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- 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.
- Option #1: TV Over Fireplace – But Make Sure It Is Low and Wide
- Option #2: Fireplace in Corner, TV on Wall in Front on Sofa
- Option #3: Stove Style Fireplace Off to The Side, TV in The Center
Pros:It’s a shared singular focal point and it makes designing and laying out your room really easy. You can have symmetry with either windows or say bookshelves on either side. You know exactly where to look to get the benefits of both, so it really simplifies your design. Cons: Unless you have a really low more linear fireplace your TV might be t...
So this is a GREAT option in theory, but corner fireplaces have historically been, well not aesthetically our favorite (I’m not alone in this, Orlando is actually taking his out). Now I actually love mine in our living room and it allows us to see the fire from both the kitchen and living room. I don’t think I would design this fireplace now though...
Having the TV and fireplace oriented side by side is also an option and can look really cool and modern too. This is the one I sorta wish we would have done for our family room. Ideally, you want to have the TV centered with the sofa and at eye level and vary the size and height of the TV and fireplace so they don’t mirror each other. Pros: You can...
- Think Outside the Box – In a living room with fireplace and tv consider putting a dining table in front of the fireplace instead of your sofa. This might not work for all floor plans, but if you’ve never thought about this as an option, try it.
- Use Opposite Walls – Try setting the TV at the opposite end of the fireplace. In this example, the home has two swivel chairs in front of the fireplace and two sofas that face each other.
- Side Seat – Set the TV beside the fireplace. You can put the TV at an angle or flat against the wall. You can achieve this either by setting the TV on a stand beside the fireplace or by stowing the TV in a media cabinet.
- Project it – If you have a fireplace and a modern design aesthetic, consider getting a drop-down projector screen in front of the fireplace. I had my doubts about this until I saw interior designer Emily Henderson put a projector in her family room.
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- Pick out your main focal point. The second living room layout decision is to figure out what you want the main focal point of the room to be. This could be your fireplace, the beautiful view out your window, some artwork that you love or even the TV.
- Draw a living room layout diagram. Okay, you can skip the living room design diagram if you want to. But I find it’s really helpful to draw out my floor space and how I think the furniture should be arranged before I start moving stuff around.
- Position large furniture first. If you have any furniture that only fits in one or two places in your room, put that furniture in first. For small living rooms, there may be only one way that your large couch will fit in your room.
- TV Above the Fireplace. The easiest and most common layout is to put your TV above the fireplace. This way, you can make the most of both by cozying up to the fire while watching your favorite movie.
- TV Next to the Fireplace. If you’re not keen on mounting your TV over the fireplace, you can always place it next to the fireplace on the same wall or inside a built-in shelf.
- Corner Fireplace. Arranging furniture around a corner fireplace doesn’t have to be a daunting idea. In open living room layouts, you can match the angle of the fireplace around the seating by positioning the TV as close to the fireplace as possible.
- Fireplace in the Middle of the Living Room. When your fireplace is located in the middle of your living room, it acts as an independent feature and barrier between the living room and other spaces.
Sep 23, 2022 · An empty corner is an excellent spot for a tv. When you place your tv in the corner, it looks tucked away rather than competing for attention with the fireplace. If you have a small to mid-sized living room, this is one of the best tv placement options. Just make sure to use a corner tv stand that blends with the rest of your decor.
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Oct 29, 2024 · 8 Ideas for Placing a TV in a Living Room 1. Above the Fireplace. Placing a flat-screen TV above the fireplace is classic living room setup and with good reason. When you wall-mount a TV, you aren't taking up precious floor space, and this TV placement just looks great, whether you have a small or large TV.