“Our main reason is that the TV ends up hung too high when over a fireplace, which results in uncomfortable viewing. “We also love an opportunity to make the chimney breast and the surround of a fireplace a feature, so putting a TV above it takes away the impact of the design or the cladding.” Alex Reinders/domain.com.au Mitri offers a simple but effective solution. “We put the TV to the side, and this asymmetrical design means the focal point is shared between enjoying the fire and television viewing,” she says. “In some cases, we may have a black or dark backdrop behind the ...