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Molly and Jake watch TV with the balcony door ajar.
Molly and Jake watch TV with the balcony door ajar.
A 55-inch Samsung Smart TV, a gift, is one of few indulgences.
A 55-inch Samsung Smart TV, a gift, is one of few indulgences.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
From the transitional space between the living area and courtyard, the TV room is visible.
From the transitional space between the living area and courtyard, the TV room is visible.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
Tokyo, Japan-A city near and dear to the heart of popular culture, Tokyo endured two devastating catastrophes in the 20th century that destroyed half the city. Consequently, much of the architecture in the greater Tokyo area is stylistically modern. Notable buildings include Fuji TV headquarters on O’Daiba, the Imperial Palace, and the chipper red and white Tokyo Tower. Fans of Kenzo Tange already know of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium with its suspension roof design and curvilinear lines reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp. For those interested in traditional Japanese architecture, the famous temple city of Kamakura is only a quick train ride south. Photo by: cvoser.
Tokyo, Japan-A city near and dear to the heart of popular culture, Tokyo endured two devastating catastrophes in the 20th century that destroyed half the city. Consequently, much of the architecture in the greater Tokyo area is stylistically modern. Notable buildings include Fuji TV headquarters on O’Daiba, the Imperial Palace, and the chipper red and white Tokyo Tower. Fans of Kenzo Tange already know of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium with its suspension roof design and curvilinear lines reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp. For those interested in traditional Japanese architecture, the famous temple city of Kamakura is only a quick train ride south. Photo by: cvoser.
The residents didn’t want the television to be the focus of their new home, so the architects camouflaged it against a gray receding wall.
The residents didn’t want the television to be the focus of their new home, so the architects camouflaged it against a gray receding wall.
Girard even integrated the floor plan of the house into the TV room rug design.
Girard even integrated the floor plan of the house into the TV room rug design.
A freestanding Smart Living media unit conceals a complete dining set for six behind the television.
A freestanding Smart Living media unit conceals a complete dining set for six behind the television.
All of the pieces are designed to be easily operatable, so they can be converted without needing an extra set of hands.
All of the pieces are designed to be easily operatable, so they can be converted without needing an extra set of hands.
A Samsung Smart Series television is recessed into the wall. Goldstein’s builder, Optiz Construction, customized the sliding door using Barn Door Hardware.
A Samsung Smart Series television is recessed into the wall. Goldstein’s builder, Optiz Construction, customized the sliding door using Barn Door Hardware.
The entertainment space adds a pop of color with the Roche Bobois sofa
The entertainment space adds a pop of color with the Roche Bobois sofa
The seats are pivot-mounted, so passergers can turn to face each other in conversation. Each seat contains outlets for charging devices.
The seats are pivot-mounted, so passergers can turn to face each other in conversation. Each seat contains outlets for charging devices.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
A Samsung Frame TV blends in with other artwork collected by the homeowners.
A Samsung Frame TV blends in with other artwork collected by the homeowners.
The couple had a big flatscreen TV but didn't want it to be the focus of the living room. Placed on the wall behind one of the red couches, it hangs quietly without drawing attention to itself but is in perfect position to be watched from the second couch (not pictured). Below the television is a counsel that Feldman's mother picked up at a thrift store for $50. Feldman has her reservations at first about the piece but after they took took off the base and lifted it on 2-by-4s for an elevated look, she was sold.
The couple had a big flatscreen TV but didn't want it to be the focus of the living room. Placed on the wall behind one of the red couches, it hangs quietly without drawing attention to itself but is in perfect position to be watched from the second couch (not pictured). Below the television is a counsel that Feldman's mother picked up at a thrift store for $50. Feldman has her reservations at first about the piece but after they took took off the base and lifted it on 2-by-4s for an elevated look, she was sold.
After: The second bedroom is now a sunroom and TV lounge, and Michelle's favorite space in the home.
After: The second bedroom is now a sunroom and TV lounge, and Michelle's favorite space in the home.
“There’s no TV here, no distractions. It’s a kind of therapy,” says Eivind.
“There’s no TV here, no distractions. It’s a kind of therapy,” says Eivind.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
The Domineys use the outdoor living room, outfitted with a fireplace, ten months of the year. For more, visit lightroom.tv.
The Domineys use the outdoor living room, outfitted with a fireplace, ten months of the year. For more, visit lightroom.tv.
Bakelite Robot (2002) is a robotic sculpture made of stacked, vintage Bakelite radios inlaid with television screens.
Bakelite Robot (2002) is a robotic sculpture made of stacked, vintage Bakelite radios inlaid with television screens.
The den off the kitchen was set up for cozy TV nights, with an inky-toned accent wall, custom curtains by a local maker, and a comfortable sectional.
The den off the kitchen was set up for cozy TV nights, with an inky-toned accent wall, custom curtains by a local maker, and a comfortable sectional.
The piece makes a statement about how technology takes on a human-like power (and too, how humans become robotic in the hands of technology).
The piece makes a statement about how technology takes on a human-like power (and too, how humans become robotic in the hands of technology).
A resalvaged 7-Up sign that is now on the door of the TV room of the Suttles and Shah house.
A resalvaged 7-Up sign that is now on the door of the TV room of the Suttles and Shah house.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
23 Beekman has been featured in fashion shoots, TV shows, and movies—including a memorable fire drill scene from director Wes Anderson's 2001 cult favorite, "The Royal Tenenbaums."
23 Beekman has been featured in fashion shoots, TV shows, and movies—including a memorable fire drill scene from director Wes Anderson's 2001 cult favorite, "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
The LG OLED TV R can disappear into its base, sit in “line mode” (pictured) or roll up for a full TV screen
The LG OLED TV R can disappear into its base, sit in “line mode” (pictured) or roll up for a full TV screen
A built-in banquette with a custom table designed by Engelsman saves space. The bench has a cushion made by Caroline and the chairs are Vintage J.L. Moller Model #75 Dining Chairs. A partial wall now separates the adjacent den and TV room, to balance connection and separation.
A built-in banquette with a custom table designed by Engelsman saves space. The bench has a cushion made by Caroline and the chairs are Vintage J.L. Moller Model #75 Dining Chairs. A partial wall now separates the adjacent den and TV room, to balance connection and separation.
"The clients really didn't want the TV to be the main feature of the living room, so we designed the piece with sliding panels to give the flexibility to hide the TV and reveal a bookshelf in the closed position," explains Peake.
"The clients really didn't want the TV to be the main feature of the living room, so we designed the piece with sliding panels to give the flexibility to hide the TV and reveal a bookshelf in the closed position," explains Peake.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.

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