Can I have your thoughts on how to get a bigger TV on this wall?

[LeeH]

The picture is taken while sitting in the chair that's closest to the TV. It's 11-12 feet away. TV is a 42", which has less than an inch TOTAL space between the left and right side.

Trying to figure out what to do with this wall. Would like to have a larger TV, but am thinking the only option is to remove or at least cover the prefab fireplace. But, if the TV is in the middle section, then there's a big hole (location of current TV) to the left. What would we do with that?

We had a couple looking at buying our house a while back. Their main objection? Not room for a larger TV. I feel like when a house has a flaw that's going to be an objection to many buyers, it makes sense to fix it now and enjoy the upgrade instead of fixing it (or reducing the price by the cost) at the time of sale.

Any suggestions on how to fit a larger TV without major construction? Assuming major construction does happen, what would you do with the big hole vacated by the current TV?

[stomachmonkey]

I would get rid of the wave mirror and toss a bigger tv up there. You could enclose that space so the an even larger tv could be face mounted to the block off and hang lower.

Turn the existing TV space into a mini bar with under counter wine rack and wine fridge.

And lose the palm tree on the ceiling.

[asphaltgambler]

Agreed above^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You should balance the focal point of the fireplace and TV. Some would consider it major construction, but with a little thought should not be that bad of a project.

[GH85Carrera]

A lot will depend on the budget.

[Scooter]

Is that a functioning fireplace? If not, I would consider finishing off that area with the same look as the other shelves/area and install the TV in place of the fireplace. Height would be more appropriate for TV viewing.

[Moses]

Lots of companies make mounts like this. Fast forward to 0:50

[JavaBrewer]

Many homes built in the last 20 years face similar situations. Home designers incorporated media niches and similar cut outs for the older big box TVs. My last home was the same - had a dedicated niche for a big box TV.

Most of your divisions are not load bearing or structural and could be easily removed and redone. Not so sure about the two walls rising to ceiling above your FP - which I assume from the picture is a pre-fab plumbed with gas line.

Dead simple to simply frame in the mirrored opening to be flush with wall. You can lose or simply resize the other decorative spaces to manage for utility and aesthetics. Some simple studs, screw gun or nailer, some sheetrock, mud and tape. Should not be very expensive depending on your desired finished goal. This still does not address the TV - I'm not a fan of mounting above the FP - too high and candidate for heat damage. Will also be an eye sore. Perhaps rethink where the TV would go.

[kach22i]

Show the house without your stuff in it, out of sight, out of mind.

[Shifter]

Is there anywhere else to put the tv? If you put the tv above the fireplace, is there room enough to centrally locate a couch or other seating without blocking the windows to the right? I would think there is a set of French doors there, and you don't want to block one of the doors.

If so, I would remove all the stucco shelving and dividers and start new. If the fireplace isn't used anymore, remove it, if you put the tv over the fireplace it will really be located too high to view comfortably from a seated position.

And I am an expert tv watcher. Been watching mine for years!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I would get rid of the wave mirror and toss a bigger tv up there. You could enclose that space so the an even larger tv could be face mounted to the block off and hang lower.

Turn the existing TV space into a mini bar with under counter wine rack and wine fridge.

And lose the palm tree on the ceiling.

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

Agreed above^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You should balance the focal point of the fireplace and TV. Some would consider it major construction, but with a little thought should not be that bad of a project.

Bingo. The TV and fireplace are your two focal points, at the moment it looks really unbalanced. If you don't like the mini-bar concept, just frame in shelves to match the other side.

[gassy]

[Gogar]

+1 lose the mirror, TV in the middle.

[scottmandue]

How attached are you to that fireplace?

Remove/wall over it and put the new big screen there.

Make the old TV area book shelfs.

[John Rogers]

A large TV of any sort can be heavy so I would look very carefully at the area that will be supporting the set. In your case, you'll probably have to break out the welder and TIG or MIG then powder coat something very strong so the set and mount can absorb any vibration/shock.

We have a couple of those stamped metal geckos on our walls too! Hope you keep it.

[JavaBrewer]

If losing the FP is an option then by all means lose it and all the related niches. Go to the back wall and you gain more perceived space. You'll have enough room for any TV plus decorative furniture/stands/etc... If you wall everything in the room will feel (and be) smaller - though that would be the far cheaper solution.

[Head416]

I would be looking for a different wall for the TV.

[304065]

You want the TV to be basically eye level when seated.

I have been in some pretty expensive houses where the TV is above the fireplace. it gets hot and your neck hurts staring up at it like you got to the theater late

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by john rogers

A large TV of any sort can be heavy so I would look very carefully at the area that will be supporting the set. In your case, you'll probably have to break out the welder and TIG or MIG then powder coat something very strong so the set and mount can absorb any vibration/shock.

We have a couple of those stamped metal geckos on our walls too! Hope you keep it.

I buy wall mounts for flat screens, last one was rated at 200lbs. If you want to build one cool, but you can get them off the shelf.

flat screen wall mount | B&H Photo Video

Originally Posted by 304065

You want the TV to be basically eye level when seated.

I have been in some pretty expensive houses where the TV is above the fireplace. it gets hot and your neck hurts staring up at it like you got to the theater late

This^^^ Ever watch a game at a sports bar that only has TV's mounted up high? After an hour your neck is killing you.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by 304065

You want the TV to be basically eye level when seated.

This.

[Rusty Heap]

Fireplace? You have friggin' Candles in there? Do you play Zamfir pan flute music or Barry White too?


strip the whole wall down flat, to get rid of the boxy built in shelving and your fake fireplace candle holder.

less is more.