Flat Panel TVs are designed with the modern minimalist in mind. They are sleek and slim, some measuring less than an inch thick. They are usually a sophisticated jet black, and their rectangular shape almost screams to be wall mounted. So when that super-slim, super-sophisticated TV is hanging on your wall in an artfully displayed custom TV frame, you should be able to sit back and enjoy the crystal-clear image in modern minimalist glory, right?

Unfortunately, not quite. Although the TV and the custom LCD TV frame might look just snazzy up there on your wall, you’ll notice a bundle of wires, cables and other unattractive dangling doodads snaking across your wall in haphazard disarray – one to the left, connecting your Blu-Ray player, a couple out the bottom and across your floor connecting the surround sound system, and another one out toward the right connecting your gaming console. Not a pretty picture.

So what’s to be done? Get with the times and go wireless. With cell phones and portable game devices reaping the benefits of wireless connectivity, it’s no wonder that your home theater can benefit too. Imagine a wireless HDMI cable that uses channels to connect to your TV instead of a physical jack. No more wires. No more mess.

Nearly everything can connect to a wireless box nowadays. All you need is the knowhow, and you can banish the cables from your home theater forever. And an added benefit of the wireless boxes used as hubs for your connections is their portability: you can store them in a rack, behind the couch or under a table. Out of sight, out of mind.

It is important that you consider and compare the different brands of wireless home theater technology out there. Some of them are great for short distance, but once they’re moved more than 50 feet away you lose signal power. Try reading some online consumer reviews, and keep in mind the size of your home theater and your wireless needs.

Most modern home theaters use 1080p HD video and audio, so be sure that this is supported by your potential wireless technology. Some of the wireless devices out there have a proprietary signal, which means that interference will be lower. If you have lots of wireless devices, like cell phones, BlueTooth technology and even a microwave close to your home theater, you might want to consider these brands.

All-in-all, it is possible to go wireless for nearly everything you can dream of connecting to your HDTV. Game consoles, Blu-Ray players, stereo systems… you name it. This is something you need to plan in advance to avoid having to completely retool your home theater setup, so be sure to consider wireless technology when you’re gathering your new TV, custom TV frame and other stylish attire in one place.

Lauren Dugan is a contributor to the HD Envy Blog. HD Envy specializes in custom TV frames for all your home theater needs. The custom TV frames available at HD Envy are made with an easy-to-install bracket system that is compatible with wall mounts, and will look great framing your new HDTV.