Living room with fireplace and TV: 50+ interior photos, beautiful design ideas

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You can’t install a real fireplace in an apartment, but it’s what creates coziness in rural cottages. You can get by with a cheap imitation, or you can buy an electric fireplace with the effect of a live fire and bring the necessary family atmosphere to the living room. You will learn about all the intricacies of design from this article.

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 information

For every owner, the favorite place is the living room. Therefore, it should be cozy and comfortable. If you still decide that there must be a living room interior with a fireplace and a TV, and that the TV should be located above the fireplace, then you must adhere to the basic rules.

It is important to consider that a fireplace and a TV are two different objects, they are both dominant and attract attention.
In order to properly combine these two different objects, you need to make sure that they match the composition to the overall interior.
It is necessary to take into account the size of the fireplace and TV. They should be approximately the same. For example, turning on the TV, a fireplace that is too small will lose its appearance. A fireplace that is too bulky will distract from an interesting film.

Considering these simple rules, you can make the room cozy and even more loved by your household. But also when arranging these items, you need to take into account the type of fireplaces and the style of their decoration.

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.

Fireplace in the living room interior

A fireplace brings warmth and comfort to the atmosphere of any home. The home has long symbolized material well-being, a strong and friendly family. Seeing a living fire relieves fatigue and irritability and relaxes. In addition to its decorative function, the hearth serves as a source of heating for the room.

Wood-burning fireplace in the living room interior

When setting up a fireplace, you should take care in advance of constructing a smoke hood and a place to store firewood. The fireplace should be regularly cleared of ash. All this can be provided for during the installation of a fireplace in a private home. It is impossible to create such conditions in an apartment in a multi-storey building. The best option for apartments is an electric fireplace.

Fireplace in the living room in modern style

An electric fireplace is essentially an ordinary electric heater made in the form of a real fireplace. This equipment is capable of simulating a live flame and heating the room. Below you can see a photo of an electric fireplace and a TV in the living room interior.

Electric fireplace in the living room interior

Attention! To avoid fire, carpets and furniture should be placed at a distance of at least 1.5-2 meters from the fireplace.

In addition to the electric one, you can install a bio-fireplace in the apartment. It does not require the installation of a chimney, and the biofuel used for combustion does not emit odor or harmful substances into the environment. Photos of the interior of the living room with a bio-fireplace and a TV in the apartment are presented below.

There is nothing cozier than a fireplace in the living room of a private house

Types of fireplaces

According to the method of location, fireplaces are divided into:

Built-in: they are installed into the wall, leaving a lot of free space, but require high installation costs;
Wall-mounted: this type of fireplace looks impressive, but takes up a lot of space, so it is only suitable for living rooms with a large area;
Island: they can be placed in the middle of the room, often used as space zoning elements;
Corner: A corner fireplace will fit perfectly into a small room, as it takes up little space.

A fireplace of this shape looks very impressive, but requires space

Fireplace design in different interior styles

When choosing a home decoration, you should be guided by the style features of the entire living room interior:

Classicism. In this style, the fireplace portal is made of wood and has a strict U-shape. It is lined with marble or granite, decorated with columns, tiles and bas-reliefs. Photos of a living room with a fireplace and a TV in a classic style can be seen below.
Baroque, Empire, Rococo. In these lush, luxurious destinations, the hearth must match the palace style. It is lavishly decorated with stucco and gilding.
Country. In a rustic interior style, the fireplace looks discreet, a little rough. It is lined with tuff or shell rock. Typically, wooden beams are placed above the hearth, and next to it is a woodpile.
High tech. The fireplace can be of any non-standard geometric shape - in the form of a pyramid or cube. A non-standard location can be provided for the hearth: in the middle of the wall, in a column, on the ceiling. The main cladding elements: glass, metal, plastic, ceramics. Photos of a TV and fireplace in the interior of a small living room in a modern style are presented below.

Fireplace in a modern living room interior

Advice! The shelf above the fireplace should be decorated with decor: vases, souvenirs, candlesticks, etc. The main thing is that the decor matches the style of the interior and does not distract from the contemplation of the burning flame.

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.

Design debate: is it possible to hang a TV above the fireplace?

In the design of premises, the use of fireplaces is usually associated with an emphasis on creating an atmosphere of peace, comfort and tranquility. The warmth of the hearth, the gentle light of the flame and the unique sounds of crackling logs have always been the main arguments when choosing a real fireplace for the living room. But when TV appeared, the time of serene slumber under a blanket seemed to be gone forever. No matter how romantic the owners of an apartment or house with a fireplace were, the turned on TV forced everyone not only to attract attention, but to become real participants in the events, empathizers of the picture that was broadcast on TV. From that moment on, the fireplace and TV became irreconcilable rivals for people's attention and personal time.

