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re: Mounting TV above the fireplace
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:36 am to GEAUXT
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:36 am to GEAUXT
I would rather block a window before I would mount the TV over the fireplace.
Also consider a wall mount, if necessary. I have used an articulating wall mount and have the TV mounted in a corner near the fireplace.
Also consider a wall mount, if necessary. I have used an articulating wall mount and have the TV mounted in a corner near the fireplace.
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Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:36 am to GEAUXT
If you decide to mount it yourself, just know that yes, everyone does notice the cables running along the top/down the side of the mantle. Either learn how to move an outlet and fish cables, hire a pro, or get a TV stand.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:53 am to GEAUXT
That was the only place to put ours. Fortunately it's a pretty big living room and we just put a massive TV up there, it really hasn't been an issue.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:58 am to TigerSaints318
quote:same here, and some people just don't understand that. it would have messed with the flow of the room if i decide to put it elsewhere.
That was the only place to put ours.
first world problems i guess.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:01 am to TigerSaints318
Historically, the fireplace was the focal point of the living room. Mounting the TV above the mantle, allows the room design/layout to maintain the fireplace as the focal point, but with the modern advantage of also having the TV the focal point.
Split and open floor plans somewhat necessitate having the TV above the fireplace, or no TV at all. If your room is large enough, the upward viewing angle is not that bad. Having it offset to one side in a built in really skews the symmetry of the room and widens the focal point.
Split and open floor plans somewhat necessitate having the TV above the fireplace, or no TV at all. If your room is large enough, the upward viewing angle is not that bad. Having it offset to one side in a built in really skews the symmetry of the room and widens the focal point.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:06 am to GEAUXT
Lie down when you watch. Then it's perfect. Also, if you have an open floorplan, it's much better for watching from the kitchen or having sports on when you are entertaining and people are milling around. High is way better than low.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:13 am to Big Scrub TX
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Also, if you have an open floorplan, it's much better for watching from the kitchen or having sports on when you are entertaining and people are milling around. High is way better than low.
It does work for that. However, it's not for traditional seated watching.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:16 am to GEAUXT
TIL I, and every other family member I have are all trash. I have a large brick fireplace, which I promptly mounted my tv on as soon as I bought the house...
I love it, and couldn't imagine sticking my TV in the corner of the room, or on a tv stand in front of the windows that showcase the backyard.
Even if I didn't prefer it, it would be a really awkward setup if it wasn't mounted above the fireplace. I do have a high-backed, very comfortable couch, which is also about 20ft or so from the screen. The angle to watch isn't bad at all. I love that I can sit on the couch and watch TV without having people walking through the line of sight to get across the room.
I love it, and couldn't imagine sticking my TV in the corner of the room, or on a tv stand in front of the windows that showcase the backyard.
Even if I didn't prefer it, it would be a really awkward setup if it wasn't mounted above the fireplace. I do have a high-backed, very comfortable couch, which is also about 20ft or so from the screen. The angle to watch isn't bad at all. I love that I can sit on the couch and watch TV without having people walking through the line of sight to get across the room.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:20 am to GEAUXT
You shouldn't be mounting your TV anywhere...pervert.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:23 am to GEAUXT
I hate it too. It's one thing I looked out for when house shopping. Big negative if living room was designed for TV to go above fireplace.
We don't really watch a lot of TV compared to most families though
We don't really watch a lot of TV compared to most families though
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:29 am to EarnYourStripes
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Even if I didn't prefer it, it would be a really awkward setup if it wasn't mounted above the fireplace. I do have a high-backed, very comfortable couch, which is also about 20ft or so from the screen. The angle to watch isn't bad at all. I love that I can sit on the couch and watch TV without having people walking through the line of sight to get across the room.
Besides the angle issue, a 20 foot viewing distance is HUGE. You're talking probably 120" set or more for a "serious" viewing experience. Bottom line is living rooms aren't made for serious viewing, never were, and the TV over the fireplace trend is an acknowledgement of that.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:34 am to GumboDave
Everyone is wanting an open floor plan. One of the reasons this homeowner wanted a larger living area is so they could set their couch far enough back to not have to bend their heads to watch tv.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:39 am to whit
The inside brick is another fad I don't care for
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:39 am to whit
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One of the reasons this homeowner wanted a larger living area is so they could set their couch far enough back to not have to bend their heads to watch tv.
He's gonna need a bigger (wider) fireplace.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:44 am to whit
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One of the reasons this homeowner wanted a larger living area is so they could set their couch far enough back to not have to bend their heads to watch tv.
From the looks of your picture, if the homeowners place the couch above the round outlets in the floor as designed, they most certainly will have to bend their heads to watch TV. That's the problem I have. You can push the couches back further, and put a rug over that spot, but it basically negates the design of the room, which is a couch over the floor outlets.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:47 am to GEAUXT
Subtle brag you have a tv.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:48 am to GEAUXT
Get you one of these bad boys from Samsung!
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[/img]Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:50 am to GEAUXT
I lowered my mantle and the TV is at the perfect height now. There is no other place to put a TV in my living room unless I put a TV stand in front of the fireplace.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:00 am to GEAUXT
My last two houses I built had it mounted on the wall. Placed cable and electric receptacles above the fireplace though for the next owner who will inevitably want to mount their tv there.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:02 am to Festus
quote:I've watched the couple bring chairs in and debate what you're saying. You won't have to bend your head
they most certainly will have to bend their heads to watch TV.
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