Custom TV Frame Guide: Turn a Flat-Screen TV Into Wall Art

A wall-mounted television often becomes the largest dark rectangle in a living room, bedroom or office. A custom TV frame gives that screen a more intentional place in the room by surrounding it with a decorative moulding that relates to the furniture, architecture and wall décor.

Modern Memory Design currently offers custom TV picture frames for Samsung and other flat-screen televisions in common sizes from 32 inches through 100 inches, including dedicated 55-inch and 75-inch options. The key is to choose by the actual television model and dimensions—not by diagonal screen size alone.

What Is a Custom TV Frame?

A custom TV frame is a decorative surround made to fit around a flat-screen television. It does not replace the TV or its wall mount. Instead, it adds a finished outer profile that helps the screen read more like framed artwork, especially when the television displays digital art or a quiet ambient image.

MMD's current TV-frame collection includes modern, traditional, rustic and ornate looks. The collection also states that frames can be customized for brands and models beyond Samsung, including LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, TCL and others. Model compatibility still needs to be confirmed before ordering.

Start With the TV Model, Not Just the Screen Size

A “55-inch TV” measurement describes the screen diagonal. It does not tell you the exact outside width, height, depth, bezel shape, sensor location, speaker placement or ventilation pattern.

Two televisions with the same advertised diagonal size can have different exterior dimensions. That is why the safest starting point is the complete manufacturer and model number. MMD's current collection asks customers seeking customization to provide the TV model and detailed measurements so the frame can be built around the correct information.

Information to collect before ordering

• TV manufacturer and full model number
• Exact outside width and height of the television
• Overall depth, including any area that projects from the back
• Location of the infrared receiver, speakers, controls and status lights
• Vent locations and required clearances
• Distance between the television and the wall
• Available clearance around nearby shelves, fireplaces, trim and cabinetry

Do not rely on an online “standard TV size” chart when an exact fit matters. Measure the television you own and compare those measurements with the selected product requirements.

Choosing the Right TV Frame Size

MMD's live collection currently presents size-specific TV frames for 32, 40, 43, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85 and 100-inch televisions. The best size is the product that matches your TV category and is verified against your exact model.

55-inch TV frames

The current 55 Inch TV Picture Frame is designed for most standard 55-inch flat-screen televisions. Its product page offers six frame-style choices spanning sleek, classic and ornate looks, and notes that the finished outside dimensions vary with the moulding selected.

This size is often substantial enough to anchor a living-room wall while still leaving room for sconces, art or cabinetry. Mark the proposed outside dimensions with painter's tape before ordering so you can judge the complete framed footprint.

75-inch TV frames

A 75-inch television has much more wall presence, so both the frame profile and installation plan deserve extra attention. MMD's current 75 Inch TV Picture Frame is made for most standard 75-inch flat screens and is offered in modern, traditional and ornate styles.

Before choosing a wide or highly decorative moulding, check the complete wall width, ceiling height, nearby openings and furniture placement. A frame that looks moderate in a sample can appear much more prominent around a large screen.

How to Match a TV Frame to Your Room

The most effective TV frame does not need to match every wood tone or metal finish exactly. It should relate to the room strongly enough that the screen feels intentional.

Modern black or white

A simple black profile creates a crisp edge around the screen and works well with contemporary furniture, black lighting, metal accents and minimal interiors. White can soften the visual weight of the television on a light wall and suit coastal, modern or transitional rooms.

Natural and classic wood finishes

Wood tones can connect the television to floors, consoles, built-ins and other furniture. A warmer finish is especially useful when a plain black screen feels too cold against an otherwise natural palette.

Gold, silver and ornate profiles

Decorative metallic or antique-inspired mouldings make the frame a feature rather than trying to hide it. They can work in formal living rooms, traditional interiors and rooms where the television displays classical artwork or portraits when not in use.

Rustic and farmhouse styles

Textured wood finishes can tie the screen to beams, mantels, reclaimed-wood furniture or casual country décor. Keep the surrounding wall simple enough that the TV frame remains the clear focal point.

Plan the Wall Before Choosing the Moulding

The television's screen size is only one part of the layout. A decorative surround increases the finished outside dimensions, and different mouldings add different amounts to the width and height.

