| A custom enclosure that mirrors the mantel's carpentry helps the TV blend into the space above the fireplace. Private Comment
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| The built-in corner cabinet gives the TV its own space, but doesn't detract from the beauty of the fireplace. Private Comment
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| The TV here can be completely hidden when not in use, letting the fireplace remain the room's focal point. Private Comment
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| Recessing the TV into the wall and the architectural detail of the surround keep the TV from competing with the fireplace. Private Comment
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| The wall cubby that mirrors the room's other arches gives the TV its own space, but is blends in enough so it doesn't compete with the fireplace surround. Private Comment
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| Proportion is the key here; with the lighted built-ins surrounding the fireplace and the TV, the entire wall becomes the room's focal point, and the TV is just part of the whole. Private Comment
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| Although the TV is off to the side, it could have fit just as well above the fireplace, since the area around the picture is slightly recessed. Private Comment
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| Although this is an outdoor room, a similar concept can be used indoors. The cabinet enclosing the TV is the same material as the mantel so everything looks very integrated. Private Comment
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| Here, the TV and fireplace are on different walls, but the furniture layout accommodates both focal points equally. Private Comment
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| This layout works because the cabinet holding the TV has enough presence to hold its own against the stone wall with the fireplace and the patio doors. Private Comment
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