Archev's adventures in the Berlingo

Is it a standard size fireplace? If yes then the TV is simply going to be too high. If it's one of those lower fireplaces (like below) then it may be OK.

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I have always read that the TV should be at eye level or below when seated. As well as making your neck sore, it strains your eyes. TV stands are the height they are for this very reason.

Media walls are really popular for the modern look, and give the opportunity to place the TV at the optimal height, hiding all the wiring and other cables, with maybe one of those glass fronted, flame effect fires underneath.

(But don’t let the family see this post, or you may be persuaded to take on even more work than you have now)!
 
Mrs S is reconsidering, but she's not sure what else to do. The only other option is the opposite wall, which would mean having your back to the fireplace, which seems daft. It's a long room, the full width of the house, with the door in an awkward place that opens onto the sofa (if you place it where we want it). So we are going to have the door casing refitted and the door opening outwards, which is fine, because it only opens onto the under stairs cupboard door. Then it doesn't obstruct the flow of the room.

The room is 5.21m x 3.76m, with a huge picture window, as was the case with many 1960s houses.

We also have two oak cabinets which were made to fit either side of the fireplace, so that excludes possible locations for the TV. She has tried having the oak cabinets on the opposite wall and the TV to the left of the fireplace and that was no good. We also have the TV currently to the left of the door, with seats opposite, on the picture window wall.

But that's no good either. We have even trawled Rightmove for houses on the estate to see what they are doing but they just have the old "TV in the corner" thing.

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Mrs S wants our sofa around 13 feet from the TV. Reading up on viewing distances, that equals a screen size in excess of 60 inches. We currently have a 50" model.
 
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Mrs S is reconsidering, but she's not sure what else to do. The only other option is the opposite wall, which would mean having your back to the fireplace, which seems daft. It's a long room, the full width of the house, with the door in an awkward place that opens onto the sofa (if you place it where we want it). So we are going to have the door casing refitted and the door opening outwards, which is fine, because it only opens onto the under stairs cupboard door. Then it doesn't obstruct the flow of the room.

The room is 5.21m x 3.76m, with a huge picture window, as was the case with many 1960s houses.

We also have two oak cabinets which were made to fit either side of the fireplace, so that excludes possible locations for the TV. She has tried having the oak cabinets on the opposite wall and the TV to the left of the fireplace and that was no good. We also have the TV currently to the left of the door, with seats opposite, on the picture window wall.

But that's no good either. We have even trawled Rightmove for houses on the estate to see what they are doing but they just have the old "TV in the corner" thing.

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Mrs S wants our sofa around 13 feet from the TV. Reading up on viewing distances, that equals a screen size in excess of 60 inches. We currently have a 50" model.
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I rarely actually watch TV programs and if it’s on there’s inevitably a log fire “burning” on the screen. Above the TV set is a large infra red heater with the picture of either a boat or a highland cow (swapped occasionally) so I look down for telly / log fire and up for warmth / boat / coo.
I enjoy defying convention 😂😂
 
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