Make Your Flat-Screen TV Disappear When the Show's Over

By: Dan Diclerico, This Old House magazine (Page 4 of 4)

Photo: Frances Janisch

The screen and components of this plasma TV are recessed into a wall over a fireplace mantel.

Photo: Frances Janisch

When not in use, the giant screen is concealed by a sliding panel.

Photo: Frances Janisch

Shutters are another hideaway solution for a plasma over a mantel.

Photo: Frances Janisch

A painting slides down over the screen.

Photo: Frances Janisch

Sleek cabinetry designed to accomodate a flat-screen set was custom-made to go at the foot of a bed.

Photo: Frances Janisch

Besides its space-saving design, a plasma's perfectly flat screen is distortion free.

Photo: Frances Janisch

A a few inches thin, LCD TVs offer the same installation choices as plasma sets. The model above is shown with an optional stand.

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Plasma-screen manufacturers:
Sharp Electronics Inc.
Mahwah, NJ
800-237-4277
www.sharp-usa.com

Pioneer
Long Beach, CA
800-421-1404
www.pioneerelectronics.com

Our Thanks to:
Gary merson
Edtitor/Publisher
HDTV Insider Newsletter
Plainview, NY
516-933-0246
www.hdtvinsider.com

Stephan A. Booth
Television Digest
New York, NY
212-686-5410

Harvey Electronics
Greenwich, CT
203-622-0324
www.harveyelectronics.com