*MANTEL OVER FIREPLACE WITH TV SUGGESTIONS*
I am seeking feedback to make the "white space" above the TV equal distance with out raising the TV as the ceilings are 10 feet in height and would place the TV too high for viewing.
Any feedback, suggestions and creative advice would be appreciated to "fill in" that area with out looking like an after thought.
Thank you for any suggestions.
Sandy
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PROSina Sadeddin Architectural Design
4 years agoSandy Caulfield
4 years agoThank you Sina. I have no other wall and built the house with tv components below in cabinets like the model home. However, the trim was supposed to be a flat wall and not a cavity for the tv. I've noticed that tv placement over a mantel is a common problem with high ceilings which I can deal with - just don't like the empty space. Please ignore the size of iron topper - for example only ;-)
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PROMark Audley
4 years ago
groveraxle
4 years agoI don't know what's going on with those windows, but they're already very busy. I'm sure you can find something more beautiful and interesting than 6 black lanterns.
PROSandy Caulfield
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
calidesign
4 years agoSandy Caulfield
4 years ago
jalarse
4 years agoI had the same problem with my living room fireplace/Mantle/television. I put a narrow shelf above the tv, with a ship railing. My husband was able to wire in the lights above the shelf by tying into the sconce lights. Since yours is white you probably wouldn’t need lighting.
Sandy Caulfield
4 years ago
groveraxle