From about this point on, the topic of the location of the TV and fireplace became a stumbling block among designers. Professionals in the interior design industry were divided into several camps, they managed to develop theories and break more than one pack of pencils, proving the correctness of their point of view on where the TV should be located.

Actually, in this design debate-duel there are two main camps - those who believe that the TV should be placed above the fireplace and those who believe that the fireplace is simply incompatible with the TV. Well, how incompatible, it can, in principle, be in the same room, but at the same time, it cannot be hung over the fireplace, this is bad manners and taboo.

So, the first who loudly declare that a TV above the fireplace in the interior are young and advanced designers who most likely do not remember what Soviet “Rubies” and “Electrons” are. They justify their position by saying:

A TV is one of the main interior items with which life is actively spent and without which you simply cannot do in the living room;
Placing a TV above the fireplace will not just shift the emphasis, but will actively connect these two objects into a powerful combination, thus ensuring one main element of attention - the facade of the main wall of the room with the TV above the fireplace;
Models of modern TVs are of high quality, they can operate at temperatures from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius, and the heated air above the mantelpiece will not harm the electronics at all, does this not interfere with candles in a candlestick?
In the end, this will make the interior more interesting and memorable - the remaining walls can be successfully decorated with other objects - place part of the library, or put on public display a collection, or show off hunting trophies.

The second camp of irreconcilable opponents thinks differently. The arguments usually include the following:

The TV above the fireplace does not allow you to relax, it constantly keeps you in tension and makes you feel constrained, it completely absorbs the effect of warmth and comfort;
The fireplace is a monumental, fundamental part of the house. It is the hearth with a live fire and a massive marble portal that makes the house a fortress of traditions and moral principles. But the fiend of mass culture (in the sense of television) pushes it into the background and reduces its importance.
After all, from a technical point of view, a TV is plastic, several circuit boards with chips and a bundle of wires that operate under certain conditions of humidity, temperature, and electrical current parameters. And in order for the humidity and temperature to be normal, it does not need to be placed above the fireplace. Of course, it will work, but how much and how, and how much it will cost to repair or buy a new one.

But, be that as it may, both positions work well not only with theoretical facts; each of the declared positions has at least several excellent works that can be called calling cards and which arouse great interest among the public.

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.

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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.

Basic principles of installation

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.

Any person wants to relax after a hard day at work, covered with a soft blanket with a cup of tea, near the fireplace. Or just read an interesting book, do some handicraft, watch your favorite TV series or show. But the question of whether it can be placed over a stone hearth worries many.

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.

TV in the living room

A TV is something without which it is impossible to imagine any modern living room. This piece of electronics gathers all household members around it to watch movies or entertainment programs with the whole family. When installing a TV, you must follow some rules:

It should be located at a certain distance from the eyes so as not to have a negative effect on vision. The distance depends on the size and quality of the screen.
The surface of the screen should not be exposed to sunlight. Otherwise, glare will interfere with comfortable viewing.
It should not be installed in tight niches and its upper part should not be covered with fabric. There are ventilation holes at the top end of the device that must not be blocked.

Design of a bright living room with TV

TV in different interior styles

In order for the TV to fit organically into the interior, you need to design it so that it matches the chosen style:

Romanesque, Egyptian or Antique style. It is recommended to hide the TV behind a screen or cabinet doors, install it between plaster or foam columns, and hang it on a wall with photo wallpaper.
Baroque, Rococo, Empire, Renaissance. The TV is hidden behind a screen, a picture, doors, or framed in a baguette. In the latter version, the monitor turns out to be stylized to resemble a painting. The frame around it should correspond to the chosen era - be massive, decorated with gilding.
Minimalism, High-tech, Loft. A home theater is a mandatory element of the interior of each of these styles, so its components do not need to be hidden or disguised. A living room with a fireplace and a TV in an apartment decorated in a modern style can be seen in the photo.

Bright living room interior with fireplace and TV

TV wall design

The wall on which you plan to attach the TV can be left alone by painting it with the same paint or wallpapering it with the same wallpaper as on the other three walls. This is what supporters of minimalism can do. In most cases, designers recommend highlighting the wall with the TV using:

Multifunctional furniture wall or wall shelves. Preference should be given to modular walls. You can purchase a monitor whose body matches the color of the furniture.
Wallpaper, paint, decorative plaster in a contrasting color. This decoration further focuses attention on the semantic center of the interior.
Wall panels made of plastic, fabric, wood or leather. They add coziness to the interior. A photo of the original wall design with a fireplace and TV can be seen below.
Nishami. To do this, a box is created from plasterboard and attached to the wall. A TV is installed in the central niche, and the niches on the sides are used as shelves for books, CDs, vases, figurines and other items.

TV in a niche of a multifunctional furniture wall in the living room interior

A special intimate atmosphere will be created by lighting niches, shelves and the back of the TV.