Frame Your Greatest Design Ideas Like @MapsMaponyane Transformed his Living Space #TheFrameTV @SamsungSA

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The Frame TV, which is a part of Samsung’s 2020 Lifestyle category, is elevating living spaces in a way few TV’s can. It combines innovative design with stunning QLED picture quality and Smart TV features to deliver a seamless intuitive TV journey. Popular presenter and entrepreneur Maps Maponyane recently gave his view of the elegant 4K UHD Smart TV that transforms into a gallery-like art display.

“I want my home to be a reflection of me. After all, that is my sanctuary, away from the world. I never expected to be able to transform my living space with a TV, but The Frame gives you a premium entertainment experience combined with an aesthetically pleasing design. As an art lover, it opens up a new world of possibility for me”, says Maps

Map’s personal tastes span from classic to contemporary African art. Fortunately, The Frame TV comes pre-loaded with artworks from world-renowned artists and 1,000 pieces of art – which are easily available from Samsung online. This creates the possibility to change the tone and mood of a living space effortlessly. Maps believe in a minimalist approach to décor with striking and personalised highlights. The Frame TV therefore perfectly adapts to the concept. Also important to Maps is the idea that you can choose to move away from the art theme and reflect a more personalised touch with your photos and memories, uploaded via a mobile device or USB drive.

According to Maps, “We live in a world filled with inspiration, which means our tastes evolve, so I enjoy being able to go from an art gallery filled with my current favourites to an appreciation of a new genre, whilst still retaining the sophistication of my living space.”

For Maps, The Frame TV had to also embrace an important factor in design – the merging of form and function. Fortunately, The Frame TV has 4 times more pixels than Full HD for a rich, stunning viewing experience. Essentially, it’s an immersive viewing experience captured in cinematic clarity. Care has also been taken to the details like a No-Gap wall mount.

“Every detail has been considered, I have access to a world of art or the option of displaying my own images. It’s a really great TV, with bright, rich colours, giving you the finest viewing experience in any light. My living room has been transformed and I love it, “concluded Maps.

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@SamsungSA #QLEDTV Is Totally Dedicated to #Entertainment

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While innovative technology means that a television may be placed just about anywhere in a home – either turning into a gallery-like piece of art when it’s not being watched or as an integral part of the décor, there is something appealing about a room that is specific to the pieces on the wall and sound of movies or series. Just about any form of entertainment is available online, which means creating a theatre-like experience doesn’t require a whole re-design of a place.

Ahead of planning any interior space, it’s important to first understand what it is primarily to be used for, as well as how many people it will usually need to seat. In a dedicated TV room, the use is already decided; it’s the number of people who will normally be viewed at any given time that then becomes an important factor. Assuming it’s usually a family of six, then, of course, there needs to be adequate seating for each family member. If the family seldom watches together, the layout could be arranged to accommodate just one or two people watching together. If there isn’t really a spare spot in your home, double up with a guest room – all you’ll need to do is use a sleeper couch as the main reclining option.

Lyle Mitchley, Head Product Manager for TV at Samsung South Africa, says, “We’ve come a long way in terms of television design and innovation and while many people want to display their Samsung TV’s, especially the exquisite Frame, a devoted TV room is becoming trendy, giving people the opportunity to design an area that encourages a truly theater-like experience.”

In advance of deciding on the seating for the TV room, consider the way you like to enjoy it. Given you’re more likely to spend your time on a romantic movie late at night, you may prefer to go for a low-slung couch with dreamily soft cushions. If you’re an edge-of-your-seat sports fan, a higher, more solid type seating option could be a better choice.

Symmetry and asymmetry are both integral to the interior design. Finding a focal point is usually the first aspect of planning. When it comes to a TV room, the obvious centerpiece will be the television. The size of the TV will assist in determining what is placed next to it, as well as how furniture fits in front of it. However, the television is positioned, on a TV unit or flush-mounted to the wall; placing either shelves or pieces of décor on either side of it assists in making the room feel cosier, which is the goal of an entertainment room. Asymmetry in design relates to spaces where the focal point isn’t in the middle of a wall, but rather off-centre. The rule of three is helpful in this instance – this means placing two additional items that balance the off-centre focal point, to create a holistic visual. An example of this could be if the TV is to the right of the centre of the wall, two plants, one that’s slightly taller than the top of the TV and one that’s slightly lower, will balance it out. This may well be a set of shelves and a small table that create a vertical balance to the horizontal top of the TV.

Before the advent of sound bars, the television focus could easily be balanced with the large speakers to create a surround-sound experience. But, that’s no longer the case and rather than having electronic décor, softer and more aesthetically pleasing items can be put in place.

“Adding a sound bar to your TV sound is what makes all the difference. For example, the Samsung 500 W 5.1.4 ch has 15 built-in speakers, including four upward-facing drivers and rear wireless speakers that deliver crystal clear sound. Dolby Atmos transports you into what you are watching with moving audio that flows all around you, even from above,” adds Mitchley.

When it comes to audio, the acoustics of a room also become important. This doesn’t mean having to create a sound-proofed interior, though. Instead, simply ensure that interior elements are soft – vibration bounces off hard surfaces, so if there isn’t carpeting in the TV room, include a rug that’ll help absorb the sound waves.

Whatever your viewing habits are, having a space in your home dedicated to entertainment is a wonderful luxury that hugely enhances your enjoyment.

