The TV Lift: The Perfect Compromise Between Inspiration and Reality
When you’re redesigning your living space, the flatscreen rarely figures prominently, if at all, in the consideration. In fact, how often do you see one crop up on HGTV? We’re “Fixer Upper” junkies, so we can safely say that there hasn’t been a single one in nearly three 
seasons of renovations. As envious as we are of Joanna and Chip’s makeovers, it’s as though we’re supposed to ignore reality. Which is, the moment the hosts, the producers and their crew exit, the couple’s going to turn to each other and discuss where to install the TVs.
TV is a central part of our lifestyles. It’s nothing to be ashamed about. And yet, almost every indication from the shows and spreads we turn to for inspiration is hinting that we should be. A large part of that, it’s easy to understand: the flatscreen, for all of its beautiful minimalism, is rarely discreet. Install one in a space, any space, and it’s always going to steal some to most of the attention.
But, it is possible to have your Dwell-worthy living room and your binge-watching, too. A TV floor lift is an extension of your modern aesthetic—clean lines, minimal intrusion. And it, like its counterpart from above, the fold-down ceiling flatscreen TV unit, strikes the perfect compromise between our inspiration and our reality: A TV that’s there when you want it and not when you don’t. And, really, isn’t that the height of modern living?
Technology has enabled us to do more with less. We, in turn, are striving to mirror that in our lifestyles—even though we haven’t necessarily cut back on our accumulation. A TV lift, at least, you can minimize like any other app on your screen. Now that’s inspiring.
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