12 Industrial Wooden TV Stands That Will Transform Your Living Room with a Fireplace

A living room with a fireplace presents a familiar puzzle: where does the television go, and how do you stop it competing with the chimney breast? Industrial wooden TV stands offer a strong answer. Their mix of robust timber and dark metal sits naturally beside brick, cast iron and stone, and their open, sturdy frames suit alcoves, long walls and corners alike. In this article we share twelve industrial designs that work particularly well in rooms with a fireplace, from reclaimed plank stands and pipe frame units to slim alcove shelving, sliding barn door cabinets and low benches that run beneath a wall mounted screen. For each style we explain where it sits best, how it relates to the hearth and what kind of room it suits. We also cover safe distances from heat sources, layout options for period and new build homes, and simple styling ideas that help the fireplace and the TV share the room comfortably....