How many inches above a console should a tv be mounted?
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Is your TV mounted above a fireplace?
Comments (48)Some fireplaces are deserving of being called a monstrosity. Our old one certainly was. Bellsmom on the kitchen forum enhanced the monster so you can see it better: I begrudged it taking nearly 4' of depth for most of the width of the room to support its tiny firebox. We considered putting the TV over the fireplace in the remodel, but we wanted wood burning and the low emissions fireplaces are all quite tall. Also, I didn't feel it would be comfortable for me that high and the hood might block some of the viewing area from the kitchen. Post remodel we have a tamed fireplace, definitely not a monstrosity: The new fireplace takes just a small bit at one side of the wall leaving the center to our - horror of horrors! - 60" flat screen TV. We like the size because it makes it easier to read the screen when using it as an internet browser. The large size is also very nice when viewing from the kitchen which is over 20' from the screen: The new fireplace is an EPA Phase II wood burning fireplace. It runs efficiently and produces minimal particulates. Convection air flow around the firebox heats the room nicely and the intake air control allows control of how quickly the fuel burns. We live in an area with cool winters - enough that the additional warmth in the evening is nice since we usually keep our thermostats low. It heats the family room and kitchen nicely and the room is still comfy in the morning. Because it is EPA phase II, it's legal to use on most "No Burn" days. So far we haven't had to buy wood. Our yard and tree trimmers of neighbor's trees have supplied enough....See MoreHow did you decide how high to mount your TV on the wall?
Comments (14)Thanks all for this input. Very helpful. Today I built a fake tv out of Fedex boxes I had at the office and placed it at various heights from 46-54 inches and sitting at the same height and distance as my living room would be. Personally, while my eye level was between 40-43” depending on the seat and my slouch position, I found my eye naturally resting at at between 46-50 inches. My couch, dining chairs and comfy sitting chairs all have a little natural recline to them. I decided to install my electrical outlets and wiring at a position that gives me a range to decide between 46-52 center once I’m ready to mount. This decision seems to vary for a lot of people so I’ll summary why I am doing a mount (even if it’s only a few inches above console) and why that height: I have a few different places to sit/see TV: comfy lounging chairs, my couch, dining table and my open kitchen. Mounting with an arm gives me an opportunity to adjust depending on what’s being used I am using a soundbar and want to make sure the sound field is adjusted as the tv moves so sound travels in the right direction based on which way tv is pointing. My placement allows me to upgrade tv to a bigger size while keeping center the same My soundbar adds an extra 3.5” to bottom of tv so I can mount a little higher if needed while preserving the right space between console and tv I have my eye on a 27” high console I really like. To do that, I need my center of tv to be at 47”ish so that the soundbar can clear the console and float Would like to get sound of the bar closer to ear level versus really low to the ground....See MoreTV/AV help in this room! Where should it go, and how should it look?
Comments (34)Thank you! The rocker isn't required...I go back and forth on it, honestly, whether to make a spot for it and keep it or not. I love the styling, but it needs recaned. COVID and forced work from home has definitely created some issues (the filing cabinet and desk) in making it even more cluttered. The easel can be folded into a box and stored. It's a long story, but it was a gift from my husband, but unfortunately not highly useful for watercolor painting (what I dabble in), so I started using it for display so at least it was used at all. The ratan drawer set only holds video game components- which based on how frequently they are used, could be stored in a box in the closet under the stairs just fine. Behind the easel are two dvd storage towers. Again, pretty optional and really need pared down to what we actually want to keep. The shelves next to the freezer are the kid's book and maker space shelves right now...but it's ugly as all get out. I need to sit down and think about what they really need for space, and create it instead of just using those two black bookcases because they are there. But all of those books are kid books, as opposed to the wall shelf which is all adult books. The other big bookshelf is only records for the record player, and a few board games (that we never play. Need to declutter those. The played ones are upstairs by the table.) I agree the decor items don't look that good on the bookshelf...but I don't know what to do with them elswhere in our house. There's really no other place for knickknacks, and honestly that's the extent of our non-Christmas knickknacks. Almost all of the pictures and items have a personal history that is strong enough to keep them....See MoreShould I get a 65” or 75” tv to mount on this wall?
Comments (32)Sorry, I misunderstood, I thought you lived in a small house and the area pictured was the only space available to serve both as dining and living. I think you should do as someone above mentioned and cut cardboard to the different sizes that you are considering and see what you think will work best for you and your family. Your son did a very nice job on the table. I looked closely at it while considering the drop leaf table and thought how nice it looked. However, thinking that the room had to serve both as living and dining area it needed smaller scaled furnishings....See Moremindshift
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