You can look at the fire forever! This phrase was clearly coined before the invention of the television. He has become a central figure in our homes and a place of attraction for the whole family. But what if you try to combine these two miracles? The TV set above the fireplace in the interior is very practical from the point of view of saving revenge and quite an effective solution. Organize a recreation area around such a composition and everyone will be satisfied, everyone chooses for himself what at the moment he wants to contemplate.

Practical and original ideas on how to arrange a TV and a fireplace in the interior

In order to simultaneously watch the fire and your favorite movie, it is not at all necessary to hang the TV just above the fireplace in the interior. There are other good options for such a neighborhood. You can arrange them horizontally, diagonally on the same wall, or organize a small corner seating area, where they will be located quite close to each other, but at the same time on different walls.

Such options are more advantageous in terms of space organization. It is logical to install a sofa next to one, while the other can be equipped with comfortable chairs for tea parties.

Alexander Gurevich

Having made the decision to place a TV and a fireplace in the same room. It is worth, first of all, to determine their size. They should be approximately the same, otherwise it will be quite difficult to link these two objects compositionally with each other. A larger object, one way or another, will draw attention to itself. And they should be equal. Unless, of course, you initially did not intend to give the palm to one of them.

Ivan Bezrukov

Installing a traditional wood burning fireplace is a complicated and time-consuming process. Residents of apartments, on the other hand, are better off abandoning such an idea. First, it is problematic from a technical point of view. Secondly, you need to store supplies of coal and firewood somewhere, regularly clean the smoke ducts, and clean up in such a room is no less troublesome. As for, it is almost impossible to locate it nearby in this case.

To do this, you will need to do serious thermal insulation, and this, again, is money and precious square meters. For those for whom the question of the presence of a live fire in the house is fundamental, I suggest looking at some interesting ideas for the location of the TV and fireplace in the interior.

Progress does not stand still, we have several alternatives to wood-burning fireplaces:

biofireplace;

electric fireplace;

decorative false fireplace.

Since there is also a living flame in the biofireplace, the last two types are better suited for our idea. Moreover, they can be built into both furniture walls and any plasterboard structures.

The work of Vyacheslav Kulagin

As for the stylistic design of the room, the main thing here is not to overdo it. Remember both the fireplace and the TV are already quite massive and bright objects in themselves, so the design and decor of the room should be more restrained, without an abundance of details that will distract from the main characters in the interior.

Not everyone is the happy owner of private houses, where a separate room, or at least an entire wall, can be assigned to a fireplace. In apartments, due to the lack of square meters, we are used to abandoning such ideas. But you really want to have your own hearth, even if it is small. The most optimal solution in such a situation is to place the TV set above the fireplace in the interior and get the coveted warmth and comfort.

Previously, fireplaces were used only for practical purposes, which boiled down to heating the room. Now they have become the most important element of the decor, on which an aesthetic function is also superimposed.

Fireplaces in the interior add coziness and warmth to the home. They can be installed in any room: kitchens, bedrooms. However, the traditional place for a fireplace is in the living room. The correct design and combination of the interior of this room with a fireplace is the key to a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Types of fireplaces

Before equipping, you need to familiarize yourself with the types of fireplaces and their features.

Fireplace in the interior of a private house with a second light

1. Electrical

These fireplaces are ideal for apartments in multi-storey buildings. They have many forms and modifications. Most closely approximated to the original. The advantages of electric fireplaces include:

- security;

- ease of maintenance;

- does not provoke garbage in the house, which is associated with laying firewood in a real fireplace;

- not only simulates open fire, but also radiates real warmth.

2. False fireplaces

They are an exact imitation of real fireplaces, matching them in shape and design. However, it does not involve firing open fire. The advantages are:

- the ability to make a fireplace with your own hands;

- closeness to the original by laying firewood in the fireplace cavity;

- the ability to simulate a flame by installing a mirror on the back wall of the fireplace, in front of which candles are lit;

- undemanding to the construction of the house;

- no need to install a chimney and other paraphernalia.

3. Fireplaces with wood

Fireplaces of this type are installed only in spacious rooms with solid floors. When designing such fireplaces, it is necessary to pay great attention to the decor of the chimney and portal, as well as to provide a place for storing firewood in order to harmoniously combine it with the overall composition.

The advantages boil down to:

- the soothing sounds of crackling wood;

- soft and pleasant light.

