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Sep 5, 2023 · Should you put art behind your TV? 'Why not? If you have a large wall behind your TV, it can look pretty boring and empty without some art,' says Jacky Chou. 'You can either choose one large piece of art that covers most of the wall or several smaller pieces to create visual intrigue.
Sep 10, 2023 · Your fireplace and TV can go on the same wall without any hindrance. In fact, adjusting them on the same wall adds balance and symmetry to your modern living room. Not to mention how well they save space and add an aesthetic charisma to your living room!
- Kristin Hohenadel
- Layer the Mantel With Art. “I like to integrate wall-mounted TVs into the rest of the room by surrounding them with art, so that the TV becomes a part of a larger gallery wall,” says interior designer Erin Williamson.
- Turn It Into Off-Duty Art. Cuban-born, Florida-based interior designer Maite Granda chose a Frame TV mounted in a custom built-in wall unit. The beachy scene looks like a photograph when not in use that complements the setting and overall design.
- Distract With Wallpaper. For better or worse, placing a flat screen above the fireplace has become the modern equivalent of hanging an antique mirror or oil painting over the hearth.
- Paint the TV Wall Black. "I don’t really have a big desire to 100% hide my TV in my house because I don’t mind seeing them in spaces," A Beautiful Mess blogger Emma Chapman writes.
- Kaitlyn Mcinnis
- Mount It Correctly. The first thing you should be considering is the mounting system—now's not the time to cheap out or overlook where the studs are in your wall.
- Understand the Material. “All fireplaces are different and it is critical while mounting to understand the materials you are working with,” adds interior designer Jessica Neuman from Numi Interior Design.
- Contain Your Fireplace. Heat and electronics are typically not a great match so you want to ensure your TV is at a reasonably safe distance from any heat coming from your fireplace.
- Adjust the Viewing Angle. It’s vital to consider the viewing height when placing a television—even if it is high above the fireplace. Televisions should be set at eye level, but that won't be feasible if you have a standard-sized fireplace.
- Kristin Hohenadel
- Build a TV Niche. Give your electric fireplace TV a sense of belonging by integrating a dedicated niche on your wall. Louis Duncan-He Designs included a recessed niche on this shiplap fireplace wall and painted it in a soothing shade of medium gray to give it a finished feel.
- Use a Traditional Mantel. Fill a traditional white painted mantel with an electric fireplace insert to create a cozy cottage look, like this Florida living room from Maite Granda.
- Add Colorful Wall Tile. Turn your electric fireplace into a feature wall that will take the emphasis off of the big black screen when not in use. Gray Space Interiors paired a linear fireplace and a TV of equal widths on a medium blue square tile fireplace wall and a darker shade of midnight paint on the built-ins.
- Tilt the TV. One of the challenges of hanging a TV over the fireplace is that it can be too high for comfortable viewing. You can help alleviate this by hanging a TV directly on the fireplace wall that can be tilted down for ease of use.
Aug 26, 2024 · 1. Choose the Right Fireplace. Based on your heating needs and room setup, decide between an electric or gas fireplace. Electric fireplaces are easier to install and can work well with TVs on media walls. 2. Clearance Between TV and Fireplace. Ensure there’s enough space between the TV and fireplace to prevent the TV from overheating.
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Dec 10, 2021 · Feature Wall Ideas with Fireplace and TV Combos. The horizontal shiplap focal wall mingles with the contemporary coffered ceiling. In addition, it supports a TV and feather artworks that please the eye. Here, the integrated textured mantel meets multitone stone and subway fireplace tiles.
