Allandale is one of central Austin’s most beloved established neighborhoods — a tree-lined grid of mid-century homes between Burnet Road and MoPac, full of homeowners who have invested in making their spaces feel intentional and curated. When an Allandale resident reached out to Bat City TV about mounting their new 65-inch Hisense Canvas TV above the fireplace, it was clear from the start that the aesthetic of the room was the priority. They wanted a television that disappeared into the wall when it wasn’t in use — and with the Hisense Canvas, that’s exactly what they got.
The install centered on a 65-inch Hisense Canvas TV mounted above the living room fireplace, with full in-wall cord concealment so there was absolutely nothing visible on the wall surface. The Hisense Canvas is designed specifically to display artwork, photography, or ambient imagery when the TV is off — giving the room the look of a gallery wall rather than a dormant screen. Getting that effect right requires the install to be equally clean: flush to the wall, zero cables showing, and positioned at the right height for both viewing and the art display mode. We ran all power and HDMI cables through the wall cavity, finished with a low-voltage bracket behind the set, and left the Allandale homeowner with a wall that looked like it had always been a piece of art.
In-wall cord concealment on a fireplace mount requires careful planning — especially in older central Austin homes like those found throughout Allandale, where walls may have unexpected insulation, fire blocking, or non-standard stud spacing. Our team assesses the wall cavity before cutting, uses in-wall rated cable and power kits that meet electrical code, and always finishes with paintable wall plates that blend seamlessly with the surface. For fireplace installs specifically, we also evaluate the heat output of the firebox and ensure the TV is positioned above the thermal rise zone — protecting the display and giving the homeowner confidence that their investment is safe long-term.
The Hisense Canvas joins a growing category of lifestyle TVs — alongside the Samsung Frame and LG Gallery Series — that are designed to live on your wall as a design element, not just a screen. If you’re in Allandale or the surrounding neighborhoods of Brentwood, Crestview, or Northwest Hills and you’ve been looking at one of these displays, Bat City TV can walk you through the options, help you choose the right size for your wall, and handle the full installation in a single visit. We also carry the Samsung Frame TV and can offer side-by-side comparisons to help you make the right call for your space.
Bat City TV has been Austin’s most trusted TV mounting and home theater installation company since 2013, with 356 five-star Google reviews and authorized dealer status for Samsung, LG, Sony, and Sonos. We serve Allandale, Brentwood, Crestview, the Rosedale area, and all of central and northwest Austin. Whether you’re looking at a lifestyle display like the Hisense Canvas or need a straightforward TV mount done the right way, call us at 512-865-6185 or get a free quote online. Same-day and next-day appointments available throughout Austin.
