Size of TV to mount over fireplace
stowe5home
6 years ago
Trying to decide what size of TV to mount over our fireplace . The grey space over the mantel measures 85 inches wide by 42 inches high. Was thinking of hanging a 70 inch TV that measures 62 inches wide by 36 high. It would leave about 12 inches on the sides and about 3 inches on top and bottom. A 65 inch TV measures 57 inches wide by 34 high. Leaving 14 inches on the side and 4 inches top and bottom. Any good advice?
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acm
6 years agoI think any size will feel like it's touching the ceiling and thus oversized. I'd remove some of the lower dividers from the bookshelves on one side or the other and put the TV there.
Then you can put a couple of prints over the mantel which will looks more proportional. And you won't need chiropraxy after watching your TV! :)
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3 years agoIt's easy to approximately figure out how much space you will be left with, but 1st you need to know the height of the fireplace heart which can be from 0-12" depends how high you want it to be... what size fireplace are you getting, the height of it... and you have to account for code-compliant clearance above + the combustibles you plan to have, i.e trim, wood surround, shelf or mantel, etc
Known all the factors you will know the remaining wall height you left with and you can plan what size of TV you can put up there.
Good luck
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