A television set as part of the decor

Ever larger screens, a multitude of wires and cables we’d rather keep out of sight, more and more electronics – whether in the living room or home theatre, properly integrating a television and audio video equipment presents a definite challenge. Here are a few ideas on how you might "blend" these elements into your decor so that you can get the most out of your leisure time.

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Like going to the movies
Classic black and white
Glass and stainless steel
Decor with depth
Symmetry and effects using height
Integration built in
With the accent on natural

Like going to the movies

Truly worthy of a grand movie theatre, here is a giant screen that is perfect for showing the great cinema masterpieces. We’ve installed warm, cognac-coloured wood moulding around the screen for a beautiful finish and below, a wood panel in the same shade. The dark blue curtain hung from a metal wire serves to accentuate the dominant "movie theatre" style theme of this room.

To complete the overall effect, we’ve installed beautiful hinged double doors fitted out with porthole style round windows. What you’ll need to do: simply cut a circle out of the door and insert a glass pane, then finish with circular moulding which will hold the pane in place. A rectangular stainless steel plate on the bottom of the door will complete the stylish transformation. A dark brown wooden chest will double as an end table, perfect for the refreshments, popcorn and candy that are "de rigueur" for a successful night at the movies! Choose and combine shades of blue, orange, and brown carefully, and you’ll have a room that is both interesting and modern.

Classic black and white

With a modern nod to the old black and white cinema classics, this stylish and efficient home theatre draws on pure lines and right-angled design to give its occupants all the comfort and practicality they could possibly want. Fairly thick black moulding frames the large screen, contrasting strongly with the white walls. The result: spectacular! And, under the screen, a cabinet on wheels with lots of compartments for handy storage space for DVDs, audio and video equipment, and speakers. Two glass-door units on either side of the screen installation form an attractive arch and are also ideal for extra storage.

The white furniture exudes such calm that you will feel impelled to relax... A console with two matching cubic, black leather stools provides a refreshments area. The built-in shelving painted black, three attractive right-angled frames mounted vertically, the stainless steel picture frames and rugs with rectangular motifs: all these accessories accentuate the simplicity of the lines and the two-toned theme of this decor.

Glass and stainless steel

In this very bright entertainment room full of symmetrical aspects, glass combines marvellously with stainless steel for a very modern look. On the walls at the back, under the window, two silver-coloured metal shelves on either side of the television set make it possible for the television to literally meld into the decor. They also provide the necessary space for the audio-video equipment and decorative accessories – in the accent colours of the room, of course. To strengthen the symmetrical effect and give the area some warmth, we’ve included a number of plants.

A very simple black leather loveseat has been placed at an angle, freeing up space for a mini-bar which we’ve made out of a small stainless steel and glass shelf, where the glassware and accessories needed for mixing cocktails can be found. We then completed the ensemble with two matching stools.
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