Opinions about televisions over fireplaces
J Corn
10 years ago
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Comments (42)Hi Janis Unfortunately I am not in the Boston area - I live in Ireland! Yes there are red items in 3 of the main rooms, the kitchen, sitting room and tv room (library) - although we have pared those back now and it's not as overwhelming. thanks for all your help everyone, i really feel like it's made a big difference and am excited to finish the tv room and then refresh the play room. do you think I should move the piano to the sitting room? and would the jazz painting work in the tv room? speak later, thanks!...See MoreTo hang or not to hang pictures ??
Comments (33)I would move the sofa to the opposite side of the room (providing there is not a door on that side, cannot see but a small over lap wouldn't hurt) move the armchair at far end of room near to the fireplace at a slight angle, either toward the fire if not watching tv or the other way if something good on the telly x. (everyone can enjoy the fire then). Move the TV from the corner beside the fireplace to the corner where the smaller arm chair sits at present in the photo. Then less focus on TV and more focus on your gorgeous fire place, but TV still accessible to watch. This would then free space either side of fireplace to hang pictures. if you enjoy your art work hang it, it makes your home your own. I would place similar themed pictures of the same size just below the level of the top of the lintel so the eye focuses on this strong line first, at the same height on either side of the fireplace. Follow this top line of frames around the wall and hang other pictures on the walls between the windows on each side of room (behind sofa in new position) The TV unit is quite large, perhaps painting it in a very slightly darker shade than you walls will detract attention but only if this is not a well loved piece of furniture. An oversize (or largeish) footstool in the middle of the room to put your feet on when watching the fire and double up as a coffee table with a beautiful large tray left on top to put your coffee on, flowers or a small collection of books. If large enough the person in the armchair could put their feet up too. Just an idea. No idea of you view outside or where your power points are. If you want to further soften the room contemporary pelmets above your blinds would be nice in the same fabric and picture lights above your pictures create lovely ambient lighting glow. lovely room though...See MoreNeed help with TV placement and decor ideas for compact living room
Comments (2)I think the only place you could put a tv is probably the corner by the window...over the fireplace is probably too high. a walnut floor and new fresher paint colour would be lovely, would you consider painting the skirting boards and fireplace white or off white to modernise them a bit? we've painted the skirting in our living room (also a walnut floor) and it looks so much better than before. (Have yet to get around to the rest of the house!!)...See MoreKitchen/Living/Dining/Plant Room Design and Layout
Comments (6)We will have oak trusses also. I want to have a lot of natural materials inside....See More- PRO
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Matt Christensen
10 years agoI built my own. I am not a fan of the standard built in over a fireplace and mantel. They get to high up and you viewing enjoyment is terrible.
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indybullterrier
8 years agoPaint the fireplace a darker color so the tv blends better, alleviating the black hole effect, and get a tv mount that tilts out and down for better viewing angle. They're pricier than standard mounts but worth it to have less neck strain. Ours is similar to this and we have no issues.
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8 years agoHere is our TV in disguise.
I don't turn it on during the day and wanted it covered when not in use. I designed a pair of sliding panels and had two craftsmen that were working on our kitchen build and install. Copper sheeting is used several location inside, so I repeated it here. The top of the mantel is 5 feet from the floor. Our great room is large so it's fine for viewing.
I also had them make a door from a vintage shutter for the TV equipment niche to the right of the FP.
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Motorized Artwork Conceals TV Installed Over Fireplaces · More Info
We have been hanging TVs over fireplaces for years! The one in this photo actually has framed motorized art over it to conceal it when its not being watched. Our client even picked out the photo they wanted on the canvas. Check out some of our other TV over fireplace installs here https://www.koledigital.com/custom-audio-video/tvs-over-fireplaces 
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5 years agoHello J Corn,
Have you considered hiding a TV in a decorative frame over fireplace like one shown in the attached photo.
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