanna commit to a big ol’ screen, use a projector. It disappears when not in use. Just a blank wall and good vibes.
19. Couches That Hug the Wall
Sectionals can work but slimline ones that hug the wall? Gold. Saves space, gives everyone a good view, and makes the TV feel central without overpowering the room.
20. Use Storage Ottomans (and Hide Everything)
Your remote,your chargers and your half-eaten popcorn bags (no judgment). Toss ‘em all in a storage ottoman. Clean living room = better Netflix experience.
21. Dark Walls for Drama
Seems counterintuitive, right? But painting the wall behind the TV a dark navy or charcoal can make the whole room feel cozy, not closed in. Plus it makes the screen sorta… vanish when it’s off.
22. Keep It Low Key Minimal
One couch. One rug. One TV. That’s it. Sometimes small rooms shine when you don’t try to cram in a library, art studio, and jungle all in one corner.
23. Opt for Wall Lights, Not Floor Lamps
Floor lamps? Nice. Until you realize they’re just taking up room you don’t got. Install sconce lights or plug-in wall lamps. Chic and space-saving.
24. Let the TV Double as Decor
When the screen’s off, use it as a photo frame (some smart TVs do that), or display abstract digital art. It becomes a piece of decor. People won’t even notice it’s a screen at first.
25. Furniture That Moves
A lil rolling TV cart. A coffee table on wheels. Heck, even a couch with hidden sliders. The more flexible your stuff is, the better you can rearrange for movies, guests, or cleaning marathons.
Tony Shark is the creative mind behind Canvo Styling, where he transforms spaces into inspiring works of art. With a passion for design, innovation, and storytelling, Tony blends modern aesthetics with timeless charm. His eye for detail and commitment to personalized styling have made him a go-to expert in the industry. Through Canvo Styling, Tony continues to help individuals and businesses bring their unique visions to life with style and creativity.
