Floating Shelves

• Smaller televisions or flat-screen models can be placed on floating shelves, if the shelf is designed for heavier items. Check the weight of the TV and the weight capacity of the shelf and hardware before you start. Some floating shelves are designed hold televisions or entertainment systems. These shelves will come with a frame that is mounted directly to wall studs.
  
  

Closed Cabinet

• A closed cabinet or hutch with shelving is an option if you don't want the television to be the main focus in the living room. These large cabinets are designed to store heavy items, such as televisions, but have a door to hide the TV when it is not in use. These cabinets also offer additional shelving storage for entertainment systems and DVDs.
  
  

Entertainment Unit

• Consider a full entertainment shelving unit if you want the television to be the primary focus in your living room. Entertainment units provide a primary shelf for the television plus additional shelving for DVD players, gaming systems and storage for DVDs and CDs. These units come in various sizes and designs.
  
  

Wall-Mounting

• Many flat-screen televisions allow you to mount them directly on a wall. This is done by purchasing a television bracket. The bracket is installed on the wall, screwed into the wall studs. The television attaches directly to the bracket. Manufacturers design televisions to fit a variety of brackets.