4. Gas

The appearance of these fireplaces is similar to wood burning fireplaces. The difference lies in the lack of space for storing firewood due to the fact that the fuel is the gas flowing through the pipes.

5. Corner

Suitable for a living room of a small area, since corner fireplaces are compact in size. And due to the fact that they are located in the corner, they take up little space. These fireplaces are presented in two versions:

- classic wood burning;

- electronic.

Living room styles

As a rule, fireplaces should harmoniously fit into the overall interior of the living room. To last this it is necessary to be well versed in the styles of fireplaces and living rooms.

1. Classic

Peculiarities:

2. High classics

Peculiarities:

3. Country

Peculiarities:

4. Modern

Peculiarities:

5. Baroque

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6. Hi-tech

Decorative fireplace in a high-tech style living room

I. Rules for installing a fireplace in the room:

2. The best place to install the fireplace is a wall perpendicular to the window.

3. Furniture is arranged in such a way as to create a cozy corner in the light of the fireplace.

II. Living room design rules

1. A sofa and armchairs are placed near the fireplace at a short distance from each other. On both sides of the fireplace, you can arrange bedside tables, shelves, cabinets (read in a separate article).

2. If the TV is installed in a living room with a fireplace, it must be installed perpendicular to the fireplace wall. Do not hang the TV over the fireplace, as it can break under the influence of high temperatures.

3. Accessories should be selected according to the materials and color of the fireplace.

4. Large mirrors or paintings will look beautiful above the fireplace. You can place boxes, figurines and other little things on the shelves.

For some reason, hanging TVs over the fireplace has become very popular. If this does not concern you personally, then for sure there will be an acquaintance of yours who did just that. Who came up with the idea of ​​doing this and why they thought it was such a cool idea - these are mysteries that will haunt me until the end of my days. However, nothing can be done about it. If scientists came up with a time machine that would allow me to prevent something in the past, then I, dear reader, would try to convince you not to follow this idea.

Please do not mistakenly take my dislike of televisions over fireplaces as an attempt to hurt the feelings of those of you who have positioned the TV panel in this way. It is possible that you simply did not have a choice. What if you really like it? Well, that's good! After all, if you're looking for the culprit, it's those who designed your home. They made the fireplace the centerpiece of your living room, and occupied the rest of the walls with windows. Then they pulled the cables to the exact spot above the fireplace, as if hinting to "set the TV here." How annoying ...

Let's take our time. Is it really such a bad idea to hang the TV over the fireplace? It's not always the same. If this can be avoided, then it must be avoided, and below I will explain why. If there is no way out, then I will give you some tips to help you get the most out of your viewing experience.

Heat + electronics = bad

Heat radiation has a detrimental effect on technology, and smoke has an even worse effect on it. Ever noticed a smoker's car windows? If this smoker does not wash the windows as regularly as he smokes, then the glass becomes covered with a cloudy layer of dirt like a film. If you are exposed to the smoke of a burning tree, the same film can form on the internal components of your TV. You may not see the smoke particles when the fire is on, but they are there (by the way, you can smell them). When the wood is on fire, even if the chimney is completely open and working perfectly, a small amount of smoke and ash gets into the room. All of this, including the heat of the TV itself, affects the device.

I have a wood burning stove for cooking. The heat generated by this thing (for which it is needed) is enough to melt candles that are much higher than the stove itself. As for me, hanging a TV there is a way to quickly disable it.

To make sure that all of the above is not just empty words, I spoke with Brian Sevigny, owner of the Digital Connex installation company in Portland, Oregon. He said that he was often asked to install a TV over a fireplace. When asked if he recommends doing this, he jumped up abruptly and stated unequivocally: “I’m discouraging it, and first of all because of the heat and smoke.”

Most electrical devices perform better and more reliably at lower temperatures. Too much heat can quickly spoil materials that cannot tolerate heat, and microscopic metal sprouts can form on conductive materials that cause short circuits in TV boards.

However, if your fireplace is made with high quality or you have a gas hearth, then this is much better. A TV set over such a hearth is likely to last less than expected. But you will probably replace it with a different model before it stops working.

Pain in the neck

I faced such a problem more than once when I was visiting friends or in a rented apartment during my vacation. I have also heard complaints from other people. On the other hand, I have information that some of you do not have neck pain from watching high-hanging TVs. If you are from the last camp, then calmly scroll further, and congratulations on your incredibly strong healthy spine. The rest I will ask you to read everything.

