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25 Electric Fireplace Ideas With a TV Above That Look Sleek

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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.
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Updated on 11/07/24
electric fireplace ideas with tv above

Michelle Berwick Design

If you have or plan to install an electric fireplace with a TV on the wall above, take care to decorate around the TV and fireplace combo so that it looks as intentional as the rest of your interior. This might mean painting the fireplace wall, adding a mantel, choosing a Frame TV that will display art when not in use, or balancing the fireplace and TV with built-ins.

Whether or not you are a fan of the idea of mounting a TV on the wall above the fireplace, these rooms from interior designers and DIYers will show you some ways to make it look as sleek and polished as can be.

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    Build a TV Niche

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    Louis Duncan-He Designs

    Give your electric fireplace TV a sense of belonging by integrating a dedicated niche on your wall. Louis Duncan-He Designs included a recessed niche on this shiplap fireplace wall and painted it in a soothing shade of medium gray to give it a finished feel.

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    Style a Living Room Mantel

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    Maite Granda

    An electric fireplace insert surrounded by a traditional painted white mantel will create a cozy cottage look, like this Florida living room from Maite Granda. Hang a flat screen above the fireplace, leaving the mantel clear of decor for an uncluttered feel. A gallery wall on the opposite wall adds balance.

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    Add Colorful Wall Tile

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Turn your electric fireplace into a feature wall that will take the emphasis off of the big black screen when not in use. Gray Space Interiors paired a linear fireplace and a TV of equal widths on a medium blue square tile fireplace wall and a darker shade of midnight paint on the built-ins.

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    Tilt the TV

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    One of the challenges of hanging a TV over the fireplace is that it can be too high for comfortable viewing. You can help alleviate this by hanging a TV directly on the fireplace wall that can be tilted down for ease of use. Michelle Berwick Design mounted an adjustable flat screen on a white quartz wall, adding all-white fireplace built-ins with a mix of open and closed shelving for a cohesive feel.

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    Integrate a Soundbar

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    Simply Aligned Home

    If you enjoy DIY projects, pair an electric fireplace and a TV with built-in bookshelves to create a fireplace accent wall. Simply Aligned Home structured a newly open plan space with an anchor wall that includes a linear fireplace, an inset TV that is flush with the drywall for a seamless look, and an integrated soundbar below for optimal acoustics.

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    Paint the Wall Dark

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    Brexton Cole Interiors

    If you want to deemphasize the look of a large flat screen above a smaller fireplace, paint the fireplace wall in a dark color that will help it to fade into the background when not in use, like this dark blue shiplap fireplace wall from Brexton Cole Interiors. A simple modern white floating mantel visually breaks up the space.

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    Hide the TV

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    Liz Marie Blog

    If you don't like the look of a flat screen above your fireplace, consider hiding it when not in use. Liz Marie Blog made DIY double doors to keep this farmhouse bedroom fireplace looking timeless, hanging a tapestry attached with grommets that can be undone on one side to open the doors and reveal the screen.

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    Add Texture to the Wall

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    Laura Brophy Interiors

    Add dimension to a modern fireplace wall with a textured finish, like this space from Laura Brophy Interiors. The vertical pattern helps to counteract the horizontal shapes of the fireplace, flat screen, and soundbar, while the textured black-and-white finish integrates the black and white tones of the room.

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    Display Decorative Firewood

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    House of Hanes

    Display decorative firewood to trick yourself into believing that your electric fireplace is a crackling wood fire. This living room from House of Hanes includes a modern vertical niche half stacked with firewood and a nature scene on the Frame TV above the fireplace for a modern rustic feel.

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    Mix Wood and Stone

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Mix materials such as wood and stone to add interest to a fireplace TV wall. Michelle Berwick Design mixed white quartz with rich walnut wood on the chunky mantel and built-ins on either side of this finished basement lounge space. Touches of black on the Eames lounger and large-scale wall art help to balance the look of the black flat screen in the white-walled room.

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    Build Around Windows

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Work around existing windows to give your fireplace wall a custom feel. Gray Space Interiors balanced a wall with an upper half of windows with an electric fireplace and TV combo, adding black-out shades to the tops of the windows that help integrate them into the decor while reducing glare for daytime viewing.

