Off centered fireplace/tv dilemma
Amanda
last year
We have a fireplace that is off centered and want to mount a tv above it. would you out it directly in the center or lined up with the fireplace or opposite side.
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rockyroad33
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Comments (11)We’ve got a similar issue but it involves a bigger area including the kitchen island. Our fireplace is centered with the living wall but all of the ceiling can lights are centered with the whole room. To add to the issue, we’re also going to have a ceiling fan in the living area. My thought is to remove the center can in front of the fireplace and then shift the two cans closest to the patio wall over to center with the built in on the right side. But then how to hang ceiling fan? Will it look weird if centered with the living area as opposed to the whole room? Ugh!!...See MoreBuying a Home - Basement Fireplace & TV/Theater Dilemma
Comments (10)Hi Mnsportsgeek, From the sounds of it you would like a functional living and viewing space without involving to much construction. Here is my suggestion: 1. Wall mount your 50" TV with a Chief TS525TU Thinstall Articulating wall mount just to the left of the fire place. This has a approx. extension of 24" with wide range of movement to allow you to center the TV on your couches viewing are when in use and put in back out of the way when not. 2. Power is located in the wall below to allow for an easy fish of power cords to conceal wires in the wall. Or leave them run externally if so desired. 3. Entertainment center and equipment can be placed below TV leaving plenty of room to walk through. 4. For internet: If signal throughout house is not strong enough look into the "eero" in Home Wifi System (link https://eero.com/shop). Extremely easy to setup and very affordable for the DIYer. Got to have that Netflix! 5. Set up couches and coffee table in the 90 degree layout with the focal point being the fire place. The TV swivel out and angled to the same center point of the couch layout. I believe this will give you a great space saving setup with a great viewing area of the TV and Fire place. Couches can be placed in view of the fire place and TV. All without to much construction till your ready for the "big upgrade". Hope this helps!...See MoreSeeking advice on LR layout (TV/fireplace dilemma)- help please!
Comments (22)I think the sectional is just too bulky for the room.. would it be that bad to leave the TV over the fireplace? what are the actual room dimensions? If you hang the tv on the short wall you need to have a way to watch without straining your neck.. what is the width of the room from fireplace (with the hearth) to the wall? option 1 - get rid of the sectional (yes it is comfy but bulky) and put a sofa facing fireplace, get 2 swivel chairs (recliners or not) to either face the tv on short wall or swing around and face the 'people' sitting on the sofa and a narrow ottoman for additional seating.. sketch the room on grid paper with as exact dimensions as you can.. option 2 - leave the TV above the fireplace but i would still replace the sectional with a sofa and chairs so you have more walk through space and the ability to move the chairs if you need to....See MoreLiving room family room combo (great room) and off center fireplace
Comments (2)There are some truly amazing options out there for hidden TVs. If you were open to any of them, that might make your arrangement easier. being able to place things without having an obvious TV in the room when it isn't in use. We have a TV mounted above a fireplace and it ends up straining your neck to look up that high from a couch. Keep the TV low wherever you end up with it....See More
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last yearFor that specific room, we would need more pictures to give an honest answer. However, if you have an open wall it might be easier/better to put the TV on a console on a bare wall and use the fireplace are for decor items. Here are a few ideas from designs of ours below:
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