The pictures do not show the rest of the space .This is done quite often but it is not an easy task the picture shows how it looks and the other is an actual strapping system could be a good answer.

I’ve thought of this but The column is attached to the wall so I can’t wrap anything around it. I’ve attached another photo of the area

I would not attempt this unless you can verify that the round column is just a drywall covering and has hollow space behind it (not likely because why would the builder do this?). If this is a concrete column or a steel shell column, you could damage the integrity of the column by drilling into it (exposing rebar, etc). Probably a lot more than your deposit to fix. Find another spot for it. Get a TV lift cabinet or buy a corner TV stand.

Thanks, that’s what I was afraid of doing, putting too much damage in the walls. Technically this building doesn’t want tenants mounting anything but we do it anyway lol. I’m more comfortable putting holes in drywall though and this column is cement and steel holding up the building I believe.

Unfortunately I have little kids so the TV has to be mounted somewhere, they already broke my other tv, can’t take anymore chances.

Look into a TV lift cabinet. You can put the TV away when not in use, and then it won't block too much of your windows.

Why not buy a ceiling mount for your tv? https://www.homedepot.com/p/ProMounts-Apex-by-Promounts-Large-TV-Ceiling-Mount-for-37-80-UC-PRO310/300191409

You might be able to attach a regular articulating arm mount on the little angled wall behind the column or the wall by the window (with blinds) squished into the corner and then just move the TV in front of the column.

Jennifer K already gave you the idea I was going to offer, i.e. the ceiling mount.

And if you have floor space available and you could do this in front of windows, also - you could use a tv lift cabinet as anj_p already suggested.

Jennifer K - Mounting from the ceiling was my first idea but my Dad outright refused to install it lol. He claims it’s unsafe and it will fall.

But I still think it’s one of the best options. I really like the one you showed me from HD and I will be looking into it.

Fori - this seems like another good idea. Getting a mount with a longer adjustable arm is my next option if
I don’t mount it to the ceiling.

Thanks everyone for your help!

Put one of these in front of the column.

This is the only place for a tv? Where is the rest of the space? Windows kitchen and all.? You're showing one post ......: )

Jan - I took a picture of the space, it's below in the comments. the rest of my apartment isn't relevant to this question so I didn't show it. it's narrow and mostly windows. it's an open layout, living room and kitchen are all together, there are no walls separating them.

we just feel this space by the column is the best place to put a tv. it's out of the way and across the room so we can watch tv, cook and monitor the kids activity.

Of course the whole space is relevant and IMO if you can’t do what I suggestedd IMO the next best is the stand infornt of the column and teach the kids to not play there.

The problem with ceiling mount is that - again - your ceiling is probably not supported by wood joists. It's probably steel or concrete. TV mounts need to be drilled into structural supports, not drywall. If you're drilling into your own home's supports, that's fine because its yours. In this case, you'll be drilling into structural beams. If it's steel - well, good luck doing that. If it's concrete, you might damage the beam/expose rebar. Not a good idea.

Get a TV cabinet or as PCC suggested, teach your kids to avoid the TV. I imagine if you tell them that they won't get to watch TV ever again if they break it, they may pay attention. Lots of people have little kids that don't break TVs so I'm sure you can find a way. We have a 3 year old and an 85" TV that's incredibly fragile and we've managed.

She's not asking where to put the TV. She's asking how to put a TV on a column!

(I think a regular old TV stand would work--the kids should be trainable!--but I think wall/column mounting it would look very tidy!)

A cabinet with the tv attached to it....so it cannot be moved..may be the best solution...this will also be moveable if that location does not work...

The cabinet and tv can be moved together ( if that was not clear..sorry)

Thinking you might need to do a ceiling mount system in front of the column rather than try to attach it to the column itself. You'll have to be mindful of (a) the size of the TV since it may obstruct the windows on either side, and (b) make sure there's a support beam in the ceiling that will hold the weight of the TV without the whole thing crashing down.

Can't imagine what would have happened if we broke a tv as kids. wouldn't h ave been good.........that much is certain. More certain is the "next time" wouldn't happen........that would have required an earthquake.

When my three old son was hiding his baby sister’s binkies I calmly explained to him that if I had to buy more binkies for her I would not be able to buy him more brio. Tada, within 24 hours a stash of 6 binkies appeared on the changing table. The same applies to children who break televisions. There has to a consequence that they understand. Maybe the tv is put in your bedroom and they are not allowed to watch television. (Not a bad thing in today’s world, IMO.) so simply tell them if they ever are doing whatever caused the tv to get broken again, you put the tv away for 2 weeks. Their poor decision making has a consequence. (Sometimes the consequences of having to parent stink. It would be tough for me, but I’d have to put my big girl panties on and not watch tv for two weeks, too.)