As far as appearance goes, that looks fine to me. I know there are recommendations for tv size in relation to how far you’re sitting from it, so consider that, too. I hope your viewing seats are far enough away so you don’t get a crick in your neck looking up at the screen.

I also think you could go a bit wider with the tv. Hard to tell.

Hope you’re going to find a nice spot for the bride and groom! What a pretty fireplace and how nice to have it in the kitchen.

I think if the plan is for watching while cooking (and not lounging!), the location over the FP is good. (Normally it'd be too high ya know.)

The size looks very proper, but it'll be small as a TV you're viewing from across the room. I don't know how to compromise between "proportionate looking" with "can see pretty well while stirring pudding".

I was JUST looking at those TVs online this morning! I really really want one for our living room. I hope you’ll give us a consumer review once you’ve got yours.

I think the size looks just right.

I think it will look great.

You had me a "kitchen fireplace." Looks perfect. BTW I know there are rules about TV sizes but IMHO it's a bit of hogwash. I mean people watch TV on iphones on the train.

If it were a picture (and I understand it will be part of the time) or mirror above the fireplace the size looks good to me. Can't tell how far you'll be while cooking/viewing but I can't imagine it'll be so far that you won't see it well.

Question about the frame TVs for those in the know - are they mounted on an arm so they can swivel like other TVs or must they sit flat to the wall even when being viewed?

That insert is about the cutest thing, ever!

I think that I would like it a little higher so that I could place some greenery on the mantle at Christmas time.

How far will you be from the TV when working in the kitchen? I think you could go a littler larger.

Yay! So glad no-one sees anything amiss with this.

Ded Tired -The print is my father-in-law with his first wife. Over the past few years, as we celebrated birthdays and special occasions, I've had pictures of family enlarged and printed at staples, and then will slip them into the frame. Much easier to upload an image :) Thank you, I do like the fireplace and glad I kept the original brick.

Fori - Glad to hear the location and size look ok . I don't need huge, just would like to see/listen to the local news more often as I cook.

Sueb20 - I promise a review and follow-up picture once it's in place. I've read that set-up is a little tricky, as is the process to get your own pictures displaying, will let you know how both go for us.

jojoco - Thank you! It's one way to decorate a mantel :)

mtnrdredux - You may recall my post last year soliciting input about the decorator with whom I was working... I will give her credit on this one: the first thing she said when she walked into the kitchen was how fabulous it was to have a fireplace in the kitchen and did we use it all the time? The answer was - no, we never used it. That made us rethink our two fireplaces. Having converted both to gas has been lovely, and now we do use them all the time. Thank you for the feedback, always trust and value your opinion.

DLM2000 - Glad to hear the size looks proportionate for the space. I don't know about the swivel, hopefully someone else can speak to this?

Olychick - So glad you like it - it really is incredibly pretty close up :) (Hearthstone Stowe).

I'll try mocking up the next size up, just to see how it compares.

girlnamedgalez - Good point. I often have framed pictures up on the mantel - another reason to be a little higher.

Thank you all, I've been eyeing this for two months and am excited about moving forward!

Definitely not higher. Our TV is above the fireplace and is positioned too high. We are in the process of redoing the surround and will lower the TV as part of the reno.

BTW... you can make any TV with a USB port into a photo frame. I ordered a flash drive with impressionist paintings on it and regularly play through them or pic a favorite.

Definitely figure out your most frequent viewing position ahead of time! My sister has her living room TV over their fireplace and I cannot sit and watch with them unless I'm bolt upright in a straight backed dining chair smack in the middle of the room - it hurts my neck terribly if I try to sit on the couch ☹️

Ah, the TV size battles. I listen to the TV more than watch it so the smaller size would be more to my liking. My DH has a monster TV in the basement and I can’t understand why Lester Holt’s head needs to be bigger than mine?? JMHO.

Like Sueb, I've been eyeing that TV for awhile myself. The size you have mapped out looks great to me, gives you room for plants or whatever you choose on either side. BTW, always good to see your name pop up again here and see your lovely home too. I'll be looking for your review :)

Lost the post I'd typed up, so please forgive if this is a duplicate.

Thank you czarinalex, good to know. I look forward to search for art to display:)

carolb - I'll be standing and bar stools are 26" high, so I think this will work. I appreciate the input.

ratherbesewing - thank you, yes, I'll be listening mostly too (or my cooking will slow way down!).

arapaho-rd - great so see you too! I do have pictures on the mantel occasionally, good points.

I read up on the Frame due out in 2021 - it has more frame options, including beveled, and is significantly thinner (around 1"). I understand it is due out in the Spring.

From my prep spot - ~19 feet. Thoughts?

I say the smaller size but I hate big TVs.

Oh and now we see that your K fpl is a corner k fpl?! Fancypants.

I would likely go for the smaller size but both would work well. I love your kitchen and fireplace!!

mntnrdredux - And right behind this corner fireplace is another corner fireplace... they take up so much room! Interesting to think of it as a plus. Once again, you make me think :)

aktillery - Nice to see your name come up and thank you for the kind words!

The smaller size it will be. I'll update once it's in place. Thanks all!

Ob2b- so great to see you. Can you remind me about the light over your island? We got a summer place and I really loathe the island lights there and yours looks awesome.

That's going to be fantastic and I'm sure you're really enjoying the convenience of your gas fireplace. We have a Hearthstone gas fireplace in our bedroom and it was one of the best decisions we made.

maire-cate - Yes, It is such a pleasure to have the convenience of gas! Having one in the bedroom sounds so comfortable:)

Howdy localeater! I meant to say on another thread how much I love your new tile in the kitchen. It's wonderful! I'm assuming I missed the home reveal? Please link when you get a chance. Regarding the lights, I've been thinking about replacing them. They're functional and I like how they display light both up and down, and there was a cool factor in them going from silver (off) to lava red (on) but then I put up blueish curtains (without considering the red)... also, I think they're halogen and I figure that's why my utility bill is higher than my average neighbor's... It was the monorail circle from LBL lighting (Tech lighting sister company). There used to be a large selection of heads available for purchase; I keep meaning to reach out to Tech lighting to inquire.

Thanks OB2B. I will find link and post. Am a little slow right now due to broken wrist.

(Oh local - so sorry)

Looks awesome-- perfect size!

You read my mine as I sat here last night contemplating a new tv on our wall. Thanks so much for the update - it looks fabulous! Curious, do you have an outlet inside your fp for your cute heater?

That's fantastic and looks great - you must be so thrilled.

funkyart - thank you, big grin on this end!

arapaho - The idea of switching art.... is really satisfying! Yes, the heater is a gas stove and there is an electrical outlet. We also have an outlet behind the TV.

Glad to talk through logistics for wiring the Samsung One Connect box behind the TV - I have pictures.

marie_cate - thank you, we are! I enjoy the art so much I am loathe to switch over to TV :)

Wow! Doesn‘t even look like a tv! I want one.

PS beautiful kitchen!

Looks great!

It looks amazing! Nice job. Love your spaces. Thanks for the update!

Thanks Sueb20, mtnrd and ak!

We found uploading pictures was super easy so in a minute one can put together a custom collage and mat. Like so :)