By placing the TV over the fireplace, you shift the picture above eye level. Remember how you had to look at the screen in a movie theater when you were sitting in one of the first three rows. Most likely, you left the cinema with a stiff neck. Temporary discomfort occurs if you keep your neck in an unnatural position for a long time, but if you do this day after day, the side effect can turn from temporary to chronic. For example, in constant headaches.

I contacted physiotherapist Brad Simpson, who runs the clinical program at Life’s Work Physical Therapy. Clinic Breda treats patients with various problems of the musculoskeletal system, the specialists of the clinics are experts in ergonomics. Simpson says that regular sitting in an unnatural posture is chronic.

“It all ends with the upper neck muscles (like those in the lower back) stop working. The posture with the neck extended forward and the head raised to watch TV reduces the stress on these muscles, Simpson explains. - The head in such an extended forward position has a bad effect on the cervical vertebrae. It causes pain ... you lose the ability to hold your neck. "

Muscle pain is not the only problem. “Headaches are very common in our population, and they also appear when you start to push your chin forward in a 'looking up' position,” says Brad. Simpson also noted that improper posture leads to impaired breathing, which in turn forces us to overload some muscles. It also leads to pain. My verdict after our conversation is this: it's not worth the pain.

Viewing angle affects picture quality

There is no controversy here. I review more than 30 TVs every year. The viewing angle of an LED / LCD TV remains a major issue, even when it comes to top-end TVs.

Basically, the LCD screen is made up of many small windows that open and close. This principle of operation allows the TV backlight to pass through the windows, creating an image. The problem is that these "windows" have a very limited viewing angle. If you look at the screen from the left, right, or below, you will only see a fraction of the transmitted light. As a result, the picture is faded and desaturated. It is unlikely that you wanted to get it when you bought a new TV with your hard-earned money.

But there is good news for you: there are several ways to partially solve the problem. First, you can buy a tilting bracket with a large angle to get a more straight-ahead image towards you. There are even motorized arms on the market that lower the TV down to eye level (but be careful not to burn a fire in the fireplace at this point). Either option will improve saturation and contrast.

The second way is to buy an OLED TV, the viewing angle of which is practically unlimited, and such a TV will provide an excellent picture no matter how high you hang it. There are many reasons why OLED is winning the battle against LED TV. If OLED TV is not your choice, then look at LED LCD TVs with IPS technology.

It's just ugly

To be honest, I understand design just like the color-blind hippo, which, by the way, spends most of its time in a swamp. I have nothing against hippos, but fact is fact. Realizing my complete lack of experience in interior design, I turned to Garrison Hullinger, owner of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design. I asked if his TV was hanging over the fireplace. “No, I live in a house that is over 100 years old, and I will never hang TV in the living room over the fireplace,” Hallinger told me. "We have a house by the sea, there is also a fireplace in the living room, but we decided not to install a TV in this room at all."

However, most modern homes have a room designed specifically for this. Hallinger told me that 25% of the houses he visited have a dedicated (wired) space for the TV above the fireplace. Installer Brian Sevigny told me the same thing when he talked about modern residential buildings, where "wires are immediately brought out above the fireplaces."

At the end of the day, this is my opinion. But many other people agree with him. Take it as you wish.

I, being a TV snob, tend to recommend that you install your TV in a different room that is designed for this. In the living room, where you often visit, you can put a music system, which will become the centerpiece. Most homes, however, are simply not designed for this, and your views are likely very different from mine. If you like the idea of ​​hanging your TV over a fireplace (and you are already about to do it) or simply have no other choice, then here are some tips:

Get into a relaxed position! - Sit back and relax while watching TV. This avoids the need to bend your neck.

Use a tilt or motorized mounting system. - By changing the angle of the TV, you can achieve a more direct viewing angle, which will improve the picture quality.

Buy an OLED TV. “These TVs not only have great picture and ultra-thin bodies, but also have no problems with the viewing angle.

Do not light a fire while watching TV. - Flickering fire and additional lighting in a dark room can play a cruel joke with your pupils, you will have to strain your eyes. Moreover, the fire is distracting. If the fireplace and TV are located side by side, then it would be better to enjoy one thing at a time.

Please contact a professional installer. - A professional will not only be able to hide all the cables, but will also offer several options on how to squeeze the maximum out of your TV installation.

