Designer tips for interior placement
A few recommendations:
- You should not place the TV above the fireplace, as this can not only cause discomfort when watching, but also, due to the heat emanating from the fireplace, negatively affect the equipment, which will not comply with safety regulations. However, if you still decide to place the TV in this way, it can be protected from heating using a special niche or a wide mantelpiece.
- For a large living room, it would be appropriate to place the TV and fireplace on different walls, so that each item forms its own zones.
- In a small room, you should not use too large fireplace structures and large plasmas. The best solution would be to place compact devices on one wall or in a corner.
The photo shows a living room with a TV above a fireplace tiled in gray.
Basic principles of installation
Most often, the safest designs, false fireplaces, are used.
When installing a TV and a fireplace in the same room, remember a few rules:
- do not place the fireplace near the outer wall of the house (do not heat the street);
- fix the plasma at a sufficient distance from the fire (little secret: a wide mantelpiece will protect the TV from fire);
- if the room is small, give preference to a gas or electric fireplace;
- the room where they will be located must be well ventilated;
- the place of fire and plasma must be the same size, otherwise the overall composition will not look entirely successful;
- if the design of the fireplace and the room as a whole is made in light colors, surround the dark panel with paintings so that the screen on the wall does not look like a dark spot;
- upholstered furniture around the fireplace and plasma is placed symmetrically (ideal when the sofa is complemented by two soft armchairs);
- there is no need to brightly decorate the hearth so that it does not stand out against the background of the panel (these two elements should be in harmony with each other).
In most electric fireplaces, warm air circulates at an angle downward and forward, and the panel will definitely not suffer from overheating
If you want to spend the evening in silence and pay attention to your thoughts, turn on the fireplace
Experts recommend placing the TV panel in a niche or at a certain angle for comfortable viewing.
A fireplace and plasma panel correctly integrated into the interior of the room create a unique relaxing atmosphere, bringing a feeling of warmth and comfort into the house.
What types of fireplaces can be placed in the hall?
There are several types of devices.
Electric fireplace
It is an electric heater stylized as a fireplace, which reproduces a realistic imitation of flame, does not require fuel and does not emit harmful odors, which is ideal for any living room.
False fireplace
It has a purely decorative function. Typically, these artificial models do not take up much space; they can be stationary or mobile, made of various materials and decorated in a wide variety of ways.
Biofireplace
It runs on alcohol-based biofuel, which can simply be refilled as it is consumed. The biofireplace does not require an exhaust hood, does not require complex maintenance and has a wide range of models.
Wood-burning
It is a traditional and classic option, requiring wood burning and emitting natural warmth.
In the photo there is a wood-burning fireplace and a TV on one wall in the living room interior with a bay window.
Gas
Of all the artificial models, this type is most similar to a real fireplace. It runs on natural gas, provides the ability to control the flame level and perfectly heats the room.
How to choose the right fireplace?
Even though it’s the 21st century, people still find it difficult to refuse to place a cozy hearth in the interior of their house or apartment.
Unfortunately, for some reason it is not always possible to install a real fireplace, but it can be successfully replaced with an electric one.
When choosing a fireplace for your living room, it is advisable to carefully consider how and where it will be placed. To do this, you can look at various photos on the Internet.
You can also take a photo of your living room to get a better idea of what it will look like. Fortunately, there are now quite a lot of types of electric fireplaces, so you can choose any one, taking into account your apartment, house and living room.
Types of electric fireplaces by type of placement in the interior:
- Among the types of electric fireplaces, corner ones are especially popular. From the name it becomes clear that it is placed in the corner of the living room;
- another type is wall-mounted, which is hung directly on the wall;
- the next type is island. A distinctive feature of such a fireplace is that it is installed in the middle of the room;
- a wall-mounted electric fireplace runs along the wall. It should not be confused with wall-mounted - these are different types;
- the last type is a built-in fireplace; it is installed in furniture and other items in the interior.
When choosing an electric fireplace, you should consider the size of the living room and the size of the device itself. The standard size for an electric fireplace is 62 cm.
Then there are wide hearths, their width reaches 76 cm. Anything larger is extra-wide fireplaces, the size of which can be one meter or more.
Electric fireplaces also come with or without the function of heating the living room. You can usually turn this feature off if present.
You can find a fireplace with the sound of crackling logs, but they are quite rare and cost more than a silent electric fireplace.
In addition, electric fireplaces also differ in image quality - some have a recorded fire, and some models have a more realistic picture, where the flames move spontaneously, which looks good in the interior.
When buying an electric fireplace, you need to look at its power. The best option is when there are 10 square meters per 1 kW of device power. m living room.
If it is not possible to change it, then you need to choose a simpler fireplace, since the living room often contains many devices that operate on power.
Usually people choose an electric fireplace that is in the middle price category. As a rule, such a device has a fire brightness lock and can record and maintain the desired temperature. As for the picture, in the average models it looks quite natural (see photo).
