28M DIY TV Wall

[u/Danielx511]

How'd I do? Finished it a few days ago.

[u/SamKha86]

How much of that did you build, is it just the piece behind the tv, or did you build that console below the tv as well?

[u/Danielx511 → u/SamKha86]

The build is honestly more complicated than it seems. I wouldn't recommend it since it's really a form over a function ordeal. I made it work for me though. :)

The slats are from Amazon. I cut those down and screwed them into the wall.

The floating console, there's two of them. Ordered from Amazon as well. I made them look one unit. Had to cut holes on the bottom and need to finish creating the cable management system I have in mind.

The panel behind the TV, MDF I bought from home Depot and mounted into the wall. I cut a square hole into the MDF and mounted the TV into it to make it look as flushed as possible.

The accent panels on the MDF are from Amazon with Veneer strips on the edges to hide the MDF.

[u/Alexchii → u/Danielx511]

It’s more complicated than it seems

Yeh woodworking can often be super time consuming even if the end result seems simple.

Everything was bought from amazon and just assembled at home

Oh..

[u/friedreindeer → u/Danielx511]

it’s really a form over a function ordeal.

So many aspects clashing from an aesthetic point of view. I would have said form compromises weee made because of function, but it appears not.

[u/samaniewiem → u/Danielx511]

Maybe it was complicated, but it's absolutely amazing. All your effort paid off.

[u/drewts86]

The asymmetry is really bugging me. I think it would look better with asymmetry in one place vs two (the backboard and the vertical strips). Really digging the floating media console. More I look at it the more I feel like the horizontals on the media console and the verticals on the wall clash too. I don’t have to live with it though.

TLDR, everything looks really nice on their own, just not together

[u/GotenRocko → u/drewts86]

Agree, there really is no rhyme or reason to where anything is and makes it look off. From his comments he was copying what he saw in high end listings he saw as a real estate agent. Can't always just copy something and have it work in a completely different space.

[u/AcanthocephalaNo3970]

Hotel lobby core

[u/TiggySmitts → u/AcanthocephalaNo3970]

Yep, gives major waiting for an uber at the Marriott Bonvoy lobby vibes.

I hope there is no couch but 6 chairs in an arc

[u/rlovelock]

Im curious about your decision to seemingly not center anything.

[u/ceezo6]

It would have looked better without that slanted part on the wall tbh

[u/beeztox → u/ceezo6]

nice profile pic

[u/ceezo6 → u/beeztox]

Nice we’re a couple of sexy beasts

[u/its_bydesign → u/ceezo6]

I agree, that bit is throwing off the whole thing for me. It’s an uneasy balance

[u/racso20 → u/ceezo6]

Not much he can do about that.

[u/ceezo6 → u/racso20]

He could have not put the wood slats on that part?

[u/racso20 → u/ceezo6]

That would look uglier in my opinion 🤷🏽‍♂️

[u/GogoDogoLogo]

grrrrr! tv is not centered on that wood panel, its irking me so bad. beautiful workmanship though. are you going to paint that wall a different color?

[u/imfjcinnCRAAAAZYHEY → u/GogoDogoLogo]

Looks perfectly left-aligned.

[u/FlipMeOverUpsidedown → u/GogoDogoLogo]

I really like it the way it is.

[u/ajd341 → u/GogoDogoLogo]

It would be cool to have some floating shelves on the left still

[u/GogoDogoLogo → u/ajd341]

i dunno. i feel like the shelves will just make it more unbalanced

[u/ajd341 → u/GogoDogoLogo]

Maybe! But I’m definitely with you on being upset with the imbalance as is

[u/GogoDogoLogo → u/ajd341]

if he just centered it, there'd be no need for shelves or he could add shelves to both sides. my OCD wouldn't let me sleep at night knowing this is in the living room lol

[u/PeaTare]

What was the inspiration for this?

[u/absolutely_regarded]

Rather ugly. Sorry, brother. Skill does not replace taste.

[u/FonkyFong → u/absolutely_regarded]

Bro never heard of Fibonacci 🤦‍♂️

[u/Reasonable_Mail_3656 → u/absolutely_regarded]

What skill, everything is from Amazon lol.

[u/absolutely_regarded → u/Reasonable_Mail_3656]

Effort, then.

[u/halfgodhalfmonster]

I commend the craftsmanship, but why was it needed to begin with? It seems like it just creates a frame the tv is uncentered on. The right side of the tv will look better once there’s shelves for sure, but I just don’t get the point. If there’s a point it’s great, nice job.

[u/Danielx511 → u/halfgodhalfmonster]

I like the "show home" look. I work in real estate. I hope this answers your questions.

[u/halfgodhalfmonster → u/Danielx511]

Not at all but if you like it that’s what matters and looks like you did it well

[u/Danielx511 → u/halfgodhalfmonster]

Ah, my apologies. This is just the things I see when I go show clients upscale homes. And thanks!

[u/jelde → u/halfgodhalfmonster]

Well, that answered it for me.

[u/htadd1ct → u/Danielx511]

You choose looks over whats best for the TV experience?

[u/Ok_Affect_2293]

This looks like shit.

[u/FlipMeOverUpsidedown]

I seem to be in the minority here but I love the asymmetry.

[u/nahvocado22]

I have looked at this for awhile and decided I dig it. The way you style the rest of the room will make or break!

[u/Danielx511 → u/nahvocado22]

Still a work in progress. :) almost done, honestly tho, I don't think my style is for everyone.