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#TheFrame Elegantly Converting Your Home Into A Gallery @SamsungSA #SamsungTV

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The television set, changing the way we engage with art, has arrived. With the advancement of beautiful functional art, The Frame television produced by Samsung, acts as an artwork of your choice, blending into your home and making art a part of your daily life.

The Frame, which received the Best of Innovation award at CES 2017, is a 4K UHD television designed by Samsung in collaboration with the world-renowned Swiss designer, Yves Behar. It combines brilliant colour display technology with elegant design, 100% personalised to your taste. What sets The Frame apart as a feature in your home, is not only the display capability, but also the interchangeable bezels which can be changed according to your taste and the feel that you want to create.

When not used as a television, motion sensors keep the screen on as an artwork and light sensors adjust the screen brightness for optimum display, making it useful as well as beautiful.

As an art lover with walls covered in magnificent works, a big black television need no longer deduct from the look you are creating. The Frame mounts flat against the wall right along other artworks and photographs, enhancing your collection and conforming to your interior design style. If wall space is limited and you prefer The Frame to be a standalone feature, an elegant studio stand can further enhance its look.

Much to the delight of yourself and your guests, the Samsung Collection which is included with The Frame, consists of 100 works from 37 artists over 10 genres. Whether you enjoy pencil drawings, watercolour paintings, abstract art or photographs, you can curate your space. For additional options to personalise The Frame, visit the online Art Store to view and purchase work by internationally famous artists. This can either be on a permanent or monthly basis, to ensure each personalised art collection remains fresh and contemporary. Partners include: Albertina Museum; LUMAS; Magnum Photos; Saatchi Art and Sedition.

If you are an aspiring artist or a keen photographer, programme The Frame to display the work you created. You can also display family pictures, selecting your own mount board style and colour. So, after an overseas holiday or a photoshoot with loved ones, make a selection of the most memorable shots and proudly display them on The Frame.

“Essentially this ground-breaking marvel of a television will enable consumers to decorate their homes with an impressive digital collection of internationally renowned works of art which include architectural photography by Todd Eberle and Nacho Alegre, works from Tobias Rehberger’s 2016 series Screensavers and mixed-media collages by Barry McGee, at a small fraction of the market value,” said Justin Hume, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung South Africa.
 

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Take Back Your Living Room @SamsungSA #TheFrameTV @DecorexSA #DecorexJHB17

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Almost 10.7 million South African homes, out of a population total of 55.5 million, own a television (TV) set. Traditionally, the TV is the first thing you see when walking into most living rooms. It sits there like a king taking its rightful place on a throne, in what is essentially meant to be a space that is aesthetically expressive of your personal tastes and interests, which are reflected in every piece of furniture, every work of art on the wall and every ornamentation object. Whether large or small, the TV should be no exception to this rule, and as visitors to Decorex Johannesburg 2017 recently found out, the days of it boasting a strong visual presence as a black square taking up valuable wall space once it's switched off are numbered.

Market leaders in cutting edge innovations that are tailored to challenge norms and enrich people’s lives through fulfilling needs and desires, Samsung, continues to wow South African audiences as it officially unveils The Frame TV to the local market. In regular TV mode, this device is a majestic and bold 4K UHD TV, but turn it off and it enters Art Mode and becomes an elegant picture frame for stunning gallery-quality art and showcases great family moments through photographs.

The illusion of The Frame TV is a regular artwork is achieved because it sits flat to the wall, thanks to the no-gap wall mount matched by a recessed area on the back of the TV. This is partly possible because there it has no HDMI or other connectors on the back of the screen, only a thin power cable and a bespoke connector to a thin optical cable, which is almost 'invisible. This links the TV to a box where the regular cable connections are found.

“The unsightly TV box has evolved over time to slicker smarter designs but still remained the unwelcome ‘centre piece’ in your living room. Fortunately, that is now a thing of the past and there was no better space, timing and fit for Samsung to introduce The Frame TV than at South Africa’s premier décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex - with an estimated 50 000 followers,” said Justin Hume, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung South Africa. “Essentially this ground-breaking marvel of a TV will enable consumers to decorate their homes with an impressive digital collection of internationally renowned works of art which include architectural photography by Todd Eberle and Nacho Alegre, works from Tobias Rehberger’s 2016 series Screensavers and mixed-media collages by Barry McGee, at a small fraction of the market value.”

This exclusive, professionally-curated Samsung Collection includes 100 works of art from 37 famous artists across 10 genres which include photography, paintings, drawings, and digital works. What’s more, a visit to the online Art Store allows viewing and purchasing of internationally famous artists, either on a permanent or monthly basis to ensure each personal art collection stays fresh. It also has a number of bezel frame options, so whether it’s a Picasso or a family photograph, the right frame can be chosen to match.

But it’s not just the discreet design that makes The Frame an innovative entertainment tool. When not displaying your favourite art or photos, The Frame TV offers exceptional picture quality boasting 4K Ultra HD resolution, 4K HDR, and over 1 billion colours, so you get both beautiful art and a beautiful television. Further, forget multiple remotes all over the place as with Samsung’s OneRemote you can control all your favourite shows, works of art and connected devices without requiring setup.

“To experience the future of TV today as well as the many wonderful features of The Frame TV which led to it winning the ‘Best of Innovation’ Award at CES this year, make your way to Decorex Johannesburg which runs from 9 to 13 August 2017. It’s sure to put you in a new frame of mind about television forever,” concludes Hume.

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