A traditional “hope chest” at the foot of the bed can provide the perfect hideaway for a fairly large flat-screen TV—the screen mounted to the inside of the lid, and any associated hardware or electronics hidden away on the inside of the chest. So during the day, you have an attractive piece of furniture flanking the bed; at night, the television is so close that you don’t have to squint or use binoculars to see a clear picture. See how one DIYer did it here!
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