Allot of people find flat screen TV’s unsightly. Even more so when they are off and just sat there being a big black rectangle. So customers tend to get smaller screens trying to mitigate this. Hoping that they wont be so prominent. especially in more traditional inspired or minimalist decors. In this post we are going to briefly look at 5 innovative ways to hide your TV in the home. Making them not so visible when not in use perfect for dual usage rooms.

TV Lift Mechanisms

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Pop up TV Lifts are traditionally used to conceal flat screen TV’s inside a custom or customised piece of furniture. They will normally features either a hinged flap or box enclosure. A mechanical hoist known as a TV lift is installed inside the furniture underneath the flap or opening. The lift will then raise or lower the TV into the cabinet. With a press of a button on the remote the tv raises opening the hinged flap. The lift Stops when it reaches its pre set final viewing position. When your done simply press the button and it lowers and the hinged flap closes.

Some Pop up TV lifts can be used inverted so they lower TV’s from a ceiling void or wall cabinet. This solution however does rely on joists running the right way and allot of room above to work in. Making this option only suited to bedrooms with large attics.

Fold Down Ceiling TV Lifts

In Ceiling Fold down TV Lifts are a luxury solution to hiding your flat screen TV. The lift is installed inside the ceiling void between the joists similar to a loft hatch. The TV is then folded flat back into the ceiling when not in use. Fold down TV lifts solve a common problem of not having enough ceiling void. No need for large ceiling cavities these lifts can be installed into normal 8″ ceiling joists. This makes them perfect for ground floor rooms or for flat roof applications.

With the press of a button the hatch opens and the lift folds down through to 100 degrees. This makes for a more comfortable viewing angle. They are suitable for screen up to 86 inch and can be supplied with additional telescopic drop if needed. They are also available with 180 degrees rotation in both directions. This is perfect for when you want to be able to view the screen from multiple places or rooms.

Fold down TV lifts are extremely heavy and cumbersome. We would always advise customers that you seek professional assistance when installing these lifts.

Underbed TV Lift System

The Underbed TV Lift system does exactly what it says on the tin. This mechanism stows the TV away underneath the bed when not in use. When you want to watch TV the mechanism robotically slides the TV out from under the bed. It then folds the TV up through 90 degrees so its vertical. Then finally lifts the TV up to a comfortable viewing height. This solution really is high end and unique to Future Automation. Perfect for rooms that have fitted furniture or no wall’s or cabinet’s to place a TV on. If you are having a custom bed frame made there is also a end of bed flap mechanism. This can fold a panel away before sliding the TV out from under the bed.

Mirror / Picture Lifts

Mirror or picture lifts are another great way of hiding a Flat screen TV in a traditional or modern décor home, they allow you to hide a TV behind artwork or mirrors then lift or lower the picture or mirror to reveal the TV. They come in a variety of sizes and styles some lift the artwork, some lower, there are also horizonal lifts that slide the artwork to the left or right side. For very large screens there is the split picture mechanism that allows you to mount a large canvas in two halves then slide each half in opposite directions to reveal the TV behind. This solution is great for living, dining and bedrooms AV Installs carry a complete range of picture lift mechanisms and offer professional installations services.

Out Of Floor

Possibly the most luxurious solution to hiding your flat screen in the home, an Out of floor TV lifts. Enabling you to hide a TV under the floor and raise it vertically from a cavity to watch it. The mechanism incorporates a unique drop roll lid system that can be walked on when the TV is stowed away. With a press on the remote the lid folds away inside the floor the TV rises on a chrome pole. The floor plate fills the hole left in the floor. This solution is perfect if you have a glass wall. Allowing you to hide the TV when not in use so not to spoil the view. Its also perfect in older Victorian houses with large cellars.

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