Case Study: Creating Comfort with an Above-the-Fireplace TV Installation

In the last several years, home entertainment has transcended the ordinary and entered a world of unprecedented lifelike audio and video. 4K HDR TVs deliver stunning images to nearly every room; crystal-clear audio provides the defining touch. 

Of course, the most common space for a cutting-edge television is the family room. A multipurpose space used for socializing, video gaming, sporting events, movie nights, or just relaxing, it is the home’s beating heart. The challenge lies in setting up the seating to provide the best viewing for everyone present. 

At Avidia, we recently completed a project for a client in Highland Park, IL, who wanted a large TV above a fireplace. This placement created the same type of challenge: how to produce the best viewing in a space not optimally designed for a TV. Here, we’ll explore the solution and the technology that provides optimal viewing, no matter the location.