We often think of the Samsung Frame when we hear "flush mount," but the new Samsung S95D OLED is giving it a run for its money. It is razor-thin, incredibly bright, and designed to sit tight against the wall. But there is a catch.
When a TV sits this flush against the wall, there is physically no room behind it for an Apple TV, power bricks, or excess cabling.
I spent the day in Edina, Minnesota, solving exactly this problem. The homeowner wanted a clean, minimalist look to match their beautiful mid-century modern credenza, but they didn't want any visible boxes cluttering the furniture.
The GearTV: 65" Samsung OLED S95D (known for its "glare-free" matte screen and ultra-slim profile).
Audio: Samsung Ultra-Slim Soundbar.
Components: Apple TV 4K & Samsung One Connect Box.
Where does the "brain" go? Unlike standard TVs where you can Velcro a streaming stick to the back, the S95D uses a "One Connect Box"—a large separate brick that houses all the HDMI ports and power. It's too bulky to sandwich behind a flush-mounted OLED.
If you mount this incorrectly, you end up having to stack the black box on that beautiful wooden cabinet below.
To keep the credenza completely clear, I installed a recessed in-wall media box behind the TV location.
Cutting the Cavity: I cut a precise opening in the drywall behind where the screen would sit.
Hiding the Tech: I placed the Samsung One Connect Box and the Apple TV inside the wall structure.
Ventilation & Power: This keeps the components cool and completely invisible, accessible only if the TV is pulled away.
To match the sleek profile of the TV, we mounted the Samsung Ultra-Slim Soundbar directly below it. I ran the power and audio cables through the wall, connecting them secretly to the hidden components in the recessed box.
As you can see in the photo, the result is a "floating" entertainment system. No wires. No black plastic boxes on the furniture. Just a stunning 4K OLED picture and immersive sound.
This is the difference between simply hanging a TV and designing a solution for the room.
The Mounting Man handles professional TV mounting in Edina and nearby areas. We also serve nearby areas like Minneapolis, Richfield, St. Louis Park. This project is part of our Samsung Frame TV installation work across the Twin Cities. If you want a clean finished look and solid installation, we can help.
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