Tv bigger than fireplace

Mounting a TV above a fireplace is a bad idea for many, many reasons. Don't do it. Here's why.

DO ensure that the TV is smaller than the width of the mantle (Use the 2/3 rule if you can). DO mount the TV to wall. Setting the TV on the mantle can look a little clunky. DO hang the TV 4 to 8 inches above the mantle. DO hide the cords. DO apply a piece of digital art to the screen if you can (you don’t even need a Frame TV for this!).

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Andrea on Instagram: "There was one spot to put a tv in our living room and that was above the fireplace. The fireplace is tall and deep so it made the tv too high to view comfortably. With our MantleMount at @bestbuy we are able to pull the tv down to a comfortable viewing height, it clears my seasonal decor and is easy to put back up. Since we have gas logs, it’s to turn the fire off when we want to watch tv or we just put it back up. However, the fireplace installer also said we could…

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Placing a TV above an electric fireplace is a great idea for your living room as long as you know the safety rules and how to properly use the fireplace.