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    Pair Black and White

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    Laura Brophy Interiors

    Pair black and white on your fireplace wall to create an integrated look. Laura Brophy Interiors paired a white fireplace wall and integrated ledge with vertical black wood slats and horizontal black floating shelves decorated with white decor objects to make the design feel intentional and balanced.

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    Add a Chunky Wood Mantel

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Give your fireplace TV wall a more filled out feel by adding a chunky natural wood mantel that echoes the light wood tones of built-ins on either side, like this inviting downstairs living room from Michelle Berwick Design.

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    Use Large-Scale Tiles

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    Leclair Decor

    Large-scale tiles add interest to the fireplace wall of this modern living room from Leclair Decor. The rectangular tiles mimic the built-in cubby shelving, helping the TV and fireplace to blend in.

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    Float the Fireplace

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    Maite Granda

    A raised fireplace that floats above the floor will lighten up the look in an all-white bedroom. Interior designer Maite Granda incorporated a floating fireplace in this airy Florida bedroom decorated with Moroccan accents. The Frame TV above has colorful art on display, and plenty of white space around it for a modern feel.

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    Use a Concrete Finish

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Add a concrete finish to your fireplace wall for a contemporary feel, like this living room from Gray Space Interiors that includes a linear fireplace and a smaller TV on the wall above that doesn't dominate the neutral room filled with white, black, and wood decor accents.

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    Add a Farmhouse Feel

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    Full Hearted Home

    Create a cozy modern farmhouse look with a painted white brick fireplace, a simple natural wood mantel, a shiplap accent wall, and built-in window seats complete with hidden storage. Full Hearted Home this DIY brick fireplace with an electric fireplace insert for a modest budget of $400.

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    Add a Wall-to-Wall Bench

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Help to integrate a large TV over an electric fireplace by adding a wall-to-wall bench that will steal some of the focus. Michelle Berwick Design doubled down on symmetry with a pair of abstract photos with black frames that are hung in line with the top of the flat screen to help balance the fireplace wall.

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    Choose a Wide Modern Look

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    Leclair Decor

    One of the advantages of a linear fireplace is that you can make it as wide as you want to accommodate your space. Leclair Decor balanced a large flatscreen with a wide fireplace below in this modern living room.

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    Try an All-Black Look

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    Laura Brophy Interiors

    Create a contemporary feel by installing a black-framed electric fireplace on a black wood slat wall. Laura Brophy Interiors finished off this Southern California living room with black wall art on the Frame TV above for an all-black look.

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    Anchor It With Stone

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    Maite Granda

    Embed a long linear electric firebox in a monumental stone fireplace wall with a Frame TV above for a sleek modern look, like this space from interior designer Maite Granda. A colorful nature scene on the TV adds contrast with the dark stone when your favorite show isn't on.

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    Flank With Built-Ins

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Add balance to a dark fireplace wall fitted with an electric fireplace and flat screen by adding contrasting white built-ins on either side, like this space from Gray Space Interiors.

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    For a balanced look, many designers suggest choosing a TV that is narrower than your fireplace by 5 to 8 inches. Other designers favor TVs and fireboxes that are the same width. A TV larger than the firebox can dominate the room.

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    Balance High Windows

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Balance the high windows and low ceilings of a basement TV room by hanging the TV on the wall just below the ceiling, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design.

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    Soften With Curtains

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Soften the look of a TV wall between windows in a primary bedroom by hanging curtains on either side. Gray Space Interiors contrasted black-and-white marble tiles with warm neutral walls, matching curtains, and red accents for a dynamic look.

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    Balance With Dark Built-Ins

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    Leclair Decor

    Balance a white TV wall with tall black built-ins on either side that will add depth to the fireplace wall, like this space from Leclair Decor. Warm up the the black-and-white look with cognac leather accents and a plush area rug.

Can I plug my TV and electric fireplace into the same outlet? 

It’s best to plug your TV and electric fireplace into dedicated outlets. This will ensure maximum safety and prevent you from overloading your electrical system.

How high should the mantel be above an electric fireplace? 

Check manufacturer instructions that pertain to your electric fireplace. Err on the side of caution and leave 12 inches between the fireplace and mantel.

How high above an electric fireplace should a TV be? 

In general, mount a TV 8-12 inches above an electric fireplace. Check your manufacturer instructions for guidelines specific to your fireplace model.