Introducing a fireplace to your living room is a great way to feel warm and cozy on winter evenings, and when a fireplace is installed correctly, it can tie your room together.
Having a fireplace is very popular as it is a focal point that guests often admire, so it is a great addition to your home.
When you introduce a fireplace to your living room, you want to make sure that your furniture is arranged correctly to make the most of it all.
Having your TV in the right place ensures that neither the fireplace nor the TV blocks each other, but how should you arrange them?
This article will explain how to arrange a TV in a living room with a fireplace to ensure that neither the fireplace nor the TV gets in the way of the other. Find out more about arranging your living room with a TV and a fireplace below.
Why Is It Important To Arrange Your TV And Fireplace Correctly?
When you are arranging your living room, your TV and your fireplace are the two things that will be most difficult to position in the room.
Both the TV and fireplace are focal points of the room, so you want to arrange them in a way so you can see them both without either being blocked by the other.
You do not want your TV to block your fireplace, and you don’t want your fireplace to block your TV. Therefore, it is important to arrange your TV and fireplace correctly to make sure that your room is tied together well and doesn’t look cluttered.
How To Arrange A TV In A Living Room With A Fireplace
These ideas will help you utilize the space in your living room to make sure that neither your TV nor your fireplace is blocked by the other. Find out more below!
Position The Fireplace And TV In An L Shape
If you have a smaller living room and you are unsure how to position your fireplace and TV, creating an L shape will create the illusion of a bigger room.
To do this, you place your TV on one wall and your fireplace on the wall next to it, creating an L shape in the room. You can then position one sofa facing the TV and the other facing the fireplace.
This design works best for square rooms as it helps to maximize space and make sure that neither the fireplace nor the TV is covered.
If you want to keep the fireplace as the focal point of the room, you can hang a mirror above it or have a picture above the fireplace. You can also have vases or plants next to the TV if you choose to have that as your focal point.
Hang The TV Over The Fireplace
Hanging your TV over the fireplace is a great way to make use of the space in your living room as you can draw attention to them both in the same place.
Using this design ensures that they do not block each other and creates the main focal points of the room. You simply need to safely secure the TV above the fireplace to create this arrangement.
Once the TV is hanging above the fireplace, you can position the sofa in front of the fireplace so you can see the TV properly.
This layout works best for people with a smaller living room as you are making the most of wall space and freeing up space on the floor. Some people worry about the heat from the fireplace affecting the TV, so consult a professional first.
Position The TV Next To Your Fireplace
If you have a chimney (see also our guide to chimney decor) in your living room, you can position the TV and the fireplace next to each other to make sure that the room doesn’t loom overcrowded.
You can then arrange your furniture in front of the fireplace and TV so that you and your guests can enjoy the warmth from the fireplace and the TV at the same time.
Having the furniture in front of the fireplace keeps them the main focal points of the room. As the TV and the fireplace will be positioned close to each other, you need to keep the space less cluttered.
Therefore, you should carefully decorate the area with pictures and vases as this can cause the space to look overcrowded.
What To Consider When Arranging Your Living Room With Your TV And Fireplace
When you have a fireplace in your living room, it is for heat purposes, not light. Therefore, if you cover a window in your living room with furniture, your fireplace will dominate the room and it won’t be attractive to look at.
Keep The Fireplace The Focal Point
Having large pieces of furniture takes away from the fireplace in your living room, so avoid harsh and chunky furniture in your room. They will not flatter the room and they will take away from your fireplace.
Do Not Leave Too Much Distance
If there is too much distance left between the fireplace and the TV, it will create an uncomfortable environment in your living room. If they are too close, the heat will be too much for people, but too far apart, and people will not feel the heat.
Final Thoughts
To conclude, there are several ways to arrange a TV in a living room with a fireplace that will maximize the space and prevent the room from looking overcrowded.
If you do not position them correctly, there is a risk that the TV and the fireplace will block each other. This will cause your room to look too cluttered, so positioning them correctly is important.
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