The living room is a place for the whole family to relax, so it is very important that it is cozy there. The design of this room requires a special approach. The living room with a fireplace and TV becomes not only comfortable, but also takes on an aristocratic look. From the article you will learn how to choose a design, where to place a fireplace, as well as examples of interesting designs.

Peculiarities

The living room is the main room in the house. It is here that evenings with family and discussions of pressing issues take place. This is where friends meet on the weekend. It is here that the owners of the house receive guests.

There should be no flaws in the interior of this room - only coziness and comfort.

The fireplace is a family hearth. It is pleasant to drink tea in front of him on long winter evenings and enjoy the silence after a hard day. The flame is something that you can look at endlessly. And if you do not have the opportunity to contemplate all the beauty with your own eyes and enjoy natural fire, then an electric fireplace will come to the rescue.

If you recall the Middle Ages, then you can notice one detail - a fireplace even in the empty castle created an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. Even the gray and dark tones of natural stone were becoming less boring. So a fireplace is a winning solution for any interior.

An electric fireplace is an excellent analogue of a real hearth. The tongues of flame also jump and shimmer smoothly, but they are absolutely safe. This fireplace has a fairly low risk of fire.

And TV is generally the best friend of a family. Watching together or simply enjoying an interesting movie alone is an important part of life and leisure for every family member.

Combining these two items - a fireplace and a TV - in a living room is an indicator of taste and style. If you want to create an interior that will attract everyone, then a competent combination of a fireplace and a TV is the key to success.

Basic placement rules

To make your living room look like a whole, you need to correctly position both the fireplace and the TV. Otherwise, you risk getting just a room cluttered with furniture. You can easily decide on the placement of these elements of the interior and recreation, you can read the recommendations of the designers presented below.

TV over the fireplace

This arrangement is the most popular, although many designers are against such a neighborhood, since the heat emanating from the fireplace adversely affects the operation of the technique. In addition, the TV will be positioned too high, which will significantly impair the viewing experience of TV programs.

If the room is not spacious enough and this option is the only acceptable one, then a few tips will not hurt.

1. Do not place the TV set over a naturally warm fireplace (wood-fired, gas-fired).
2. Do not turn on the fireplace and the TV at the same time. The flame, albeit artificial, will be distracting, and the eyes will get tired too quickly.
3. Choose a low fireplace model, then the TV will be located at a comfortable height. It is better to install a low but long fireplace. And choose a slightly smaller TV. Photos or small shelves will help balance the space.

In front of each other

The most unfortunate way of location. Unfortunately, in some living rooms, this is the only option. The reflections from the fireplace will affect the picture quality on the screen. If the distance between the walls is small, then the heat from the fireplace will certainly affect the operation of the appliance.

On one wall

If you have spacious walls that are not occupied by other furniture, then this option suits you. It should be borne in mind that the arrangement of objects should be either horizontally at the same height or diagonally.

Most often, there is a large sofa opposite. Or a composition of upholstered furniture that can be moved to the desired item.

On adjacent walls

In this case, a sofa is installed in the center, aimed at the TV, and a fireplace is placed on the side. The flame will not harm you or your equipment. The warmth will be evenly distributed throughout the room, making your home cozy and stylish.

Such simple tips, but how much benefit for you and your home. Do not forget to use them when choosing a place for a fireplace and TV.

Wall decoration for fireplace and TV

The wall behind the fireplace is just as important as the fireplace itself. The general appearance of the hall depends on how it is designed. Designs such as provence, classic, eco-style.

In most cases, are used light or neutral shades. Dark wall colors are suitable for spacious living rooms. Most often, designers use burgundy, brown and gray shades as a design for a fireplace. They perfectly fit the living room and are associated with nature.

You can often see photo wallpaper on the wall behind the fireplace. Designers don't support this idea. It looks more like a hike or a picnic if nature is depicted. And for gatherings on the pavement, if views of the city are presented. Be careful, this design is the height of bad taste.

If your room is small, then it is worth choosing furniture wisely so as not to clutter up an already small space. Light, light shelves should be installed around the fireplace.

When the location of the TV and fireplace is on the same wall, the walls can be decorated in two contrasting colors, thereby dividing the recreation area into two. The free space above the fireplace can be decorated with a painting or a suitable applique design.

But for wood and gas fireplaces, it is worth preparing the wall accordingly.

• Provide additional fire safety by installing a fireproof shield and a special box.
• For decoration, you can use natural or artificial stone - this will add aristocracy to the interior.

