Industry · 5 min read · February 25, 2023

Slab Stone as TV Wall Feature: Transforming Your Decor

The TV wall is the heart of the living or reception room in both Iranian and modern global interior design, and it is always given a distinctive look for maximum impact. Slab stone behind the television is one of the most popular choices — available in travertine, marble, granite, and more — transforming this focal point while bringing a beautiful sense of calm to the entire home.

Not only in Iranian homes but in modern global interior design, the TV wall — or the wall behind the television — is the heart of the living or reception room, and a distinctive design and color is always chosen for it for maximum appeal. One of the most popular choices is slab stone behind the television, available in travertine, marble, granite, and other varieties. A new decorative element that has resonated with many tastes and not only enhances the appeal of this focal point but also gives a more beautiful feel to the entire home space — especially if chosen in complete harmony with the wall colors and other stones used in the space. In this article we intend to discuss the miracle of slab stone behind the television.

The TV wall, or the wall behind the television, holds a special place in modern interior design. It seems like something is missing and something is off if a home is built in a modern style but the wall behind the television is not distinctive. Why? Because television is one of the main appliances of every home and family members spend many hours daily watching television. Therefore, the location of the television and the wall that falls in the field of view is one of the main points of modern interior design that must be addressed. The wall on which we mount the television always becomes the focal point of the living room and it is better to think about making it more attractive. Some people paint the back wall differently or use wallpaper. Others go for stone, wood, or wallcovering — and the most popular choice in modern interior design is slab stone behind the television.

Small stone tiles do not create a beautiful effect in interior spaces, especially the wall behind the television. The larger and more unified the stone used, the less it crowds the home and the more intimate and cozy an atmosphere it creates. That is why slab stone behind the television has many fans in modern interior design. The breathtaking beauty of these stones makes the whole home appear luxurious and flawless. An interesting point about these stones is their unique appearance — even when choosing a specific type, the panels are usually (though not always!) not identical and are completely unique. When selecting, there are a few important matters to consider in order to choose the most suitable slab stone for behind the television.

Slab stones come in various types and their textures are also diverse. But apart from texture, there is a wide spectrum of beautiful and eye-catching colors that give you complete freedom of choice. You can opt for a completely delicate and simple pattern that serves as a complementary element to your minimalist decor, or with a distinctive and prominent design, define the focal point of the TV room or reception room in the most beautiful way possible. Light stones such as white, light grey, beige, and pink — if chosen as the wall behind the television — create a more unified warm home atmosphere and by creating an optical illusion, make the home appear larger. If you choose dark panels (black, grey, brown, red, and other dark colors), the room will feel more formal and professional.

In general, slab stone is released to the market in large dimensions with a length and width of over one meter. It is better, considering the dimensions of the TV wall, to choose dimensions that require the least amount of cutting so the appearance behind the television is completely uniform. Even the arrangement of these stones plays a fundamental role in how crowded or clean the TV wall appears. We recommend going for slab stones with dimensions of 120×200 cm and larger.

The stone design is another important consideration when choosing slab stone for behind the television that is unfortunately often overlooked. Before anything, you should look for stone with appropriate surface finish. The most common stone surface finishing methods include polished, matte, sandblasted, antique, and others. Regardless of how harmonious the basic design is with the home atmosphere and how beautiful and pleasing the texture pattern is, the reflection from high-gloss stones spoils the visual appearance of the home and is, so to speak, jarring. Especially for stones such as black marble that have very high reflectivity and reflect back into the space. Of course, many people choose this type of stone for slab stone behind the television based on personal taste and come to terms with its challenges as well.

The price of slab stone varies completely depending on the type of stone you choose and the square footage needed to cover the wall behind the television. Additionally, all the customizations you have in mind will affect the final cost. In any case, to better understand the costs, it is best to consider the dimensions and type of stone and consult with experts in this field.

Take action sooner rather than later regarding this charming focal point of your home — the very place where family members gather together, spend time, and watch television. This is one of the most important spots in your beautiful home, sitting squarely in the field of view, and its beauty or lack thereof is noticed very quickly. Our recommendation in this article is choosing slab stone behind the television. These stones maintain the quiet and calm of the home's cozy ambiance and do not carry the busyness of wallpaper and various stickers. Moreover, if chosen in the right dimensions, design, and color, they are an excellent choice for decoration and one of the home's decorative elements.