May 02, 2025
Picture the scene. The grill is smoking hot and the steaks are sizzling away. The beer, wine, and soda are chilled, and your glass is full. You’ve got loads of seating, shade and fresh snacks to go with your T-Bone. All you need now is a TV right there on your patio or deck and you could watch the game in the sun.
If this scenario sounds familiar, you might already have started to think about installing an outdoor TV in your back yard. The problem is, if you mount it on a wall, how much of a nuisance will it be to take it down when it rains? Will you need to do some construction? And where can it be fixed so that it’s always at a convenient viewing angle?
While mounting your outdoor TV on a wall is low cost, it’s not the smartest or most convenient option when it comes to protecting your big screen from the elements.
Here’s why: An outdoor TV lift cabinet is built to weather the elements, from materials carefully chosen to withstand extremes of heat, rain, snow, ice and wind without allowing your TV to become hot, wet or damaged. Plus, your TV doesn’t have to be constantly picked up and manually moved around when it’s not in use, risking further damage.
Still undecided between these two options? We’ve got quite a few more reasons why an outdoor TV lift cabinet is always the better choice over a wall-mounted outdoor TV.
If aesthetics matter and you want to create an elevated outdoor space that has all the neighbors green with envy, a custom crafted TV lift cabinet is smart, functional, stylish and eye-catching. Plus, it exudes luxury with premium materials such as kiln-dried hardwoods, marble, mosaic, and stucco adding visual interest.
While a TV mounted on the wall is just that – a TV sitting on a plain wall – a cabinet can provide a range of other functions which make life a little more comfortable and a lot more fun. A case in point? Our outdoor TV lift cabinets with integrated bars.
These spectacular units bring resort style living to your yard or deck with full-size bar serving tops, glass and condiment storage, refrigerators, lighting, ice buckets, USB charging stations and much more. Plus, you can add additional features and options to further personalize your design to include extras like a sound bar shelf or 360-manual swivel.
Your TV becomes more than just a TV. It’s a full entertainment center with everything you need to entertain and enjoy, without leaving the privacy of your home.
Hanging your TV on a wall outdoors won’t necessarily give it the protection it needs from the elements – but a cabinet will enclose the TV and its electronics within a weatherproof enclosure, protecting it from moisture ingress, bugs, heat, snow and ice.
From a home security perspective, a cabinet is also a safer option because your TV isn’t left out on display when not in use. Instead, it’s securely stored within the cabinet body, ready to be raised into place by the mechanical lift as and when you want to watch something.
There’s very little you can do to make a wall look attractive – but a TV lift cabinet can be built to order by our furniture designers. This means you get exactly what you want, with the features and functionality that make the best use of your space and make the most sense for your home and family.
Opting for an outdoor TV lift cabinet, crafted for you from premium weatherproof materials opens up a whole world of décor, aesthetic, functionality and technical possibilities that a wall-hung TV simply can’t match.
You can browse our collection online, view our overstock units for some great value offers or contact us to discuss your needs.
