This is actually a trend from a year or two ago... I noticed this a lot in home magazines and even here on AT.

yes please

the picture is from my phone... so the wall color doesn't come out, its a medium grey, "stonington grey" I beleive its called. Phauxtoe- the TV isn't quite as alter-like as it appears...

Thanks for all the comments/suggestions! I'm actually having some built-ins constructed on an adjacent wall which will house the boats perminently... I agree its a bit much having ...