I wouldn't put a TV above the fireplace. Make your living room a place of peace and relaxation. Relegate the TV to a family room, den, or home theatre in the basement.

Mount a tv the same as you would with a piece art. With regards to the size, tape it out.

Or, set it on a long console.

Unfortunately, that isn't an option - in Texas, most homes don't have basements. And given that we have 3 small kids, the "game room" upstairs will be their playroom for the time being. So, a television has to go above the fireplace, as much as I dislike that idea.

The photo lil posted that shows a tv on a low credenza would work between the two windows. A 75” TV will not work anywhere in that room. Time to downsize the TV.

Congratulation on your purchase ! This is a beautiful room. How wide is the fireplace? Your TV shouldn't be wider than fireplace. Tape it out and see. If you can comfortably watch 50" TV that would solve your dilemma.

You can balance out an extra-wide TV by placing two bookshelves on either side of the fireplace. The bookshelves should be at least as tall as the fireplace mantel and at least a foot wider than the TV extends. But I feel that 75" is just too big.

Heather , what kind of flooring you do you have in your space? I like the color.

it's hardwood of some sort, but I forget the type!

Karen - I LOVE that television. I think that's what we will do... we will sell the large one prior to moving and get the frame tv. thanks for the suggestion - I have never seen those before!