TV Over Fireplace

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have no other option then decision is made. However it's tacky and strain on the neck

This.

That said, we have a family room wall with openings on either side into our dining room. We have a 52" TV on the wall (at a much lower height than it would be over a fireplace, I can't get into that at all) with a few inches of space on each side. I'd say get the size TV that's right for the room in which you'll watch and the viewing distances (see, e.g., Crutchfield for guidelines on sizing that).

[Anonymous]

tacky? is that you grandma

[Anonymous]

If it is a wood burning fireplace, I would suggest getting a cheaper TV set. The soot and heat may significantly reduce the lifetime of the TV. Before you get the TV, turn on the fireplace and run it for a while, and check to see if the wall or space above the fireplace get hot. Also, I would also suggest not getting 4K for now since the technology is still evolving and there is very little content. I think that you are better off getting a better HD tv than a cheaper 4K TV. In most rooms, you really need to worry more about brightness and contrast (light from windows washes out LCDs). I would also suggest getting a TV mount that allows you to angle the TV down slightly to improve the viewing angle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:tacky? is that you grandma

Yes Kim, its me!! How are Kourtney and Khloé?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it is a wood burning fireplace, I would suggest getting a cheaper TV set. The soot and heat may significantly reduce the lifetime of the TV. Before you get the TV, turn on the fireplace and run it for a while, and check to see if the wall or space above the fireplace get hot. Also, I would also suggest not getting 4K for now since the technology is still evolving and there is very little content. I think that you are better off getting a better HD tv than a cheaper 4K TV. In most rooms, you really need to worry more about brightness and contrast (light from windows washes out LCDs). I would also suggest getting a TV mount that allows you to angle the TV down slightly to improve the viewing angle.

wood burning? waaaaat ? this is 2016 not 1816, we gots natural gas technology

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are in a similar position and decided to use the landing area between floors for a small couch and TV rather than put the TV in the living room. But we have a strong aversion to having the TV in the main living area.

Guessing you don't have a group of friends over to watch the Super Bowl?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a TV over the fireplace and I love it. I was really really against it before. You have to see how the viewing space is. Ours is in a room with 3 walls - open to the kitchen on the 4th - and we have a sectional that fills up the other wall and actually works out perfectly. TV is 55 inches. It is a really cozy hang out space and works perfectly. Would not of worked in our old house.

Same here. It's not that big and it certainly doesn't take over the focal point of the room. We have beautiful built-ins on each side and the decorations provide balance and other things to look at... also the bay window... anyways, it's a large room and the couch is pretty far back so it is easily comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Put this up and get some art stills on your tv when it's "off"... http://www.wayfair.com/LCD-Fashion-Large-Universal-TV-Frame-LHGU1010.html?PiID[]=12094835

[Anonymous]

we knew someone who did this and they hated it, they constantly complained of neck pain. . TV above fireplace a big NO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:we knew someone who did this and they hated it, they constantly complained of neck pain. . TV above fireplace a big NO.

It really depends on the size of the room. If you are far enough away from it, and your fireplace isn't too big/tall, then I have been to friends houses where it is completely comfortable and looks good. In OUR house, we tried it, and even with the sofa pushed back against the opposite wall, it is just super uncomfortable. Our fireplace is too big, putting the tv really high on the wall, and our room is also narrow, so we're really looking up when watching t.v. We're moving ours now. Such a pain since we just paid for someone to place outlets for cable and electric above the fireplace. I would really look at the angle your head will be at before investing in putting the tv above the fireplace.

[Anonymous]

OP, look at the actual dimensions of the TV itself- not just the screen size. I would probably go for the 60" though.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are in a similar position and decided to use the landing area between floors for a small couch and TV rather than put the TV in the living room. But we have a strong aversion to having the TV in the main living area.

We're with you. No TV in the main living area. Who needs an ugly TV in the room where you entertain guests? If you must have one, due to limitations of space, there are ways to hide them when not in use:

http://www.houzz.com/Disappearing-Tv

[Anonymous]

most new tvs are beautiful, a work of art

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:most new tvs are beautiful, a work of art

Seriously? You need to get out more.

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Ours is like this and we love it. Smallish tv area in big house, awesome comfy couch across back wall opposite with corner chaises and cozy throws - perfect.