Tv Wider Than Fireplace Reddit

I will be replacing my current 65 inch KS8000 with the LG. I also have purchased the Monoprice bracket that allows the TV to be lowered in front of the fireplace. Knowing it's going to be wider than my fireplace, I'm already considering options to help with the optics, like "extending" the fireplace with shelves or something.

We plan to mount our 58" wide tv above our 50" wide linear fireplace. The tv will be 4" wider than the fireplace on each side. Will this look garish? If so, what can be done? Husband refuses to downsize the tv.

From TV location on wall to the couch seat it is around 150in, which comes out to 107 per the above math. The room is wider than it is deep. The shorter distance being the distance I measured above (13.5ft x 26ft roughly).

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. Here's what I found. Fireplaces mantels should be at least 6-8 inches wider than the TV.

So, if you have a 55″ TV, your mantel should be at least 61″ wide. If your TV is wider than the mantel, consider expanding the mantel or painting the wall black to blend in the TV. The firebox itself averages 36″ and works with most TV sizes.

Although, you should consider a smaller screen for the space between the fireplace and the door, because that looks wider than the other blank wall, maybe with shallow built-in shelving to sit it on, and a vertical piece right at the door frame to protect it from being bumped. A fireplace should be at least 6-8 inches wider than the TV for a more appealing look. This is because when you have a television that's too close to the fireplace, it can look unbalanced and make the room feel smaller.

What To Know It is not recommended for a TV to be wider than the fireplace as it can disrupt the room's aesthetic balance A TV should ideally be six to eight inches narrower than the fireplace's length for a harmonious visual proportion and to prevent the television from overpowering the fireplace. Mount your flat-screen TV above the fireplace instead of beside it. Having a TV wider than the fireplace can look awkward or unbalanced, but you can use simple tips and tricks to make your room look stylish, even with a large television.

just moved into a house and keen to get a 75.