Hide the TV (or Don't)

Turning the Tables

Until recently, many interior designers would have blanched at the idea of using a television as an creative element. With their bulky and obtrusive profiles, TVs seemed to create placement challenges at every turn. But with new ultraslim models on the market, it has never been easier to incorporate a television into a room's design. These days, the old quandary is becoming a matter of preference. Do you want to conceal that flat screen, or show it off as art? Here are expert perspectives to help you decide.