[u/FonkyFong]

Abomination

[u/betabetadotcom]

28yo in 1974?

[u/Undercoverpizzalover]

I really start to hate these walls, it seems like everyone and their grandma has one these days

[u/To6y]

Who's going to tell him?

[u/Danielx511 → u/To6y]

Tell me what?

[u/ShadowIG → u/Danielx511]

Probably TV too small and TV too high.

[u/hKLoveCraft → u/ShadowIG]

r/Tvtoohigh

[u/Danielx511 → u/ShadowIG]

TV is 75in and I took the picture from a low angle. It's on a mount that can be angled or pulled out in any direction.

[u/RobotDinosaur1986 → u/Danielx511]

Don't admit to the angle of shame.

[u/ShadowIG → u/Danielx511]

I think it looks dope. But I'd center the TV. The gap on the right would bug me.

[u/Danielx511 → u/ShadowIG]

Thanks and I understand. It's actually centered with the floating console and I plan on adding shelves in the open space in the future. :)

[u/Aggravating-Life-786 → u/Danielx511]

I was going to comment the same as the dude above but it could be fine if you add some shelving to the right.

[u/Ruttagger → u/ShadowIG]

I'm always jumping on this sub to post tvtoohigh, but I think this is fine.

[u/RobotDinosaur1986 → u/ShadowIG]

It is higher than it should be, but we do not bestow on it then rank of too high.

[u/To6y → u/Danielx511]

It's above the acceptable height for this sub, judging by its height relative to the wall switches and the stairway handrail.

[u/Danielx511 → u/To6y]

33in above the ground. The top of the TV is a tad higher than my height, I'm 5'8.

[u/To6y → u/Danielx511]

Do you watch tv standing up? If so, it’s too low. If not, it’s a bit high.

[u/Lubranzz → u/Danielx511]

It’s way too high for optimal viewing but other than that your wall looks great and I love the floating console.

[u/chadislaw → u/Lubranzz]

Bro if center being 4 feet off the ground is too high for you get a new neck

[u/Lubranzz → u/chadislaw]

Get some glasses brotha the center is much higher than 4ft off the ground

[u/jelde]

I love everything except the wood platform behind the TV, the color and style clashes with the rest in my opinion.

[u/divineqc]

Gonna look really damn good once it's all decorated and finished up, I'm surprised by all the negative feedback. Good stuff.

[u/gnrc]

That’s really clean work man

[u/htadd1ct]

If you're going to do wooden slats here's two things to keep in mind.

The TV area is to be fully done. No half way or part way jobs done. This looks out of place and is a major distraction. It doesn't look good either.

The whole wall is to be fully done from left to right.

[u/TheEnameledDutchOven]

Love it

[u/OogieBoogieJr]

I dig it, OP! I like the asymmetry but am assuming the TV is centered with the console below it? Can’t tell from this angle.

[u/formulaic_name]

The construction looks good. The design.....does not.

[u/earthly_marsian]

That looks really cool and upscale! Great job mate!

[u/HorribleMistake24]

it's not centered, you putting something on that big open space to the right of the TV?

criticism is ok right? other than that - looks absolutely amazing

[u/akopley]

Absolutely gorgeous but WHY is the tv off center? I would die a slow death in this room from annoyance.

[u/Maelefique]

I'm a fan of well done asymmetricality, so, well done! :)

[u/DatDan513]

Sorry. Not a fan.

[u/nesnalica]

my OCD is killing me.

i want the TV to be right in the middle of this wood thing. lmao

[u/mccalllllll]

Very pretty but I think I would stain the wood behind the tv a darker stain for contrast.

[u/Rambl3On]

Looks nice. I would’ve had the TV be centered in the panel though.

[u/Werbebanner]

I honestly like it. But please, for fuck sale, center this TV

[u/_Hounds_]

A wall mounted console or VCR would counter the left-aligned tv, although I don’t think it looks bad as is?

[u/thebourbonoftruth]

I wouldn't have it in my home but it's hella cool man. I like the extra wood on the right to balance the slats on the left. Very much a statement piece vs "Imma toss a TV here".

[u/DM_ME_Reasons_2_Live]

That tv is way too high bru, good luck with the cricked neck

[u/hornbro4bro]

The space on the board next to the tv that everyone is complaining about? Perfect place for a sword 🗡️

[u/banjorunner8484]

My god why is it not centered

[u/louievee]

Love it. Like the asymmetrical look.

[u/claude_father]

Should be centered. Second best option is to hang a plant to the right of the tv

[u/Lost-in-LA-CA-USA]

Bravo! You succeeded in making something that usually looks shitty, look good.

[u/Tim-in-CA]

I like it except for the off centered TV placement. I hope you also ran video connections behind the wall so no wires are visible when you connect your equipment.

[u/RobotDinosaur1986]

Not too high, but watch your ass buddy.

[u/Calm_Row122]

Overall I think it’s cool. Design wise I think it would look better if the vertical slats and floating shelf weren’t the same color - it’s a lot walnut. I tend to also agree with others who have pointed out that the panel behind the TV that is off center of both the TV and the floating shelf, but is centered on the wall is displeasing to the eye - even if you do plan to add shelves there (why tho? You have a giant floating shelf with storage). BUT I only give these opinions because this is Reddit and you asked for it. All that really matters is that you like it and I commend you on the work you put in to it.

[u/TransportationAway59]

Without repeating the one obvious thing everyone has said…

Holy shit man that is incredible.