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Built-ins too small for Samsung Frame TV

Our Samsung 65” TV is too large for the built-in tv space. We prefer not to hang the tv above the fireplace because there is no place for the left front overhead speaker for our surround sound. Any advice for how to reconfigure the built-ins to accommodate the TV, especially considering that when the TV is off it has artwork on it?

Additionally, what would you put over the fireplace since there will already be a large 65” piece of artwork in the built in space?

Comments (15)

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    There is no way to "figure" anything, without a diagram and exact inches for all of the built in, and the same exact left to right, top to bottom dimensions o the framed tv. Sixty five inches is a DIAGONAL measure.

    More importantly? The built ins are really crowding the fire, visually. Perhaps time to let those go,.....trade for a spectacular console and some separation from the fire, entirely : )..........

    Or ? You need a bit smaller tv or a different spot for the tv. We aren't seeing the entire room and all the angles so hard to say.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Smaller tv perhaps?


  • 2 years ago

    Leave one column of shelves inside the built ins, take the other out so there is one large space comprised of the middle and a former column space. Hang the TV in that area. You still have room for a row of shelves, get space for your TV, and is won't be much work.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago



  • 2 years ago

    We need more details on exact measurements for the TV and the openings and areas for potential. Also, what is outside the windows/ doors to the left of the mantle? Do you have a lovely view or one you prefer to hide? Do you need privacy? All these factors will play into what goes above the mantle and where to locate the TV. We also don't see any of the other walls in your room.

    However, if the TV doesn't fit above the mantle (or if you're dealing with too much glare by the window/ door) so that it cannot be placed there, you still have other options. My pic shows the area I would say to cut out of the built ins - have it done professionally by a finish carpenter! Eliminate the top and bottom short shelves which are above and below the TV - it's too much visual clutter around the TV... you need it more open.

  • 2 years ago

    We need more details on exact measurements for the TV and the openings and areas for potential. Also, what is outside the windows/ doors to the left of the mantle? Do you have a lovely view or one you prefer to hide? Do you need privacy? All these factors will play into what goes above the mantle and where to locate the TV. We also don't see any of the other walls in your room.

    However, if the TV doesn't fit above the mantle (or if you're dealing with too much glare by the window/ door) so that it cannot be placed there, you still have other options. My pic shows the area I would say to cut out of the built ins - have it done professionally by a finish carpenter! Eliminate the top and bottom short shelves which are above and below the TV - it's too much visual clutter around the TV... you need it more open.

  • 2 years ago

    We need more details on exact measurements for the TV and the openings and areas for potential. Also, what is outside the windows/ doors to the left of the mantle? Do you have a lovely view or one you prefer to hide? Do you need privacy? All these factors will play into what goes above the mantle and where to locate the TV. We also don't see any of the other walls in your room.

    However, if the TV doesn't fit above the mantle (or if you're dealing with too much glare by the window/ door) so that it cannot be placed there, you still have other options. My pic shows the area I would say to cut out of the built ins - have it done professionally by a finish carpenter! Eliminate the top and bottom short shelves which are above and below the TV - it's too much visual clutter around the TV... you need it more open.

  • 2 years ago

    Some metal artwork like this could be nice - to tie in the outside of your home - maybe not exactly this, but it's a possibility IMHO.

  • 2 years ago

    Some metal artwork like this could be nice - to tie in the outside of your home - maybe not exactly this, but it's a possibility IMHO.

  • 2 years ago

    Not sure why my post came through multiple times - I just updated my app, so I think there's a hiccup. Good luck with your project, and if you need to reach out for any professional help, feel free!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    You can usually delete your duplicates for a period of time.

  • 2 years ago

    @Patricia Colwell Consulting - I really wish it would allow me to do that, but alas, it's not allowing an option to delete - at least not in my app, and I'm not at my desk to try my computer. Thank you for trying to help!

  • 2 years ago

    To give you an idea, here is my 75" Frame TV inside my built-in. The TV is 66.5" wide and the console below is 77" wide.

    You would need to find a cabinet maker to re-work your built-in, but you will need to look at the price difference of a re-work versus just starting over with a new piece that better fits this type/size of TV. If you start over you can get a bigger TV ... it looks like your room can handle a bigger one!

    No reason not to have art over the fireplace with a Frame TV in the built-in.


  • 2 years ago

    We had this issue happen almost 20 years ago when TV sizes started expanding and our built-ins only accommodated a 39" TV. We had a carpenter come out and remove the upper shelves, just leaving the lower cabinets. You probably have room to leave some shelves, but you will want someone who is experienced with cabinet making to do the work, so it looks seamless in the end.