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By flying over the latest interior design photos by renowned designers, a peculiarity is obvious: a strong tendency to place the TV above the fireplace.
Finally, is not this the perfect solution for where to relegate the TV, this element of the interior become indispensable, which can very easily unbalance a living room besides carefully composed. It is always difficult to make a choice of adapted TV and integrate it into the design of the room, especially if the desired style is retro.
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LCD and plasma TVs have made it much easier. The whole thing is now reduced to the appearance of a painting nailed to the wall, and the times of the CRT TV so bulky are over. It is precisely the appearance of the painting that is at the origin of this last trend.
The TV is now part of the decorative set with the fireplace, replacing painted pictures, pairs of vases, clocks where pictures with gilded frames.
The higher the TV is, the further you have to sit
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However, such a choice must be made after consideration. The experts in home theater advise to install the TV in dedicated niche with doors, to prevent the screen from reflecting light. A tilting stand is perhaps the best solution, to save you neck pain by tilting your head to try to watch a TV placed high enough. (Hence, the lower and more stretched chimneys are better suited for this type of development.)
A support that allows to tilt the TV in several directions is useful
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The higher the TV is placed on the wall, the more seats must be removed from it. So this configuration, creating a unique focal point and fireplace, also saving space, is very suitable for a bedroom. Another perfect location for this set would be a gazebo.
The configuration is also suitable for a kitchen
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Before mounting the TV above the chimney, make sure that the support is strong enough, that you have passed all the necessary cables and that your TV is protected from overheating due to the chimney (need a suitable mantel). Design side, make sure you have something in common between fireplace and TV, and think of incorporating elements of transition and connection between the elements, as shelves to the books on both sides or a frame for the TV of the same style as your fireplace mantel.
TV in the kitchen
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Outdoor fireplace and television
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Modern living room with TV and fireplace
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Living room with fireplace and television hanging on the wall
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Combine fireplace and TV in your garden pavilions
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This fireplace opens on both sides of the wall
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An elegant shelf separates TV and chimney and extends further
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Combine with a longer chimney allows you to place the TV lower
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In this rather cramped living room, superimposing both saves space
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This living room in the mountains makes good use of the device
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Design and modern outdoor living room
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Design outdoor lounge with TV and fireplace
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Modern living room arranged in an interesting way
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Large lounge in black and white
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Large luxurious room
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Modern living room
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Living room arranged in a modern way
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