TV over fireplace
I hate mounting TV’s over fireplace. It’s too high to sit down and watch comfortably. But we just bought this house and it seems like the only decent solution for this space. I defiantly don’t want the TV sitting on the built-in like the prior owners have in the photo. We have small children and won’t use the fireplace at all, so I’m not worried about heat hurting electronics. So my options are...
A) Mount the TV on one of those mounts that pulls out and down over the mantel.
B) remove the mantel or lower it somehow, so the TV can be mounted in a fixed, yet lower position.
Any ideas on how to rework the mantel and built ins?
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freedomplace1
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (11)I am having the same difficulty. I would like to put the fireplace in a corner (I personally don't like having the TV off to the side on the same wall. In theory I would like it on a corner, but my room is all windows on one side, an a straight wall that joins a hallway so I'm not sure how that would would. As for it being too high, my current plan is to get a very comtemporary low fireplace. Currently we have a similar set up and while the TV is a bit higher than I like it (maybe 6 or 8 inches) with it tilted downwards it has never felt uncomfortable. Some inspiration pics: I'd prefer this without the inset TV as you never know what size you may buy in the future. [contemporary family room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2103) by chicago interior designer Michael Abrams Limited The below option could be made much lower. I like the fireplace closer to the floor! [contemporary entry design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-entryway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_741~s_2103) by vancouver general contractor Klondike Contracting This one doesn't have a TV, but you can see that it is low enough that it would end up at the right height. [modern living room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2105) by new york architect Chelsea Atelier Architect, PC...See MoreHelp! Want to avoid television over fireplace!!!!
Comments (1)I would suggest a sectional along the lines of what the current owners have there. If not that style - something that would be more your taste - but along the lines of the same shape and size. With the room as I am seeing it in the diagram and in the pics, I am not sure that 2 parallel sofas would work well (with stairs, space available, traffic pattern considerations, desired usage of room, etc.). I think it might be wise to wait on furniture - until you are living in the space; and then perhaps measure out whatever pieces you are considering for purchase with painter's tape on the floor - so you can get a clear idea of how everything would work. I think the sectional setup that the current owners have now is actually very smart for this space. As far as the tv - it looks like they have also done a smart thing with placement - looks like it is in the corner of room - not really blocking windows. But - you could do a console on the wall to the left of fireplace - and have tv in a setup in which it could be angled. You can also do something in that corner - even if you put a long, low console on an angle - and use some window treatments, shades or some kind of treatment that would eliminate glare in the event of daytime tv watching. Consoles with wheels are also an option; if you like industrial styling at all, there are a ton of options in the wheels category - in that style, alone. And in case you decide to opt for tv over fireplace, a mount like the Down and Out Mount (available on Amazon.com) would lower tv to eye level for more comfortable viewing. Hope some of this helps. Congratulations on your new place!...See MoreFurniture is HUGE jn new living room!! TV over fireplace??
Comments (18)Would you consider at least getting a smaller TV? It's massive for your room. If you're keeping it, then please don't put it over the fireplace. You need another focal point. Instead, find a beautiful square art work for over the fireplace to pull the eye away from the screen. Get drapes for the window, again to balance out the huge dark pieces taking up almost all the visual space: TV, big leather sofas.Beverly's layout seems the best since it opens up some space for your passageways on the right....See MorePros and cons of tv over fireplace
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Maureen
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoCould you arrange your seating to face window and add console/tv where desk is - soft of like below. but without the single chair
lbtravis
3 years agohousegal200
3 years agoWhy can't you have your TV on the side as below? It's a shame to spoil the look of the windows and mantel with a TV in the middle since you don't want that anyway.
Here's a possibility: white console flanking fireplace on the right. Make sure it's wide enough for TV, which should only take up 2/3 or the console. Get the right sized TV. Half the Dilemmas on Houzz seem to be about building or buying some pricey TV setup but the TV is like some sacred object that can't be replaced with something size appropriate.
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2 years agoHi everyone, wanted to post an update. I’m still trying to pick tile or maybe a slab to put on the fireplace. Thanks for everyone who commented!
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