TV over fireplace in interior design

The TV set above the fireplace looks beautiful. However, such an arrangement has a lot of contradictions associated with the fact that the fireplace takes over the main component of the hearth. Consider the intricacies of this placement, we will figure out whether this opinion is justified and whether it is worth combining these objects of the interior composition.

Placing a TV set over a fireplace can hardly be called harmonious. This is due to the fact that both the fireplace and the TV are key accents of the interior, which occupy the main part of the attention of those who are currently in this room. At the same time, each of the accents attracts attention, so for balance you have to deliberately make one of them the dominant. In other words, 100% balance is impossible, even if at first glance the room seems cozy.

A TV set and a fireplace have different emotional pressures. The fireplace promotes a state of relaxation, it allows you to sit side by side for different thoughts and a calm rest. The TV will not let your head rest: even if you watch a melodrama or a cartoon, different signals will continuously enter the brain, forcing it to receive and process information. In this case, relaxation is impossible. The combination of two emotional backgrounds creates disharmony on a subconscious level.

Placing a TV over a fireplace can only justify saving space in the living room. The TV set can occupy a certain place in the fireplace area if there are no other suitable places for it in this space. However, in this case, the rule will have to be observed: the two accents should not compete with each other. Therefore, the simultaneous inclusion of these devices is undesirable.

Style also matters. The fireplace is an interior detail with characteristic nuances, which are inherent in the shades of antiquity. It immerses you in a special atmosphere. The TV emphasizes the technological progress; for a better interior, it should have a lot of the latest functions, be distinguished by stylish design and ergonomics. The combination of two accents with different historical coloring requires a special approach. This is far from always feasible, and if necessary, you cannot do without attracting a professional designer with an excellent sense of style, who understands the intricacies of interior novelties, including the addition of furniture, the choice of a TV model, fireplace, the relevance of materials and colors. The difficulty lies in combining two incompatible objects and fitting them into the overall interior without feeling overwhelmed.

Everyone decides for himself the appropriateness of this placement. There are some arguments that speak eloquently about how this arrangement of technology can turn out.

Let's consider the main aspects:

• In most cases, placing the TV over a fireplace puts a tremendous strain on the neck, which over time leads to disorders in the spine. In addition, it is extremely inconvenient to watch TV in this way, especially in a small room.

• Often, such a neighborhood excludes masking of wires, they will be in a conspicuous place.
• The neighborhood of a fireplace and a TV cannot be called safe: hot air, rising upward, shortens the service life of equipment and provokes a fire hazard.
• Not every fireplace model is suitable for placement with a TV: in addition to the fact that it may require the construction of a ventilation system, it will dry the condenser and electronic filling.
• During the operation of both accents at the same time, the glare of the fire will distract from watching TV, even if the fireplace is much smaller than the TV panel.

We live in an era of technological progress and maximum functionality, but comfort is important. This is reflected in every household item: even a fireplace, which, in fact, acts as a heater, should be useful and distinguished by its aesthetic appeal.

The TV will look much better with a beautifully designed devicethan a lonely heating device alone that you can stumble over as you move around the room. The hall is a place for receiving guests, it should create the most comfortable and cozy atmosphere. The fireplace looks beautiful: this design creates the right mood for a special room at home.

Functionality also matters. The fireplace provides the living room with warmth, and therefore comfort. The warm room is more conducive to a confidential conversation, joint relaxation. Moreover, if there is no TV in the room, it will seem boring to a modern person. It is important that the fireplace looks harmonious with it, and this is possible subject to the safety rules, taking into account the type of fireplace, as well as the subtleties of the location.

Today there are many types of fireplaces. These include:

• wood burning - heating the space due to natural fuel (firewood);
• electrical - simulating fire, operating on the principle of heaters from a power source;
• gas - needing gas fuel for work;
• false fireplaces - imitation of a fireplace, often carrying a decorative function.

Each type has its own characteristics, however, those models that require firewood, as well as gas varieties, cannot be placed next to the TV. Sometimes manufacturers point out the possibility of a close location of the second models with a TV, but in fact, the masters who install heating devices do not consider this to be justified. They point out that decorative and virtual models recessed into the wall portal are more suitable for a 100% safe installation. Usually, an electric fireplace is installed with its own box, which ensures safety: it can be turned off at any time, it is safer for close proximity to the TV.

If there is no other way to place two accents, it is worth considering a number of nuances. This will help maintain the harmony of the arrangement of usually competing furnishings, and also reduce the negative impact of the heating device on the TV. Choosing placement on one wall, it is not at all necessary to hang the TV strictly above the fireplace. You can play with several options for the location of these interior items.

It is undesirable to use a separate projection for the fireplace: it must be recessed into the wall. This way both objects will be at the same level, and the fire will not interfere with the view.

If a protrusion is chosen for an accent wall, use products of the same protrusion: none of them should stand out relative to the other, while choosing a small fireplace model and position it symmetrically relative to the TV.

It's great if the ledge is divided into two vertical parts: this will allow you to give the wall an organization, determine a place for rest and watching your favorite TV shows. In this case, the fireplace and TV will be located next to each other, but will not be able to compete with each other.

