LG helping to ‘techorate’ your home

A recent study commissioned by LG Electronics found that 70 percent of flat TV owners don’t know how to make these sleek pieces of technology fit into their home décor. So LG teamed up with Doug Wilson, best known for his work on TLC’s Trading Spaces and Moving Up, to be the world’s first "Techorator," to help consumers best place their new TV in the home.

Think you could use some guidance? Wilson offers these tips:

* Size matters. But remember, bigger isn’t always better! The technology used should be in proportion in the home/room for the best aesthetic and functional fit. Consumers should seek best integration over size.

* The place that looks perfect for your television may actually be the perfect spot. Don’t be afraid to put that new flat screen over your mantel, but remember that competing design elements – fireplaces, large mirrors, picture windows – will make the space look too cluttered.

* Don’t let your flat screen be the only thing on the wall. Fill out the space using symmetrical design and equal proportions that still let the eye focus on the TV – such as matching pictures on either side of the screen with high gloss frames to mimic the television to achieve balance and symmetry.

* If you’re planning to purchase a new TV, try one with "invisible" speakers and colour accents (like new models from LG) that make great design possible without sacrificing the integrity of the space.