Sanus Wall Mount

Some homeowners want to flaunt their latest digital merchandise while others would rather keep them low profile. When choosing flat panel wall mounting options, first choose whether you want to bring focus to the TV or whether you prefer to only bring attention to it when it is powered on. Be sure to select a wall mounting style that appeals to you aesthetically and that is also at a comfortable viewing angle. Check in with a fire inspector to ensure your TV mounting plan will not cause any fire hazards.

Mirror

If you do not want your flat panel television to take too much attention, select a TV that changes into a mirror when you turn off the TV. With some models, you can program the television to play music when turned off, which is ideal for parties and relaxing at home. When installing the "vanishing TV," consider mounting the flat panel onto a tilting and panning wall mount. You can choose the height you desire based on the angle from your living room seats. The panning feature lets you move the TV slightly to the left or right so that you can watch a football game, for instance, from the next room.

Fireplace

Modernize your fireplace by hanging the flat panel TV above the mantle. If you have an old-fashioned fireplace -- made of stone, brick or marble -- mounting the TV above the roaring fire adds a modern element to the classic fireplace hearth. You can always turn off the TV and let the fire take all the attention. If you have a more modern fireplace, like an electric fireplace, mounting the TV above it will produce a stylish entertainment system you can turn on and off with remote controls.

Cupboards & Cabinets

Leave your guests to imagine where you hide the TV. If you are not into showing off flashy modern merchandise, encase your flat panel TV in a wall-mounted cabinet. Choose a vintage wood-stained cabinet with one door or a cupboard-like box that can fit the TV. Because flat panel TVs are rectangular, a cabinet with a large enough width may be tricky to find. Think about building your own cabinet to house the TV or purchasing two cabinets and knocking out a separating wall. Make sure to drill holes in the back of the cabinet for cords and cables to hang through. Before installing the TV and mounting on the wall, check with a fire inspector to ensure the TV will not cause fire hazards.