Before ordering, consider:

• Clearance above a console or mantel
• Space between the frame and side walls, windows or built-ins
• Access to outlets, cables and connection panels
• Ventilation and manufacturer-required clearances
• Visibility of sensors, speakers and controls
• Whether the wall mount positions the TV far enough from the wall
• The combined weight of the television, mount and decorative frame

If the installation is part of a larger art wall or built-in design, MMD also offers professional wall-hanging services in New Jersey and New York City. Installation requirements should be reviewed for the specific television, wall and mounting system.

Can a TV Frame Work With Digital Art?

Yes. A decorative TV surround is especially convincing when the screen displays artwork with a restrained brightness and a composition that suits the frame. The image and frame should be treated as one visual arrangement.

For a traditional gold or silver frame, classical paintings, landscapes and portraits can create a gallery-like effect. For a minimal black, white or wood frame, photography, abstract art and simple graphic compositions often feel more natural.

Check the television manufacturer's instructions for displaying still images, screen-saving features and recommended settings. Those controls belong to the television itself and vary by model.

Common TV Frame Buying Mistakes

Ordering from diagonal size alone

The diagonal label is a category, not a complete measurement. Confirm the model and exterior dimensions.

Ignoring depth and wall clearance

A frame must work with the depth of the television and its position off the wall. Include the mount and any rear projection in your planning.

Choosing a moulding before checking the full footprint

The outside size changes with the frame profile. Use painter's tape to preview the final scale on the wall.

Blocking functional parts of the television

Sensors, vents, speakers and controls need to remain functional. Identify their locations before finalizing the fit.

Treating installation as an afterthought

Large televisions and frames require a secure wall-mounting plan. Confirm the wall type, mount capacity and access needs before the frame arrives.

Why Choose Modern Memory Design for a Custom TV Frame?

Modern Memory Design offers a dedicated TV-frame collection with size-specific choices for common flat-screen televisions, plus customization based on model and detailed measurements. Current products include multiple moulding styles, mounting hardware and installation instructions.

The company builds frames in its Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey shop and serves customers online as well as local homeowners, designers and businesses in Bergen County and the greater New York City area. Local customers can visit the Modern Memory Design frame shop to discuss room style, moulding scale and installation considerations in person.

Custom TV Frame FAQ

Can I put a decorative frame around any flat-screen TV?

Many flat-screen televisions can be framed, but compatibility depends on the exact model, exterior dimensions, depth, ventilation, speakers, controls and sensor locations. Confirm these details before ordering.

Is a 55-inch TV frame exactly 55 inches wide?

No. The 55-inch label refers to the television's diagonal screen category. The frame's outside width is larger and varies with the TV dimensions and selected moulding.

Does Modern Memory Design make frames for TVs other than Samsung?

Yes. MMD's current TV-frame collection states that customization is available for brands including LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, TCL and others. Provide the full model and requested measurements for compatibility review.

What TV frame sizes does MMD currently offer?

The live collection currently shows size-specific options for 32, 40, 43, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85 and 100-inch televisions.

What style should I choose for a Frame TV?

Choose a profile that relates to the room: black or white for minimal interiors, wood for warm and natural spaces, rustic finishes for farmhouse décor, or ornate gold and silver for traditional rooms.

Will a TV frame cover the remote sensor or speakers?

A properly planned frame should account for the television's sensors, speakers, controls and vents. Their positions vary by model, which is why model verification and accurate measurements are important.

Can Modern Memory Design help with wall installation?

MMD offers professional wall-hanging services in New Jersey and New York City. Contact the shop with the television, frame, wall and location details so the installation needs can be reviewed.

Where can I order a custom TV frame in New Jersey?

Modern Memory Design sells custom TV frames online and operates its frame shop at 213 Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, New Jersey.

Make the Television Part of the Room

A custom TV frame works best when fit, function and interior design are planned together. Start with the complete TV model, verify every measurement and clearance, then select a moulding that makes the screen feel at home on the wall.

Shop Custom TV Frames, compare the 55 Inch TV Frame and 75 Inch TV Frame, or contact Modern Memory Design with your TV model and project details.