http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/9-ways-to-design-around-a-tv/ Design, decor, and DIY on a dime. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:10:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/9-ways-to-design-around-a-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-1910915 CentsationalGirl Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:32:18 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=31361#comment-1910915 Hi Marissa, it’s just a matter of making sure your TV is mounted properly and there are no temperature issues from the chimney or firebox, I talk about it a little here:
http://www.bhg.com/blogs/centsational-style/2013/01/19/televisions-above-the-mantel/
When in doubt, hire a professional to install it for you.
Kate

]]> http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/9-ways-to-design-around-a-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-1909960 Marissa Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:18:49 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=31361#comment-1909960 Just stumbed upon this post now….for all you who have mounted over the fireplace, is it safe for the TV??? That is my biggest concern.
Please advise:)

]]> http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/9-ways-to-design-around-a-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-1888906 Lisa E Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:41:55 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=31361#comment-1888906 This article helped me do a small gallery wall around the t.v. this weekend akin to the second picture from BH&G. I absolutely love it. Thanx for these helpful hints!

]]> http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/9-ways-to-design-around-a-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-1819105 CentsationalGirl Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:31:16 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=31361#comment-1819105 Hi Tina, it depends on the space, I’d keep the tv as low as possible for the best viewing experience but not so close to the mantel it looks funny or off balance – a good 5-8 inches is a good rule of thumb from the bottom of the screen to the top of the mantel but again, it depends on the space!

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