What do I do with space above fireplace? And below tv?
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Needing advice on how to decorate this area. Ugh. I’ve bought Items and have taken pics but not sure. A few friends suggested filling entire space above with a mirror. others have suggested round mirrors. My hope was a rectangular mirro...
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Comments (18)Well until Friday I thought it would be able to put a fireplace in the basement. That Friday he told me the day before they poured the first layer of concrete. He said it was the base but not the floor or the walls just the outline of the house. As such he said there's no way that they could add a fireplace to the house now in the basement. So that leads me to ask if the builder is correct, But more importantly if he is correct and I cannot have the fireplace in the basement then should I just not have the fireplace at all? This would give me an additional wall in the family room and allow a couch/chairs on two walls. Then I could place the tv on the wall on the side of the elevator with a slight angle to the rest of the room so most of the room could see. Where is very important in this day and age to have a fireplace somewhere in the house? I really wanted it in the basement because I know some people in my family gets very cold even when it's not that cold. One person it could be 76 and they want to have a sweater on. hp...See MoreCan I See Your Fireplace with Television Above It?
Comments (31)great article, just incase folks dont read it here is a clip from it "Will the heat from the fireplace harm the plasma TV? There are a few precautions to take before hanging a plasma screen TV over your fireplace. First, take a thermometer and tape it to the wall above the mantel, in the place where the plasma TV will reside. Then build a fire, and let it roar awhile. Now, check the thermometer. If the temperature is above 90 degrees F, then the area is receiving too much heat -- either escaping from the front of the fireplace and rising up the face, or radiating through the chimney to warm the outside wall -- for a plasma TV to hang there without receiving some modicum of residual damage. It would not be advisable to run the plasma for a long period of time while its environment is this hot. Though the Plasma TV has its own cooling system, the surrounding heat will force the Plasma display to work harder to cool itself, thus shortening the overall lifespan of the unit over time. A Plasma TV may still be run for short periods of time without harming the unit (even with the environment heat at 90 degrees F or above). If the plasma display is not turned on while a fire burn in the fireplace, then the unit will not be harmed at all even though the temperature surrounding the unit may be warm. Of course, this might not be an option for people living in places where winter lasts seemingly forever, and fires are an everyday fact of life. In such cases, you should be advised to monitor the amount of heat your plasma display is exposed to while it is running."...See MoreTV above fireplace--how do you run cables for cable box/DVD
Comments (5)Well, you point the remote at the device you wish to control, however, human nature always makes you want to point it at the television. If the cable box and television are roughly in the same area, the cable box will hopefully "see" the remote control's IR (infrared) signal. If they are too far away, or if the A/V components are in a cabinet, you can purchase an "IR repeater". The repeater consists of a IR receiver which you discreetly place near the television. It then sends the IR signal to small IR emitters that you place near your A/V components. They come in both wired and wireless versions between the receiver and emitters. You may need some help from somebody that can look at the outputs available on your A/V components: Cable Box, DVD player, etc, and the input options of the television to determine what types of connection/cables you will need between the two. You may also want to add some additional cables for "future components." Additionally, Ethernet wiring (for an internet connection) should be run to the television and also another to where your A/V components are located. If you're installing a home theater sound system, the wiring for that needs to be figured out as well. The single HDMI cable reference I made earlier refers to connecting all you A/V components to the receiver for the sound system, and using it to control which source is displayed on the television. Many people end up preferring to send the signals to both the receiver and the television. That way, if you are "just watching TV" you can use just the TV. If you are watching a movie on DVD and want the full surround sound, then you turn on the receiver as well. By the way, the cables/wiring used in-wall to the television (and speakers wiring if done in-wall) need to be in-wall rated. That refers to the type of insulation used in the cable for safety purposes....See Morewhat can I do with this wall above fireplace? And the long window??
Comments (8)the first option is not old fashionable..it's traditional..a pretty classic one. it will be much more in line with your tastes as you explain them, than stacked stone you don't need to prolong the wall visually there-and the more massive fireplace will partially obscure the window..they're just too close I'd go with a first option..or variation of it..then I'd balance the window with an art over the fireplace that you love. The fireplace will also be lighter and read more natural. I'd consider window treatment as well. Do you need privacy there, light control? Maybe you can go for more stationary treatment, like one curtain pulled to the side. or maybe a stationary cornice..same color as the wall whatever it will be..will make window look shorter, more framed. In any case requires careful consideration. you'll have time to figure it out when your new freplace will be in; but start looking at the pics etc. the window seems a bit too tall..any reason for that? how does it look from exterior? do you need more light in the room? It dwafs the door a bit I know there are tricks to make a window seem shorter than it is..if that's what you'll decide to do..even with moldings..I don't remember enough about it right now though maybe you'll be interested in this blog https://laurelberninteriors.com/ (her taste is new traditional..she writes a lot about everything including windows, fireplaces, etc, and is an honest and amusing writer too) or in reading this author https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307408655/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 he is famous for his work of combining traditional with modern touches. obviously he's opionated about some stuff because he explains his own style; but lots to learn and admire anyway...See Morearcy_gw
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PROCelery. Visualization, Rendering images
5 years agoerinsean
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decoenthusiaste
5 years agoI don't see anything interesting or beautiful enough to warrant being doubled by a mirror. Find something 3-dimensional to put inside, and light them up with LEDs while you're at it. Try sculpture, trios of vases, large colored glass decor.
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I agree with above about the tv.
Above the fireplace I would put a painting over the top of that alcove. From the pictures it looks like there is a ledge, so the art can be place over the top and it will appear that it is on a wall. The other alcove I would add shelves, or a sculpture, lighted up as suggested above.
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