Your A/V equipment is great to have around, but it adds a stack of clutter and sires to your living room that can be a bit of an eyesore. One solution? Build a secret hiding place for it behind your TV.

That's just what architect Dan Herchenroether did, creating a panel that his TV is mounted on that lifts up to reveal all those ugly components. It's a pretty clever solution, albeit one that requires that you dig a big hole in your wall. But if you're committed, this is one way to clean up the clutter in your living room.

Apartment Therapy via Lifehacker