Contemporary style it is best to use a small electric fireplace, which has clear and even framing lines. If the space of the room allows, then you can pay attention to the zoning of the room.

In a modern style, the placement of a fireplace and a TV on adjacent walls looks interesting and practical. And the place opposite to the fireplace can be used as a dining room or study.

No matter how you decide to decorate the interior and walls in the living room, always remember what you like. If the family is large, then it would be advisable to hold a family council at which to decide which design to choose. Involve children in this process, it is very important for them to contribute to the comfort of the house.

In country houses, it is best to use eco-style. The design in a natural way is conducive to relaxation. This will bring joy not only to you and the rest of the household, but also to the guests.

Private houses should also be designed based on the wishes of all family members. If your opinions are too different, then it is worth inviting a designer who will help you to correctly combine all your wishes.

How to choose a design?

In the apartment where it is supposed to install a fireplace with a TV, you need to carefully consider the design. The concept depends on what kind of premises as a whole - an apartment, a country house or a private cottage.

The living room in the apartment may be small, therefore when choosing a design, one should be guided not only by wishes, but also by the practicality of the chosen style. Minimalism and modern style will look great here.

For a small living room, a small fireplace is suitable, next to which you can put a curbstone or a rack for little things (vases, figurines, books). A long, low fireplace looks very nice, but it is desirable that there is free space on both sides of it, otherwise unnecessary separation of the wall may result.

There are things that can be enjoyed for a very long time. For example, the sight of a burning fireplace. Although to a modern person, watching your favorite TV show or movie in high quality will seem no less interesting idea. It is not surprising that many people want to combine both a fireplace and a TV in one interior. Is it possible to do this aesthetically?

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Designers against

Professionals warn against this tempting idea: not every room, fireplace, TV will allow the undertaking to be realized. And those who made their dream come true are not always happy with the result. Why it happens?

• When we imagine a room with a fireplace, we imagine a large and wide hearth, lined with stone, with a massive shelf on which goblets and statuettes stand, an impressive canvas or complex decor in the form of a scarecrow hangs on the wall above the mantelpiece. In a modern interior, a lot is simplified and the place above the fireplace is often occupied by a TV ... But a person can look either at the fire or at the screen. When both work, the vision gets very tired from the constant change of the "picture", instead of relaxation we get stress and fatigue, even a headache.
• This problem can be partially solved by a decorative hearth (an electric fireplace, for example), where the heating of the room does not depend on the fireplace. If you want to admire the fire - turn on the hearth, watch the broadcast - turn on the TV.
• Another problem that arises before the owners of stove heating is the safety of the room. It is highly undesirable to place electrical appliances and sockets on the wall behind which the chimney runs - they can get very hot. Both burning fuel in the fireplace and faulty wiring can cause a fire. Both factors will only exacerbate the danger. And how to hide the wires is a separate topic ...
• Inconvenient screen placement. In a familiar interior, the TV is placed at eye level to make the seated person comfortable. In a room with a fireplace, you have to build on the size of the hearth, and the monitor is placed quite high. When viewing, you have to strongly lift your head or lean back.
• There is another superstitious explanation: fire is a living dying down. Therefore, no other forces and elements can be placed on its side. And electricity is also a kind of modern force, albeit related, but just as energetic. Both the burning fire and the working screen will "argue" on the wall, creating an unfavorable and heavy aura.
• Experts and firefighters are also against such placement because of combustion products. With poor draft (and this happens over time), carbon monoxide can accumulate in a room with a firebox, causing serious poisoning and suffocation. Therefore, spending long evenings in front of the TV and the fireplace is dangerous - you can get crazy, and you should not doze in such a room.
• Ethical side - not to save on space? The inept combination of fire and plasma makes the interior look cheap, as if you were trying to dress all the best at once. They are advised to assign different zones, balance or immediately highlight one thing. A fireplace and a TV of different sizes and styles will definitely not be able to make friends.

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Variants

Where is the TV and hearth most often placed? In the living room, dining room, study, bedroom. In children's rooms, simultaneous accommodation is rare. Most often, the safest constructions, false fireplaces are used here. The fire is either hidden or inaccessible to the naughty kids. But the TV in the room of older children is much more common, then the emphasis in the rooms is on it.

