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Ways to hide your audio-video equipment include: make use of a trompe l’oeil-style artwork, put your AV equipment underneath a table with a skirted drape, and use a nearby closet for storage.
One of the causes that make a room unsightly is the abundance of electronics or audio-video (AV) equipments like speakers, DVD players, television, and gaming consoles lying around. Often times, the equipments will not match the room’s design, or perhaps the wiring and cables are a mess. Luckily, there are a few simple techniques to help you conceal your audio video equipment and some unsightly wires.
Distract viewers by making use of a trompe l’oeil-style artwork
The trompe l’oeil style of artwork is known for deceiving viewers into believing that an image is real. Visually unappealing electronic devices can easily be hidden with this technique, and it can also distract guests. Rooms with your AV equipment can benefit from trompe l’oeil posters and prints available for decoration. You can either place the artwork directly in front of the equipment to completely hide it from view or you can hang the art behind your equipment as a background. The imagery’s bold colors and bright images in the background draw the eyes of the viewer from things in the immediate area.
Place your AV equipment underneath a skirted table
If all of your AV equipment is stored in one area; this is a practical method for you. A skirted table will be useful in hiding your electronics. Make use of an end or rolling table and arrange your electronic equipment under it. Also, find a table skirt that fits the overall color scheme and style of the room. Since there are many table skirts in a huge range of colors, textures and materials, this should rather be convenient to you. Drape the fabric over the tabletop and pull it down so that it hides all the electronic devices underneath. Apart from hiding your AV equipment, your tabletop would also bestow you with extra spaces for displaying your books or other decorative products.
Keep all your AV equipments inside a closet
You can even transform a closet as a storage area for all your AV equipment. Look for a sturdy one which is also large enough to fit everything you want it to hide. Before you place your equipment inside the closet, make sure that it is wiped clean of dust and other residue that may damage your electronics. Instead of stacking your electronic equipment on closet shelves, you can also stack it on a dolly. This way, you can simply roll everything in or out at your leisure. A couple of discreet holes in the closet wall will allow the wires to pass through. You can also store CDs and gadgets in the closet by installing additional storage spaces, or you can even put up some decent lighting to enable you to operate and handle your components inside. You can make this closet your home’s AV center.
Once your AV equipment is hidden away, it would no longer ruin the overall appearance of your room. Just be sure that your method of concealment will not be inconvenient for you
