maybe take a look at projectors. they have their downsides, mine is a bit noisy, but I got me a cheap one for less than $200, just to see if its a good idea. Covers half the living room wall with a screen. Is connected to a PC, I can use my bluetooth mouse and keyboard from the tv couch, which means i can surf, download stuff or watch streams without getting up. And, of course, no ads and no bullshit udates
YES! I have exactly this set up! It's so nice I decided to buy a couch to put in my (formerly empty) living room.
Plus Xscreensaver on a projector can at least partially make up for the lack of interior decoration.