The corner fireplace is especially in demand due to the fact that it can be conveniently positioned; it fits better into small rooms, which can often be seen in photos in magazines.
It should be remembered that when choosing an electric fireplace, you should definitely find out about the warranty in order to avoid unnecessary problems in the future.
Small living room design ideas
To decorate a small living room, you need to be especially careful when choosing furniture and decorative elements. You can save as much free space as possible by using a corner fireplace or a fireplace built into a special niche, which is most often located under the TV. This will create two central accents in the room.
Examples of combinations in a country or private house
In a wooden house or country house, wood-burning fireplaces are quite common, representing not only a source of heat, but also a center of attraction.
Modern TV models also fit perfectly into the overall design concept of a country cottage and harmonize with the fireplace, creating an atmosphere of comfort.
The photo shows a fireplace and a TV on adjacent walls in the interior of a living room in a country house.
Designers against
Professionals warn against this tempting idea: not every room, fireplace, TV will allow you to carry out the idea. And those who make their dream come true are not always satisfied with the result. Why is this happening?
- 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 figurines stand; on the wall above the mantelpiece hangs an impressive canvas or complex decoration in the form of a stuffed animal. In a modern interior, many things are simplified and the space 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, our vision becomes 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 fireplace (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; if you want to watch the broadcast, turn on the TV.
- Another problem that faces owners of stove heating is the safety of the premises. It is highly undesirable to place electrical appliances and sockets on the wall behind which the chimney passes - they can become very hot. A fire can be caused by either burning fuel in the fireplace or faulty wiring. Both factors will only exacerbate the danger. 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 person sitting comfortable. In a room with a fireplace, you have to rely on the size of the fireplace, and the monitor is placed quite high. When watching, you have to lift your head up or lean back.
- There is another superstitious explanation: fire is a living thing dying down. Therefore, no other forces and elements can be placed on its side. And electricity is also a kind of modern force, although 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 against such placement also because of combustion products. If the draft is poor (and this happens over time), carbon monoxide can accumulate in the room with the firebox, causing serious poisoning and suffocation. Therefore, spending long evenings in front of the TV and fireplace is dangerous - you can get burned, and you shouldn’t doze off in such a room.
- Is it ethical not to skimp on space? The inept combination of fire and plasma makes the interior look cheap, as if you tried to wear all the best things at once. They are recommended to allocate different zones, balance them, or immediately highlight one thing. A fireplace and a TV of different sizes and styles definitely cannot be friends.
Design options in the apartment
To decorate the living room in an apartment, they mainly prefer electric models, bio-fireplaces or false fireplaces, which go well with a plasma TV, stereo system and other modern appliances.
This area can be decorated with electric lamps, lighting and other various decor.
Photos of a fireplace and TV in various styles
Options for decorating a living room in popular style solutions.
Thin plasmas in combination with modern fireplaces become an integral part of the interior and full-fledged decorative elements that add special aesthetics to the living room.
The photo shows a hanging fireplace and a plasma TV in the interior of a living room in a modern style.
High classics include fireplace portals framed with natural stone, decorated with forged, carved elements, stucco molding or semi-columns. Plasma TVs are often built into expensive furniture or decorated with paintings using graceful moldings or baguettes.
Modest and elegant fireplace models in light, white or milky tones, with light and unobtrusive decor, in the form of small monograms or forged elements, sit especially well next to compact TV panels. This composition will look complete and fit harmoniously into the cozy and calm Provence.
Country music is characterized by both miniature and full-fledged large fireplaces in the form of a stove, with a thoughtful design and design. If you correctly combine the hearth and TV device, they will form a more holistic perception of the country-style living room.
The photo shows a country-style living room and a corner brick fireplace combined with a TV.
Strict, clear and straight lines of the TV, combined with laconic fireplace devices that represent only a flame, organically fit into a minimalist design, which is completely free of unnecessary objects, decor and accessories.
How to get the maximum benefit from the proximity of a TV and a fireplace
In order not to be disappointed in the decision made and the purchase of the device as a whole, you need to know about some nuances. Taking into account the factors described below, many unpleasant situations can be avoided and the comfort of using the TV and eco-hearth can be significantly increased.
List of recommendations.
- Engage professionals to install, connect and design the installation.
- Do not turn on the TV and bio-fireplace at the same time. The fire will distract the eye, and if you constantly switch your vision from the screen to the fire, headaches and eye fatigue will appear.
- Using a bio-fireplace and a TV in the dark without using the main light source is considered dangerous for eyesight. This leads to poor vision.
- Do not place the TV close to the seating area. According to the general installation requirements, the height of the screen will be higher than eye level, which will require you to arch your neck; the maximum distance from the seating area partially solves this problem.
- To install the TV, use a tilting bracket that can provide a comfortable viewing angle.
- It is recommended to install panels using OLED or LED technologies with an IPS matrix.
As you can see, errors in installation and operation can really mean a lot.
Rice. 11. A clear example of installing an eco-friendly fireplace under a TV
