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bingonameo

8 years ago

What are the guidelines for placing the tv above the fireplace mantel?

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acm

8 years ago

(eye level sitting down. which is low. put it to one side of the fireplace if at all possible.)

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Bookwoman
8 years ago
Make sure it's not too high for comfortable viewing. Most people like their TV at eye level.
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bingonameo
Original Author
8 years ago
It's frustrating because tons of pics on this site and elsewhere show the tv above the fireplace. It has to work or so many people would not do it.
Bookwoman
8 years ago
Maybe it does work for some, but you have to have seating far enough back so you're not straining your neck. Or maybe lots of people lie down when they watch, rather than sitting up?
Terri Henderson
8 years ago
This has been brought up before. I think it looks bad there and that something pretty should go above fireplace. I also like it lower for easier viewing and it is more reachable for dusting.
susanalanandwrigley
8 years ago
Tons of pictures on this site also have outlets photoshopped out to show a prettier backsplash as well as a ton of other impractical or impossible things. Design pictures are not reality.

But if you want a TV over the fireplace, go for it. I am in the camp that says put it somewhere else if at all possible. To me, it overwhelms what should be a beautiful and warm focal part of the room, and I agree that it would not be comfortable to watch. If you are going to do it, though, please consider where you will put all the TV accessories - wires, cable box, DVR, xbox, whatever you have. The only thing uglier than a large TV over a fireplace is a large TV over a fireplace with wires poking out all over.
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MAP Lifestyle Ltd
8 years ago
This is a very common question indeed. Many points mentioned here are based on preference. functionally, the TV should at a reasonable viewing height with the heat from the fireplace being deflected in some way to protect electronics.

Wires should also be hidden away. Each case will have a specific solution based on various factors.

As a fireplace company we also design and install audio visual systems including a TV above the fireplace so we understand perfectly.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
I never understand why fireplaces and T.Vs are in the same space I like a fireplace in the LR and the T.V in the family roomor another space that is used like a media room. Whenever i do remodels of homes it is one of the first things I tackle
Terri Henderson
8 years ago
Not everyone has enough rooms to have a separate TV room. With that said, I would do anything to avoid putting the TV over the fireplace, even if I had to turn the dining room into a family room. LOL... My kids are grown now and one has his own house. We used one of the bedrooms as a TV room/office. I think that putting a TV over the fireplace ruins the fireplace. I would rather get rid of the fireplace altogether.
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7 years ago
I know I've used this answer before but It bears repeating. I have a tiny living room. We bought a retractable arm from Amazon.com. It pulls out, side to side, also up and down. You can bring the t.v. down to viewing height then put it up when you are done. When I can I intend to build a little box around it with a picture on the doors to hide it.

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