Instead of a Media Console, They Turned an Entire Wall Into Storage
Large living room walls often end up with a television mounted in the center and little else around it. Imgur user DtownNola saw an opportunity to use the entire wall instead of treating it as a backdrop for the TV.
What started with painter’s tape and a rough layout plan became a wall-length storage system with built-in cabinets, floating shelves, a black chevron feature wall, hidden cable management, and Philips Hue lighting. The project turned one blank wall into storage, display space, and an architectural focal point.
Blue Tape Mapped Out the Entire Design
Painter’s tape marked the locations of the future cabinets, shelving, and television wall before any construction began.
The layout stretched across nearly the entire wall, allowing the homeowner to visualize proportions and spacing before cutting materials or building cabinetry.
Backing Structure Was Built Behind the TV
Plywood and framing lumber created a dedicated mounting surface for the television and feature wall.
The structure also provided space for wiring, lighting components, and future cable management hidden behind the finished installation.
Chevron Boards Started Forming the Feature Wall
Angled wood planks were installed in a chevron pattern that converged toward the center of the wall.
LED lighting was positioned behind the structure, creating a halo effect around the feature panel and separating it from the surrounding wall surface.
Thickness Created Space for Hidden Wiring
Side views revealed the depth of the panel assembly and the cavity used for cables and electrical components.
Keeping wiring inside the structure helped eliminate visible cords around the television area.
Dark Stain Changed the Appearance Completely
Black stain transformed the light wood planks into a bold accent feature.
The chevron pattern became more pronounced as the darker finish emphasized the direction and alignment of each board.
Built-In Storage Extended Across the Room
White shaker-style cabinets stretched from one side of the room to the other beneath a continuous wood countertop.
Drawers, doors, and long horizontal surfaces provided significantly more storage than a standard media console.
Natural Wood Continued Below the Television
Additional chevron boards were installed beneath the television opening to complete the pattern.
The installation maintained visual continuity while preserving access to wiring and mounting hardware.
Black Chevron Pattern Reached Full Height
With all boards installed, the feature wall extended from countertop level to the crown molding above.
The large scale allowed the television to sit within the composition rather than appearing as a separate object mounted on the wall.
Lighting Highlighted the Panel Edges
Hidden Philips Hue lighting created a glow around the perimeter of the feature wall.
According to the builder, the lighting color and brightness could be adjusted for different uses, including movies and sports viewing.
Floating Shelves Balanced Both Sides
Thick wood shelves were mounted on both sides of the television wall.
The shelves introduced display space for books, plants, framed photographs, and decorative accessories without requiring additional cabinetry above.
Decor Softened the Built-In Structure
Large accessories, framed artwork, greenery, and layered objects helped break up the long run of cabinetry.
The styling shifted the installation from pure storage toward a furniture-like feature wall.
Mixed Materials Added Contrast
White cabinet fronts, dark hardware, warm wood surfaces, and the black chevron panel created contrast throughout the room.
The combination prevented the long built-in from appearing too heavy despite spanning most of the wall.
One Wall Now Handles Storage, Display, and Entertainment
What started as a blank wall became one of the most functional parts of the living room.
Built-in cabinets replaced the need for separate storage furniture, floating shelves added display space, and the illuminated chevron feature wall turned the television area into the focal point of the room.
All image credits go to Imgur user: DtownNola.