TV above Fireplace - solving the neck ache! We would recommend above the Fireplace, but with a Picture Frame or better still converted into a Mirror TV. Most Lounges centre around the Fireplace, so it seems obvious to put it there for easy viewing - but they, by definition, are always mounted TOO HIGH ... This month, we will be importing a new dynamic TV mount, that is specifically designed to easily lower TV's that are fitted above a fireplace/protuding mantelpiece for comfortable viewing. The target UK price for the slim mount unit will be £599 including the ability to swivel it left and right (see photos attached). This solution is also ideal for moving the TV away from toddlers when not in use! Please also click on the two video links below (highlighted in green): Comfortable TV viewing for TV's above fireplaces Installer review of "down and out" mount over Fireplace TV Framing Regarding aesthetics, we regularly use local framing companies to put a custom frame, chosen by the client, around the TV. We combine this "picture frame look" with the connection of an AppleTV to display high resolution paintings or photos on the screen when they're not using it as a TV. Mirror TV If you have the budget we offer a special TV mirror bonding service, which is much less expensive than dedicated "MirrorTVs". We bond a special swiss manufactured glass onto the face of the TV, which behaves like a mirror when the TV is turned off. There are two finishes - "antique mirror" which is quite dark when the TV is turned off, but offers an excellent low amount of reflectivity when the TV is turned on (see picture below). The alternative is our "modern mirror" glass which is almost the same as a real mirror, but relatively reflective, so requires the lighting in the room to be dimmed when viewing the TV.

Hi Lisa For a good example of what your intended drawings above may look like our project on Hatcham Park Road used a similar bifold + window design: For a south facing property you definitely do need to think about solar gain. Any glazing you chose should have a Solar Control Coating on it no matter how large you ultimately choose to have the opening. This will reduce the amount of solar radiation that can come through the glazing and reduce that overheating. For a 2.4m wide door opening a bi-folding door system will give you a lot of framework. In that width you could easily have a double door opening (or french door) for more glass + less frame + keeping the opening size as planned. We have this size French Door on show at our showroom in Amersham if you wanted to get a feel as to how big the door leafs would be If you were to choose a larger/full width glass opening your choice between sliding and bifolds will be a personal choice on design. Bifold doors = more frame but you have the option to open the whole expanse in the summer. Sliding doors = less frame, floor to ceiling glass. They create a seamless indoor outdoor design even when the doors are closed. But when open you will only get 2/3 of the opening clear. Any advice needed on the glass doors or windows let us know.

This is my favourite layout. Personally I think the room will look better with a smaller table- perhaps you can get one that extends? In my experience sunlight glare is worst when the tv is at right angles to the window and better when facing the window.

Although it is not ideal not to have garden view into the living room, having the bedroom in the front of the house is not practical. How close is the house to the road? What about the road sound while sleeping in the front of the house? Also the bedroom too close to the kitchen. It just not feel natural progress of space. Now you enter into the flat through the living/ dining. With regards to the structure, you can always introduce a beam and have a bigger opening – not open completely (refer hatched in image). Also try and get light and ventilation at a higher level at kitchen (not sure what the existing heights).