Living room or family room? Or is it one room serving as both?

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Anonymous wrote:This has been solved: mount it on a system that lets it be lowered.

https://www.mantelmount.com/

+1000 for the mantelmount. We installed one when we remodeled and it’s awesome.

Does the mantel mount sit fairly flush to the wall above fireplace? Most I’ve seen stick out several inches Thanks

They'll stick out some unless you build an alcove.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has been solved: mount it on a system that lets it be lowered.

https://www.mantelmount.com/

+1000 for the mantelmount. We installed one when we remodeled and it’s awesome.

Does the mantel mount sit fairly flush to the wall above fireplace? Most I’ve seen stick out several inches Thanks

We have ours on an adjustable mount and it is fine. Getting a proper installation and mount is a must.

Anonymous wrote:I think those adjustable mounts are 10x uglier than just having the TV over the fireplace in the first place.

Invisible when the TV is up, and keeps your neck from getting sore.

I think those adjustable mounts are 10x uglier than just having the TV over the fireplace in the first place.

I hate this over the fireplace thing at all the vacation houses we rent.

nayyyyyyyyyy

No. Some people may have to, due to space, but far from ideal. It's a bad viewing angle.

We have the photo frame tv so it has art or family photos up when not in use/isn't an eyesore.

BUT- it really depends on the height- that drop down mount is cool.

I think it looks tacky. But I also appreciate that in some homes it’s the only place for it to logically go so I get it. I sometimes choose functionality over appearance too. But, know that it will look tacky.

Anonymous wrote:Nobody who truly understands home theater would ever do it. But if you're 70 and all you do is watch fox news, go for it

What part of "We have a 14x18 living room" screams "home theater"?

Ughhh no. It just ruins it.

It's an entirely legitimate location, and may be preferable or even the only option in some rooms.

Be careful of fireplace heat potentially affecting the TV.

The other variables are viewing angle and distance. You don't want to crane your neck upwards at an uncomfortable angle, and the size the TV should be suitable both for the space and for the viewing distance from the screen.

As others have noted, you also have the option of mounts which lower the TV height when desired, and which can also tilt/turn to adjust viewing angle.

It all depends on the context. We have one in our family/great room but it's not the only tv in the house and not the primary tv for significant tv/movie watching. For that we go to our basement media room. The tv above the family room fireplace is more for having on the news/weather, background tv while we're in the kitchen and family room, etc. For those purposes it works really well, especially since it makes the most sense for where to put it in terms of the room layout.