Consider adding a base corner cabinet for your tv to the right of the fireplace.

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Hadn't thought about that, but I would like to be able to see the screen from the kitchen, which is to the right of the dining room (not seen in any of the pics)

Also, I'm going for a transitional/modern/mid-century look.

Would also like if someone could show pics of any tv consoles they would recommend if they suggest placing to the right. I don't want cords to show under the console, so it can't be a console with tall skinny legs

Another question I have is would it be difficult to mount a tv mount on a stone fireplace? Do we have to drill through the mortar? This is a new house but we didn't build it, so we don't know exactly what's behind the stone.

Could you flip your sofa around and put the TV against the wall that has the dark bookshelf on it?

I can’t imagine not facing the fireplace. Hmmm

I like the arrangement. I liked how the large bookshelves filled that wall opposite the fireplace. Hmm. Something to think about.

Well, when you're watching TV, it is ideal to have the TV at viewing height, which is about eye level to where you sit. You can't achieve that above a mantel.

We have a TV in our family room that is not on the fireplace wall; it is on a side-wall. We watch movies, teens play video games (on weekends), and we never light fires in that giant fireplace. So the fireplace looks really pretty, but people like to watch the TV, and I always appreciate function first. Perhaps you can get a couple of swivel chairs, for those who like to watch TV and then they can swivel around to see the fire.

Or, I suppose, if the seeing the fire is important, you can install the TV up there. A lot of people seem to do that!

Another thing is that the two rooms are open concept but not a large space. The dining table is a clean simple straight line table. I plan to use only the 4 bistro chairs and not have any chairs at the end.

I do have two leather Pottery Barn swivel chairs on order to put in living room

Does anyone have a pic of a specific tv stand for that space?

I'm having a hard time finding a tv console that I like. Anyone want to recommend some?

I have my TV over my fireplace. I know that gives a lot of people seizures around here. We installed it as low as we could, the room is large enough to sit back far enough, and with the TV angled downward it is extremely comfortable for viewing. I have 5 windows and 3 door ways in my living room and over the fireplace was literally the only spot possible.

The TV has been there for 5 years, nothing has burned up, I haven't needed to visit a chiropractor, and no one has died from this arrangement. I like it.

Having said all that, it's not always ideal in every room arrangement. I'm not PUSHING the TV over the fireplace idea, but I'm also sick of everyone saying you can't ever comfortably watch a TV over a fireplace.

All things being equal, in my ideal world I'd have built-ins on each side of the fireplace with a handy-dandy spot for a TV. It solves the "one focal point in a room" thing that often drives me crazy when people plop a TV on a stand in a corner, away from the fireplace. But I have windows on each side of my fireplace so built-ins are a no go for me.

Hmm...that makes me go back and reconsider. The fireplace is definitely the focal point in the room. I normally like the arrangement previously designed, but that would make my sofa's back to the open dining, kitchen and front door. I want to be able to view those things from my sofa. Thank you for your input.

I would consider Beverly's layout. Looks like a great solution.

"They" say its bad to mount a TV over a fireplace but sometimes its the best option. I think its only bad if you use the fireplace regularly and heat may be a problem. we rarely used ours so it was the best place in our small open concept home. the pluses were that it eliminated the glare factor from our windows, easier viewing from our recliners, we can watch from dining area and kitchen and can still watch if someone walks in front of it. (some reasons why hospital rooms have them mounted high). like all tv locations sitting too close doesn't give the best viewing and will give you a stiff neck. I think the TV consoles and stands for TVs in my youth were much worse because the were basically on the floor but it was the "normal" then. I remember laying on the floor to watch as a kid because you could see it better but hated when someone walked in front of it. times have changed and some people take a lot longer to adjust to the change. Rather than mounting it to the brick I would think about just beefing up the mantel. my husband made ours wide enough to use the TV stand and not mount it one the wall. hiding the wiring and associated equipment is the bigger problem. you need to have somewhere to put them beside the fireplace.

Tiparks, your fireplace is beautiful. :) I really like it. It is the star of the room. Whether you put a TV over it or not, it will remain the star of the room.

I like Beverly's solution too. And please don't do anything just on account of my ramblings. I only posted because I've seen so many people around here pushed away from putting their TV over the fireplace, and then they end up plopping it on a stand in a corner - and the end result looks worse to me than committing the cardinal sin of putting it over the fireplace. ;)

Beverly's solution is awesome, particularly if you really don't want to drill into that rock.

Thanks so much for your input. I agree with all that, too. Just pondering choices

Lots of options for media cabinets for mounting TV

Wall mounted is easy and clean. Most of these examples from Overstock and Wayfair except for IKEA option.

I'd put it to the right. that way, you can see it from the dining room and kitchen.

Beverly's floorplan works for a room where TV is only watched occasionally. If you intend this room as your primary TV room, I'd have the couch facing the TV - which is why I say to the right of the fireplace.

I like that first console. Thanks.

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/South-Shore-Agora-56-inch-Wall-Mounted-Media-Console/10344005/product.html

wall hung console from Overstock. Modestly priced and good reviews.

If you're not able to put the TV on a low console on either side of the fireplace, you could try putting it on the wall opposite the fireplace. Since you have said you don't want the sofa's back to the dining/kitchen try having the sofa's back to the window(s).

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Well, attempted tv over fireplace by measuring but it’s too high for that space. So it will either go to the right of fireplace or opposite fireplace, unless someone thinks to the left of fireplace is better.