An interesting solution would be a combination of accents and built-in furniture. For example, it can be a wall or a shelf of a discreet shade. In order not to overload the general view of the interior, in this case it makes sense to make the fireplace discreet, giving the dominant role to the TV, decorating the wall or shelves in the same style as the plasma.

Use color effects: you can hang a TV in a dark case on the wall, while the color of the fireplace can be related, but light. The gray tone of the entire wall of the fireplace area will help to drown the fireplace into the wall or make it not so noticeable. At the same time, to highlight the TV, use black or dark gray; the design of the fireplace should not contain bright strokes (fire is enough).

If the layout is open and space is limited, you can divide the wall into separate functional areas. For example, separate the bedroom area with a fireplace, and set aside the adjacent recreation area for watching TV. In this case, the TV should be located above the fireplace, thereby emphasizing the dominant role of the accent.

An interesting solution that provides the most harmonious combination of two accents in the living room is the placement of a TV and a fireplace, when adjacent walls are not connected at right angles, but have either a ledge or a beveled plane in this part of the wall, which can be diverted under the fireplace and mirror. Here you can put a false stand, and the selection will no longer be so contradictory. The TV will also be located higher, but not above the fireplace, but a meter or two from it. In addition, furnace-type designs are appropriate here. In this case, the TV can be attached to the wall or placed on a high cabinet or chest of drawers.

There are times when it is fundamentally important for the customer to share two accents. This usually applies to cases when a certain ledge in the living room is taken under the fireplace or TV. In this case, the designer can offer an option with two niches. At the same time, for the visual effect of drowning the fireplace, a narrow console shelf is made above it, on top of which a TV is placed. To avoid creating an imbalance in the hall, compartment doors will be equipped to camouflage the TV. However, this technique is contradictory: here the dominant feature is the fireplace, even if its size is small.

If placing the TV over the fireplace in the living room is essential, it is worth using the advice of experts.

• To avoid creating a barrier between the two accents, create a niche for your TV. This will smooth out the perception of this area.

• To relieve neck pain, position the TV panel at a slight angle for a more comfortable viewing experience. So you don't have to throw your head back, which is dangerous for the brain.

• Don't make a big firebox: a small square model will allow the TV to be positioned lower, making it easier for the eyes.
• Do not accentuate every detail of the duo additionally: exclude additional shelves with accessories for the fireplace, detached panels for the fireplace and TV. Try to make this zone monolithic, decorate the wall with the same material.
• A good option would be to make two niches on a laconic wall without unnecessary decor: one for a plasma and the second (smaller) for a fireplace accent.

• Keep in mind that the fire draws any attention to itself; for a duet with a TV, the fireplace should not be large, otherwise both accents will lose their expressiveness, and the interior will lose its sense of style.

• Pay attention to the color scheme of the room. Try to keep the fireplace area with the TV not too different from the main background. The color can be related or contrasting, while it should not attract attention, otherwise the duet of the fireplace and TV against its background will be broken.

• Use a clever trick: combine two key pieces of furniture with a finishing material that is appropriate for both. Cover the surface with imitation brick or masonry: this is a harmonious fireplace and a stylish solution for modern interiors in which technology is a key design element.

Do not forget to take into account an important nuance: both items have a certain status. They must match each other, otherwise one product will lose to the other, which will visually spoil the interior of the fireplace area. That being said, try to match both products in the same color and finish. This will create the illusion that the fireplace and the TV are parts of a single ensemble.

Also, consider the size of the two accents. They depend on the size of the living room: the smaller the room, the smaller the parameters of the TV and fireplace. However, there is a nuance here: for balance, the TV panel should be larger. At the same time, the fireplace will not seem small and will be able to maintain a cozy atmosphere even in a confined space. If the room is spacious, and there is a ledge for two accents, do not increase the dimensions: this is possible only when they are placed on a large wall with a shift.

Using the edge of the wall of the bay window ledge under the TV, a fireplace is placed next to it, recessed into the wall. The close proximity looks harmonious.

A complex but successful example of combining two accents: the placement of a TV with a shelf above the fireplace with doors, combined with the masonry of the lower part of the fireplace ledge.

A clear demonstration of the dominance of the TV: a ledge with a niche under the TV panel sets off the place for the fireplace. The contrast in size of the two accents creates the desired effect.

An interesting solution to the guest area with the use of a ledge and niches: the TV area is accented with a dark color to match the details of the furniture. The place for the fireplace is limited, the model is recessed into a niche and does not have a catchy design.

Forced reception in conditions of a lack of space: plasma and a small decorative fireplace with legs were chosen. For the entourage, a stand was selected that imitates a fireplace ledge.

The use of shelving. A large shelf is set aside for the TV, the fireplace is built into the wall and is shaded with a beige tint. Due to the furniture, the composition looks appropriate and harmonious.

The use of small accents on the ledge in a spacious living room looks beautiful, and the accents do not compete with each other.

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Nice welcome with a shelf and masonry fireplace, contrasting shades. The TV is angled.

You can watch an example of an interesting design of a fireplace with a home theater in this video.