Hilary Farr's Smart Design To Hide A TV In Plain Sight (& How To Get The Look)

Televisions have been a staple in living rooms for years. They are often the focal point of a space — whether you like it or not. Leaving a TV visible at all times does not bother some owners. However, others find it unsightly. If you would rather have your family and visitors focus their gaze on your decor rather than your TV, you might be interested in Hilary Farr's tip for hiding this popular source of entertainment. During an episode of HGTV's "Tough Love with Hilary Farr," the famous interior design expert revealed that she cleverly hid a family's TV behind pocket doors as part of a room makeover (via YouTube).

In the episode, you can quickly notice the convenience of having a TV that can be hidden out of sight as soon as the sliding pocket doors are shut. This is a simple trick to hiding your TV if you find it to be a visual disturbance when not in use. One of the many perks of this pocket door solution is that it blends seamlessly with the rest of the wall, allowing homeowners to hide their TVs like a professional designer.

In the "Tough Love with Hilary Farr" episode, the pocket door was installed inside of a multipurpose home office space. This shows just how versatile this solution is. You could use pocket doors to hide a TV in a living room, bedroom, or any other space in a home where you would prefer for it to be concealed. It might seem a bit odd to hide a TV in a room like a home office, as shown in the episode; however, concealing it behind pocket doors allows you to create separation between entertainment and work within the space.

If you are interested in trying this out in your own home, you will likely need to hire a professional to help you achieve the look. Typically, a pocket door installation can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,500. If this is out of your budget, you may want to consider alternatives. Rather than having pocket doors installed, you can use an easel-like tripod to use as a TV stand. This way, you can simply move the TV out of sight when it is not in use, or simply allow it to serve as decor. The FITUEYES Design Corner TV Stand from Amazon in black and walnut is available for $170 and suits this look. Keep in mind that this may not be compatible with all TVs.