As you arrange the living room, you might wonder—should I install a television over the fireplace? While this look has been ...

Now if it’s a ‘fake fireplace,’ one that doesn’t emanate heat, this isn’t a concern. But the ‘line of sight’ issue still is.

This guideline is meant to keep the center of the screen from being too high, which is often what happens if you mount the TV above a fireplace. Perhaps the easiest way to figure out the optimal ...