The fireplace is the heart of the house. TV sets have become its modern replacement, so they are often placed in common rooms where the whole family can gather. If there is both a fireplace portal and plasma in one large room, then there are several solutions on how to install both "windows" so as not to overload the space. The basic rule is that the TV is placed on top of the fireplace or in one line, otherwise the magic of fire loses its charm.

Against

If the room is large enough, then it is logical to separate the TV and the fireplace so that each has its own zone. For example, a dining group is placed near the fireplace, and the screen is hung on another wall, orienting soft sofas and armchairs to it. The portal and TV on different walls do not argue and fulfill their functions.

On perpendicular walls

Modern TVs are quite expensive, so the desire to add coziness to a room with plasma is natural. One of the good options would be to place a bio fireplace near a nearby wall. This will allow you not to make serious adjustments to the design of the house, it is safe and very spectacular. It is better to put the portal on the recommendation of the master, observing the required distance.

On one horizontal line

Placing on one wall in the framework of modern styles takes place. The soft group is placed in a circle. And the screen and the fireplace are oriented on the same horizontal line, slightly raising the hearth window above the floor. It is advisable to use an ultra-modern portal frame so that it visually resembles your TV. This position of the fireplace and TV is made as symmetrical as possible, and if possible, they offer to soften the opposition by hanging an art canvas on the same wall between the portal and the screen on a higher line.

Asymmetry

Uneven placement is more difficult to execute and is loved by modern designs. At the same time, the scenery “plays” with the space, placing both the TV and the hearth next to it. It is easier to arrange electronic and bio fireplaces in this way - portable options that do not require a lot of space. The fiery window and TV can be hung and placed on the wall and in modules in the middle of the room, turning them into art objects and installations.

TV over the fireplace

That most dangerous combination will be practical if you approach the issue wisely: address security issues. If the fireplace is more of a TV stand, then there are two options:

1. A real hearth is made safer by creating additional thermal insulation for the wall. It is useful to place a small thermometer to control the temperature near expensive equipment (heating above 45 ° C is undesirable); a wide mantelpiece (about 36 cm) will help reduce heat transfer. Experts recommend leaving a distance of 30 cm above the fireplace for the same purpose, or control the situation with special applications from the category of "smart home". In the form of a stand, a stone and steel fireplace is practically not used, this greatly reduces the cost of the interior.
2. But the modular portals in the form of a curbstone are practical. False fireplaces with a "virtual" hearth can be made even out of the box with your own hands. They are safe for expensive equipment and will not spoil the look if you seriously approach the issue of design. This option is very much in the spirit of modern styles - pop art and minimalism. This solution is also suitable for a children's room.

Hidden

When the heating of the house has several scenarios, or the fire has a decorative function, then the designers suggest playing with the imagination: for example, hiding the portal in unexpected places. In country and Provence styles, the hearth is hidden behind shutters, refined gratings, which bring their own flavor to the interior and soften it. The same can be done with a TV: it can be hidden behind sliding panel doors, an automatic curtain. For a brutal and shocking style, close to hi-tech, they often offer an imitation of an open hearth, located in unusual places or built into a furniture group - in a coffee table, side panels-shelves of furniture, sofas.

The nuances of placement

To make the fireplace portal look noble, it is recommended to use niches correctly, creating the illusion of a symmetrical space. Cardboard structures will not be just a stand if they are properly equipped and decorated, observing the same rules as with a real fireplace. It is better to hang the TV so that the distance between them is 30 cm. The distance from the viewer to the TV also plays a role: the further the soft corner is to the fireplace, the higher the screen should be and the larger in size. For example, with a distance of 1.5-1.6 m, the plasma height of 42 inches should be 1.5-1.7 m.

Interior Design

The general style and purpose of the room greatly affects the features of the placement of the TV and fireplace. The maximum ideas are given by the hall, dining room and living room, where the furniture is very functional and helps to create different zones - for work, rest, communication. Bedrooms are more limited, and to make them cozy and intimate, experts advise taking more attention to the bed and fireplace, hiding the TV in niches and behind sliding curtains and structures. Ascetic castle halls from the old days are no longer in vogue, therefore, the installation of a portal and a TV set often depends on design ideas.

Reconciling styles and modern technology is not easy, but possible. The less decor and small details, the closer can be screens and portals for fire. When creating a style with paraphernalia, figurines, cups, it is better to move the equipment away from the fireplace. When placed close or on the same wall, the size of the screen and the niche of the hearth should visually match. In any case, try to avoid small things on the mantel, this area will always attract increased attention and interest of guests.