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August 16, 2018 9 Comments

Decorating Around the TV

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Phew – we finally finished hanging the wall art around our tv and I’m so excited about it I had to share. Decorating around the tv can be tricky but when done right, it’s magic.

Tips for decorating around a wall mounted TV
Decorating around a TV

Backstory, our living room tv wall is a tricky one to decorate. It’s a long blank wall with a tv smack dab in the center of it. I attempted a gallery wall around the tv a couple of years ago ultimately took it down because I didn’t love it (you can see the old gallery wall here). Then, I considered a built-in bookshelf around the tv but that ended up being a bigger project than I wanted to pursue and we ended up doing a built-in bookshelf on the opposite wall, behind the sofa.

Finally, I decided the best, most affordable option was to give the gallery wall around the tv another try – this time simpler.

Decorating around a TV for a cozy and elegant look

I really love decorating around the tv with beautiful artwork, memorable items, photos, etc. I started collecting pieces that fit my favorite coastal vibes and then moved my blue abstract piece from the fireplace over.

Tip: One reason I love using a whole house color palette is that it makes it easy to swap out pieces of decor from room to room.

Creating a gallery wall around a TV

Decorating a TV wall - TV wall decor

I’ve been collecting artwork for this gallery wall for months. I purchase prints that I loved and hung onto them until I had enough for this display. The Underwater art print from Helo Birdie is one of my favorite purchases ever. I love how playful it is and the colors are so soothing. The one right below it is a Katie Craig print that I purchased a while back. It hung in the girls’ room for a little while and now I love it here. To the right is a gorgeous print by Emily Jeffords. I love the blue tones of this piece. It reminds me of the most gorgeous day imaginable, one where the birds are singing, the sky is perfect with big puffy clouds… so calming.

How to decorate around a wall mounted TV

Coastal inspired gallery wall around TV

I think one thing that helps this gallery wall around the tv succeed in a way that the old one did not is that I pulled the frames in a little tighter to the TV so it feels like the TV is a part of the display instead of a display around the TV if that makes sense.TV gallery wall

Tips for creating a gorgeous TV gallery wall

Decorating around a wall mounted TV can be a real challenge, especially if you have a large wall, it can look like a huge black box floating in the middle of the wall. Having frames like these framing the TV help the wall look much more polished than it had before. It also is the perfect amount of decor for the wall without being too much, in my opinion.

I’d love to know if you’ve attempted a gallery wall around the TV or how you go about decorating around the TV – please let me know in the comments!

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Kait says

    August 16, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Omg I am obsessed with this!! Chelsea it looks so freaking good!

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  2. Kristen from Pugs & Pearls says

    August 16, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    This looks amazing! I really love what you suggested about keeping your house one color palate so that you can easily swap things from room to room! There is nothing more satisfying to me than to shop my own house!
    You did a great job.

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  3. Danielle says

    August 20, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    I love your TV stand! Where can I find one like this?

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    • Chelsea says

      August 20, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you – I bought it locally at a shop at the beach but I did link to a couple with a similar feel.

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  4. Jennifer says

    August 30, 2018 at 8:58 am

    I absolutely love what you’ve done here! So creative and pretty, and solving a problem many face, including myself. I’ll be on the lookout for art so I can start a similar style. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. NICOLE LOPEZ says

    January 16, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Hi Chelsea!
    I know this is an old post, but boy does it give me inspiration for a very current (and long term) dilemma for our living room. Would you be able to provide the frame/matting sizes for your art? The dimensions look like they would work perfectly around our tv. Also, I am married to retired Marine and did the military life for 22 years. I admire your ability to make your house a beautiful home, no matter where life (and the Navy) takes you. Good luck and God Bless,

    Nicole

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  6. Monica Melton says

    February 3, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Hello! It’s gorgeous! Where is the fiddle fig tree from?

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    • Chelsea says

      February 7, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      World Market

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