Yeah, every time this subject comes up, I'm left thinking that people must watch tv in a different position than I do. When you're mostly horizontal, the tv over the fireplace is a very comfortable height. And with it being a Frame tv, it's a painting most of the time anyway.
The worst place to mount your new TV is above your fireplace. I completely understand that it may seem like a logical place, and in many rooms, it's the easiest option. Many interior designers.
Re: TV over Fireplace Solutions? by neilpilot Fri May 23, 2025 12:41 pm An above the fireplace TV mount is generally too high only if it's a small space or the seating is too close to the fireplace. After all, if you put time, effort, and money into a great fireplace design, do you really want to put a big black square in the middle. Livingetc 's editor Hugh Metcalf says his one rule for his home is that he'll never put a TV over the fireplace, but what do interior designers think?
Designers and homeowners love mounting TVs above fireplaces. But for the sake of your health and the health of your TV, don't do it. Can you mount a TV above a fireplace? Learn the pros and cons of mounting a TV above a fireplace before you start this project.
65" TV above the fireplace, but it felt off so I looked it up. Lo-and-behold, I found advice on Reddit and the first rule is to not place it above the fireplace as it's bound to strain the neck. Ideal distance off the floor to center of TV is 42", but above the fireplace, it sits close to 60".
Some details:-. I'm about to start building my new home and I have doubts about placing the TV over the fireplace in my living room. I've seen pictures online and it usually looks very good, but I'm worried that the heat from the fireplace might damage the TV or that it might be too high, making the viewing angle from the sofa (which will be in front of the TV.
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They had a huge TV mounted above the fireplace. It was always annoying when they wanted to host for watching football or movies. For football, it was surprising how many people ended up standing behind their sectional couch instead of sitting down.