Designing a living room can be challenging, especially when it comes to incorporating both a television and a fireplace in the same space. Both elements are focal points in their own right, each demanding attention and setting a distinct tone for the room. Achieving a balance between them requires thoughtful design choices. This guide introduces […]

Designing a living room can be challenging, especially when it comes to incorporating both a television and a fireplace in the same space. Both elements are focal points in their own right, each demanding attention and setting a distinct tone for the room. Achieving a balance between them requires thoughtful design choices.

This guide introduces a few high-end strategies for positioning a TV beside the fireplace in your living or dining room, offering designer tips on making this combination look beautiful without filling up the entire room.
Understanding the Challenge: TV vs. Fireplace

The TV and fireplace usually make up the two most important features and draw the lion’s share of your attention in a living room.  Here are some ideas and a few challenges to keep in mind:

Competing Focal Points: TV and fireplaces are both sources of attraction in different ways. If put too close together without proper design balance, one may overshadow the other or set the room out of kilter.

Height Discrepancies: TV sets tend to be placed with optimal viewing?at eye level?firmly in mind, while fireplaces are often d...