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- Complete cohesion. Place the television directly on top of the fireplace and bring both of these focal draws together by surrounding them with wood and molding details in the same style.
- Separate. Separating the television and fireplace within the same space is difficult to get right, but it’s done masterfully here. The wood paneling running up the wall and over the ceiling to surround the fireplace wall makes for a perfect integration — it almost feels as if they are on the same wall.
- Art form. This living room artistically combines the television and fireplace on one wall. The television is offset by the hearth for balance, while the streamlined fireplace almost disappears under the recessed cavity when it's not on.
- Texture twist. You can use texture when combining a fireplace and television on the same wall. The extra texture actually makes the components subtler; the eye skims over the TV and fireplace, instead focusing on the wood, stone and cubbies.
Aug 26, 2024 · 19. TV Above or Beside the Fireplace. Decide whether to place the TV above or beside the fireplace. TV beside the fireplace works better in wider rooms, while placing it above saves space in smaller living areas. 20. Modern Electric Fireplaces. Consider modern, wall-mounted electric fireplaces with sleek glass fronts.
- Above the Fireplace. Mounting the TV above the fireplace is ideal when a fireplace is a focal point in an entertainment or family room. This saves space and allows users to switch between uses without the need to rearrange furniture.
- Built-in Cabinet. Linear and wide electric or gas fireplaces are popular and usually have lower heights. Framing dimensions of this sleek fireplace can be as low as 23″ with a fireplace height of only 15″.
- Beside the Fireplace. Not all fireplaces are positioned at the center of the room. Placing the TV beside the fireplace can balance the look if the fireplace is offset at the center.
- At the Center of the Room. Place the Television on one side of the room when a fireplace is positioned in a corner. This frees up a wall space beside the fireplace that is wide enough to place a built-in shelf or an alcove.
Sep 10, 2023 · It saves a lot of time and makes it much easier for him to install the track lights later. 11. Light Greige TV and Fireplace wall. As compared to the sleeker and shinier surface of a marble fireplace wall, bare drywall is also an option and would save on costs for an expensive materials like a solid stone.
- Issue #1: Symmetry on The Adjacent Window Wall
- Issue #2: Television Height
- Issue #3: The Two-Story Great Room Ceiling
- Issue #4: Symmetry Around The Fireplace
- Tip #1 Gather Inspiration Before You Begin
- Tip #2 Symmetry vs. Asymmetry – Choose Which Type of Balance Suits You Best
- Tip #3 Pick A TV Location First
- Tip #4 Then Decide on Hearth Or No Hearth
- Tip #5 Choose Your Fireplace Box
- Tip #6 Get Your Ideas Down on Paper
In two new construction homes I’ve worked on recently, the person who created the house plans (not me!) designed the window wall to be symmetrical with equal amounts of drywall on either side. Great! Actually, it’s not great. In the first house, the plans didn’t account for the depth of the fireplace or built-ins on the fireplace wall. So, once the...
I have been surprised at how passionate people are about incorporating a raised hearth into their fireplace design. I am not a huge fan because they jut out into the room and make furniture placement difficult. I’m also a clumsy person and often bang my shin on their sharp corners, so maybe I am just biased. My lack of grace aside, a hearth creates...
I am also not a huge fan of the two-story ceiling in the living room. I love tall ceilings, but 18′ is really high and can often feel cavernous depending on the room proportions. In the context of the fireplace wall, it creates another conundrum – what do I do with all that space above the fireplace? Depending on the roof design and second-floor la...
Like I mentioned earlier, I love symmetry. I’m a huge fan. But, in the end, symmetry is not the only way to achieve balance. Asymmetrical balance is definitely an option, but it needs to be considerate of the room proportion to actually feel balanced. Asymmetrical balance is more challenging to create than symmetrical balance. So, why is this an is...
Study lots of inspiration images of fireplace walls and identify what you like about them. It may turn out that you really love built-ins encased in drywall. You need to know this at the earliest stages of planning – it’s very difficult to add later on and sometimes impossible.
Analyze your personal preferences to determine if you are a person who prefers (maybe even needs symmetry) to feel like a room is balanced. If you know an asymmetrical design will always feel off to you, then focus on achieving a layout for the fireplace wall that is symmetrically balanced. In this photo above, my clients wanted a very light makeov...
Decide if you can live with or even prefer to mount your TV over the fireplace. In many new homes, the architecture dictates that the TV be located over the fireplace because often, there is nowhere else to put it. If you are in the early phases of designing a new custom home build, request that the architect layout the great room to avoid the TV o...
The hearth decision is a personal one but also a design feature that can be dictated by the size of the room and the amount of space available for circulation. Is a raised hearth critical to the aesthetic and style you crave for your fireplace wall design? Or would the fireplace design work just as well without a hearth? If you do choose to add a h...
The fireplace insert size and style is very important for the overall design of your fireplace wall. If your style leans modern, maybe you would prefer a linear fireplace style, which helps with the height of the mantel. If your style is more traditional, go for a square or almost square style box. Remember to inquire about the requirements for the...
Insist on interior elevation drawings and furniture floor plans before you break ground. Read more about why this important in this post. If your designer or architect offers interior renderings, those can be helpful for understanding the impact of the design on the volume of the room.
Dec 10, 2021 · If you need recessed TV and fireplace wall ideas, replicate this layout. The medium-toned gray feature wall ensures the television doesn’t become a nuisance. Also, it’s an astonishing contrast to the white decorative baseboard. The recessed television enables the eyes to focus on the printed rug and soaring curtains.
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Jan 4, 2024 · Hug the Ceiling. Michelle Berwick Design. In a finished basement with lower ceilings, hang the top of your TV close to the ceiling to fill the space about the mantel. Michelle Berwick Design added a chunky wood mantel below the TV that mimics the built-ins and creates delineation between the fireplace and the TV.
