01Simple TV panel design
A single laminate panel slightly wider than the TV with a floating shelf below.
TV wall panel design: 12 ideas for the living room
Panels behind the TV that hide wiring and turn the TV wall into a feature.
A TV wall panel design is the backdrop that makes a television look built-in rather than stuck on a wall. Panels hide wires and wall imperfections, add texture and colour, and give space for lighting. They're often called LCD or LED TV panels, but the idea is the same for any flat-screen TV.
Here are 12 TV panel designs for living rooms and halls, followed by ways to treat the whole TV wall.
02Fluted wood panel
Vertical fluted panels add depth and a modern look.
03Stone-look panel
Marble or stone-look panels give a luxe finish.
04Backlit panel
An LED strip behind the panel edges creates a soft halo that reduces eye strain.
Two-tone wood and grey TV panel
05Two-tone panel
Combine wood with a solid colour for contrast.
Slatted TV panel with hidden speakers
06Slatted panel with hidden speakers
Gaps between slats hide speakers and wiring.
Full-wall panelling with a TV mounted in the centre
07Full-wall panel
Panel the whole wall for a seamless, premium look.
TV panel with recessed display niches
08Panel with display niches
Recessed niches on one side hold decor.
Fabric-wrapped acoustic TV panel
09Fabric-wrapped panel
Acoustic fabric panels improve sound in home theatres.
Textured 3D panel behind a TV
10Textured 3D panel
Moulded 3D panels catch light from above.
TV panel with thin bronze mirror strips
11Panel with mirror strips
Thin mirror strips add sparkle and depth.
TV panel with a closable mandir niche on one side
12Panel for hall with a mandir side
In some homes, a mandir niche sits on one side of the TV panel with a closing shutter.
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TV wall design: beyond a single panel
A TV wall design treats the whole wall, not just the area behind the screen. It suits halls where the TV wall is also the main feature wall.
- Panel plus paint: a wood panel behind the TV and a soft paint colour on the rest of the wall.
- Panel plus storage: low drawers along the full width with open shelves on one side.
- Panel plus lighting: a profile light line framing the panel, or wall washers from the ceiling.
- Panel plus texture: lime-wash or stone-texture paint on the side walls for depth without extra cost.
How to choose a TV panel design for living room
- Panel width: at least 1.5 times the TV width for balance.
- Wiring first: conduits and sockets behind the panel before fixing.
- Colour: darker panels make the TV blend in; lighter panels make the room brighter.
- Lighting: a back light reduces eye strain in dark rooms.
- Humidity: in damp-prone walls, use WPC or sealed panels with a gap behind.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Laminate on ply: affordable and durable.
- Veneer: premium wood look.
- Fluted MDF, WPC or PVC panels.
- Stone or sintered panels: premium.
- Lighting and niches add cost.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is a TV panel design?
A decorative panel fixed behind the TV that hides wiring and acts as a feature wall. The design covers its size, material, texture and lighting.
What is the difference between a TV panel and a TV wall design?
A TV panel covers the area around the screen. A TV wall design treats the whole wall, combining the panel with storage, paint, texture or lighting.
Which material is best for a TV wall panel?
Laminate on termite-treated ply is the most popular. Use WPC or PVC on damp-prone walls.
How wide should a TV panel be?
At least 1.5 times the width of the TV, or the full wall for a seamless look.
Do I need a back light on a TV panel?
It's optional but reduces eye strain when watching in the dark and looks great.
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